tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post6674987811033154455..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Snow BlessingGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-5290084682961215762013-03-26T13:05:03.299-07:002013-03-26T13:05:03.299-07:00Patricia, No that is not my cabin, but the feel of...Patricia, No that is not my cabin, but the feel of the photo captures the feel of the forest and creek at my place. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-41776057075165969562013-03-25T21:05:42.418-07:002013-03-25T21:05:42.418-07:00Looking forward to your next round of story...but ...Looking forward to your next round of story...but I do believe that you did not get snowed in since you posted this post? Is that your cabin in the picture? I remember a roof story and this roof looks rather steep.<br /><br />I would call the whole adventure a Good Save!<br />Patriciahttp://www.patriciaswisdom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-55082431117790382272013-03-24T13:07:22.021-07:002013-03-24T13:07:22.021-07:00Jean, Isn't it fun reading about and seeing ph...Jean, Isn't it fun reading about and seeing photos of the "other side"? It's always a reminder that at any moment, everything is happening. It's spring or fall somewhere! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29989159919624087032013-03-24T13:05:12.065-07:002013-03-24T13:05:12.065-07:00Farfalla, Frozen feathers--I like that! Thanks for...Farfalla, Frozen feathers--I like that! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61840445960228985892013-03-23T22:47:39.356-07:002013-03-23T22:47:39.356-07:00You wrote this so beautifully Galen I was right th...You wrote this so beautifully Galen I was right there with you at your cabin... even though... here at the end of a very long hot southern hemisphere summer... the thought of snow would be furthest from my mind! Thank you. Herein lies peace and acceptance :) Jean Burmanhttp://jeanburman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-26871936077666617892013-03-23T22:25:14.173-07:002013-03-23T22:25:14.173-07:00WOW!!! Just looking at that picture took me there...WOW!!! Just looking at that picture took me there. I love watching the snow fall, it's like watching feathers falling from Heaven, or frozen feathers. haha What a BEAUTIFUL and PEACEFUL place.Farfalla Dreams ~ Lisa Marie Farfallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814072026273780357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6421950083377858792013-03-23T21:50:10.674-07:002013-03-23T21:50:10.674-07:00Mary, I live in the city, too, but it is city dwel...Mary, I live in the city, too, but it is city dwelling at its best. I live in an old neighborhood with big trees. I know most all my neighbors. I can walk to many places. I don't have much of a vista view because of the trees, but that's true at the cabin, too. Beautiful views of the mountain as I drive towards it, but once I'm there, I'm nestled in the trees by the creek. Lots of cows and horses and farms on the way there. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38200102875043418352013-03-23T21:47:34.090-07:002013-03-23T21:47:34.090-07:00Sandra, Thank you! I'll tell the rest of the s...Sandra, Thank you! I'll tell the rest of the story soon. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-32319725578237830052013-03-23T21:46:54.722-07:002013-03-23T21:46:54.722-07:00Jennifer, It is a wonderful place, that's true...Jennifer, It is a wonderful place, that's true. But so is my home in the city. I love them both. As for the cliffhanger.... Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-68169413060721665652013-03-23T21:45:54.649-07:002013-03-23T21:45:54.649-07:00Hiten, How beautiful. A late snow in many places, ...Hiten, How beautiful. A late snow in many places, I guess! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-2599434249534779612013-03-23T19:28:57.299-07:002013-03-23T19:28:57.299-07:00Hi Galen
I would love a quiet place. I live in t...Hi Galen<br /><br />I would love a quiet place. I live in the city and although I have a view of the hills with just a few houses here and there, it is still the city and noisy down here. The hills have cows and horses on them. At times we see deer and wild turkeys and it is a nice escape to look at. Someday I shall move back to the country, where you can hear very little other than the birds singing.<br /><br />Glad you had a nice time in the cabin.<br /><br />MaryMary Stephensonhttp://necessityofchange.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-12228841458556791892013-03-23T16:22:48.391-07:002013-03-23T16:22:48.391-07:00Beautiful! A great illustration of how we can tra...Beautiful! A great illustration of how we can transform the state of our mind. Can't wait to see what's next!Sandra Pawulahttp://alwayswellwithin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83866393717516440292013-03-23T16:16:56.680-07:002013-03-23T16:16:56.680-07:00Oooh, a cliffhanger! Frankly I don't know why...Oooh, a cliffhanger! Frankly I don't know why you ever LEAVE that place. I don't think I would. Sounds perfect to me! :)Jennifer Flint ~ The Aura Readerhttp://theaurareader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9890848513059120042013-03-23T14:02:59.122-07:002013-03-23T14:02:59.122-07:00Hi Galen,
I'm so glad you found the purpose f...Hi Galen,<br /><br />I'm so glad you found the purpose for visiting your cabin, in order to be blessed by the snow.<br /><br />We've had a pretty cold spell across the UK and there has been heavy snow all of today. Just earlier, I was looking out of the window, watching the snow coming down and being in the present moment. It was very peaceful.<br /><br />Thank you.Hitenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345657802763411161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-49908857858153275192013-03-23T11:22:04.628-07:002013-03-23T11:22:04.628-07:00Bob, So true. In this particular case, though, I w...Bob, So true. In this particular case, though, I was eager to get back to meet up with a friend from Paris who was passing through town. It all worked out. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-47754434190339786582013-03-23T10:35:04.482-07:002013-03-23T10:35:04.482-07:00One of the beauties of retirement is the freedom i...One of the beauties of retirement is the freedom it gives you. If you were snowed in for a day would it really matter? I know you have marginal cell service so you'd have to find that little sliver of the front porch with a few bars to let family know. But, otherwise you get home when you get home. That reality can certainly calm you.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-379328828800434412013-03-23T09:56:41.600-07:002013-03-23T09:56:41.600-07:00Vidya, I'm surprised with all your travels you...Vidya, I'm surprised with all your travels you have never seen snow. There is snow in parts of India up in the mountains, isn't there? <br /><br />Your comment reminded me of my son James. When I adopted him, we lived in the tropics. We moved to Paris when he was two and a half. He had never even been cold before, and that first winter was a shock for him--he did not like it! <br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-37980230041448873462013-03-23T09:44:12.665-07:002013-03-23T09:44:12.665-07:00Galen, I am anxiously waiting for your next post. ...Galen, I am anxiously waiting for your next post. :D Hugs. Enjoy the snow. Have never seen it. But hope to, soon! It looks so pure and serene! Peace be with you!Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-13036985446050341362013-03-23T08:58:58.110-07:002013-03-23T08:58:58.110-07:00Alicia, When I'm in the midst of crazy chaos, ...Alicia, When I'm in the midst of crazy chaos, I've found that just taking a few belly breaths (breathing deep into your belly) creates a few moments of a little space like that. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-22794711885135862992013-03-23T08:48:47.076-07:002013-03-23T08:48:47.076-07:00Sounds like heaven! I could use a little space lik...Sounds like heaven! I could use a little space like that, right now. Life has been crazy, slowing down and being still, sounds really good. Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-8423096294696394322013-03-23T08:11:49.245-07:002013-03-23T08:11:49.245-07:00I'm glad to hear you made it home Galen!
Wis...I'm glad to hear you made it home Galen! <br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Now it's time to get ready for the open road. :-)darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-86199056152572560732013-03-22T20:45:36.692-07:002013-03-22T20:45:36.692-07:00Harleena, Thank you so much for the kind words. I ...Harleena, Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate your comment. And yes, I am blessed indeed.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65799191924979036192013-03-22T20:39:29.370-07:002013-03-22T20:39:29.370-07:00Tina, So true. I was so busy worrying at first tha...Tina, So true. I was so busy worrying at first that I couldn't appreciate the gift the snow was bringing me. And yes, I was reminded of my word as soon as I felt myself feeling so churned up and impatient to make a decision. In fact, this word is turning into quite a teacher this year. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88796356674757203482013-03-22T20:37:57.529-07:002013-03-22T20:37:57.529-07:00Linda, It is nice when you are prepared and can ju...Linda, It is nice when you are prepared and can just relax and settle into it. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9894841699778827932013-03-22T20:36:54.963-07:002013-03-22T20:36:54.963-07:00Karen, Fighting with myself is exactly what it fel...Karen, Fighting with myself is exactly what it felt like. Usually as soon as I step out of my car up there and smell the evergreens and hear the creek, I feel any tension or worries just drop off of me like water. I am very lucky to have a place like that. Thanks for commenting. (And I'll get right to work on that next post.)Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com