tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post159939985846508667..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Thin PlacesGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-54803119065644743992013-04-13T14:27:41.506-07:002013-04-13T14:27:41.506-07:00Feathers, Nature often offers us a thin place. The...Feathers, Nature often offers us a thin place. The place you described sounds beautiful! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61762532419495121912013-04-13T07:47:34.426-07:002013-04-13T07:47:34.426-07:00Thin places- what an interesting term. I've ne...Thin places- what an interesting term. I've never heard of such, but I know exactly what it means, and have experienced it many times, especially in woodsy areas, my heart seems to open up and I'm suddenly more aware and alive like another dimension. There is a special place in our own woods where violets grow profusely that I can always count on to take me there(even on a snowy day) I think the sound of water could enhance it, but wonder if it could be any better. Feathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153693634962034248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65220970411985047052013-04-10T18:49:53.784-07:002013-04-10T18:49:53.784-07:00Halina, You are right, the labels don't matter...Halina, You are right, the labels don't matter. It seems, though, for many people, that water is often present at thin places. Your description of thin skin at times of grief is very poignant. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4606601058023932922013-04-10T18:48:31.916-07:002013-04-10T18:48:31.916-07:00Jodi, I do think we all have the ability to recogn...Jodi, I do think we all have the ability to recognize and access thin places, internal and external. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-24965036093607506172013-04-10T07:58:43.943-07:002013-04-10T07:58:43.943-07:00What a beautiful expression: Thin Place.
It makes...What a beautiful expression: Thin Place.<br /><br />It makes me think of the times when life challenges us with such harsh pain that our skin gets thinner than paper... and how it is in these darkest of times, in the presence of death, that we sometimes experience the deepest presence, connection and joy. <br /><br />As for a physical thin place: Where I live there is this beautiful little lake... I walk around it every other day or so. Along the way, there is always a moment of extra lightness and joy... and it's always when I reach a very specific spot. It is not more beautiful than the rest, it is not all that special when you look at it "objectively" - but it feels very special. At least to me:<br /><br />I'm not sure whether it's because it is a thin place as such or just a place that I resonate with personally... but then again, it doesn't matter. What matters is that it makes me smile. :-)Halina @ From Grief To Growthhttp://halinagoldstein.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-14252591547714080872013-04-09T02:59:55.557-07:002013-04-09T02:59:55.557-07:00Galen, I can see the place you are talking about b...Galen, I can see the place you are talking about because you write so well! <3 I feel those places all the time, sometimes I feel that one resides within me. Others feel it around me and when I am quiet, it's spectacular. I wonder if we all have it inside us? What do you think?Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-23508728962888898912013-04-08T09:19:02.032-07:002013-04-08T09:19:02.032-07:00brenda, Yep, water seems to be a theme here. Inter...brenda, Yep, water seems to be a theme here. Interesting, isn't it? Something deep in our spirits is drawn to water. More thought indeed. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-23163156716549298402013-04-08T08:15:51.148-07:002013-04-08T08:15:51.148-07:00I'm with Adriene, anywhere near a body of wate...I'm with Adriene, anywhere near a body of water has the potential. I had never heard this expression before, and still considering it as apt for a place which can provide tranquility and a safe harbor for the mind. It seems to me such a place is anything but thin. More thought required.brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-23756528666835863332013-04-07T20:07:25.078-07:002013-04-07T20:07:25.078-07:00Betsy, That's interesting that you have experi...Betsy, That's interesting that you have experienced houses you've lived in as thin places! I think I would like such a house. Did you? Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29911678637483514652013-04-07T19:58:16.312-07:002013-04-07T19:58:16.312-07:00Galen,
I love the idea of thin places!! I have f...Galen, <br />I love the idea of thin places!! I have feelings like that about houses we've lived in. Some are such happy places, others not quite as much. Thanks for introducing this idea!!<br />xoxo<br />BetsyBetsy/Zen Mamahttp://zen-mama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56203156751205222042013-04-07T19:01:52.124-07:002013-04-07T19:01:52.124-07:00Ken, I think that is mostly true for me, too. That...Ken, I think that is mostly true for me, too. That is, I seem to "discover" a thin place when I'm in the right mindset. However, I've had experiences of thin places in two locations that took me quite by surprise and seemed unrelated to my state of mind at that moment. The first one was the Mayan ruins of Palenque. The second was, as I described, at the cabin. Now that I recognize the cabin spot as a thin place, I can repeat the experience by settling and opening my mind and spirit, but the first time caught me off guard. <br /><br />But I agree that most any place can be sacred ground when we are in tune with the holy. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11019722121417578632013-04-07T18:48:55.646-07:002013-04-07T18:48:55.646-07:00I loved reading this, Galen.
I've found a few...I loved reading this, Galen.<br /><br />I've found a few thin places--in my faith's temples, for instance. But I think most of my spiritual moments have been less dependent on the place and more on my state of mind, more in line with what you first thought "thin places" meant.<br /><br />When my heart is right, my mind is settled and my lie is in tune with the holy, where I am matters little, so far as it's not incongruous with the idea of spirit and decency. Ken Werthttp://www.meanttobehappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4454589412058845512013-04-07T15:51:40.915-07:002013-04-07T15:51:40.915-07:00Hiten, Thank you for the kind words! I'm so gl...Hiten, Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad you liked the post.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64227204955238551382013-04-07T03:32:01.516-07:002013-04-07T03:32:01.516-07:00Hi Galen,
I loved this post. What I really enjoye...Hi Galen,<br /><br />I loved this post. What I really enjoyed about it, is the way you described your connection with your surroundings and how you learnt from what was around you, like the trees sharing their wisdom with you!<br /><br />Thank you.<br />Hitenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345657802763411161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30221529339754247832013-04-06T15:11:28.412-07:002013-04-06T15:11:28.412-07:00Bonnie, Let me know if you find one! Thanks for co...Bonnie, Let me know if you find one! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-87188140722266586782013-04-06T15:11:05.966-07:002013-04-06T15:11:05.966-07:00You will always find bacon on the menu at my place...You will always find bacon on the menu at my place! Stop by!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38027759512666011842013-04-06T13:58:07.516-07:002013-04-06T13:58:07.516-07:00Wow, a new word for me. I will need to do some stu...Wow, a new word for me. I will need to do some studying and learn a little more. I am not sure if I have found a "thin place" I will be looking though.Grandma Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962177773337228437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9083182542408982692013-04-06T11:05:51.659-07:002013-04-06T11:05:51.659-07:00Oh heavens yes (so to speak). Honestly, lately I s...Oh heavens yes (so to speak). Honestly, lately I suspect maybe I already AM there, and this whole "life" thing is just kind of a dream. Dreams always seem real while you're having them, don't they? <br /><br />Wake me up when it's time for breakfast. I hope we're having bacon. :)Jennifer Flint ~ The Aura Readerhttp://theaurareader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15453929600144251292013-04-06T10:08:25.602-07:002013-04-06T10:08:25.602-07:00Annmarie, I also find a thin place in a very small...Annmarie, I also find a thin place in a very small Catholic church in a park not far from where I live. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11528375284887361212013-04-06T10:07:28.057-07:002013-04-06T10:07:28.057-07:00Corinne, If you find one, let me know! Thanks for ...Corinne, If you find one, let me know! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65055872695815577282013-04-06T10:07:09.393-07:002013-04-06T10:07:09.393-07:00Adriene, Water seems to be a theme for many folks ...Adriene, Water seems to be a theme for many folks here. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9928638890629368772013-04-06T10:06:35.737-07:002013-04-06T10:06:35.737-07:00Always!Always!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56367044505669949512013-04-06T10:06:25.468-07:002013-04-06T10:06:25.468-07:00Thanks, Pam!Thanks, Pam!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82661318026052497822013-04-06T10:01:18.517-07:002013-04-06T10:01:18.517-07:00interesting concept! I have never heard this term...interesting concept! I have never heard this term, but have felt His presence in a tiny chapel.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51731250903699260932013-04-06T09:57:13.378-07:002013-04-06T09:57:13.378-07:00This is the first time that I've heard of '...This is the first time that I've heard of 'thin places', Galen, but I can understand how that works. I'm trying to think of where my own 'thin' place might be. Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.com