tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post6806106450649378157..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Common SensesGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4846887778962020242011-10-26T22:34:53.050-07:002011-10-26T22:34:53.050-07:00Frank--The past is no more and the future is not h...Frank--The past is no more and the future is not here yet. Thank you for highlighting this point.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-35617069412433463102011-10-26T22:24:26.955-07:002011-10-26T22:24:26.955-07:00Debbie--You are describing my daughters! Sigh! T...Debbie--You are describing my daughters! Sigh! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-35357888118697052452011-10-26T10:47:48.425-07:002011-10-26T10:47:48.425-07:00Hi Galen,
Great way to find our moment. When i g...Hi Galen,<br /><br />Great way to find our moment. When i go our for a walk around my favorite lake close by i watch the other people. it amazes me how many have something plugged into there ears, and are not aware of what is around them. they miss our on nature completely. the lake is beautiful, the birds are singing and the ducks are playing. they have no idea, because they are just busy running or walking.<br /><br />Our sense can tell us so much. I hear of people getting mugged in park, etc. And I bet that most of them can't hear what is going on around them because they are listening to music while exercising there body's. They could be exercising both there minds and body at the same time and hear approaching danger if it weren't for the ear plugs.<br /><br />thank you for reminding other to enjoy there sense and to practice using them.<br />Blessing to you.<br />DebbieDebbie @ Happy Makerhttp://www.happymakernow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-1664376426019151622011-10-26T09:58:50.546-07:002011-10-26T09:58:50.546-07:00Manzanita--I'm not sure how good I am at it, b...Manzanita--I'm not sure how good I am at it, but I try. Interesting about astrology since I do have some earth, but also lots of air. Hmm. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-39854493629897550032011-10-26T08:04:26.221-07:002011-10-26T08:04:26.221-07:00Galen:
This was a very eye opening exercise. I fo...Galen:<br /><br />This was a very eye opening exercise. I found a lot of value in learning to be present in the moment instead of being consumed with thought of a future that is not here yet. Great article.Frankhttp://www.asparkstarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61441591174800002462011-10-25T22:59:59.537-07:002011-10-25T22:59:59.537-07:00Dear Galen, You are so good at living in the "...Dear Galen, You are so good at living in the "Now." I'm not. I have nothing to hold me down (astrologically). I'm all air and water.... no earth. That is why I usually have to surround myself with earth signs. Taurus has a solid, calming effect on me. <br />I'll try this.Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-50766133664194018612011-10-25T19:15:56.255-07:002011-10-25T19:15:56.255-07:00Nicole--I never thought about using this for writi...Nicole--I never thought about using this for writing. Great idea! I am not on any social media sites. I know that would be a good thing for reaching a wider audience, but I'm not motivated enough to learn how to use it! I'm content with my little corner of blog world for now. It was a big step for me to get the email and RSS feed going!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30260540091880100182011-10-25T17:31:26.579-07:002011-10-25T17:31:26.579-07:00This is also a good exercise for writing prompts. ...This is also a good exercise for writing prompts. I love to just listen and find the words. Galen, I was wondering if you are on any Social Media sites like Google+ or Facebook? I don't see any other links on your blog.Nicole Rushinhttp://www.nicolerushin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-52677248398385482732011-10-25T10:25:54.466-07:002011-10-25T10:25:54.466-07:00Alex--Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment...Alex--Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I am happy to have discovered your blog and look forward to reading more.<br /><br />Helen--Isn't that the truth?! I can get to the end of the day and wonder what I did that day. I did this exercise this morning. Besides bringing me back to the present, I was surprised by what my other senses had to offer. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Nan--I like the connection you made between being more in the present moment and being more positive. And a gratitude list is a great thing! I keep one, too. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-32080883250077731582011-10-25T09:05:37.185-07:002011-10-25T09:05:37.185-07:00my brain runs after negative things but stopping t...my brain runs after negative things but stopping to breathe deeply & refocus is helping as well as your tip on experiencing each sensory function in a particular moment...I'm liking being "in the moment" more & think I'm seeing things more clearly & in a more positive light; also keeping a list of things I'm thankful/grateful for (am up to 45) & searching out those things daily has made a HUGE difference in my life; one even others have started noticing. Thanks for your insight & for sharing your wisdom. Blessings (:Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503452994102900844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-37553365030850401542011-10-25T07:30:48.898-07:002011-10-25T07:30:48.898-07:00This is a good exercise as part of learning to be ...This is a good exercise as part of learning to be present. We are constantly hurrying or rushing to get things done and life is just flashing by.. where is the 'living'.. sometimes I remember so little of a day that really matters.<br /><br />Helenhelenplusthreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349586083430617847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-86487397920173147812011-10-25T03:51:06.930-07:002011-10-25T03:51:06.930-07:00Galen,
A wonderful exercise to bring us into the ...Galen,<br /><br />A wonderful exercise to bring us into the present moment, and then to enjoy every second of it. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />AlexAlex Blackwellhttp://www.thebridgemaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-3095128268411194512011-10-24T20:02:12.026-07:002011-10-24T20:02:12.026-07:00LeAnn--Good quality chocolate is good for us, so y...LeAnn--Good quality chocolate is good for us, so yes to that treat! Laughed about being happy that your brain is thinking at all. I hear that! Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Lisa--I had not thought about this in connection to multi-tasking, so thank you for pointing that out. <br /><br />Alida--Thanks! I hope it works for you.<br /><br />Anonymous--Welcome! I hope you will visit again.<br /><br />darlin--I know what you mean. Sometimes "real" life intrudes on our blog life! Always glad to see you whenever you have time to stop by. Yes, I did write about belly breathing as another way of bringing ourselves back to the present moment. A sensory survey, as described in this post, is another quick and easy technique. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-1644390031007335722011-10-24T18:56:29.406-07:002011-10-24T18:56:29.406-07:00I call this grounding myself, it's a fantastic...I call this grounding myself, it's a fantastic exercise, one which sometimes I do through inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly. Was this your belly breathing post? I'm sorry I'm so backlogged with this university stuff, ya it's being called stuff now, that I'm not making the rounds here on blogger as I once was... I'm keeping the faith that this too shall end and I'll have free moments in my life to do as I please, just not quite yet. <br /><br />Have a wonderful day/evening Galen!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-68361192960714944842011-10-24T18:39:49.055-07:002011-10-24T18:39:49.055-07:00hi im happy to find your blog! thanks for your pos...hi im happy to find your blog! thanks for your post! I'll definitely do this one to be in the now! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-90212736442229708102011-10-24T15:56:24.158-07:002011-10-24T15:56:24.158-07:00A sensory check through a simple command. What a ...A sensory check through a simple command. What a great idea!Alida Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640849066159985893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16205349933211426442011-10-24T15:55:34.686-07:002011-10-24T15:55:34.686-07:00Great post, especially with everyone multi-tasking...Great post, especially with everyone multi-tasking these days including myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391790144332383648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-5908445114577453272011-10-24T13:52:43.426-07:002011-10-24T13:52:43.426-07:00Can my mind have some chocolate for a treat?? Of c...Can my mind have some chocolate for a treat?? Of course, I know that isn't what you meant. I loved this post and found it delightful. I realize that it would be wonderful if I could focus a little more on my senses and actually enjoy my moments more. I found that when I monitored my thoughts it was amazing what my brain was thinking. At this point of life I am happy that it is thinking at all. <br />Anyway, I will try this next one too and enjoy the moment. <br />Blessings to you!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.com