tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post4999989238263643515..comments2024-03-22T03:21:52.628-04:00Comments on Reading, Teaching, Learning: Spiritual Journey Thursday - REJUVENATION Holly Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-45761593527186420962016-04-21T20:12:52.745-04:002016-04-21T20:12:52.745-04:00Holly I wish you a series of Sabbaths filled with ...Holly I wish you a series of Sabbaths filled with life-giving experiences. I could relate to much of your post. I sold just about everything (except my books) when we moved to Vietnam. My hiatus has been more because of intermittent to not connective Internet or sometimes Twitter just being "down" here. I am in the "unplugged" (not necessarily by choice) and working towards the rejuvenated. Margaret and Carol are right there is a strong bond of commraderie forged through the intimate experience of writing and sharing. I wish a season of renewal for you friend!Wondering Winterstein https://www.blogger.com/profile/04057858518374505474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-41790858137576031142016-04-21T15:35:49.148-04:002016-04-21T15:35:49.148-04:00Holly, after our conversation online with Bobbie, ...Holly, after our conversation online with Bobbie, I realized that you might take a step back and that is totally understandable. I sometimes feel the pressure of writing but I have found that it brings me to my center. I wish you the spirit of rejuvenation to fill your life with joy as you start a new chapter in your life. I may continue to write about the spiritual side of life while you are on hiatus but not sure. I have not heard from NCTE 16 about our proposal yet but will let you know as soon as I do. I value the friendship of this group so we shall be forever friends. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-64607020247572504572016-04-21T10:41:36.689-04:002016-04-21T10:41:36.689-04:00Holly, I can relate to your need to pull away. Blo...Holly, I can relate to your need to pull away. Blogging poems daily during April has been fun for me, but I'm ready for a break. Your need for a hiatus doesn't surprise me somehow. Personally, I want to keep sharing the spiritual side of my writing whether I do it in a group or alone. That was my expressed intention just before Margaret so graciously extended the invite to join SJT. <br /><br />Margaret, I'll still be around to check up on you and appreciate you embracing your "spiritual self." Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-70802303396895328072016-04-21T09:54:23.531-04:002016-04-21T09:54:23.531-04:00Yes, Holly, yes yes yes! So happy for your no-inte...Yes, Holly, yes yes yes! So happy for your no-internet experience and the doors it has opened for you.... and congratulations on accepting the invitation to walk through. May the space rejuvenate you in all the ways you need. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-73758413159008915272016-04-21T08:32:42.397-04:002016-04-21T08:32:42.397-04:00Margaret,
I'm sorry to blindside you! This i...Margaret,<br /><br />I'm sorry to blindside you! This is definitely not permanent - I just realized I was feeling obligated and not joyful about SJT recently. That's not good, and I knew it was a sign to stop for a while. We definitely won't lose touch! I'll be back! In the meantime, I'll still read and comment. :-) Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-16720861611506171172016-04-21T08:27:59.804-04:002016-04-21T08:27:59.804-04:00This post hit me hard. I wasn't expecting it....This post hit me hard. I wasn't expecting it. When we blog, there are between-the-line things that we miss. I missed this pulling away. I didn't see it coming. I know you have to do what is right for you. I will miss you and this weekly push to embrace my spiritual self. I should do this on my own, but it's better with a group. It means more somehow. <br />I am on day 52 of blogging daily (I didn't realize it until I wrote it!), and it does take time, but it also pushes me to write daily. The discipline has been good for me. I may think differently come May. Please don't lose touch. Our friendship was built here. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.com