tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post7571919065525107184..comments2023-12-30T19:34:10.283+00:00Comments on Older Mum (In A Muddle): The Listening WalkOlder Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-65879023967200890702014-05-12T16:56:41.630+01:002014-05-12T16:56:41.630+01:00I think knitting is a great way to relax, and it&#...I think knitting is a great way to relax, and it's something I want to get back into this year. I've always written to clear my head, always does the trick, and walking, obvs. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-19122342501399810112014-05-12T16:54:53.890+01:002014-05-12T16:54:53.890+01:00Thank you very much... you live near a beach? All ...Thank you very much... you live near a beach? All that sea air and crashing waves is so the best tonic, and yes, my moments of clarity tend to fade to dust too; bank holidays are for naughtiness :o) X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-49096136626630389312014-05-12T16:51:30.932+01:002014-05-12T16:51:30.932+01:00Thank you very much, and thank you very much! And ...Thank you very much, and thank you very much! And I so need to get back to a meditation practice. Do you reckon you'll read that book and get back into it again?Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-31848906688348509662014-05-12T16:49:56.513+01:002014-05-12T16:49:56.513+01:00Thank you very much my dear! And you rarely feel s...Thank you very much my dear! And you rarely feel stressed? Could you send me some of what you have - I need it :o). I'll bet you are a pretty calm and grounded person to be around! You so have 'power save' mode :o).Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-41888181357174942162014-05-12T16:48:04.558+01:002014-05-12T16:48:04.558+01:00I couldn't agree more, to get out with no purp...I couldn't agree more, to get out with no purpose on a summer's evening. I am very impressed that you can run and focus on listening to an audio story at the same time - do ever bump into anything? :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-44494751936943775082014-05-12T16:46:16.797+01:002014-05-12T16:46:16.797+01:00And that's exactly what it was - a very mindfu...And that's exactly what it was - a very mindful walk, and I so need to start a meditation practice again. I love how your conservatory is such a special place for you, a very spiritual place - so nice to have a place in the home that's only for calm. X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-59897712233557370152014-05-12T16:42:24.043+01:002014-05-12T16:42:24.043+01:00I really wish I could wake up early in the morning...I really wish I could wake up early in the morning to meditate and stretch, I'm just not a morning person though. Bet those long walks with doggy are fab. And yes to bath and reading and a sauna. Time for yourself is so important. X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-3629324535508461962014-05-12T09:52:43.522+01:002014-05-12T09:52:43.522+01:00Thank you. I get that NEED quite a lot when I'...Thank you. I get that NEED quite a lot when I'm doing too much and my head is swimming with stuff. :o).Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-22565471145981105922014-05-12T09:50:18.811+01:002014-05-12T09:50:18.811+01:00Thank you very much! And I couldn't agree with... Thank you very much! And I couldn't agree with you more, just making one small committed change can make such a difference to our well being. I bet your walk with the dog first thing is both refreshing and calming - not surprised it sets you up for the day. XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-23418245705741832132014-05-12T09:45:29.161+01:002014-05-12T09:45:29.161+01:00It must be lovely having a dog for that purpose al...It must be lovely having a dog for that purpose alone! To get out and have time with yourself, I bet you feel so refreshed afterwards.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-46778860833544934412014-05-12T09:43:44.483+01:002014-05-12T09:43:44.483+01:00I love long baths too.... I've been known to s...I love long baths too.... I've been known to sit in one for well over an hour, and how lovely to sit quietly in the garden in the early morning - especially at the moment! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-57429340544328584302014-05-12T09:42:36.533+01:002014-05-12T09:42:36.533+01:00Thank you very much lovely.... I am rather fond of...Thank you very much lovely.... I am rather fond of my raspberry crocs, even though they're a little noisy :o). A good mindful walk always fills me up! X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-27648512548525769662014-05-11T20:19:14.612+01:002014-05-11T20:19:14.612+01:00Thank you my dear! XThank you my dear! XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-52068005072529793892014-05-11T20:17:29.081+01:002014-05-11T20:17:29.081+01:00Thank you very much... it was a lovely walk, and I...Thank you very much... it was a lovely walk, and I need to do them more often. They really allow me to retain some peace and relax fully. And walking in the lighter evenings is the best! X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-38708261138757052412014-05-11T20:14:15.211+01:002014-05-11T20:14:15.211+01:00Thank you very much.... so glad you picked up on t...Thank you very much.... so glad you picked up on the rhythm - that's something I love about good prose; the rhythm in well structured sentences and phrases. How fab to have a dog to walk - bet that's so chilled. And same as you, if I don't prioritise relaxing, my work and writing suffers. Isn't yoga great? Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-7739729673501378112014-05-11T17:21:25.477+01:002014-05-11T17:21:25.477+01:00I knit to restore balance; or write to empty my mi...I knit to restore balance; or write to empty my mind and calm the unquiet thoughts - it sounds like a good walk does the trick too!Carie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-2075042253670097602014-05-11T17:04:23.218+01:002014-05-11T17:04:23.218+01:00A lovely gentle post. A walk on the beach does it ...A lovely gentle post. A walk on the beach does it for me, every time. I have moments of clarity with regard to making changes in my life, to shed a few pounds to become healthier. Then along comes a meal out or a bank holiday and I let all my plans go to hell! I must start anew...... tomorrow ;) xxjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-50446985485273936622014-05-11T10:51:07.847+01:002014-05-11T10:51:07.847+01:00Walking alone with just the moment in the air is s...Walking alone with just the moment in the air is simply the best thing.... where you live must be so wonderful for walking! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-86516394431167039402014-05-11T10:50:06.845+01:002014-05-11T10:50:06.845+01:00I've heard Pilates is very good.... I'm a ...I've heard Pilates is very good.... I'm a bit of a yoga girl at heart, and that and fresh air, a good book, and my garden tends to sort me out... and I will give an update on the paleo.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-80279203915149600152014-05-11T10:48:54.451+01:002014-05-11T10:48:54.451+01:00I'm glad you slowed down with me :o).... walki...I'm glad you slowed down with me :o).... walking by the sea, all that sea air, has to be one of the most relaxing activities there is - how lovely to have that on your doorstep :o) X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-76914954406143015162014-05-11T10:47:29.599+01:002014-05-11T10:47:29.599+01:00Thank you..... the walk itself did feel like a med...Thank you..... the walk itself did feel like a meditation. I was inspired by Jane too... so far I have mainly cut out wheat and it's already making a big difference, next it's the sugar - and I don't blame you with the wine :o) !Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-41719910832321591032014-05-11T10:45:52.918+01:002014-05-11T10:45:52.918+01:00Absolutely spot on..... it so brings the sense ali...Absolutely spot on..... it so brings the sense alive, and then the imagination - great for writing. And everything you mentioned you like doing to relax, I love doing too! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-2756045585223358842014-05-11T08:30:26.820+01:002014-05-11T08:30:26.820+01:00Just beautiful lovely, you are so well deserving o...Just beautiful lovely, you are so well deserving of your shortlisting x Like you I have neglected my practise since the children came along. Buddhism for Dummies sits on my shelf *sigh*Michelle Reeves - Bod for teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719695398854744448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-25433473204896880362014-05-10T21:13:39.899+01:002014-05-10T21:13:39.899+01:00Thank you very much my dear! Outside chilling is a...Thank you very much my dear! Outside chilling is always the way to go - I love walking and gardening too, even yoga feels better outside! X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-33390764836139882172014-05-10T21:12:41.112+01:002014-05-10T21:12:41.112+01:00Thank you very much, and I'm glad you felt you...Thank you very much, and I'm glad you felt you were there. How fab to live by the sea... and a hot bath always works wonders! XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.com