Comments on: Slow Connection

By: Mothership

Mothership — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:11:48 +0000

I’m back in the land of the internets again and I think Two is upstairs with his sister wearing no nappy. I’m not worried – he may poo on the carpet but, you know, one can clean it up if it happens…
I do realise, though, that I am also using the computer as a lifeline to companionship and that if I don’t check in with it I feel rather lonesome which I didn’t when surrounded by my family.
Is this a sign to slowly connect with myself?> Can I do this without worrying?
I shall keep you good people posted.
Thank you for all the comments. I love to hear from everyone. This community is such a joy.

By: Maternal Tales

Maternal Tales — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:07:12 +0000

This is what life was like before the Internet and what life is like for people who don’t have a computer – they actually spend time sitting down and talking and sharing moments and when it happens to me it’s a revelation…although I have to say I do get terribly twitchy when I can’t use the computer for an evening. The part about the no worrying is so true – and so important for people to take heed of – my husband lives his life in a constant state of stress about what may happen in the future…instead of living in the moment. I, on the other hand, don’t worry about the future at all (which is the cause for another husband worry). Meeting somewhere in the middle would be good…
Enjoy your break – it sounds like it’s doing you the world of good x

Maternal Tales’s last blog post..Poo Stories RIP

By: Catriona

Catriona — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:01:17 +0000

What you are doing sounds wonderful, just letting go and being in the moment. Sort of reminded me of how I feel if I take the time to read something like Jane Austen, where the pace is ( painfully) slow but it gives you the moments to draw breath and just 'be' and to savour, we usually rush too much, worry too much, expect too much. I'm going on holiday myself in few weeks, I hope I can take a leaf out of your book and just enjoy.... Catriona’s last blog post..Title Inspires Post.

By: amjustme

amjustme — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:48:57 +0000

Sounds like you are having an excellent time, and I think you are absolutely right about the futility of worrying. Something for us all to think about!

By: Amandeep

Amandeep — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:08:07 +0000

An inspiring and wonderful post!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and giving me something to think about.
xo

By: Henri Hunter

Henri Hunter — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:07:48 +0000

I have lived my live by the mantra "What if....?" It is pointless and soul destroying, so many chances missed, so much possible pleasure, not just for me, but my children gone forever. I have vowed to "try" to stop worrying....... this post is a spur to see it through. Thank you Henri Hunter’s last blog post..Apres moi le deluge

By: Mrs Trefusis

Mrs Trefusis — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:32:14 +0000

Wonderful post, as always. I so love Reading MTFF: there's always something thoughtful or thought-provoking. When I met Mr Trefusis, I was a terrible worrymonger: much like Chickenlicken in the story, who thinks the sky is falling in. Mr T doesn't worry about anything, ever. I think there's probably a sweet spot between these two extremes but his laid back attitude has rubbed off on me. The sky has yet to fall in. Xx Mrs Trefusis’s last blog post..BEER AND CLOTHING

By: Evitchka

Evitchka — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:00:12 +0000

Yes how not to worry- that is always the big challenge. How to overcome fear and embrace joy every single moment. My daily practise. Thank you for sharing how that is for you.