tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post3437231439051558021..comments2023-10-16T00:52:40.473-07:00Comments on WORKING THE EARTH: INSOMNIA AND ITS BENEFITSTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13046623774704584939noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-59624582316772112222011-04-06T16:41:24.258-07:002011-04-06T16:41:24.258-07:00this movie sounds so good so hope it is on Netflix...this movie sounds so good so hope it is on Netflix. I actually live just 15 minutes from Ken Burns' place!! though sadly have never met him to my knowledge.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-77114410826394800902011-04-06T07:35:58.864-07:002011-04-06T07:35:58.864-07:00Connie--What a great thought that the purpose chan...Connie--What a great thought that the purpose changes perhaps daily. And at first I read your comment that you "hadn't found a single purpose" differently. I get it now! You have found "many"! I loved the "feeling" in the documentary. There is a quiet peace, a feeling of calm that really comes through. It depicts what Segal is really about I think. I did some research on him later and he had a very interesting career. I am going to see if I can find any of his books at the library. They were pretty pricey on Amazon.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046623774704584939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-13417568753484783612011-04-05T22:16:27.963-07:002011-04-05T22:16:27.963-07:00What an interesting post with a lot to think about...What an interesting post with a lot to think about. <br />One of my favorite quotes is by Teilhard De Chardin. It says:<br />"The whole of life lies in the verb SEEING."<br /><br />I love this and believe that true vision comes with quiet introspection and thought. The ego vanishes and we don't have to create a reason for ourselves and others. We only need to watch and listen. Then we live "in the moment,in the moment,in the moment"<br /><br />I like the idea of seeking purpose but I'm in my 60's and I haven't found a single purpose. I have found many over my lifetime. Because "in the moment" is always in a different place.... "now" is always changing. So we need to see what is there, in that moment and live it.<br /><br />Great post. I will try to find the Burns documentary. It sounds very interesting.farmladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516462251842458511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-51894250750034384842011-04-05T16:15:31.552-07:002011-04-05T16:15:31.552-07:00Wow, weird synchronicity that "This moment th...Wow, weird synchronicity that "This moment this moment this moment" was also what popped into my head for a post title just a week or so ago! I'm definitely going to check this movie out.Umāhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680155603317072829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-67353658536888095202011-04-05T15:39:09.994-07:002011-04-05T15:39:09.994-07:00I'm adding this film to my queue right now! An...I'm adding this film to my queue right now! And I love LOVE the Shaw quote. I might have to post it soon.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-43919481408145792712011-04-05T15:36:50.410-07:002011-04-05T15:36:50.410-07:00this is really some interesting stuff...i really l...this is really some interesting stuff...i really like the verse and will look more into him...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-87166196557556698172011-04-05T15:32:34.580-07:002011-04-05T15:32:34.580-07:00this is cool...i really liked the verse and will d...this is cool...i really liked the verse and will dig more into this...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-22231858072271619842011-04-05T14:16:42.798-07:002011-04-05T14:16:42.798-07:00Wow Teri...this is so powerful! You touched at the...Wow Teri...this is so powerful! You touched at the core of my being today. I have for the longest time tried to move forward in many different directions. Two businesses, back to school to prepare for another, and then another attempt at a small business with Etsy....all had given me nothing but obstacles. I kept thinking that I needed to find what I loved to make a living...and yet have one. But some time ago it was revealed to me that I am here to be a mother to my kids and grandmother to the grandchildren. And it may seem like a bore to some and not much respect given to this calling...it is what I was brought her to do. I was resentful of my kids for a long time thinking their needs were holding me back. I'd start a project...and the kids would need attention keeping me from moving forward. I decided to just give in to it. The I came across this quote..."Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of a parent." C.G.Jung. And then it dawned on me...after all these years that the need to succeed in a business wasn't for me personally....it was somewhat of a tool to teach my kids what they could do with their lives by my example. Once I made the realization...it seemed all the doors began to open for me...as well as them. And that is my purpose...it still is all about being a mom.<br />Sorry for being so long-winded here...but this is a wonderful post Teri...it really is so true. Thank you so much dear friend. <3karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749464659476217501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14030528845321746.post-82143151601715420462011-04-05T13:37:25.151-07:002011-04-05T13:37:25.151-07:00Great quotes, great post! I will watch for the PBS...Great quotes, great post! I will watch for the PBS Ken Burns show on Segal. It sounds fascinating!Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com