Comments on: Things We Said Today

By: Wholestyle on the Web: Week of 12/04/2009 | Bonne Vie

Wholestyle on the Web: Week of 12/04/2009 | Bonne Vie — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:57:21 +0000

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By: David

David — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:03:24 +0000

Thank you Emil. You've reminded me to make a special point of enjoying the rest of the day, even though I'm just running errands. .-= David´s last blog ..Nature’s Dominant Creature =-.

By: Emil

Emil — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:17:58 +0000

David, you captured these thoughts very well. Each one of us has one of these moments that stick in our mind in a beautiful place from where we can retrieve the memories almost intact. Sometimes these moments just come to us out of nowhere and catch us in an emotional state when we are ready to see them and absorb the experience. You are right when you say that we have many more moments like these but we do not see them. I think Churchill was the one that said we do not value our posessions until we loose them (or something like this). Your proposed mental journey into the future and back is a good way of valuing the life as it happens because it is a gift we refuse to appreciate. Nice article,
Emil

By: David

David — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:30:22 +0000

It seems that it’s easier to remember moments in which we are really paying attention. But I’ve also noticed that memories, as nice as they can be, are very poor facsimiles for a real experience. Even a day later, so much has been lost forever.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:14:05 +0000

I have always loved that song! Sometimes we are involved in a life changing experience, and don't know it until later. I have wished I could remember each detail more vividly. You are pursuing the life changing experiences and clearly you are savoring each moment. That rocks! .-= Erin´s last blog ..Advent =-.

By: David

David — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:49:37 +0000

I am so fortune to be alive at the same time as those I meet

What a great perspective. I never quite thought of it that way, but it’s so true.

I love your snorkeling analogy too, thanks Char.

By: David

David — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:47:49 +0000

Wow, it’s nice to be up there with the likes of the Beatles and Windows 7 ;)

By: David

David — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:46:54 +0000

Very well put. .-= David´s last blog ..Things We Said Today =-.

By: Char (PSI Tutor:Mentor)

Char (PSI Tutor:Mentor) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:34:31 +0000

People often comment that I am a happy contented person~ I’d say it’s because I practice the meditation you suggested. I am so fortune to be alive at the same time as those I meet, am related to or strike up friendships with.

When I snorkle, I want to not be moving too much or making too much noise~ the reef then shows itself in all its splendor. People are like this too methinks~ amazing!~ when given the opportunity to show themselves, and to be appreciated for just who they are at that moment.

Methinks we do see these bag-blowing-in-the-wind moments, though not all of us “see” them as moments that can give our lives deeper meaning.

By: Brenda (betaphi)

Brenda (betaphi) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:20:51 +0000

Hi David
Funny synchronicity here. As I’m writing this, my son’s Beatles files are simultaneously being transferred to my new computer. He flies back to San Francisco tomorrow, leaving me with every song the Beatles recorded and some live concerts too. I’ll probably remember reading this post as I listen to the music and reflect on how precious our time together was this week. I love little coincidences like this one. I also love Windows 7 and you. :)