tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post158225966590257607..comments2023-07-30T06:20:02.527-06:00Comments on BrainDrops: Finding My Z-SpotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-87422454584588607532009-04-27T01:45:00.000-06:002009-04-27T01:45:00.000-06:00Oooh I haven't seen that film. Sounds lovely. I'll...Oooh I haven't seen that film. Sounds lovely. I'll check it out.Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521041804578949350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-46844861963173957862009-04-26T16:15:00.000-06:002009-04-26T16:15:00.000-06:00ah...also, the movie that registered on the Zen sc...ah...also, the movie that registered on the Zen scale for me was 'Under the Tuscan Sun'. It wasn't really the greatest of stories, but her total self-immersion into the Italian lifestyle so resonated with me. The Tuscan landscape and the scenes shot on the Amalfi coast were simply breathtaking. I may have to go buy that DVD and go to Italy (mentally) again soon. I do so love the imagery of all that. *sigh*<br /><br />It wasn't long after that movie that I spent a bit more time in Italy and then returned and added a new Vespa scooter to the family. I do so love riding around on that scooter and feeling so very Italian. There it is! Yet another personalized Z-spot!Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-9163676830725495432009-04-26T16:03:00.000-06:002009-04-26T16:03:00.000-06:00Thanks for the tips, all. I do think sanctuary is...Thanks for the tips, all. I do think sanctuary is a state of mind, not necessarily a place...and you can find it in the swimming pool, your garden, a bath tub, even a good book. I just have to figure out where mine is and then find the time to incorporate it.<br /><br />And I want some real meat in it, too, not something that makes for good copy in a marketing brochure. I need something that packs a concentrated Zen punch.<br /><br />All this talk of 'Eat, Pray, Love' puts me in the mind to read it again. When she found passion for life and peace of mind in Italy, I also found it through her. Italy has always been my geographical Zen, and sometimes just mentally going there soothes my Z-spot. The music, the art, the food, the language and lifestyle...<br /><br />Perhaps I will put on an Andrea Bocelli CD and re-read that section of the book...thanks again for your responses.Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-32839156453666457292009-04-26T13:34:00.000-06:002009-04-26T13:34:00.000-06:00Sorry you've been having such a bad time of it rec...Sorry you've been having such a bad time of it recently...having somewhere to just chill out, recharge and forget about the present is important and as you say everyone has to find their own place to do it...trust your instinct as to where to go and what to do, deep down you know what you need...<br /><br />My escape is the swimming pool - I love tiring myself out pushing through the water and thinking about nothing except getting to the other side then when I get knackered floating about looking at the ceiling - works every time..<br /><br />i also read 'eat pray love' after you recommended it - loved it!<br /><br />take care<br />NMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-59048829881470940892009-04-22T10:56:00.000-06:002009-04-22T10:56:00.000-06:00Ah it was YOU who recommended it, hahaha. Sorry. I...Ah it was YOU who recommended it, hahaha. Sorry. I have a terrible memory. <br /><br />Oh my, a 50-60 hour week is tough, honey. I'm thinking of you. You're a tough cookie but I know how it feels when you just want to drop all the balls and take some time out. <br /><br />Maybe try doing something like yoga, pilates or meditation at weekends? Or creating a little sanctuary at home, like a corner of the garden or the bath tub?<br /><br />xxxxxxBlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521041804578949350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-18927121001370690512009-04-21T06:59:00.000-06:002009-04-21T06:59:00.000-06:00Thanks N.
Finding sanctuary will prove to be toug...Thanks N.<br /><br />Finding sanctuary will prove to be tough for me, as I have to continue a 50-60 hour work week while trying to deal with the other issue (and maintain my sanity). I also have 5 employees who work for me, which is probably worse than having children....at least when you're feeling like you want to get away from it all. <br /><br />So I will have to keep all the balls in the air until the ordeal is over with, then try to find some downtime somehow. I just pray for strength, wisdom and continued ability to tap into my sense of humor and resourcefulness.<br /><br />Yes, I have read 'Eat, Pray, Love'. In fact, I believe I recommended it to you on your last blog! So glad you found it as uplifting as I did. I hear it may now be made into a movie.<br /><br />Cheers! MMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734327632656691227.post-53351421134413635382009-04-21T03:33:00.000-06:002009-04-21T03:33:00.000-06:00Hi M, I'm in exactly the same place as you with re...Hi M, I'm in exactly the same place as you with regards needing some peace of mind and sanctuary. <br /><br />To do it I've made some big changes, and I've found that spending a lot of time thinking, reading and sitting in the sun helps, but as you rightly say, everybody has to find their own way to it. <br /><br />Not sure if you've read Eat, Pray, Love (I'm sure you probably have), but I found it a brilliant companion for the journey.<br /><br />N xxxBlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521041804578949350noreply@blogger.com