Comments on: This Effortless Brilliance

By: The Wonder of the Everyday | Write For Our Lives

The Wonder of the Everyday | Write For Our Lives — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:41:38 +0000

[...] This Effortless Brilliance (at Shades of Crimson) Contemplated having a coffee at Tim Horton’s on the way home, but chose to leave the noise of the traffic on West Broadway. I’d make myself a coffee at home and enjoy it in the privacy of my clean and quiet apartment. [...]

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:36:05 +0000

Hi Tony.
You’re right about that. There is just something about trees that is relaxing.
And the sound of the wind in the trees is comforting in a huge way.

I think the whole new agey thing has become that way because people are copycatting each other. It sounds so good that everybody wants it, but they put too much focus on what everybody else is in to or doing, or how to do it the “right” way. “Monkey see, monkey do.” That’s my take.

By: Tony Single

Tony Single — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:22:02 +0000

“Effortless brilliance” indeed!

Where I live, I go to the City Gardens every once in a while. There’s something quieting about being amongst the trees that calms me right down. I don’t mean that in any mystical, new agey way (no disrespect intended towards those who’re into that)… but simply the act of being somewhere that I like can be a real pleasure.

I’m trying to live life small these days. I find that that’s all I can handle. And maybe that’s not such a bad thing. :)
Tony Single´s last blog ..The Ant and the Cicada

By: Davina

Davina — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:23:23 +0000

Hi Julie.
Relaxing takes an effort. What a contradiction! There’s some food for thought… or… pause for thought :)

Hi Sara.
I love how you’ve put this… about taking the time to become better friends with ourselves. By forcing ourselves to BE in a group or with people out of “need” rather than choice is like we’re not giving ourselves enough credit. And in that case, what kind of person are we being when we ARE with those other people? Everybody is being cheated…

Hi Taru.
Nice to see a Twitter buddy in my comment section :-D When I read your comment what occurred to me was that the life of stress is about doing, accomplishing and measuring things — bringing stuff TO us. The slowing down and letting things flow is about us letting stuff OUT of us.

“It’s time: now IS the time.” :-)

By: Taru Fisher

Taru Fisher — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:09:43 +0000

Hi Davina: As you know, I just found your blog after following you on Twitter for a few months. I’m grateful I finally dug deeper. What you say really resonates with me and where I’m at right now in my life. At 67, I have been creating a life of stress and exhaustion, forgetting to take pleasure in the lovely things that present themselves each day for our enjoyment. I recently realized that I want to slow down, let things flow into me instead of pushing the river. I had to stop comparing myself to the 30 and 40-somethings I so admire for their energy and commitment to success. What is success, anyway? I know from experience it is not what we are led to believe it is – I know it is found in each precious moment of awareness when I am silent and present. And when I am in fully and totally in that precious moment, all is as it should be; all is well and right and no place to go but here, now.

Thank you for reminding me of that. I love days like you described, and they have been few and far between for too long. It’s time; now is the time.
Taru Fisher´s last blog ..The iPad is not for geeks; It is for us!

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:40:49 +0000

Davina — I know I already left a comment, but I decided to revisit this post. I’m glad I did. I don’t often go back and re-read a post, but perhaps it’s a good idea because you see new things.

This time, your line…”Solitude is something easily lost in this busy world.” really caught my eye. This is so true. We don’t take enough time to enjoy solitude. Actually, we’re taught not to…we always supposed to be with someone or in a group…solitude is kind of frowned on, but it has so much potential. It’s a time to touch base and become a better friends with ourselves.

So, thank you again for this post:~)
Sara´s last blog ..Picture Story: Photo Playing

By: Julie Walraven

Julie Walraven — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:42:27 +0000

Relaxing takes an effort for me lately, Davina so reading your message has given me pause for thought. I like that you took the day off from being analytical and sounds like you enjoyed it. Thanks for the reminder!
Julie Walraven´s last blog ..Plan Ahead or Prepare to Fail

By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:13:54 +0000

Hi Chris.
Hah, hah. The sigh was just me relaxing even more :-D

Hi Hulbert.
Life does get busy. It’s funny these days too because we have so many modern conveniences, yet we seem to have even less time to do what we want. Go figure.

By: Hulbert

Hulbert — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:34:12 +0000

Hi Davina, it’s always nice to hear what another person’s day like in the world. I’ve always wondered how it would be like to live in a city of America (I live in the suburban). It seems like life is very busy there and you were able to relax and find peace in the middle of the city. :)
Hulbert´s last blog ..Trust Your Intuition – How I Almost Joined a Pyramid Scheme

By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:26:03 +0000

Now of course I’m curious about what the sigh was about! Or do you intend to keep us in suspense until chapter 2 of this saga?