Comments on: Caught Between Dreams and Reality

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:41 +0000

In reply to Lori. LOL, Lori. Trust me, I understand the need for restraint. :-D Wishing you many, many childhood memories.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:11:32 +0000

Super reminder, Cathy.

I was walking to the mailbox yesterday. There was a drizzling rain that made the hot driveway steam. The smell took me back forty years to other rain storms, to mud puddles and bare feet, and to dashes out into the rain to dance and act silly. It made me want to do cartwheels right there in the driveway. Thankfully, I remembered my aching bones and just did one in my head. 🙂

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:28:19 +0000

In reply to Kim Lemon. Sounds like you embraced those childhood lessons well, Kim. There really is something to be said for getting older. Thanks for sharing a small slice of your life with us. :-)

By: Kim Lemon

Kim Lemon — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:46:16 +0000

Cathy, you are so right about living in the moment! I can’t think of any time in my life when I’ve been more content. Ironic how passing years reconnect us with visions (and dreams) from our childhood. What I’ve learned: not having expectations…expecting the unexpected…joy in simple pleasures…serendipity.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:26:06 +0000

In reply to Lisa Kanarek. Hi Lisa. I think it took me that same amount of time. :-) I am so much calmer when I live in the moment. Thanks for sharing your experience.

By: Lisa Kanarek

Lisa Kanarek — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:06:28 +0000

It took me MANY years, but finally I live in the moment. Instead about worrying what could be, I’m enjoying everything around me. Thanks for the awesome reminder to appreciate what we have and what we’re experiencing now.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:03:48 +0000

In reply to Wade Finnegan. I figured if I was thinking, I'd drag you along with me, Wade. :-) Thanks for sharing your story.

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:51:56 +0000

As an adult, I often feel trapped. When I was a child the possibilities were endless, now options seem limited. I’m not sure why that is, maybe it comes with the reality that none of us are here forever. Thanks for getting me thinking, Cathy. 🙂

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:40:41 +0000

In reply to Anne Wayman. Thanks, Anne. Breathing is good :-) and the sun works wonders, too.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:24:08 +0000

Excellent as usual. I dumped into fear breifly this morning… called a friend, got grateful, remembered to breathe and noticed the sun was shining – 😉