Comments on: Answer me this #10 http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html Open adoption parenting and mindful living Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:25:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MrsSpock http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39448 MrsSpock Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:34 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39448 Although there are some yens I would go to the ends of the earth to fulfill (like motherhood and writing), I am constantly in flux as to whether what I'm doing is "enough", or if I should push myself further.<br /><br />And then that stresses me out, and I push myself to enjoy what I have and what I am doing now.<br /><br />And so those two opposites are always pushing and pulling against each other. Although there are some yens I would go to the ends of the earth to fulfill (like motherhood and writing), I am constantly in flux as to whether what I’m doing is “enough”, or if I should push myself further.

And then that stresses me out, and I push myself to enjoy what I have and what I am doing now.

And so those two opposites are always pushing and pulling against each other.

]]> By: MrsSpock http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39449 MrsSpock Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:34 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39449 Although there are some yens I would go to the ends of the earth to fulfill (like motherhood and writing), I am constantly in flux as to whether what I'm doing is "enough", or if I should push myself further.<br /><br />And then that stresses me out, and I push myself to enjoy what I have and what I am doing now.<br /><br />And so those two opposites are always pushing and pulling against each other. Although there are some yens I would go to the ends of the earth to fulfill (like motherhood and writing), I am constantly in flux as to whether what I’m doing is “enough”, or if I should push myself further.

And then that stresses me out, and I push myself to enjoy what I have and what I am doing now.

And so those two opposites are always pushing and pulling against each other.

]]> By: Sunny http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39450 Sunny Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:30 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39450 In an overall, general sense, I think my purpose (the purpose of everyone, really) is to contribute to humanity in a way that ideally leaves it better than when we arrived, even in a very small way.<br /><br />Living that out takes different forms in my life. For now, it is raising my family to be kind, appreciative, and productive. I was rather surprised at how fulfilling I found this, quitting my job in mental health (another way my purpose takes form) to focus on our home. I believe your life is as meaningful as you make it. In an overall, general sense, I think my purpose (the purpose of everyone, really) is to contribute to humanity in a way that ideally leaves it better than when we arrived, even in a very small way.

Living that out takes different forms in my life. For now, it is raising my family to be kind, appreciative, and productive. I was rather surprised at how fulfilling I found this, quitting my job in mental health (another way my purpose takes form) to focus on our home. I believe your life is as meaningful as you make it.

]]> By: Sunny http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39451 Sunny Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:30 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39451 In an overall, general sense, I think my purpose (the purpose of everyone, really) is to contribute to humanity in a way that ideally leaves it better than when we arrived, even in a very small way.<br /><br />Living that out takes different forms in my life. For now, it is raising my family to be kind, appreciative, and productive. I was rather surprised at how fulfilling I found this, quitting my job in mental health (another way my purpose takes form) to focus on our home. I believe your life is as meaningful as you make it. In an overall, general sense, I think my purpose (the purpose of everyone, really) is to contribute to humanity in a way that ideally leaves it better than when we arrived, even in a very small way.

Living that out takes different forms in my life. For now, it is raising my family to be kind, appreciative, and productive. I was rather surprised at how fulfilling I found this, quitting my job in mental health (another way my purpose takes form) to focus on our home. I believe your life is as meaningful as you make it.

]]> By: Kami http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39452 Kami Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:30 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39452 Intellectually, I feel you make your purpose and, like you said, to find purpose in everyday things.<br /><br />Sadly, it is not uncommon for me to feel my life is empty and I have no purpose no matter how full and purposeful it really is - especially in the late evening hours. I believe it is chemicals as I have lots of family members (both sides) who have struggled / lived with varying degrees of depression. When those thought pass through me, I either try to talk myself out of it or just weather the storm.<br /><br />Right now (after a rare, good night's sleep) I am feeling good and just enjoying our daughter. She is at a great age right now. So in this moment, my purpose is to be a mom and connect a bit with my fellow infertiles. Intellectually, I feel you make your purpose and, like you said, to find purpose in everyday things.

Sadly, it is not uncommon for me to feel my life is empty and I have no purpose no matter how full and purposeful it really is – especially in the late evening hours. I believe it is chemicals as I have lots of family members (both sides) who have struggled / lived with varying degrees of depression. When those thought pass through me, I either try to talk myself out of it or just weather the storm.

Right now (after a rare, good night’s sleep) I am feeling good and just enjoying our daughter. She is at a great age right now. So in this moment, my purpose is to be a mom and connect a bit with my fellow infertiles.

]]> By: Kami http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39453 Kami Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:30 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39453 Intellectually, I feel you make your purpose and, like you said, to find purpose in everyday things.<br /><br />Sadly, it is not uncommon for me to feel my life is empty and I have no purpose no matter how full and purposeful it really is - especially in the late evening hours. I believe it is chemicals as I have lots of family members (both sides) who have struggled / lived with varying degrees of depression. When those thought pass through me, I either try to talk myself out of it or just weather the storm.<br /><br />Right now (after a rare, good night's sleep) I am feeling good and just enjoying our daughter. She is at a great age right now. So in this moment, my purpose is to be a mom and connect a bit with my fellow infertiles. Intellectually, I feel you make your purpose and, like you said, to find purpose in everyday things.

Sadly, it is not uncommon for me to feel my life is empty and I have no purpose no matter how full and purposeful it really is – especially in the late evening hours. I believe it is chemicals as I have lots of family members (both sides) who have struggled / lived with varying degrees of depression. When those thought pass through me, I either try to talk myself out of it or just weather the storm.

Right now (after a rare, good night’s sleep) I am feeling good and just enjoying our daughter. She is at a great age right now. So in this moment, my purpose is to be a mom and connect a bit with my fellow infertiles.

]]> By: Jamie http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39454 Jamie Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:28 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39454 I think so, yes. For so many years I was torn and felt terribly restless. When I brought Skeeter home, I was overwhelmed with true contentment and peace. It felt so very good.<br /><br />But, like others, I feel our purposes can change. I look forward to see where it takes me next! I think so, yes. For so many years I was torn and felt terribly restless. When I brought Skeeter home, I was overwhelmed with true contentment and peace. It felt so very good.

But, like others, I feel our purposes can change. I look forward to see where it takes me next!

]]> By: Jamie http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39456 Jamie Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:28 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39456 I think so, yes. For so many years I was torn and felt terribly restless. When I brought Skeeter home, I was overwhelmed with true contentment and peace. It felt so very good.<br /><br />But, like others, I feel our purposes can change. I look forward to see where it takes me next! I think so, yes. For so many years I was torn and felt terribly restless. When I brought Skeeter home, I was overwhelmed with true contentment and peace. It felt so very good.

But, like others, I feel our purposes can change. I look forward to see where it takes me next!

]]> By: Sheri http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39455 Sheri Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:27 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39455 I also think that our purpose changes over time...and our biggest clue is how inspired and excited we feel about what we are doing.<br /><br />Lori, I feel you are on purpose when you blog and write. It's so wonderful to hear your insights on living from your heart. Thank you for sharing this special gift!<br /><br />I feel purposeful in my role as a mother, wife, life coach, tarot card reader and writer (newspaper and blogging) and doing yoga & working out. <br /><br />One of the reasons I love my life so much is because it is made up of all of these things.<br /><br />I am very blessed! I also think that our purpose changes over time…and our biggest clue is how inspired and excited we feel about what we are doing.

Lori, I feel you are on purpose when you blog and write. It’s so wonderful to hear your insights on living from your heart. Thank you for sharing this special gift!

I feel purposeful in my role as a mother, wife, life coach, tarot card reader and writer (newspaper and blogging) and doing yoga & working out.

One of the reasons I love my life so much is because it is made up of all of these things.

I am very blessed!

]]> By: Lollipop Goldstein http://writemindopenheart.com/2009/11/answer-me-this-10-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-39457 Lollipop Goldstein Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:01:27 +0000 http://thisisbogus.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/answer-me-this-10#comment-39457 I think it's to comfort others. Mostly with food :-) I like taking care of things, taking care of other people, taking care of the house. I think that also spans everything from being a teacher to being a parent to being a wife to being a friend. I think it’s to comfort others. Mostly with food :-) I like taking care of things, taking care of other people, taking care of the house. I think that also spans everything from being a teacher to being a parent to being a wife to being a friend.

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