tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post3582302086271484094..comments2024-03-26T20:24:44.738-04:00Comments on A Barefoot Day: Being vs DoingMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707110844821127597noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-13145485638988399642012-10-21T12:19:06.160-04:002012-10-21T12:19:06.160-04:00Today's homily at church was about being a ser...Today's homily at church was about being a servant, not a leader. I used to get so caught up in organizing things (room mother, PTA, 5k race, etc. that I forgot to BE part of things.) Taking time off to just be and also to be needed, instead of creating something, I am joining things. Helping where help is needed. With little people, you are needed at home allowing play and learning. Kudos for being needed and using your time to serve your family.<br />Bookswannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508419663811745171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-42496643047377444682012-10-20T20:36:51.956-04:002012-10-20T20:36:51.956-04:00I'm definitely on the other side of this! It&#...I'm definitely on the other side of this! It's something I've been thinking about a lot lately actually. I think it's great that you recognize what you need to do and just do it! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537482347621787937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-452194937209257352012-10-20T10:46:49.081-04:002012-10-20T10:46:49.081-04:00There are seasons for everything, and there is als...There are seasons for everything, and there is also value in learning to say no to even the "good" things in life. Glad you are finding some rest.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00539535944862788478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-56203250937795474412012-10-19T23:31:23.657-04:002012-10-19T23:31:23.657-04:00I get what you're saying. Sometimes me being ...I get what you're saying. Sometimes me being everything to everyone is who I am and that is terrifying.<br />Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707110844821127597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-23118673172098805662012-10-19T20:14:13.657-04:002012-10-19T20:14:13.657-04:00Such a good, and thoughtful post this was, Meg. Th...Such a good, and thoughtful post this was, Meg. Thought-provoking, too.<br /><br />I really have to watch myself, because I do tend to try to be everything to everyone, and then there's nothing left of me...It's one of the those things that society actually encourages and applauds, I think, although it's not entirely healthy to be 'overly-involved' in so many things.<br /><br />Anyway, I don't know if I'm being very articulate at the moment, but I do want you to know that this post has really made me think!Carol-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971833343080910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-80010599325042068132012-10-19T15:28:34.424-04:002012-10-19T15:28:34.424-04:00I'm with you! I don't feel out of the loo...I'm with you! I don't feel out of the loop either. Still connected. Thanks for your thoughts!!!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707110844821127597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687320967405513689.post-74403950180319683902012-10-19T15:15:43.577-04:002012-10-19T15:15:43.577-04:00I have recently done the same thing, well I say re...I have recently done the same thing, well I say recently but I started it at the beginning of this year and I feel so much better. I have 'real' time with my little boy. I still work full time, help at his school some and do my monthly bingo club but that is it! I don't feel like I have lost contact with anyone along the way and I know I am a better wife and mother for it. <br />I will be intrested to see where this journey takes you. Love your blog :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226213756783716768noreply@blogger.com