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Do you agree? I do. This week I am taking the advice of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and mixing up my routine a bit. Because I am planning a trip out of town for the weekend, I am offering this photo blog post rather than a typical post. I hope you enjoy the idea as much as I do!
I love this quote and completely agree!
I agree, Kathy.
Am trying to implement more of “letting go” as part of my strategy to manage anxiety.
Hi Kathy
I agree with the quote but I find it very hard to implement. Well actually I find it easier than I once did so I guess it is relative. We were not brought up that way. My parents and teachers worried about so many things and my father still does. I am the cheerleader in the family, offering words such as, “don’t worry it will work out”. Yet I don’t practice it myself to the extend I need to.
And this was so timely! I have a goal myself to publish a blog post every other week and I did not get to it this past Sunday. Letting it go!
Jamie
Hi Jamie! Yeah…it’s easy to say but not always easy to do for those who take our commitments REALLY seriously! And I also get that about being the family “cheerleader.” In some ways I like that about myself but NOT if I’m doing it out of guilt or obligation. How about you remind me if I start getting too sucked into that “commitment thing” and I’ll do the same for you. At our age it’s time for some self care don’t you think? ~Kathy
Hi Kathy, thank you and I will take up your challenge. And yes to self-care!!
Jamie
A great quote and isn’t is fun to just post an inspiring photo, Kathy? Enjoy your travels!
Hi Terri! You are another role model for “blogging your way.” I keep reminding myself that I am so fortunate at this day and age to be able to write and create the way I want–so why on Earth would I try to fit anyone else’s guidelines? Keep reminding me okay? `Kathy
Kathy, as you know, I am an example of a blogger who does not write a post every week, but rather at random times that are convenient to me. It probably impacts my readership, but to me it is worth it to not have that oppressive sense of obligation.
Jude
Hi Jude! I know you don’t post every week and I admire that. I’m not sure what it is that drives me sometimes to have that “oppressive sense of obligation” but at my age I’m working to free myself. Keep reminding me okay? ~Kathy
Wonderful quote by Thich Nhat Hanh—he can express so much in a few words! Thanks for reminding me.
Thanks Diane. I sure can use this reminder all the time! Glad to hear I’m not the only one! ~Kathy
Try as I might, I have not been completely successful keeping a blogging schedule. That being said, posting when I want to and have something to say is much more ME! I know a lot of gals write 2-3 posts at one time. But I want to write my Wellness Wednesday posts on Tuesday…not two weeks ahead of time. And my Currently posts…ummm, currently!! Hope you are not reading this comment but enjoying a weekend adventure somewhere. In 40 minutes, I will unplug for the night. That is a schedule I am trying to keep.
Hi Leslie! I did take a nice “pause” last week and I felt much more inspired to write again this week. Isn’t that good? I have never had the intention to “make money on my blog” so it is rather silly to keep pushing for “numbers” when I’m really the only one that cares about that! Let’s keep reminding ourselves why we are doing what we are doing and enjoy the process! ~Kathy
Short post, but says it all!
Thanks Tom! Have a great weekend yourself. ~Kathy
Yes to all of the above! I love that you mixed up your post for this week, and I agree that letting go is important (but hard).
Enjoy your weekend trip!
Hi Donna! Obviously I’m not completely off the grid but I do have to admit it was particularly freeing to just post a photo with a great quote that said everything I needed to say this week. And like you and others have asked, “Do I REALLY have to post something every single week?” Apparently not! 🙂 And isn’t that freedom? Thanks for being one of the people who inspire me! ~Kathy
Yes to your question. We are humans and “the only condition to happiness …” in my opinion is too much to swallow. Perhaps I have a lot of work to do in this area.
Hi Gary! I’d say that it does make it sound rather simple doesn’t it? But the fundamental idea of being non-attached is a real key. Thom and I were talking about things that hold us back and when it comes down to it…it is all in our heads. No matter what is going on on the outside, chances are good if my mind is attached it doesn’t matter. When I can let it go in my mind, then freedom. And yes, then happiness…. do you agree with that? ~Kath
Great points. Sorry I didn’t respond earlier! Next…
Oh yes we have to let it all go, the negatives and anger and slights and enjoy happiness! Have a good weekend!
Hi Haralee! I’d say that most of the things that tie me down are more subtle than anger, anxiety and possessions. It is things like guilt, obligation or control that sneak up on me. Thankfully the older I get the better at it I am becoming! Thanks for being part of my “experiment.” ~Kathy
Amen to this Kathy! Enjoy your weekend!
Hi Janet! Thank you. And yes I am enjoying myself and really enjoyed just putting up this simple post. Sometimes a quote is all I need and I’m hoping others feel the same. ~Kathy
Loved it Kathy – and pinned it to my “Quotes about Stress” board – there are a lot of things like this speaking to me atm as I navigate letting go of my job and the income that came with it. I’m definitely enjoying freedom and happiness (along with a bit of soul searching).
Hi Leanne! I’m glad you liked this quote as much as I do. I’m betting that everyone has at least a thing or two that ties them down. Mine lately is feeling that I MUST offer a blog post every single week. And lately lots of others have been asking me, “what would happen if you don’t?” So this is my experiment. Thanks for letting me know. ~Kathy