tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625031513047709215.post8440269017139118067..comments2023-05-19T09:20:02.846-04:00Comments on Pre-meditated: dancing in the light: Falling UpwardRobin Amos Kahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285622375765910126noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625031513047709215.post-3993020442965120962012-10-11T09:41:18.746-04:002012-10-11T09:41:18.746-04:00A really good point, Elaine. I, too, believe in t...A really good point, Elaine. I, too, believe in taking care of myself so I have the energy to give back. <br /><br />I also love being able to do things I love - not just the things "I should do." Bike riding, dancing, and long walks have replaced hours in the gym. I will probably have to go back to the gym for some of the winter months, but now I let myself do the things I love, rather than just what is "good for me." And I think back to what I loved as a child, bike riding and dancing were two of my favorite things. <br /><br />And of course, taking time for meditation and reading also "refills the cup." Thanks for your comments - they are always appreciated. Robin Amos Kahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285622375765910126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625031513047709215.post-58807121979827338762012-10-11T09:20:21.147-04:002012-10-11T09:20:21.147-04:00Robin, I resonate with the giving back aspect of y...Robin, I resonate with the giving back aspect of your post. For me, a healthy 67 year old, this means taking care of my embodied and emotional self so I have something worth giving and the energy to give it.<br />Thank you,<br />Elaine<br />Elaine Mansfieldhttp://elainemansfield.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625031513047709215.post-4257372504629505962012-10-10T22:20:00.254-04:002012-10-10T22:20:00.254-04:00Charlotte, thank you so much for writing to me and...Charlotte, thank you so much for writing to me and I am so sorry that you are going through this very difficult time. It's so recent, I remember how painful it was for me that first year. If you go back to April or May 2009 you can read through some of my struggles and know that you are not alone. It does get better, but it takes time and for me it helped to really talk about it and cry, and hit a pillow and let it out. Please stay in touch. Life is so much better now, but it really took a lot of work and "the only way out is through." You will find so much strength you didn't know you had. Robin Amos Kahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285622375765910126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625031513047709215.post-52898693377923191102012-10-10T17:44:27.879-04:002012-10-10T17:44:27.879-04:00Hi Robin,
Just 2 weeks ago, my husband of 25 years...Hi Robin,<br />Just 2 weeks ago, my husband of 25 years abruptly ended our marriage with three small words: "I'm leaving you." In my grief and search for answers, I stumbled upon your blog (HPost). You wouldn't believe how comforting it has been to me. Even though I'm still in the shock phase and hanging onto my life by a thread, I find your story encouraging because you seem like a very perseptive soul. I am a writer too, primary caregiver of my 90 year old mom, mother to 2 university grads, human mom to a mini-wiener dog, and until 2 weeks ago, happy contented wife of a wonderful man. I will someday, release my pain and confusion and fears through posting to my own blog, but for now, I'm journaling in private and getting strength to carry on from people like you.<br />Charlotte<br />www.whitehorsesonthebay.wordpress.comcharlottehttp://www.whitehorsesonthebay.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com