tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post6528780147670787628..comments2023-05-08T05:32:31.803-06:00Comments on From the Studio of...Dorothy Donna Parker: * Spiritual Practice and what I am learning ..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-36369092706833579292010-09-02T14:30:04.604-05:002010-09-02T14:30:04.604-05:00I know just what you mean about the 'doubt'...I know just what you mean about the 'doubt' and wanting to make things happen. It took a very long time for everything to drop down to cellular level for me, Patty. I've been really interested in this since 1986 - and yes, practicing. I got a lot of it on an intellectual level first - then things would happen and I would move forward in baby steps. It's totally 'dropped down' now. Not saying I understand a whole bunch - I don't. Oh, how lovely it would be to have a long conversation. Actually, the clinical hypnotherapy changed my life in many ways in the spiritual area. So happy you have another participant!! It will all come together. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-58831811885916604862010-09-02T13:54:05.539-05:002010-09-02T13:54:05.539-05:00Donna, this is so interesting and I have been thin...Donna, this is so interesting and I have been thinking a lot about these things lately. I have a practice similar to yours - it involves cappuccino! Mid-morning, I take a break from what I am working on, no matter what, make my cappuccino and a treat, take my journals and inspirational books and sometimes my ipod and head outside to my deck. It is my favorite part of the day and, like Carolyn, I HATE if I have to miss it. I spend some time quietly and then do whatever writing or reading calls to me that day. I also like to spend some time meditating outside with a glass of wine in the evening. <br />I have a very skeptical mind and, while in general I agree with the principles you have mentioned here, I sometimes struggle to really accept. I also struggle with the balance between making things happen and being content with what I already have. There is a fine line there somewhere and I don't always know where it is!<br />A clinical hypnotherapist?? Wow - who knew?? I would love to hear all about that sometime!<br />Thanks so much for your wisdom and support on my blog. I really am OK with how things are unfolding and I think I have a new retreat participant!pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994187495930211144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-91508312916109948342010-09-01T15:17:20.540-05:002010-09-01T15:17:20.540-05:00A great way to begin our day, Carolyn! You, my de...A great way to begin our day, Carolyn! You, my dear, are going to be stiff and sore. All that bending and kneeling to paint the mop boards. Will you be finished today? It will feel lovely and fresh.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-60951744286249916672010-09-01T14:44:59.735-05:002010-09-01T14:44:59.735-05:00Donna, I admire you so much and enjoyed your spiri...Donna, I admire you so much and enjoyed your spiritual practice and words of wisdom.<br /><br />I do have a similar routine which started when our children were small. Before anyone was up I would fix my coffee and read the paper and plan my day.<br /><br />I still do that and actually miss it when my routine is broken due to house guests or whatever.<br /><br />My reading comes in the evening as I sit in bed, the day is ending and I enjoy more Carolyn time.<br /><br />I'm still painting today (mop boards and door frames).Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314949745987771149noreply@blogger.com