tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post3460954768761697915..comments2023-08-20T03:51:23.368-06:00Comments on From the Shores of Introspect and Retrospect: Taking CareWanderlust Scarletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-91277912959963803352008-01-25T13:21:00.000-07:002008-01-25T13:21:00.000-07:00We all needed that post! I'm sure very few of us ...We all needed that post! I'm sure very few of us take care of ourselves as we should. Thank you for the gentle and beautiful reminder Scarlett.The Passionate Palatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484449522130310668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-52819416181091661072008-01-22T14:46:00.000-07:002008-01-22T14:46:00.000-07:00Wise words. I must remember to heed them. Take goo...Wise words. I must remember to heed them. Take good care of yourself Scarlett!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-90499863724521892792008-01-21T13:19:00.000-07:002008-01-21T13:19:00.000-07:00Very well said. I'm not sure where the concept co...Very well said. I'm not sure where the concept comes from, that giving to others first will benefit them. Remember the instructions when you're flying, if the little oxygen masks come down? Fasten your own mask first, then anyone needing help, including your own child. That's so that you'll still be there to help them if they need it. So, if you want to put others first, you have to be there to do it...which means, putting yourself first sometimes as well.<BR/><BR/>Well, that was convoluted, wasn't it? ;)Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-75082333504524831392008-01-19T06:43:00.000-07:002008-01-19T06:43:00.000-07:00ohMYgoodness!i know exactly what you mean...unfort...ohMYgoodness!<BR/>i know exactly what you mean...<BR/>unfortunately.<BR/><BR/>[[[ it is like you read my mine<BR/>with this posting ]]]<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>why do we put ourself LAST?<BR/>they teach you on the airplane---><BR/>put that dropped-down air-mask <BR/>on yourself FIRST!<BR/><BR/>we should not wait for the plane <BR/>to go down <BR/>before we reach for our own air...<BR/><BR/>i am ~~taking care~~ now <BR/>and hope you are, too.somepinkflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553884470329083831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-39845236353724026542008-01-18T11:27:00.000-07:002008-01-18T11:27:00.000-07:00True words, Scarlett. I'll take care! :-) Can I ta...True words, Scarlett. I'll take care! :-) <BR/>Can I take a bow as well? and 5?Jon Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299901366453310075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-38666946597617001002008-01-18T09:54:00.000-07:002008-01-18T09:54:00.000-07:00What an excellent point. It stopped me in my track...What an excellent point. It stopped me in my tracks this afternoon, because I too take too many risks with my health and happiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-68065419877989018452008-01-18T09:25:00.000-07:002008-01-18T09:25:00.000-07:00Indeed. Unless you take care of yourself, you are ...Indeed. Unless you take care of yourself, you are only pressing your unconscious worries onto others. Selfless is misunderstood to be route to burnout otherwise.Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251168248457758117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-63157283100976862542008-01-16T10:22:00.000-07:002008-01-16T10:22:00.000-07:00So true, so true. I most certainly hope this is a ...So true, so true. I most certainly hope this is a resolution you'll be keeping :)Michelle | Bleeding Espressohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578703393987896737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-26019666970095656732008-01-15T14:40:00.000-07:002008-01-15T14:40:00.000-07:00Excellent post, Scarlett! And such a timely remind...Excellent post, Scarlett! And such a timely reminder at the start of a new year. I will also attempt to not just say the words, but put the power of positive energy behind those words when I do utter them...not just for whomever I'm saying it to, but for myself, as well. :-) <BR/><BR/>ChristinaThe (Mis)Adventures of a Single City Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251831216687175535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-67953938823769715802008-01-14T17:36:00.000-07:002008-01-14T17:36:00.000-07:00Not a bad idea. We should all take care. Happy N...Not a bad idea. We should all take care. Happy New Year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054205963916941320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-46792150591510803212008-01-14T16:28:00.000-07:002008-01-14T16:28:00.000-07:00Seventh Sister, Welcome!I wholeheartedly agree. W...Seventh Sister, <BR/><BR/>Welcome!<BR/>I wholeheartedly agree. Well said.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hearts, <BR/><BR/>Most of us were raised that way, it's a pious idea, a humble idea, others before self... selflessness and self-sacrifice are wonderful qualities... <BR/>but at what cost? <BR/>I think it should be both, in equal amounts. Balance.<BR/><BR/>You take care too, dear lady.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Chief, <BR/><BR/>New photo! Yay! You look great.<BR/><BR/>hee hee... no glib... got it.<BR/>We'll take care of ourselves and each other, with support and smiles.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Rel, <BR/><BR/>You have a new photo too? New year new photo... hmmm. Nice one!<BR/>How wise and wonderful you are, I always love hearing from you. <BR/>Thank you sir!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dear Cleo, <BR/><BR/>Yes! and AMEN!<BR/>It's tough to give when the well is dry, as hearts said, and neglect - as you point out - is the fastest way to dry up the well!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Vanilla, <BR/><BR/>Say unto others as you would say unto yourself... and do, too.<BR/>Very good. <BR/>Life teaches endlessly, this is a good lesson to learn early on.<BR/><BR/>Nice new pic Vanilla.<BR/>Boy, I better rethink my avatar.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Seamus!<BR/><BR/>Thank you, glad you liked it.<BR/>Nice new picture.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Okay people. I get it... new pic... new year... new avatar... <BR/>but I LIKE the one I have.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Scientista, <BR/><BR/>I recognized you right away! (same avatar, thank you)....<BR/>and thanks for your kind words! I am glad you agree, I get all giddy when I'm right.<BR/>*giggle*<BR/><BR/><BR/>Happy New Year all!<BR/><BR/>Scarlett & ViaggiatoreWanderlust Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-50101109131679654212008-01-14T16:23:00.000-07:002008-01-14T16:23:00.000-07:00in fact we can love better when we take better car...in fact we can love better when we take better care of ourselves.<BR/>thanks for the reminder.exskindiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116951497970094346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-81858838710525313912008-01-14T12:39:00.000-07:002008-01-14T12:39:00.000-07:00Amen. Beautifully described. Absolutely acurate.Amen. Beautifully described. Absolutely acurate.Wayfarer Scientistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996334636311497271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-27419657717961558322008-01-14T09:10:00.000-07:002008-01-14T09:10:00.000-07:00A nice, inspirational piece Wanderlust! :-)A nice, inspirational piece Wanderlust! :-)S. Kearneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976476273818980832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-38369036660111733152008-01-13T07:55:00.000-07:002008-01-13T07:55:00.000-07:00I often say "take care" at the end of my messages ...I often say "take care" at the end of my messages because that's really what I want the other person to do. I'm so glad you're going to take good care of yourself - it's important to do so - you're such a ray of light we all want you around for a long time.<BR/><BR/>Life has taught me that just as I need to say to others take care, I have to take care of myself too - if I don't how can I possibly expect others to take care of themselves or be in a fit enough state myself to even say that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-91700776001706332682008-01-13T06:55:00.000-07:002008-01-13T06:55:00.000-07:00When you care for yourself you have so much more t...When you care for yourself you have so much more to give. It also leaves you with out resentment for if we constantly give to others and not to self it is only normal somewhere deep within we will feel unhappy with neglecting ourselves. So here here take care and so will l. Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-77105813927243501082008-01-13T04:46:00.000-07:002008-01-13T04:46:00.000-07:00Scarlette,Take care, it's how we express a fondnes...Scarlette,<BR/>Take care, it's how we express a fondness for another without being too maudlin.<BR/>I say take care when I've enjoyed these moments with you and hope that God and circumstances willing we can have other opportunities.<BR/>If I didn't enjoy our time together, I'd just say ...goodbye.<BR/>Take care,<BR/>Be the you you can be,<BR/>relrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030572981830789370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-21805305022974702272008-01-13T00:04:00.000-07:002008-01-13T00:04:00.000-07:00I appreciate what you are saying - we say things a...I appreciate what you are saying - we say things a little too glibly sometimes. Now, I mean this - you take care, and good on you for taking care of yourself for those that care about you.Kay Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791873464409271216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-28218278378314793062008-01-12T23:11:00.000-07:002008-01-12T23:11:00.000-07:00It's so much easier to take good care of others th...It's so much easier to take good care of others than ourselves.<BR/><BR/>I was raised to always put others first. Later I had children, who of course deserved to be put first. <BR/><BR/>Then they grew up, and I found that I was doing the others first thing with my husband.<BR/><BR/>Lately I've been trying to trick myself by pretending that I am my own best friend because we can't continue to give from an empty well.<BR/><BR/>Take care, Scarlett. Take good care.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676634601538526644.post-19234994335250598662008-01-11T19:41:00.000-07:002008-01-11T19:41:00.000-07:00Words carry power and any way we wish each other w...Words carry power and any way we wish each other well carries that power.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354299078292553141noreply@blogger.com