Comments on: Go Within

By: Spiral Energies

Spiral Energies — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:55:15 +0000

Thanks for commenting, Jay, and I’m appreciative that the idea of dissolving our limitations spoke to you. That’s an idea that means a lot to me. And, I enjoyed your note about teddy bears – they are certainly good friends and willing listeners!

By: Jay weber

Jay weber — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:58:56 +0000

Thank you , Janet, for this lovely meditation on an animal with which I identify. Maybe this association with hibernation and inward time is why “teddy” bears are so popular as companions. Good listeners to our inward feelings. Love the idea of limitations dissolving…

By: Spiral Energies

Spiral Energies — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:27:03 +0000

In reply to Judy Tsafrir.

Judy – thank you for your insightful comment which builds so well on the idea of quiet time within ourselves. This can certainly be extended into quiet time with our families, within a community (religious or otherwise). Quiet, respite, change of energy/tempo is just not something our culture remembers, encourages, or honors – and boy, do we pay a price for that! And, yes,a daily meditation or sitting practice is a starting point…

By: Spiral Energies

Spiral Energies — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:22:37 +0000

In reply to Anne Miller. Thank you for reading, Anne!

By: Judy Tsafrir

Judy Tsafrir — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:31:39 +0000

What a gorgeous post, Janet! Thank you. I just loved the reminder of the richness and sweetness and potential available to us inside ourselves, at this time when the outdoors feels so barren, bitter and inhospitable.
Your post reminded me of the way in which the Jewish Sabbath is traditionally celebrated, by creating a weekly pause, putting our incessant productivity on hold, and turning to things of the Spirit. Though your post was more focused on the private world, and on the Sabbath there is a big emphasis on time for family and community. But the message is essentially the same. Rest is essential to health of the body, mind and spirit and an integral part of the cycle.
In a smaller way, a daily meditation practice potentially offers the same respite.

By: Anne Miller

Anne Miller — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:48:54 +0000

Beautiful post, Janet!