tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post4498988567517777664..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: MORE CALM AND CONTENTMENTLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-52910250056161924622019-03-05T16:47:28.933+08:002019-03-05T16:47:28.933+08:00I have had insight to calm and contentment just to...I have had insight to calm and contentment just today after some rocky weeks. In fact, years because of my worry-wart nature and a cancer diagnosis. It might seem odd but now my cancer people do not want to see me for another 2 months I am adjusting to ...'what? no appointments?' so now, I get to choose how I spend more of my time and it is beginning to feel goooood.<br />Denyse xDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-77636182180157206352019-03-05T10:54:47.302+08:002019-03-05T10:54:47.302+08:00I love the peace of home (my haven) too Leanne. L...I love the peace of home (my haven) too Leanne. Love some adventures but always knowing that home is waiting for me. Calm and contentment is what I aim for all the time - it's what I need these days. Thanks so much for linking up with #ZTT xoMin - Write of the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880899126465316282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39764602583268346462019-02-22T22:17:02.463+08:002019-02-22T22:17:02.463+08:00Leanne, love this post and that Channing quote. Ca...Leanne, love this post and that Channing quote. Calm and contentment are two worthy goals for anyone of any age.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39905292641477746882019-02-20T16:36:31.215+08:002019-02-20T16:36:31.215+08:00I love this Leanne, we will feature it on the next...I love this Leanne, we will feature it on the next Blogger's Pit Stop :)<br />KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58622931218729296912019-02-17T23:22:56.409+08:002019-02-17T23:22:56.409+08:00I can relate to this in another way. I had a prett...I can relate to this in another way. I had a pretty happy and wild life until I was diagnoses with breast cancer. My natural reaction was to face it with humor and I wrote funny Boob reports throughout my journey. BUT I still felt sucker punched. For 5 years I took flatlining medication which obliterated estrogen while I went into calm mode by separating myself from groups that caused a lot of drama. Now that I'm five years cancer free and off the meds, I can physically feel excited about life again!!! I'm ready to embrace my wild side. (The polar opposite of your post. LOL!) We'll see how it goes this year... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07958349244586230321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-53604178307871288062019-02-15T14:18:52.178+08:002019-02-15T14:18:52.178+08:00Hi Sue - I think contentment tends to fly out the ...Hi Sue - I think contentment tends to fly out the window when we're struggling with difficult times. I really hope you come out the end of the tunnel and rediscover it again soon. I've reached a stage in life where I'm quite happy with who and what I have in my life - to get more involves too much effort - so I think I have the balance as close to perfect as possible for now - but happiness is definitely a big one too.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73761689440290630112019-02-15T14:16:53.041+08:002019-02-15T14:16:53.041+08:00I've never fought it Jo - searched for it, mis...I've never fought it Jo - searched for it, missed it, passed over it, but never chosen to go against it - now I've discovered it, I'm hanging on tight!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63622734323612319172019-02-15T13:35:22.060+08:002019-02-15T13:35:22.060+08:00It's good to have a goal - and I think content...It's good to have a goal - and I think contentment is an excellent goal to aim for :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24237368991014917592019-02-15T11:53:09.902+08:002019-02-15T11:53:09.902+08:00You sound just like me Min - travel is nice but th...You sound just like me Min - travel is nice but there's no place like home. I love the peace and 'settledness' of being in my own home environment. I think the striving is something I've left behind these days - I'm happy just cruising - no competition and no yearning for things I can't have.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13395710453784155252019-02-15T06:15:15.563+08:002019-02-15T06:15:15.563+08:00Hi Leanne, Calm and Contentment are two things I w...Hi Leanne, Calm and Contentment are two things I would love more of at the moment. I know the difficult times will pass but it is a little bumpy atm. I recently was at an event and it was pleasant to hear that some of the ladies are quite happy and content with their lives rather than wanting more. I feel calm when I do Yoga and surprisingly after a long run. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be content because I do find it hard to say this is enough for me. However, as long as we are happy with our life that is the main thing. Have a great week! xSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54272035714315322992019-02-15T05:39:05.859+08:002019-02-15T05:39:05.859+08:00I wish I could say I feel calm and content but I d...I wish I could say I feel calm and content but I don't yet. I strive for it but have yet to feel I have achieved it. I get snippets of it though! Like you, I am happy to feel calm and content. I'm not wanting huge and constant adventures or endeavours in my life anymore. I like little trips away now and then. I enjoy going places I haven't been before. But I could not be an avid traveller. I'm a homebody and need the larger portion of my days spent at home, with occasional little adventures. #TeamLovinLife Min - Write of the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880899126465316282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-6058051009060514052019-02-15T05:05:31.982+08:002019-02-15T05:05:31.982+08:00I used to fight contentment & constantly look ...I used to fight contentment & constantly look for more...something else. These days, though, I'm finding that I need the grounding that contentment brings - without getting too comfortable, that is!Jo Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096756433952821037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-52600573336586221642019-02-14T16:56:29.385+08:002019-02-14T16:56:29.385+08:00Not even close yet, but definitely working towards...Not even close yet, but definitely working towards it!Wonderfully Women.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094004893260463357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69173414686602542882019-02-14T15:10:39.456+08:002019-02-14T15:10:39.456+08:00I'm getting closer Jeremy - and it's a ver...I'm getting closer Jeremy - and it's a very pleasant place to be in!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76625975911722440032019-02-14T15:10:18.553+08:002019-02-14T15:10:18.553+08:00I have calm and content as too major objectives fo...I have calm and content as too major objectives for Midlife - I know others want excitement and adventure, but not me - just leave me some peace and some head space and I'm a happy girl.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-11052421218887631242019-02-13T00:32:04.223+08:002019-02-13T00:32:04.223+08:00I haven't gotten there yet, but I'm headed...I haven't gotten there yet, but I'm headed in the right direction! #anythinggoesjeremy@thirstydaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01221526503939455659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71084617317392725972019-02-11T20:37:14.625+08:002019-02-11T20:37:14.625+08:00I think the older I get, the more I appreciate cal...I think the older I get, the more I appreciate calm and contentment in life. I never really sought drama and now I actively avoid it as much as possible. I am trying to learn to sit still for 10 minutes each morning to meditate. It's tough, but I feel better when I do it.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-922640544064597772019-02-11T13:17:03.161+08:002019-02-11T13:17:03.161+08:00I don't think "content" will ever be...I don't think "content" will ever be my middle name Janet - but I'm a lot closer than I used to be. I think I've finally found my mid point where things are in a pretty good balance between dreams and reality!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-27808277534171725952019-02-11T10:09:46.565+08:002019-02-11T10:09:46.565+08:00I am not hard to please - never really have been. ...I am not hard to please - never really have been. I think that is why part of my given Chinese name is "content" - calm, on the other hand, is somewhat of a new experience for me. Like you, we've had ups and downs which made calm difficult. This is certainly something I've welcomed as I hit midlife. Thanks for another thought-provoking post.Janet Cobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163979332125772105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24035590190478007562019-02-10T17:26:19.171+08:002019-02-10T17:26:19.171+08:00I hope your calm comes soon Rebecca. Storms are a ...I hope your calm comes soon Rebecca. Storms are a bit of a pain at this age and stage - we just want some calm waters and smooth sailing!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10835443291283119872019-02-10T17:25:38.039+08:002019-02-10T17:25:38.039+08:00I definitely think the empty nest brings more peac...I definitely think the empty nest brings more peace and calmness Amy. I like that there are less personalities in the mix and things are much quieter!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-75456349025255939072019-02-10T16:18:50.011+08:002019-02-10T16:18:50.011+08:00I find the same thing Donna - but then some little...I find the same thing Donna - but then some little upheaval happens and my calm starts to seep away. I think I need to focus on not unsettling my world too often - and stick with contentment wherever possible :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-90998103826664402792019-02-10T13:30:52.275+08:002019-02-10T13:30:52.275+08:00I can't say I'm calm and content yet. Thin...I can't say I'm calm and content yet. Things are a pretty crazy right now. I still have some storms to plow through. Looking forward to the calm after the storms.Rebecca Olkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136102257837831028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13451327515576765872019-02-10T07:29:50.078+08:002019-02-10T07:29:50.078+08:00I think for the first time in my life I am calm an...I think for the first time in my life I am calm and content. I think it's an old-age thing. ha ha! No, in all seriousness, once the kids are gone, life just settles down and we can just sit back and enjoy. Love it!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22040620511500312472019-02-10T06:53:49.614+08:002019-02-10T06:53:49.614+08:00Hi, Leanne - So far I have found that the older I ...Hi, Leanne - So far I have found that the older I get, the calmer and more content I become. I hope that this is a lifelong trend. Fingers crossed!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.com