tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post5427576379168860774..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : IWSG: Bending vs BreakingMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-88473462813125738092017-10-17T07:28:23.582-04:002017-10-17T07:28:23.582-04:00I usually have a number of writing projects going,...I usually have a number of writing projects going, but those don't tend to stress me out nearly as much as the "other/normal" things I'm attempting. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-48040680281846378062017-10-16T21:16:33.309-04:002017-10-16T21:16:33.309-04:00That line is different for everyone. It does sound...That line is different for everyone. It does sound like you're taking on an awful lot of new endeavours at once, so burn out is a risk. All I can say is treat yourself kindly. If you're feeling exhausted/overwhelmed, don't feel badly about taking a day or night off.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-58798429228898884422017-10-10T10:47:55.940-04:002017-10-10T10:47:55.940-04:00Thanks, Liza! I find certain things are easier to ...Thanks, Liza! I find certain things are easier to do than others, especially the things that are related to books and writing. Even if they involve people. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-6922290702394717652017-10-10T10:24:16.532-04:002017-10-10T10:24:16.532-04:00Oh, I am so proud of you! You are taking charge an...Oh, I am so proud of you! You are taking charge and you WILL see the results. I've been shy for a long time before they started calling it social anxiety. But getting out an interacting with others of a like mind really helps build the old confidence. Keep going! Even though it's easier to stay home. Trust me. I get that.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-25614289950519453762017-10-06T13:03:56.719-04:002017-10-06T13:03:56.719-04:00Maybe all us hermits should live in the same neigh...Maybe all us hermits should live in the same neighborhood then we'd be together without really having to go out and be together. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-11102999282503880742017-10-06T09:37:20.161-04:002017-10-06T09:37:20.161-04:00Honestly, is there anything harder than getting ou...Honestly, is there anything harder than getting out in the world when you'd so much prefer to be a hermit? I struggle with that too.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-62618922664687137892017-10-06T07:38:18.065-04:002017-10-06T07:38:18.065-04:00I know. It's often just that the social stuff ...I know. It's often just that the social stuff takes a lot of energy so when it's over, I'm drained and need to recuperate a bit...but then I'm back. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-23397537745646217192017-10-05T21:45:25.349-04:002017-10-05T21:45:25.349-04:00To be honest, stretching your social muscles is pr...To be honest, stretching your social muscles is probably the best thing you can do for your writing (as long as you write as well).Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-57543097625582065212017-10-05T14:34:01.176-04:002017-10-05T14:34:01.176-04:00Hee hee! We could have a support group for us herm...Hee hee! We could have a support group for us hermits but then who would come?! :) Chocolate might help lure some of us there...Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-48451501074280269552017-10-05T14:32:56.284-04:002017-10-05T14:32:56.284-04:00Thanks so much for these quotes, Juneta! And I'...Thanks so much for these quotes, Juneta! And I'm glad we're all glueing ourselves back together after we crack or crack up. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-36243405667995134712017-10-05T14:31:43.685-04:002017-10-05T14:31:43.685-04:00I'm thinking of switching up when I exercise, ...I'm thinking of switching up when I exercise, see if that helps with the energy, physical and creative. I'm also going to start yoga soon so we'll see how that goes. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-17436683929153963442017-10-05T13:54:00.332-04:002017-10-05T13:54:00.332-04:00Hello, my name is Donna and I'm a hermit. Yup,...Hello, my name is Donna and I'm a hermit. Yup, I have to force myself out of the house. Great post!<br /><a href="http://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">DB McNicol, author </a>Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-58698769219262843552017-10-05T12:46:26.624-04:002017-10-05T12:46:26.624-04:00I do so get what you say about not breaking. I ad...I do so get what you say about not breaking. I admit I feel broken too often, but then start again. Here are two quotes I use to remind myself that I can change my world. It is a matter of mind follow with action in the end. Hang in there as with all things including writing those that persist eventually overcome for a while at any rate.<br /><br />"Where your thoughts go your energy flow." Tony Robbins. <br />“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations<br /><br /><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-7220297890034654192017-10-05T11:11:32.453-04:002017-10-05T11:11:32.453-04:00Your writing will be better when you listen to you...Your writing will be better when you listen to your inner self. If you need a rest, do so if only for 5-10 minutes. If you need a break, take one. The classes & meetings can help. I get so much from my RWA chapter meetings. I come home energized. I need to exercise but don't want to take the time. That's something I need to work on.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-16674610578615928762017-10-05T09:13:48.481-04:002017-10-05T09:13:48.481-04:00I hear you re the depression. It feels like a pull...I hear you re the depression. It feels like a pulling inward, a wanting to hide in our shells. Definitely something to keep an eye on. Don't want to stay in there too long!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-89474213520421996812017-10-05T09:11:41.190-04:002017-10-05T09:11:41.190-04:00I tell myself that even if one experience doesn...I tell myself that even if one experience doesn't work out, maybe the next one will. You never know unless you keep trying. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-20241237228438737092017-10-05T09:10:13.739-04:002017-10-05T09:10:13.739-04:00Often when I say "no", I tend to get arg...Often when I say "no", I tend to get argued with, mocked or ignored in a pissy way, not in an accepting/agree to disagree kind of way. Just recently I agonized over whether to do something, finally decided to do it then received nothing in return, not even a quick "Thanks!" Sigh. <br /><br />But I thank you for the good luck wishes, and I will continue to aim for gratitude and positivity! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-4385332155075417932017-10-05T09:05:04.158-04:002017-10-05T09:05:04.158-04:00For me, if I hit a certain level of anxiety, stres...For me, if I hit a certain level of anxiety, stress, etc, it starts to show up on my skin more than anywhere else. I learned that lesson the hard way awhile ago so I'm much more aware of it now.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-84982407013266941792017-10-05T09:03:00.962-04:002017-10-05T09:03:00.962-04:00I bet you're busy more with the "right&qu...I bet you're busy more with the "right" things for you now, though, and that's important. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-70944542131150541622017-10-05T09:02:09.872-04:002017-10-05T09:02:09.872-04:00I think a lot of us are in this boat. Let's st...I think a lot of us are in this boat. Let's start paddling and get somewhere good!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-30110701040097757832017-10-05T09:01:28.839-04:002017-10-05T09:01:28.839-04:00That sounds like a good compromise. :)That sounds like a good compromise. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82849414830469882302017-10-05T08:43:28.951-04:002017-10-05T08:43:28.951-04:00Hang in there. When I start getting depressed, I k...Hang in there. When I start getting depressed, I know it's too much. Social interaction is something I tend to avoid. . .except on the internet. As to the rest, I hit what's important and take the rest in stride, even letting some things go until I can take things on again.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-16038283123116846152017-10-05T06:37:24.660-04:002017-10-05T06:37:24.660-04:00Working together with your regular writing friends...Working together with your regular writing friends can be very stimulating. Getting together with other writers you don't know can be harder. Go ahead and keep pushing yourself. It'll be worth it.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-36978743242541203532017-10-04T22:40:38.885-04:002017-10-04T22:40:38.885-04:00Learning how to say no isn't easy, and giving ...Learning how to say no isn't easy, and giving myself permission to say when is even tougher. From this post it seems you have a lot going on, but it all sounds exciting and challenging. Good luck on all your ventures!Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-16243922807412005152017-10-04T20:35:44.291-04:002017-10-04T20:35:44.291-04:00Huh. I don't know when enough is enough. Usual...Huh. I don't know when enough is enough. Usually, it all manifests itself physically in me. I'll get headaches, stomach pains, and insomnia. Then I know I need to back off and just let things be instead of trying to force it.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.com