Comments for Imagine Self http://imagineself.com Wed, 16 May 2012 19:05:09 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Mothering & Your Other Mothers by Lynn http://imagineself.com/2012/05/mothering-your-other-mothers/#comment-1338 Lynn Wed, 16 May 2012 19:05:09 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1850#comment-1338 Yes, Nancy, it is wonderful to remember our other mothers. I love that you recognize the "love" you were shown through the yelling that made you feel you were important. And who have been your "other" children? Yes, Nancy, it is wonderful to remember our other mothers. I love that you recognize the “love” you were shown through the yelling that made you feel you were important. And who have been your “other” children?

]]> Comment on Mothering & Your Other Mothers by Nancy Hazzard http://imagineself.com/2012/05/mothering-your-other-mothers/#comment-1320 Nancy Hazzard Tue, 15 May 2012 15:55:13 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1850#comment-1320 The concept of "other mothers"intrigued me, so decided to reply. My "other mothers" include my 9th grade English and homeroom teacher who loved us each as if we were her own children, and she gave heartfelt advice to my best friend and me at the end of the year (when we'd be heading to different high schools). The other is my best friend's mother -- so very different from my loving wonderful mom, yet my "2nd mom". She was worldly, direct, and every so often yelled at me (as if I were one of her own kids :)... I loved it, having the benefit of knowing and being loved/loving them all. Thanks for bringing up the topic, and helping me to reminisce and appreciate. I have a smile on my face that's not going anywhere for a while! The concept of “other mothers”intrigued me, so decided to reply. My “other mothers” include my 9th grade English and homeroom teacher who loved us each as if we were her own children, and she gave heartfelt advice to my best friend and me at the end of the year (when we’d be heading to different high schools). The other is my best friend’s mother — so very different from my loving wonderful mom, yet my “2nd mom”. She was worldly, direct, and every so often yelled at me (as if I were one of her own kids :) … I loved it, having the benefit of knowing and being loved/loving them all.
Thanks for bringing up the topic, and helping me to reminisce and appreciate. I have a smile on my face that’s not going anywhere for a while!

]]> Comment on Holy Rest by Catherine http://imagineself.com/2012/05/holy-rest/#comment-1244 Catherine Sun, 06 May 2012 06:34:05 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1833#comment-1244 Thank you Lynn for spending time bringing this to us all. I have been struggling with the need to carve out time for my innerself too. I have also tried to carve out a special restful sunday routine for our family, but what I found was that a lot of the wonderful activities and outings we enjoy together are often scheduled for a Saturday and Sunday. I have been holding this question of how Sunday was once a time of rest. I imagined not washing on Sunday... yikes too much washing for Monday! The preparations for the week of school and work often happen on a Sunday. Gosh I even started wondering about morning tea break. My grandparents always stop for a cup of tea. It's not just a refuel stop. They actually stop... So this reframe of holy rest was just what I needed Thanks... I will imagine again... this time with new eyes, new consciousness of what it is my soul is yearning for. Thank you Lynn for spending time bringing this to us all. I have been struggling with the need to carve out time for my innerself too. I have also tried to carve out a special restful sunday routine for our family, but what I found was that a lot of the wonderful activities and outings we enjoy together are often scheduled for a Saturday and Sunday. I have been holding this question of how Sunday was once a time of rest. I imagined not washing on Sunday… yikes too much washing for Monday! The preparations for the week of school and work often happen on a Sunday. Gosh I even started wondering about morning tea break. My grandparents always stop for a cup of tea. It’s not just a refuel stop. They actually stop… So this reframe of holy rest was just what I needed Thanks… I will imagine again… this time with new eyes, new consciousness of what it is my soul is yearning for.

]]> Comment on Holy Rest by Lynn http://imagineself.com/2012/05/holy-rest/#comment-1212 Lynn Sat, 05 May 2012 15:02:15 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1833#comment-1212 Patricia, Please come back to this post after your retreat and share your impressions of Holy Rest. Patricia, Please come back to this post after your retreat and share your impressions of Holy Rest.

]]> Comment on Holy Rest by Lynn http://imagineself.com/2012/05/holy-rest/#comment-1211 Lynn Sat, 05 May 2012 15:00:45 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1833#comment-1211 Silviah, Wonderful way for applying this Sabbath consciousness. I hope more early childhood teachers find this helpful. Silviah, Wonderful way for applying this Sabbath consciousness. I hope more early childhood teachers find this helpful.

]]> Comment on Holy Rest by silviah http://imagineself.com/2012/05/holy-rest/#comment-1210 silviah Sat, 05 May 2012 14:52:16 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1833#comment-1210 Dear Lynn, I have just sent an email to my Trainer in teaching in early childhood telling her how i say i would have more imagination if i rested or had a quiet time then how i hardly do because there are a million things to be done. You have inspired me because i can find a time in my schedule to this even with the children in class after the morning children have left and only the aftercare ones remain, just before i go into the meetings. I have a feeling i will be more present at the meetings and in general. I am truly grateful. Silviah. Dear Lynn,
I have just sent an email to my Trainer in teaching in early childhood telling her how i say i would have more imagination if i rested or had a quiet time then how i hardly do because there are a million things to be done.
You have inspired me because i can find a time in my schedule to this even with the children in class after the morning children have left and only the aftercare ones remain, just before i go into the meetings. I have a feeling i will be more present at the meetings and in general.
I am truly grateful.
Silviah.

]]> Comment on Holy Rest by Patricia Aine Dee http://imagineself.com/2012/05/holy-rest/#comment-1093 Patricia Aine Dee Fri, 04 May 2012 02:42:27 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1833#comment-1093 I love this concept of Sabbath consciousness! I am off to a Sacred Retreat in the mountains for 8 days and plan to do lots of Holy Resting. I will ritualize it, create a special place in my cabin, and bring my most precious quilt... I'm so excited you have offered me more sacred intention and beauty to my retreat and rest. I love this concept of Sabbath consciousness! I am off to a Sacred Retreat in the mountains for 8 days and plan to do lots of Holy Resting. I will ritualize it, create a special place in my cabin, and bring my most precious quilt… I’m so excited you have offered me more sacred intention and beauty to my retreat and rest.

]]> Comment on Generating Wisdom & Possibilities by Vaike http://imagineself.com/2012/04/generating-wisdom-possibilities/#comment-1015 Vaike Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:37:17 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1811#comment-1015 Hi Lynn I'm listening the audio you sent with the post above while at work. I've got it on for the third time now! I am going through some painful relationship transformations at the moment so the content is wonderful, but even more so, your gentle voice and turn of phrase is really comforting and inspiring me, I am feeling warm, loved and held from your voice - so thank you. I'm not in a financial or time position to enroll in the course right now (also I'm in the Southern hemisphere, so it's not Spring here) but I remain on your list and love your emails...one day the time will be ripe for me to take part further with you I'm sure. Thank you so much Vaike Hi Lynn

I’m listening the audio you sent with the post above while at work. I’ve got it on for the third time now! I am going through some painful relationship transformations at the moment so the content is wonderful, but even more so, your gentle voice and turn of phrase is really comforting and inspiring me, I am feeling warm, loved and held from your voice – so thank you.

I’m not in a financial or time position to enroll in the course right now (also I’m in the Southern hemisphere, so it’s not Spring here) but I remain on your list and love your emails…one day the time will be ripe for me to take part further with you I’m sure.

Thank you so much

Vaike

]]> Comment on Design, Structure, Questions, Intimacy by Linda J http://imagineself.com/2012/04/design-structure-questions-intimacy/#comment-969 Linda J Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:57:15 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1779#comment-969 I would like to encourage anyone who is considering whether to take this course or not - DO! Sadly, our culture does not offer a whole lot of support for those of us who are seeking a soul-size life - and Lynn's way of working has held the space for me to do my own work of becoming more of who I really am - in ways that are alive and inspirational. Through these webinars, I can be at home on the remote North Dakota prairie and feel connected to others around the world who transforming. What a world! I would like to encourage anyone who is considering whether to take this course or not – DO! Sadly, our culture does not offer a whole lot of support for those of us who are seeking a soul-size life – and Lynn’s way of working has held the space for me to do my own work of becoming more of who I really am – in ways that are alive and inspirational. Through these webinars, I can be at home on the remote North Dakota prairie and feel connected to others around the world who transforming. What a world!

]]> Comment on Darkest Dawn — Easter Sunday Questions by Gina http://imagineself.com/2012/04/easter-sunday/#comment-912 Gina Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:19:12 +0000 http://imagineself.com/?p=1747#comment-912 Yes, I'm feeling it, too. Grief and joy dance together so closely sometimes, it's like their chests are pressed together and you can't always tell where one stops and the other begins. I can't help but think of that line from the song "Closing Time": "every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end . . ." It's an odd juxtaposition. Mary Magdalen's sorrow, then her joy, then her sorrow mixed with joy that her life will never be the same again, probably both because of the sorrow and the joy. Loss. Opportunity. Saying goodbye. Growing that relationship (I think of my daughter) by talking from a distance . . . like so many lost Easter eggs being found and opening up to new treasures . . . difficult also, though . . . much to think about . . . Yes, I’m feeling it, too. Grief and joy dance together so closely sometimes, it’s like their chests are pressed together and you can’t always tell where one stops and the other begins. I can’t help but think of that line from the song “Closing Time”: “every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end . . .” It’s an odd juxtaposition. Mary Magdalen’s sorrow, then her joy, then her sorrow mixed with joy that her life will never be the same again, probably both because of the sorrow and the joy. Loss. Opportunity. Saying goodbye. Growing that relationship (I think of my daughter) by talking from a distance . . . like so many lost Easter eggs being found and opening up to new treasures . . . difficult also, though . . . much to think about . . .

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