tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post1228025980919024362..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Reflections on changesDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-86630270651017164792016-03-17T07:17:10.122-07:002016-03-17T07:17:10.122-07:00Jung was wise! I had forgotten these steps of his....Jung was wise! I had forgotten these steps of his. Thanks for the reminder!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8103147866415806732016-03-16T22:23:46.425-07:002016-03-16T22:23:46.425-07:00Blessings ....
reflecting is good, give perspectiv...Blessings ....<br />reflecting is good, give perspective.<br />Letting go of the ego is a must, it just gets in the way of everything.<br />complete self-acceptance, embracing the I within totally the best option to aging. Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8894481647695563772016-03-16T20:11:33.763-07:002016-03-16T20:11:33.763-07:00Hi DJan, Often when reading your posts I find myse...Hi DJan, Often when reading your posts I find myself saying, I feel the exact same way. It's so interesting that you have a great way of putting things into words and they often express my thoughts ... I do think you are better at putting these things into words than I am. For example, in this post, the 6th paragraph ... about using your phone ... we are so in agreement! It seems that every day that goes by I see more and more people staring into their little screens. What on earth did all these people do to occupy their mind before "smart" phones? I really do not want notifications and constant interruptions to my day (or night for that matter). :-) You know, I think change has always been with us and always will be, but don't you think things are changing faster now? ... or this that just an old age perception? Perhaps you can touch on that in a future post. I'll be looking forward to your discoveries each week!John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8473295495600145842016-03-16T12:01:04.855-07:002016-03-16T12:01:04.855-07:00Today, we skied with our neighbor who is from Cana...Today, we skied with our neighbor who is from Canada. He teaches skiing at the area when he lives in this house, but they often rent the house and are gone for a year or two. As we were riding the lift, I asked if he or his wife was on Facebook. I thought perhaps I could stay connected with them in that way. He laughed and said that they don't even have computers and don't do E-mail. He only uses the computer at the library if he must research something. That made me realize how much I depend on my electronics. I try to stay mindful, but I'm often pulled off course by being so plugged in! The neighbor is a delightful man who smiles a lot and seems totally present. He and his wife are at least 10 years younger than Bob and I - probably late 50's or early 60's. They're both physically active and seem in tune with life. However, I can't imagine being without electronics. I even read books electronically. But, as my neighbor sets a good example, I don't wish technology to rule my life. I also used to sit meditation, but for years now, I just focus on the breath when I'm ready for sleep or when I'm in turmoil. The breath clears the mind and brings me rest or peace. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50844065871714555372016-03-15T11:10:57.524-07:002016-03-15T11:10:57.524-07:00I, too, used to meditate. I used to exercise weekl...I, too, used to meditate. I used to exercise weekly. Now I sleep more and watch my favorite TV shows and write at my computer.<br />I don't have a smart phone and really don't want one. I am afraid it will cut me off from people and I love people. Yesterday while waiting in a dingy room for my car to be serviced, I talked with a lovely woman about my age. The time passed so quickly but it was like the flame of a candle, that short time we talked. She, a cancer patient, still afraid for her life, talked about what all of us need as we age, good doctors who understand what older people face each day and deal with each day. We talked about how no one understands cancer until they are faced with it in some way. The twenty minutes we waited for our cars was a very bright spot in my day and, I think, in hers as well. If we had been on some device, we would not have met. We would not have talked. We would not have become friends.<br />Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8823337175282127812016-03-15T09:39:08.703-07:002016-03-15T09:39:08.703-07:00I love your Sunday posts!
"Old woman" ...I love your Sunday posts! <br /><br />"Old woman" is a chronological description, but not a reality in the way others see you. <br /><br />I have been at my computer for a couple of hours taking care of multiple personal and business issues. I have used my phone to find out where we can donate at a Goodwill center here in Tucson. The versatility of what we can do with our electronic devices is amazing.<br /><br />I have recently begun to meditate. It's easier than it used to be.<br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6640504518475094162016-03-14T11:44:38.866-07:002016-03-14T11:44:38.866-07:00Since I have spent too much time in doctor's w...Since I have spent too much time in doctor's waiting rooms lately I have noticed a definite change. People no longer read ancient magazines, they are all glued to their smart phones. Even couples just stare at their own screens. I noticed one mother and daughter. The young daughter played on the phone till it would ring then the mom would talk a while before giving it back to her daughter. Neither spoke to the other. Kind of sad. Since my phone is a relic before flip phones, I don't have that problem. Lack of cell service here is a big reason. <br />Just recently I have discovered breathing exercises at night when I have awakened too early. Amazingly, they put me right back to sleep. May have to take them further. <br /> Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-92133099659505442502016-03-14T09:20:28.206-07:002016-03-14T09:20:28.206-07:00My loved ones and friends live away and I cannot s...My loved ones and friends live away and I cannot see them as often as I would like so the FAcebook and other technology is hard for me not use for about 30 minutes each day. I never meditated, but as I age I think it is something I should look into. My husband is a puppy dog, so that will be a big challenge. I have slowly become more Zen in my approach to time and aging. I am letting go.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-81511460783223399502016-03-14T07:49:45.556-07:002016-03-14T07:49:45.556-07:00It is always such a pleasure to find your Sunday p...It is always such a pleasure to find your Sunday posts, DJan. I so agree with you about the need for a break from constant connectivity. I've never been one for looking at my phone in public -- for me to walk down the street looking at any device would be positively dangerous! I do enjoy my various devices, but have always relished that time when I am alone with my thoughts, but like you, I really feel the need to have the phone on me -- even when I probably won't take it out of my pocket!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74528885743662601842016-03-14T03:19:13.089-07:002016-03-14T03:19:13.089-07:00That’s another good idea of yours, sitting back on...That’s another good idea of yours, sitting back once a week and thinking back; what can we learn? I am not sure, I sometimes think that my learning period is over and that I want relax and just ‘be’ now. My ego is no longer very demanding anyway, it has learned to retreat peacefully.<br /><br />I don’t need the constant connectivity either. I am quite happy to stroll about and become aware of what is around me. Watching Mille fossick is a greater pleasure than staring at a screen.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42115338962569235182016-03-13T21:16:33.341-07:002016-03-13T21:16:33.341-07:00I am reading this at 10:09 p.m. and feeling quite ...I am reading this at 10:09 p.m. and feeling quite sleepy with the time change. I don't like it. I don't like the change at all.<br /><br />Letting go of the ego... Funny, I was trying to express to my hair dresser today how I came to acceptance, or as much acceptance as I now have, about my hair loss. I told her it had nothing to do with aging. Aging is about letting go. I do think it is about letting go of ego. The hair loss was not anything I also factored in, but as I accepted aging, I think what has happened, as I tried to explain to her, is that I have found a "new rooting in the self." Identity changes as we age. We are still the same on the inside, but we shift to not needing to have that inside identity match what is seen on the outside. What do you think? Is this true.<br /><br />I had all these thought before I read your post. I guess we are on the same wave length.<br /><br />Miss you, DJan. Hugs.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48407491492566497312016-03-13T19:10:35.914-07:002016-03-13T19:10:35.914-07:00You know , I find the term "old woman" f...You know , I find the term "old woman" for you impossible to comprehend. I hope that you take seriously what others think of you and it's not old woman. We think of you as energetic and alive. Your quality of life is extremely high. I will look forward to the next posts. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39053984491933907232016-03-13T19:09:19.096-07:002016-03-13T19:09:19.096-07:00My iphone is for emergencies and is rarely turned ...My iphone is for emergencies and is rarely turned on. I hate what it has done to society. We were at the theatre tonight and during intermission most people were texting etc on those devices. I find it curious person will go out together and then ignore each other for the night. Where is this going? Are we creating a society where people won't actually talk to each other?<br /><br />Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80689186087753111412016-03-13T18:15:58.713-07:002016-03-13T18:15:58.713-07:00I totally find myself being more reflective as I g...I totally find myself being more reflective as I get older.......I just turned 69, but since I hit my head and had 3 surgeries, I am definitely not in the great shape I was just a few years ago.. And now my hip is going south. I find myself being more hermit like more often than not, and thinking a lot about my life, the choices I've made, and the ones I am making. I must say that I never saw this part of my life coming.....it's not what I expected, I guess.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24853868361714465062016-03-13T18:14:42.719-07:002016-03-13T18:14:42.719-07:00Always enjoy your Sunday morning reflections!Always enjoy your Sunday morning reflections!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6234649382571407482016-03-13T17:52:33.120-07:002016-03-13T17:52:33.120-07:00I relish my unconnected time. Time to step away, ...I relish my unconnected time. Time to step away, to breathe, to watch and to listen. I can see the benefits to our new and wonderful technology but I am a slow (and half-hearted) adopter.<br />Enjoy your week. Hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-17458582224715394242016-03-13T13:54:59.864-07:002016-03-13T13:54:59.864-07:00I am only connected at home. So I probably notice...I am only connected at home. So I probably notice it more than other people...heads bent or holding a device to your ear or having something coming out of your ear... I still have a corded phone in the bedroom with a ROTARY Dial...can you believe it? <br />I am quiet usually late at night when it is quiet here that is my time for me. Sometimes I just pet Chance and relax:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-63517780737323467122016-03-13T08:57:23.039-07:002016-03-13T08:57:23.039-07:00My clock now says it is 8:45. The good thing is I ...My clock now says it is 8:45. The good thing is I got almost eight hours of sleep last night. The bad thing is it's already well into the morning and I'm just getting going. Still tight in the bud of this day. Sure hope a bit of sunshine will allow for a bit of blooming. <br />The other good thing is that I have no appointments this week and I can get up when I'm ready since I am old and retired. I will learn from your reflections. I am not a meditator, but I am a thinker. When work was at it's most stressful, back in those days when I worked for a living, my de-stressor was going for a walk and listening to a book on tape, on, yes, that old fashioned device called a Walkman. I needed the input in my ears to turn off the turmoil of my thinking. That was before iPhones and iPods. <br />It's different now, and I appreciate having reasons for deep thinking. Walking is still my thing, and usually with the company of a device or two. Soon those devises will talk to my new devices, my hearing aides. Sigh. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80640767050043525412016-03-13T08:47:38.260-07:002016-03-13T08:47:38.260-07:00I like that quote by Jung. During the 1970s, I st...I like that quote by Jung. During the 1970s, I studied music in New York and Hawaii. I wasn't very good at it and didn't make a career out of it. <br />Now, I listen to a CD and have to force myself to let go of my ego and simply listen to the music without it. After all, I am not the one performing. I am the listener.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com