tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post8581805892393717356..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: ChangesDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-67295233737259487852012-09-07T07:56:05.407-07:002012-09-07T07:56:05.407-07:00This post is a collage of words and pictures. You ...This post is a collage of words and pictures. You are wise to leave the pain behind and enjoy what lies in front. I admire that wisdom in you. And your active lifestyle is likely to allow many good years ahead. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-69017108897672449462012-09-04T15:13:03.772-07:002012-09-04T15:13:03.772-07:00"There are myriad ways to go through change i..."There are myriad ways to go through change in one's life, and I much prefer those that come with a conscious decision to alter a situation in order to make it better." This really struck a chord with me. I'm like this too. Coming to terms with the changes in my life over the last two years that were absolutely not my choice has been so challenging.<br /><br />I really liked this post. It was thought-provoking, as always. You put into words so many things I've been comtemplating lately. <br /><br />On a completely unrelated note, my mom mentioned to me a while back that you were Scott Roberts skydive instructor years ago in Boulder. Amazing! What a small world it is.O-town Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462693501650732288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24846749782947844762012-09-01T12:47:22.827-07:002012-09-01T12:47:22.827-07:00I do best with amticipated change. The surprises c...I do best with amticipated change. The surprises can be tough even if they are good.<br /><br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29066833308218828212012-08-27T07:56:25.407-07:002012-08-27T07:56:25.407-07:00Dear DJan, in reading your posting I was so struck...Dear DJan, in reading your posting I was so struck by your wisdom--hard won, I'm sure, but there, nevertheless and deeper, wider, higher than it would have been without the tragedies you've experienced along with the joys of becoming an outdoors person who delights in skydiving. <br /><br />You talk of change and how you want to make change a choice, not the result of necessity, and I wonder what changes you experience in just a single sky dive? <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your wisdom; you've made me consider the changes in my own life and the change that I so long for right now--to move back to Minnesota. I'm still not sure how that can happen but I want "to go with the flow" and accept the possibilities that present themselves to me. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46052164549647740282012-08-27T06:26:44.172-07:002012-08-27T06:26:44.172-07:00I'm glad you won't have to give up your co...I'm glad you won't have to give up your community garden with your move. Next door if I understood. And I bet your hungry bird friends will find your new local. Hopefully the sparrows will get confused. The squirrels will probably come knocking on your door with an house warming gift. It will be a confusing map of where you might find an acorn they buried a few years ago. But hey, it's a squirrel. You can't expect much. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-40861382853318662962012-08-26T19:59:04.350-07:002012-08-26T19:59:04.350-07:00 I would think that the major point in your li... I would think that the major point in your life was in your thirties when you found yourself and found that you were a very okay person.<br /> Interesting post. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39809055604120270022012-08-26T19:11:54.185-07:002012-08-26T19:11:54.185-07:00You sound a bit sad and reflective packing up all ...You sound a bit sad and reflective packing up all your belongings..and sorting through them. I hope your move goes well this week. Change is sometimes hard..especially as you get older..not that you are old or anything:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-25520564951602684062012-08-26T16:25:56.868-07:002012-08-26T16:25:56.868-07:00I'm not fond of change. And then I find mysel...I'm not fond of change. And then I find myself saying "I need a change!". Yes, change is much better when we get to decide it!<br />Right now the weather is changing, and it's too chilly and breezy to sit outside this afternoon which is what I was hoping to do. Change of plans. So now, I'll have to see if I can get Tom to share the one couch we still have in the house, because I feel the need for a nap!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2909965694409289272012-08-26T15:37:52.265-07:002012-08-26T15:37:52.265-07:00Some abrupt changes turn out to be wonderful and s...Some abrupt changes turn out to be wonderful and some slow changes are dreadful, so you just never know. They say the only thing you can depend on in life is change. So true. All we can do is hope that they are positive, like you say. Or if they don't feel positive at first, that they will reveal another side to you later. :)<br /><br />It's strange to look back and see the path your life took. I never would have imagined , well, hardly any of it back when I was a teenager. Been a hell of a ride, though. Wouldn't change a thing.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week with your big change of residence!! *hugs* :):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24164453561267240892012-08-26T14:37:18.433-07:002012-08-26T14:37:18.433-07:00An excellent post, in every way. It flows beautifu...An excellent post, in every way. It flows beautifully. Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-45887578160587494232012-08-26T14:35:00.568-07:002012-08-26T14:35:00.568-07:00Much has changed in my life in the past few years ...Much has changed in my life in the past few years - as you know - and I find that I much prefer a change that I know is coming rather than the one that falls from the sky unexpectedly. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to prevent that, is there?<br /><br />Good luck with your move - it's always stressful.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-26194200168460036532012-08-26T12:06:23.431-07:002012-08-26T12:06:23.431-07:00Wonderful post, DJan! Love your collage, too. I t...Wonderful post, DJan! Love your collage, too. I think the reason for your optimism and positive approach to life is Exercise, which is something I need to do. Exercise produces endorphins, which lead to a happy outlook on life. I wish I had half your energy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-86490747560571700312012-08-26T10:45:11.459-07:002012-08-26T10:45:11.459-07:00I loved this reflective post DJan. You are so rig...I loved this reflective post DJan. You are so right when you say change occurs without our even noticing it. I've been thinking that same thing as Jim and I ponder a move that will bring such change to our lives. Life does move on. That is the beauty of it. There is sorrow in the past, but it does not stop us from moving on if we accept all that life throws at us with grace as you have done. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41612151872676975102012-08-26T10:37:46.946-07:002012-08-26T10:37:46.946-07:00Beautifully wise! Love this collage, too. I'm ...Beautifully wise! Love this collage, too. I'm off to find this app!Trishhttp://www.synchrosecrets.com/synchrosecretsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35990986012473905662012-08-26T09:54:16.831-07:002012-08-26T09:54:16.831-07:00I related to this post, and ahha moments are still...I related to this post, and ahha moments are still slashing through my head. I've also found that in my mature years I've reconnected with friends from the past. We drifted apart because our interests/needs changed, but once again we have much in common in our senior lives. Great post!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23171839937475324372012-08-26T09:52:33.825-07:002012-08-26T09:52:33.825-07:00The theme throughout this post is change, and you ...The theme throughout this post is change, and you do a great job of taking us through many years of changes and giving us a glimpse into how each change affected you. I like how you admit that if you wanted to, you could dredge up the horrible feelings of huge loss right here and right now, but you prefer not to. I say I like it because I understand it. And I admire your resolve to move forward, never losing the memories, while living in the present. You have experienced much in your life. You have LIVED your life. You still are. CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57858860494018391862012-08-26T08:49:47.310-07:002012-08-26T08:49:47.310-07:00Big changes still scare me somewhat, even though I...Big changes still scare me somewhat, even though I've been through so many and come through them all just fine... it's inspiring how you seem to see them all as an opportunity for growth!<br /><br />You mention friends who fell by the wayside when you really got into Skydiving. I'm afraid something similar is happening to me now with one of my best friends from college (and one of my only 4 "really good" friends I have relatively close by -damn all those moves!-). I don't notice myself changing so much as her pulling away. I'm doing (or will be once the heat breaks) more hiking than I ever have here in Spain, but I don't talk about with my "usual" (college) friends. When we get together I sometimes wonder what to talk about anymore, subjects of mutual interest seem to be disappearing. She used to be as keen on scuba diving as I was, but hasn't been in the water in 2 years! All she can talk about is her school (she's now a high school bio teacher) or a Animal Refuge she volunteers at. It's something admirable, but it's turned her into a one-track conversation subject and it's, well, boring! It's hard for me to realise that I don't look forward to spending any time with her any more...<br /><br />Most of my changes in friends have been because I've moved, and distance eventually severed the connection. This is the first time I feel it happening <i>in situ</i>... it saddens me.<br /><br />I hope I can gain even half your wisdom as I age DJan!<br /><br />Good luck with the move! :o)CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.com