tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post214385699601626302..comments2024-03-22T11:32:57.801-07:00Comments on The Alien Next Door: Author’s Retreat…Changing the World with Your Mind...And FaithNina Munteanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-56896250526683507492009-03-02T14:36:00.000-08:002009-03-02T14:36:00.000-08:00Yes, commuter driving certainly presents one with ...Yes, commuter driving certainly presents one with many challenges (and opportunities) to be creative and express who we are... :)Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-73231450277007050222009-03-02T13:28:00.000-08:002009-03-02T13:28:00.000-08:00Buzzwords like productivity, maximizing output and...Buzzwords like productivity, maximizing output and becoming more efficient sometimes need to be put aside, especially when the outdoors calls. Good to see that you had a chance to go outside, and took it. And still managed get those to-do's done. <BR/><BR/>Gratitude. I need to remember that on the nightly commutes home, in the middle of all the other tired, short-tempered drivers on the road. *L* Not an easy task. =]Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221159419809861455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-59389422780572524882009-03-01T22:12:00.000-08:002009-03-01T22:12:00.000-08:00Oh so true, Heather... the outdoors truly does enh...Oh so true, Heather... the outdoors truly does enhance brain power, doesn't it? It is so invigorating. And when the body is happy, soaking up the sun and fresh air, so is the brain... LOL!<BR/><BR/>Myrdinn, you bring up some very interesting points about religion and faith. I'm not surprised to find the same tenets of excellent behavior in many cultures and faiths... wasn't it Bill and Ted who coined the phrase, "Be excellent to one another and... party on, dudes!" ... LOL! Let us not forget to treat outselves with excellence (and have fun) too.<BR/><BR/>As for that time machine... well, I'm working on it!... give me ... er ... time... :)Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-72801427690754003542009-03-01T19:23:00.000-08:002009-03-01T19:23:00.000-08:00I'm quite impressed you managed to get so much don...I'm quite impressed you managed to get so much done especially with the great outdoors beckoning like that. Your focus and discipline reminds me why I'll probably never be a writer. :-)...unless I'm forced to by this economy. <BR/><BR/>Interesting that those who maintain a feeling of gratitude suffer from less depression. If memory serves, many religions have offered up a similar message including Christianity with "in all things give thanks". <BR/><BR/>To automatically dismiss religious writings the world over because they're not 'science' or deal with the supernatural is to miss some of the wisdom contained in them which were supposed to lead to a happier, healthier life...which apparently is does. <BR/><BR/>In a similar conversation with a friend we were discussing the origins of the golden rule (do unto others as you would have them do unto you), and we looked it up. Sure enough a similar golden rule has been found in many religions and philosophies, some predating Judaism. <BR/><BR/>I wonder how many times different cultures had to rediscover the same basic wisdom by doing things the hard way first? And did the majority take heed? <BR/><BR/>You need to get going on that time machine, SF Girl! There's questions waiting to be answered, and answers waiting to be questioned. <BR/><BR/>-MyrdinnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-37602353467546864682009-02-28T17:33:00.000-08:002009-02-28T17:33:00.000-08:00A read well worth the time... These are near and ...A read well worth the time... These are near and dear subjects: Faith, choosing gratitude and the obviously brain-enhancing effects of outdoor time! Thanks, Nina!Heather Dugan Creative / Footstepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092780116822736321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-40474463940937561792009-02-25T10:56:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:56:00.000-08:00LOL! That's why you live in Victoria! :) ... bet t...LOL! That's why you live in Victoria! :) ... bet the spring flowers are bursting with colour right about now over there?...Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-39434230221051425622009-02-25T10:02:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:02:00.000-08:00This was a great read, and I loved your photos!I'm...This was a great read, and I loved your photos!<BR/>I'm also trying to write more these days myself. It's great to live so close to peacefull places like this, though personally I can do without snow and ice, lol. :)The Wandering Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671394417701249927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-31136023759757652792009-02-24T22:44:00.000-08:002009-02-24T22:44:00.000-08:00Janet, let me know when you do. I'd be very intere...Janet, let me know when you do. I'd be very interested to read it. :)Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-10186902072500008622009-02-24T17:49:00.000-08:002009-02-24T17:49:00.000-08:00That was a fascinating article. I've been thinkin...That was a fascinating article. I've been thinking about blogging about it for at least a week now, but haven't worked up the courage. ;o) Thanks for an interesting post.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600030574995481267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-78907845194806663182009-02-24T13:52:00.000-08:002009-02-24T13:52:00.000-08:00It certainly was, Jean-Luc. :) Manning Park and Re...It certainly was, Jean-Luc. :) Manning Park and Resort is located in a pristine area in the heart of the Cascade Mountains of British Columbia's interior. The snow is pretty much all gone in Vancouver but there's a lot at Manning still... lots of snow balls left!Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-76627994439915602842009-02-24T13:14:00.000-08:002009-02-24T13:14:00.000-08:00What a tranquil place! Ideal to write with no outs...What a tranquil place! Ideal to write with no outside interference!Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.com