tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post5803233182194613537..comments2023-05-04T06:30:59.672-04:00Comments on Book Buddies: The Fifth Step ~ MindfulnessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post-81249891912068158092014-05-28T09:04:28.991-04:002014-05-28T09:04:28.991-04:00Bonnie, regarding clutter, I subscribe for free to...Bonnie, regarding clutter, I subscribe for free to Flylady. com, a website that helps me keep my house clean and decluttered by taking "babysteps" on a daily basis. I receive daily emails from Flylady that suggest simple daily steps to declutter and clean. The site also includes online tools and letters from fellow subscribers. For me decluttering my personal space seems in itself a mindful activity.tlbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726408724253413941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post-5732871566703307252014-05-22T07:43:56.288-04:002014-05-22T07:43:56.288-04:00I meant to say something about clutter and acquisi...I meant to say something about clutter and acquisitiveness. As I try to sort out all I have accumulated in my 74 years, I realize how badly I've been overwhelmed by clutter. It seems to be my worst fault, and I'm trying mightly to overcome it. If you come up with a solution to this problem, let me know.<br /><br />You know I'm a "bookie," so it won't surprise you that I have books about de-cluttering. The best I've read is <b>Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back</b> ~ by Brooks Palmer, published in 2009, which I wrote about here:<br /><a href="http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2013/06/monday-mindfulness-confession-time.html" rel="nofollow">http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2013/06/monday-mindfulness-confession-time.html</a><br /><br />Summary of the book: "Piles of junk in garages and closets, overflowing papers on desks, items unused for years, masses of unanswered email, clothing never worn, useless gifts that collect dust — all these things come weighted with shame and guilt and have a suffocating effect on spirit and soul. In this insightful book, Palmer shows how to get rid of the things in our lives that no longer serve us. By tossing out these unneeded items, we also eliminate their negative influences, free up energy, and unlock our potential. Based on the premise that your things are not sacred but you are, this book explores such fundamental topics as the false identities we assume through clutter, the fear of change those junk piles represent, the addictive nature of holding on to objects, and how clearing clutter makes room for clarity and sweeps away confusion and stasis (standing still)."Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post-60776797037748298532014-05-22T07:25:58.163-04:002014-05-22T07:25:58.163-04:00Shirley, I haven't been meditating as in sitti...Shirley, I haven't been meditating as in sitting down quietly, but I've been trying to be mindful by making myself blog about mindfulness every Monday.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post-71042873619133120282014-05-22T06:40:22.164-04:002014-05-22T06:40:22.164-04:00Even without the distraction of electronic devices...Even without the distraction of electronic devices, I realize that I have problems with focusing on one thing or of what is currently going on in my life. Perhaps I should try meditation as suggested, but it's still not on my list of top priorities. Do any of you regularly meditate? If so, does it help you to be more mindful?<br /><br />The comments on the acquisitive drive and the inability to ever satisfy ones desire for more, more, more were right on target. I have sure been trying to reverse this and work on getting rid of the clutter/stuff that has accumulated in my life.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155188609487120887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post-27229227737251510942014-05-19T22:25:35.551-04:002014-05-19T22:25:35.551-04:00Sylvia Jones commented on Facebook, because it'...<b>Sylvia Jones</b> commented on Facebook, because it's hard for her to get connected here, she says:<br /><br />"Nice reflection. People are paying attention to something, but it does seem we are less and less connected to each other and the earth that supports life."Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116725405154613998.post-38099983029183274252014-05-19T15:52:42.463-04:002014-05-19T15:52:42.463-04:00It's the third Monday again. I've posted ...It's the third Monday again. I've posted "The Fifth Step ~ Mindfulness" already, so click on the blue link in your emailed comment notification. I have also notified each of you on Facebook.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.com