tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post7684704488298810510..comments2024-03-18T19:44:08.908+00:00Comments on Linden Grove: The Quest for FulfilmentSimonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-35511706325736087872016-02-15T20:26:09.963+00:002016-02-15T20:26:09.963+00:00Hi Simone,
I know you have written a follow-up pos...Hi Simone,<br />I know you have written a follow-up post, which I'll read after I write this. You are a very kind person, as I try to be, and there is nothing wrong with that. I don't know how old you are, but do you really need to get a high paying job, or are you pushing yourself too hard? It sounds like you are looking for something fulfilling, something to make you feel worthwhile and appreciated. I know you volunteered before at a vineyard (?) but didn't feel appreciated there. Is there any sewing or art supply store you could work in, or anywhere you could teach crafts, to children, adults or elders? Could you teach jewelry making? What do you love most and is there any way you could work in some capacity in that field?<br />It's very hard to transition from being a stay-at-home mom to the working world. I wish very much that you could find a little niche where you could use your talents and find fulfillment.<br />Sending you hugs,<br />Judy xJudy Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-19881604379867560202016-02-09T16:03:33.066+00:002016-02-09T16:03:33.066+00:00Hello Simone,
I'm glad you are now feeling be...Hello Simone, <br />I'm glad you are now feeling better. <br />I just wanted to say that what you feel is very similar to what lots of women feel,all around the world. No matter whether we are employed or housewives , mothers or not , happily married or single ,there are days or periods in our life that we all feel either inadequate or that something is missing from our lives which we believe are far from perfect. In few words , nobody is really satisfied with their lives.<br />We just have to take things as they come and be as optimistic as possible. <br />Gloomy days will soon pass!<br />My very best.<br />Tina <br /> Cream Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765439105339170362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-24854611658213417402016-02-08T11:48:48.235+00:002016-02-08T11:48:48.235+00:00Hi Simone,
I feel like you do a lot of the time ( ...Hi Simone,<br />I feel like you do a lot of the time ( mine is depression, anxiety etc.,) but I try to get out each day, even 15-20mins helps...listen to the world around you. I work two days a week at the moment, with hopefully more to come soon. If you can find a craft group, walking group, or something that you are very interested in join it, and maybe make more likeminded people?.<br />These wet and dreary days don't help, but think Spring is just around the corner, with hopefully warm days and plenty of sunshine!...<br />Hope you find your way soon, and wish you my very best wishes,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818397513059443008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-86888488248037246112016-02-08T09:45:28.276+00:002016-02-08T09:45:28.276+00:00Hello Simone,
We all lead different lives and tak...Hello Simone,<br /><br />We all lead different lives and take a different perspective on things going on in our lives. Have you thought to offer your services at a voluntary organisation to get you back out amongst the community? There are lots of great blogs that are inspiring just do a quick google on what you are interested in and you may get some hints and tips. It is not how other people feel what you should be doing it is what you feel happy doing.<br /><br />Happy days.<br />Bev CBev Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779873950474515819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-75981287743602606192016-02-07T20:19:27.938+00:002016-02-07T20:19:27.938+00:00Simone, when I read this post I was hit by the fol...Simone, when I read this post I was hit by the following... Maybe you need to stop making sacrifices! By always making sacrifices and putting others' needs first you tell yourself and the world that you are not as worthy as they are. As your son says, have some self-respect and know that YOU are the most important person in YOUR life! That doesn't mean never helping or caring for others, it just means not doing so at the expense of your own wellbeing! Sometimes by honouring our own worth we can give so much more to the world than we ever imagined. It reminds me of a post I wrote a few years back (http://www.thefamilypatch.com/made-to-shine/) which highlights a very special part of the book "A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson. Have you ever read it? She streams her live talks every Monday now that you can register to watch for free... Perhaps it's worth watching this week's and seeing if it resonates with you at all? Just a thought. Much love to you xAmandahttp://www.spiritkidnetwork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-29820831954631588342016-02-06T15:25:53.607+00:002016-02-06T15:25:53.607+00:00Trying to work out who we are on how we fit in is ...Trying to work out who we are on how we fit in is an on going quest I think.<br />With changes of one kind and other over the past few years I felt very unsettled and inadequate at times.<br />I have recently undertaken to read out spoken affirmations at the start and end of each day, a few words which I feel I can connect to.<br />I love the birds, I shall look out for those next time I go to Lidl, if I can tear myself away from their brad and cakes that is!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-12659573174205120882016-02-05T14:03:08.344+00:002016-02-05T14:03:08.344+00:00I read your post yesterday and was going to commen...I read your post yesterday and was going to comment but I thought you had put something on about not being able to read comments so I didn't leave one at that time but I don't see that comment now. I know how you feel, Simone and I'm glad you aren't feeling down or depressed. I did things the other way round to you and worked from just 16 to about 55 but oh, when I finished work I felt so hidden and purposeless. I suddenly wasn't anything anymore and it has taken me some time to settle and accept that now I am 65, I'm retired and that is quite enough for me. It doesn't hurt to have little treats now and then to help you through the frustration of the days of being at home. I do hope that there is something out there for you, anything would be good just to get you started and motivated to look for something more fulfilling. Keeping my fingers crossed:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-17472505637283828352016-02-05T09:11:56.222+00:002016-02-05T09:11:56.222+00:00I only removed the above comment because it contai...I only removed the above comment because it contained personal info. :-)Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-53794133189642862322016-02-05T08:42:52.099+00:002016-02-05T08:42:52.099+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976655213840481722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-71161550059848725032016-02-04T17:49:15.915+00:002016-02-04T17:49:15.915+00:00I send you hugs. You can only do your best. Take...I send you hugs. You can only do your best. Take time for yourself, and if you want to treat yourself then do so. Do not feel guilty about anything. Do what you have to do around the house etc. but most importantly set a time for you and do not feel guilty about it. Set two hours a day for you just before everyone returns home, whether its a walk or crafting or just sitting with a cuppa just spend time for you and don't feel guilty about it. <br />Julie xxxxxxKC'sCourt!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16768777808237333266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-35673055825543374582016-02-04T15:31:26.359+00:002016-02-04T15:31:26.359+00:00Nothing wrong with being a bit selfish from time t...Nothing wrong with being a bit selfish from time to time Simone!<br />I too am a homemaker and have been for over 30 years now, I thought I might go back to work when my kids went to uni but I didn't, by choice, I love being at home but that's me and I know it's not you. I truly do hope you find something to satisfy that need in you Simone, I really do.<br />V xgreenrabbitdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562034074399686544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286816260772009427.post-8557489595397632882016-02-04T13:55:04.612+00:002016-02-04T13:55:04.612+00:00Sorry to hear you're so down. I wish I could h...Sorry to hear you're so down. I wish I could help. For one close relative of mine, anti-depressants helped to 'lift' her out of a deep dark place. It didn't solve all her life issues but it did give her the energy to at least find a place to start. Other people I know have found counselling was the answer. It's such a personal thing, finding what will work for you. <br /><br />One thing I do believe is that you shouldn't feel guilty about your contribution as home-maker. In my mother's day, women's role as home-maker was considered a full-time and important contribution to helping the world go round. My generation rejected it and wanted more (jobs, careers, travel, freedom etc.) but I wonder if we threw the baby out with the bath-water. Maybe we haven't achieved the fairy-tale glittery life, but at the same time we don't feel that home-making is 'enough'. I wonder if we should find more contentment in little things. Like buying pretty sticky-tape and decorative clip-on birds. Just because they please us. And why not?<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309893067258824448noreply@blogger.com