tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post1859750691250386934..comments2023-05-29T02:41:21.282-05:00Comments on Lands Uncharted: Burdens or Gifts? (Elizabeth)Laurie Luckinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456113371420700748noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post-78009540762374500702016-10-14T17:59:24.879-05:002016-10-14T17:59:24.879-05:00Why, thank you! I'm so honored that you gained...Why, thank you! I'm so honored that you gained so much from this post!<br /><br />I'll have to look it up ;)<br /><br />As always, my pleasure!Elizabeth Newsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571935976092744536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post-10020536668704376932016-10-14T17:58:39.684-05:002016-10-14T17:58:39.684-05:00Lol! I've never been a mom, but I'm sure m...Lol! I've never been a mom, but I'm sure most have ;) Thank you for sharing, Laurie!<br />And yes, it can be dangerous. My parents keep on reminding me to do everything in moderation. ;)Elizabeth Newsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571935976092744536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post-50405050990004066922016-10-14T17:57:49.023-05:002016-10-14T17:57:49.023-05:00Well, thank you! :) There are advantages to a bit ...Well, thank you! :) There are advantages to a bit less structuring than THAT :P I can be a bit obsessive.<br /><br />That's a great ability to have. And at least you can counteract your tendencies with the ability to stick to your own schedule. Hmm... I always find it strange how people are more productive in the evenings ;) I hope you find a slot of time later in the day to get some of your Elizabeth Newsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571935976092744536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post-85650907175998531692016-10-05T07:57:25.145-05:002016-10-05T07:57:25.145-05:00What a great, profound post, Liz. I struggle with ...What a great, profound post, Liz. I struggle with this to an extent, and this is such a great reminder to let go and leave room for people and the things you can't control. And also that love and your own personal value are not measured by productivity and how hard you work. I'm going to reread this post every once in a while. And I'm glad you can have such a good perspective about Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099853616488465874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post-73007045462586703582016-10-04T22:29:59.580-05:002016-10-04T22:29:59.580-05:00What a great reminder Liz, thank you! I've def...What a great reminder Liz, thank you! I've definitely been guilty of treating my writing as a burden, but I'm even worse about thinking of my kids as burdens on days when I'm tired or they're fussy. I need to remember how fortunate I am to have them, even in their challenging moments, and how many people out there long for the blessings I take for granted. I tend to get a little Laurie Luckinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456113371420700748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633977426784875178.post-65100973304113919982016-10-04T18:28:52.800-05:002016-10-04T18:28:52.800-05:00This is a wonderfully inspirational post, Liz. Th...This is a wonderfully inspirational post, Liz. Thank you for posting. As much as I would love to be as structured and productive as you are, I lack your drive. I want to do great things, but that kind of high intensity, ultra-efficient lifestyle just wears me out and makes me not want to do anything at all. Combined with my tendency toward procrastination and near inability to work without a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365424832775174981noreply@blogger.com