tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post5681109771581649934..comments2024-03-28T13:50:55.403-04:00Comments on Highly Reasonable: Looking for Balance ...Bonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-17558955404493241572019-08-07T07:53:23.819-04:002019-08-07T07:53:23.819-04:00I do like self help books but haven't read muc...I do like self help books but haven't read much lately, I await your reviews!! I like trying my best to put balance in my life but I'm working with what I already know. Outside help could be advantageous.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-34152180824435025312019-08-06T19:41:16.115-04:002019-08-06T19:41:16.115-04:00Thanks! I'm going to look into these!Thanks! I'm going to look into these!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-16858548401191976872019-08-06T19:39:47.776-04:002019-08-06T19:39:47.776-04:00I am with you - I generally think I can find a boo...I am with you - I generally think I can find a book to help me with most anything. I don't have any suggestions but hope you find some interesting thoughts in the above list. That "what If" can be a deep rabbit hole. Sometimes it is just plain impossible to avoid. Sometimes I tell myself - for this minute - right now - everyone is safe and then I breathe. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-45701634327968967322019-08-06T18:01:52.983-04:002019-08-06T18:01:52.983-04:00Great topic. HOW TO STOP SCREWING YOURSELF By Mel...Great topic. HOW TO STOP SCREWING YOURSELF By Mel Robbins on TED TALKS . I listened to it today. Interesting. <br />I like Jen Hatmakers book of MESS AND MOXIE!! shes funny and spot onkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-56001666018059957762019-08-06T16:47:22.876-04:002019-08-06T16:47:22.876-04:00Adding these two to my list, also! We are bombarde...Adding these two to my list, also! We are bombarded with such disruptive behaviors these days. Balance is sorely needed.<br />Honoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328955991011872557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-76375339046813338832019-08-06T14:07:57.837-04:002019-08-06T14:07:57.837-04:00I think the media and the nature of modern life ma...I think the media and the nature of modern life make it difficult to maintain perspective about things. A book that counters this is Factfulness, which I dip into occasionally. I am not a mother, but I will say that I am sure you and your husband have done all you can to give your sons the character and skill to navigate their lives, and that is ultimately what they will have to do. Unfortunately, you cannot do it for them. You have to trust that they will be ultimately successful. I get an email every day from the Daily Stoic, and I find they help me with balance. I hope you find inspiration and perspective in your readings and in your thoughts. Hang in there, Bonny, it's all about the journey!becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-34282602352441242412019-08-06T13:53:57.221-04:002019-08-06T13:53:57.221-04:00Awww...we say sort of the same thing...if your kid...Awww...we say sort of the same thing...if your kid's not happy, you're not happy. It's hard. I hope that these books send some inspiration and guidance to help balance your mind and your soul my friend. Pattyhttp://purlyspaniel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-41247209687990964982019-08-06T11:50:45.349-04:002019-08-06T11:50:45.349-04:00There is a quote I find particularly applicable fo...There is a quote I find particularly applicable for my mom-life . . . "A mother is only as happy as her least happy child." (Can't recall who said it first, but I've seen it in multiple places.) So true, so true -- no matter the age/stage of the child. Anyway, those books look interesting -- and helpful, too. Happy reading/balancing, Bonny! XOKymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-87699538789564576332019-08-06T10:26:20.971-04:002019-08-06T10:26:20.971-04:00I can't imagine what it would be like to have ...I can't imagine what it would be like to have children in my life, to be constantly in/on my mind, to bring worry and angst, but joy and love, too.margenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-47994167683172124372019-08-06T09:56:21.275-04:002019-08-06T09:56:21.275-04:00Looking forward to hearing your review on these bo...Looking forward to hearing your review on these books. I certainly could use some balance to settle out the shit show going on over here. <br /><br />Hope your issues level out soon. It's HARD when it is our issues. It is even HARDER when it is our childrens' issues (at least in my opinion). Add an 87 year old *child* into our mix and balance went right out the window.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170904251383218423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-58317482672974004192019-08-06T09:34:07.426-04:002019-08-06T09:34:07.426-04:00I don't have any suggestions for you Bonny, bu...I don't have any suggestions for you Bonny, but I hope you find good nuggets in each of these books and I'll look forward to your reviews. Like others above, I fully believe in books being able to help/inspire/motivate/etc.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-55979948927220435862019-08-06T07:50:21.432-04:002019-08-06T07:50:21.432-04:00These sound wonderful! I am excited to read your r...These sound wonderful! I am excited to read your reviews - but more than that, I hope these books give you new ways of looking at life!AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-8003717827696761002019-08-06T07:15:40.584-04:002019-08-06T07:15:40.584-04:00I agree with Carole -- books can be a great source...I agree with Carole -- books can be a great source of inspiration for me and often inspire a lot of deep thinking, so I'm hoping that these two do just that for you and your search for balance.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-74208322125839030652019-08-06T06:52:44.731-04:002019-08-06T06:52:44.731-04:00You know I believe in books completely when it com...You know I believe in books completely when it comes to inspiration and growth. I hope the ones you are reading now are helpful in your journey to find balance.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438414339444169303noreply@blogger.com