tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post3550187761555842230..comments2023-10-05T10:28:15.733-05:00Comments on Creating Beyond The Layers: Friday Finds Nov. 21Roxi Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-61023308041880812452014-11-23T20:55:57.884-06:002014-11-23T20:55:57.884-06:00Well said Roxi. I find that I need to revisit this...Well said Roxi. I find that I need to revisit this subject on a regular basis - and I mean in a prayerful way - before things get out of hand. I've been in the seriously burned-out mode and I don't want to be there again. My priorities: God. Family. Friends.<br /><br />Thanks for putting it out there.<br />xoxo Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851902602651246781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-36380505649214868762014-11-23T09:17:38.045-06:002014-11-23T09:17:38.045-06:00I'll join the chorus. I'm sorting out the...I'll join the chorus. I'm sorting out the "should's" and trying to focus on what really matters. As much as I love my photography and blogging, I've been neglecting a few other areas of my life -and I need to seek a little balance. I've made a list similar to yours, though I am not looking to accomplish more . .. I'm looking to experience more. . . and for me that means doing less. Thanks so much for sharing your heart, and please be kind to yourself. You've inspired and encouraged me in so many ways on so many occasions. Perhaps we all just need a little time to re-fuel?Donna Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102284065955298362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-76725517963166011002014-11-22T06:25:37.989-06:002014-11-22T06:25:37.989-06:00Question for you. How many of these things are you...Question for you. How many of these things are you doing for you? It is great to do all these wonderful projects for others, but what about your iPhone photography work? Your desire to have a show of your work? I have loved your mobile photography tutorials, your work, that is very much you. Don't lose your dreams in the midst of all these "projects". Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-27781404744899839112014-11-22T05:42:45.627-06:002014-11-22T05:42:45.627-06:00How inspiring, Roxi! I love the great things on yo...How inspiring, Roxi! I love the great things on your list, and the way your write your thoughts - nailing them down, caressing the thoughts ... and your poetic expressions like "Apathy is my middle name".<br />I have noticed that my word for 2014, "Unhurried", has really had an influence in my priorities - I am spending less time online - that has sad parts as well, like not following so much all the lovely blogs I'd love to, and being out of some thing as well - and I have posted only once or twice a month to my blog in Finnish. But on the other hand, I am more present elsewhere ... <br />I love following you at Instagram, and the series of Stackables-photos and the tutorial ... <br />And I'm now so curious to read the post, that inspired you so much ...<br />Nina https://www.blogger.com/profile/07571243768489766023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-42203860405210297372014-11-21T16:04:35.091-06:002014-11-21T16:04:35.091-06:00Love your photo edits, I like all of your work, yo...Love your photo edits, I like all of your work, your links on FF and TT are ones I always click on. I have my "go to" people that I like. I understand the time issues, when I retired I couldn't figure out how I got anything done when I worked 40 hours a week because I goes days now without doing a thing. On the subject of your list, is any of that "for you", it seems you are doing a lot for others and maybe this makes you feel good and fulfilled but other than clearing the clutter which is a chore how about doing something just for you. Put a pedicure on that list or a microderm, something that is just for you.Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952432863511854134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-14397630350866680582014-11-21T15:05:13.494-06:002014-11-21T15:05:13.494-06:00This subject seems to be on the minds of many this...This subject seems to be on the minds of many this week as well as my own..I think with the new year approaching, it's natural to evaluate the past year and to look forward to our goals for the new year..I just haven't had enough time to give it too much thought yet…Maybe after Thanksgiving…I love your self portrait….Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036772471081292363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-74960955499933763592014-11-21T14:03:45.886-06:002014-11-21T14:03:45.886-06:00Creative photography and appears you beginning to ...Creative photography and appears you beginning to 'to trust and follow' your own energy ~ We all have some down times , transitional times and success times! Keep the energy moving ~ xoxoxo<br /><br />Happy Weekend to you, <br />artmusedog and carol<br />www.acreativeharbor.comcarol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-34714557010305777102014-11-21T11:30:34.390-06:002014-11-21T11:30:34.390-06:00I agree with Barbara. This time of year I start t...I agree with Barbara. This time of year I start thinking about what I have accomplished, or not accomplished, and think about the coming year. I need to make a list too, when things get written on paper they seem more likely to happen. I love your self portrait! The colors and composition are wonderful!Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851453933697842657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-43137839415242146702014-11-21T10:04:36.419-06:002014-11-21T10:04:36.419-06:00Gosh, a lot of us seem to be thinking the same thi...Gosh, a lot of us seem to be thinking the same thing, I must make a list too. Love your images Roxi :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086746859626264095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-75149805426198271082014-11-21T09:12:27.220-06:002014-11-21T09:12:27.220-06:00writing down stuff is good...having a plan is good...writing down stuff is good...having a plan is good...clearing out clutter is good...having the option to change these priorities is great...giving thought to all of this is the best...wishing you the best on this new path...but of course there has to be a little holiday decorating...amy of studio four cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352348947230358778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-62729686770628964302014-11-21T08:22:19.274-06:002014-11-21T08:22:19.274-06:00Often times making a list for myself helps me be b...Often times making a list for myself helps me be better focused on things that "must be/needs to be" done. Finding a balance in all of this is where I often struggle, then I step away for a while to regroup. I admire your desire to get the special books/albums made. Similar projects are looming in the back of my mind..you've inspired to make a list also, I tend to get away from doing that now that I'm now working outside the home. Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-32835696384830654682014-11-21T07:42:35.649-06:002014-11-21T07:42:35.649-06:00Don't be too hard on yourself, Roxi. It seems ...Don't be too hard on yourself, Roxi. It seems to me that you've taken a tonne of fabulous photos, which is no small achievement, and shared them generously with your friends on the internet. We are all guilty of procrastinating (words of wisdom from someone with huge accomplishments in that field), but sometimes we have to procrastinate. Sometimes it's necessary to have the down-time to just let our systems do a re-boot. You'll come back stronger, energised and with a clearer sense of what really needs to be done. I love your selfie with a leaf, by the way. All the best for a lovely weekend, BonnyBonny Bonafillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735110907048794437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-25484975494540783222014-11-21T07:33:01.731-06:002014-11-21T07:33:01.731-06:00Hi Roxi, you've written down what's import...Hi Roxi, you've written down what's important to you and what you want to accomplish, and you have some really worthwhile projects listed. I applaud you ... I 'm going to make a list as well. Perhaps Barb Hurst is right. It's this time of year that we start thinking about how it's been going so far and where we want to focus our energy next year. I love your phone photography and am glad to hear you are going to keep doing that - you really do rock it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478738702507038796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956567820039812823.post-66236849432714817252014-11-21T07:23:13.714-06:002014-11-21T07:23:13.714-06:00I think at this time of the year we all start thin...I think at this time of the year we all start thinking about the year, I know I have for a few months now. I want to spend less time on social media for sure, while I do love the connection it is more important for me to be present with family and less time on IG. I do love my blog for journaling my images and that will remain the same. I also want to find more of me in my photography <br /><br />I so respect and admire your list, such good things on it and love your iPhone editing and your helpful tutorials. Your work this past year is so admired by me sweet lady. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396511308261929211noreply@blogger.com