en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/760354 Comments by Bernadine http://www.calmingreflections.com/2011/12/to-fall-in-love.html#IDComment253265648 Eyewitness, what a wonderful quote you have shared! Thank you. And it is all about paying attention and taking the time to notice :) Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:03:37 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2011/12/to-fall-in-love.html#IDComment253265648 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2011/12/to-fall-in-love.html#IDComment253264751 You are so right Dawn, so much easier said that done, but when we can, oh what a difference it makes!! Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:02:16 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2011/12/to-fall-in-love.html#IDComment253264751 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment66048034 Thanks Dave - Yes, I am definitely not a public speaking kind of person, but the funny thing is that those who work with me, look at me in shock if I say that to them. lol Interestingly, I once spoke to somebody who does public speaking in front of thousands, and she said she was 'not a public speaker' and that each time she is required to speak in front of these thousands, she actually becomes physically ill before she goes on. So, I remember that thought, and know I'm not alone in that aspect, but it can be done! :) Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:15:59 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment66048034 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment66047656 Thank you Brian, and I really believe that its those people who shine that light, those moments, that are some of the most important, and that we should not forget so we can remind ourselves to pass that kindness on. :) Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:12:07 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment66047656 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65862359 Beth, how can I possibly, when I have such amazing friends to walk beside me :) Thank you! Sun, 4 Apr 2010 03:15:51 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65862359 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65858773 Thank you Cia, I appreciate you stopping by. Sun, 4 Apr 2010 02:37:48 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65858773 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65826681 Dawn, as far as my job, I must confess, I am your typical 'jack of all trades, but master of none'. It is the people who are around me that are the true success story. It IS a beautiful thing to be the recipient of such kindness. They were such unexpected, but beautiful gestures - ones that I will never forget. And I absolutely agree about the ripples in the pond, kindness is one of those things that ripples into a beautiful sea and enriches the lives of many. But you, my friend, are a never ending skipping stone - creating ripples of kindness and light (sparkles) wherever you go. :) Thank you <3 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 23:56:30 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65826681 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65824681 Thank you Yvonne, and yes, I am a very firm believer in what a difference kindness can make. Its one thing to hear of it, and still another to hear of an example. One of my favorite quotes says so much: "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~L. Buscaglia Sat, 3 Apr 2010 23:40:47 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/04/simple-kindness-remembered.html#IDComment65824681 http://www.quietwatersrise.com/2010/04/infinity.html#IDComment65790240 Thank you Lena, and I really appreciate you stopping by! Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:18:43 +0000 http://www.quietwatersrise.com/2010/04/infinity.html#IDComment65790240 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61346872 SweepyJean, I too have been transported in time by many different things. I really enjoy it, when the trip comes to you, unexpected, and brings a quiet smile to my face :) Sweet potato pie I think is an excellent time machine button! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:33:17 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61346872 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61346081 I hope you had a wonderful journey in your time machine Jacqui. Those tasty buttons work the best I think :) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:30:45 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61346081 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61345808 Yes, I too remember those Glass Bottle Pepsi's :) Isn't it wonderful that even through the bad times, we can still pick good memories from them :) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:30:11 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61345808 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61344987 I am very curious to know about the stuffed Piglet Bethie! I think an email is in order. lol :) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:28:38 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/03/my-magical-time-machine.html#IDComment61344987 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57931966 I am so sorry to hear that dear. I have stopped by your blog and truly hope you are feeling better! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:42:21 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57931966 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57931814 Yes, you are right! The key is paying attention! If we do not open our eyes to the joy in each moment, then we close ourselves to life! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:41:51 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57931814 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57931404 Thank you Dave! :) Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:40:12 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57931404 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57930968 Thank you JBR for stopping by! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:38:29 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57930968 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57930886 Yes, laughter sometimes really IS the best medicine! And it is something that I embrace, both at work with my staff, at home with my family, and as you've seen evidenced on facebook - online in the virtual world too. (And hope you won't be too disappointed that I haven't gotten any slippers yet, but they are on my shopping list - the brightest, fuzziest, and most fun character that I can find!) :D I also check the intense debate settings, but will have to look for any area for character limitations. Hopefully there is one! :) Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:38:03 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57930886 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57928078 Thank you Brent, and you are absolutely correct about the awareness part. If you aren't aware that you are on auto pilot, then you cannot begin to reach out from it. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:27:04 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57928078 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57927780 LoL, thanks Beth! Yes, the Robotic Blues definitely have a negative impact on our memory! Although I wrote and have them fully in my mind, I had to stop a moment this week in order to realize I was not following my own advice! :) Hopefully you were able to, and a little something worked to bring a little more "connection" to your life and self. I know I will be working much harder this upcoming week! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:26:01 +0000 http://www.calmingreflections.com/2010/02/beat-robotic-blues.html#IDComment57927780