"Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Congratulations to all the new story tellers out there for taking a new step and uttering a new word. Thank you for posting your comments to allow others to understand and realize that they are not alone. Within this virtual world people are becoming more and more isolated. It is easier to sit at a computer in your jammies than to slow down and look someone in the eye, and say, perhaps - How are you.... really.
The "story" post almost did not happen. Yet, I was sitting here at the computer, took a breath and my fingers typed it up. My words truly are a gift from God, and He deserves all the credit. I so appreciate all that you say, as the compliments are being returned to the rightful owner each night as I pray. He provided me the friend, and together we created a diversion and lots of laughs. It is so much more rewarding, as you each confirmed, to have another to share the stories AND the laughter with. It can create energy, and also space for new to be formed. It will provide space for opportunities and new visions.
For those looking for new relationships - from what location are you looking? Last evening I was in a new local restaurant. It offered an opportunity for me to introduce myself to the waiter, which, in turn, offered me the opportunity to learn a bit of what his life is like. As we prepared to leave the restaurant, we took a few minutes to chat. I learned it was his second night as a waiter, he has been a teacher at a local community college, and is now studying nursing. I'm so very grateful for that opportunity, and I look forward to returning to get to know him even better.
There are lots of steps to take with relationships, yet one is to simply, begin. Rather than "looking" for the right person, simply meet people. It might be through the people you meet, when the person you are dreaming of appears.
Now the next question is - are you ready, really ready?
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17 comments:
Hi Susan---Kelly of Utah--WOW you really out did yourself on this one so much resonated. Excellent quote.
I think that is one of the most intimidating things to do is looking someone in the eye and asking them the question. Perhaps it is from the unknown not knowing what the other person may say.
I also have been creating stories with my 7 yr old daughter as it helps both of us since my husband/father died in a car crash about 11 months ago this has been challenging for my daughter.
The answer to your next question is Yes I am really ready what's next.
Hi Susan--Lisa of GA--Wow you are one amazing writer each one just keeps adding more and more depth this is so wonderful. This post struck codes all over the place. It is not fun isolating yourself. It is so true more and more with the virtual aspect of it.
Whatever happened to having others over and talking face to face or just playing an old fashion board game that is another way to meet people by having a game night which is fun. Have some food and drink along with some board games makes for a fun evening of conversations and a good time.
The way you form your words is done so beautifully.
Yes --I am really ready so looking forward to hearing what's next I am very intrigue.
Please tell your photographer outstanding job and looking forward to seeing upcoming photo's
Good morning Susan---Emery now back from England and from CT. You just hit the nail on the head.
I called my friends to go out to your site and read this post. The England gang thanks you so much. The majority of the friends live in England and there's 3 of us that live CT, 2 FL, 1 NH
It is true people are able to communicate through the internet and that is a shame that we have gotten away from the face to face conversations.
This post the whole gang can relate too. I asked everyone your last question and yes all of us are really ready.
Love your last post on creating stories have not tried it yet however that is one of the next suggestions that I personally will be trying.
As we have all mentioned to you ---Your a lovely writer through the works of God and the passion that you put into it shines through.
Enjoy your weekend look forward to seeing more on how this is going to continue to unfold. As when I got to the last sentence I want to hear more and I am very interested.
It's like leaving a cliff hanger until time. Yes I will be checking your site as I so enjoy your previous post also.
Hi there Susan--Sam of CA---My wife and thank you for these terrific post. You have such a beautiful way on formulating your words which transforms into a masterpiece.
My wife and I have tried your creating a story suggestion and it has been so refreshing for us to make and take like 10 mins or longer as it is creating a healthier relationship for us.
It has been nice as this is one form of communication. We both work endless hours and that time we use to have to read the bible to each other or just talk was pushed back due to working way too much and not enough time for each other.
We both believe it is important to make and take a small chunk of time out for one another. So that is what we are doing. Work is consuming us and that is not healthy.
We would go days on end without saying or seeing one another. We both have cell phones yet we get pulled in all directions at work when I think I have a moment to call and say hi.
However, after reading these post and I spoke with my wife we are committing to at least an hour each and every day to check in with one another and to say I love you or something meaningful.
It really is true little gestures really do make a difference.
When we created a story it was nice feeling that connection again between us that has been push back.
Also outstanding picture from your photographer we love there work and we look forward to reading more post on relationships as you have our full attention.
Hi Susan---Megan of Washington DC--This post is just what I needed to hear. Yes and Yes I am so ready it has been 10 yrs since my husband has passed away.
Looking forward to hear what the next steps are. Love this it's a story that is unveiling itself bit by bit layer by layer.
Your writing is warm and gentle and so refreshing your post are the best ones that I have read in a long time.
Keep up doing Gods works and give praise to your photographer for a fine display of the different pictures. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and more writings
Hi Susan--Nina of PA--Yes I'm ready really as I met someone while at my local library. I needed help on locating a book and this man Jim came to give assistance. Chatted quite some time about Dr. Wayne Dyers books.
Had a wonderful conversation next thing I know we were setting up a time to meet for coffee. His name is Jim it has been a long time since I have gone out. My husband died about 5 yrs ago.
Very interested on the up and coming post. This is like a book series can not wait to finish the one book to get into the next to see what's going to happen.
Your site is true and real and empowering..
Hi Susan--Dennis of OR---Thanks so much for this post and all the rest of them.
Once a week our family and I have game night at our home. We invite friends over for fun, spending time together and light munchies have to have food that's a standard. We started doing game night a few months back it's a great way to engage in face to face conversations instead of email or voice mail.
We are regular readers and we share your site with our friends that come over. We have also been creating stories and this has been such fun and it gives connecting time and a chance to use your mind and get creative.
Looking forward to what's next as we are really ready to continue enhancing our relationship.
Your writings are done with such Grace keep up the great work.
Well hello Susan---this is Douglas the III here from DE.
You are a beautiful writer and you have a remarkable photographer.
Your post have been so helpful for my wife and I as we have been taking 15 mins a day to create a story in the morning before we leave for work which leaves us with a laugh or 2 that we can think about throughout the day.
I also have shared it with my employee's as I am a manager of a company and to boost moral I have sent my employee's an email asking them to take 10 to 15 mins each day and create a story with one another. We as a department have done it 3 times already and it was such fun and energizing. It was well received to the point that the employee's have asked are we going to continue with this execise.
It's been done about late afternoon for a pick me up and having my employee's laughing and enjoying where they work tends to get better work results and to show that I as the manager is listening to them. They have asked for a stress release for a few minutes a day.
So thanks so much and a brilliant idea.
Good morning Susan----Donald here of Alaska----Just woke up and starting my day off with a cup of coffee and reading your beautifully written post.
Thanks for all of your post as I read and re-read them daily. I am a follower now for about 4 months now.
Your words have inspired me to start taking some steps and yes I am really ready.
Look forward to hearing more on relationships. I am very interested hearing your perspective on the topic.
Great job also to your photographer who has been able to capture so much detail in the pictures.
Keep up the great work
Hi Susan--Melissa of NY---I so appreciate your post as they have been helping me to deal with going through a divorce.
The last three months have been unbearable. I have gone through many months of abuse until the last time was it as my husband broke my arm.
It is hard when you love your spouse yet I need to do it for me as I feel broken down and not respected.
Your words have been so uplifting and positive as I called and went over to a friends house and we told and created some stories. My friend help me to laugh. How can someone be so abusive.
We have been married for 16 yrs with 2 girls and it has been hard on them and I included them in creating the story.
By reading your words you have been able to take a bit of the pain away.
Look forward to seeing your next piece of work.
Hi Susan--Larry here from Henrietta, NY--My wife and I just wanted to thank you for providing these post as the creating a story has brought us closer together.
Look forward to hearing more about relationships.
Hi Susan---Rose of Penfield NY---Your post are brilliant and filled with so much take away info.
I'm coming out of a relationship of 4 years as my boyfriend decided he wanted someone else.
I have been creating stories with a friend of mine and let me tell you that it sure does help to take your mind off of things for a bit.
I don't know if you know this author of Eckart Tolle yet I am reading those books and I'm participating in a workshop through my church which sounds like it's going to be a great one as I believe in what the author says.
Through reading the books and reading your post the combination of both have been helping me to get through the challenging time.
Your words are so right on and warm and gentle.
Love your photographers pictures.
Look forward to hearing what you have to say on relationships.
Hi Susan---Jerry of OH--Just want to say thanks so much for all the tremendous writings.
My wife and I are loyal readers of about 6 months now. We love all of the post past and present. We love the one on how to take songs off the I-Pod my son thanks you for that.
We are looking forward to hearing more on relationships.
Susan---Gina of NC---Wanted to tell you that your an amazing writer.
My family and I all love you and your unique photographer.
Hope to see more on relationships soon.
Susan---Gerald here of Canada--My family and I have game night once a week gives us some time to have some fun and just talk to one another. We shut the TV's off and we have a great time. We take turns who will be bringing food.
Great job
Hey Susan your buddy Roy here just checking in to say hi and we just shared your site with some of our church members are a few of them have been going through a rough time.
Once they read it they felt so much weight lifted. Your words were very encouraging to them. The one woman lost her husband to cancer and the 2nd woman lost her husband do to a heart attack.
Just wanted to let you know you now have 2 more followers Janice and Millie.
Keep up the good work girl.
Susan,
Awesome writings! You rock girlfriend! I can remember our first meeting of each other across a dinner table.. girlfriend, we have both come a long way! I am so glad to see how God is using you to help others!
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