Comments on: 08 :: A Real Good Time

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:45:22 +0000

Yeah, Rob … the pictures look fake, but that’s actually exactly what the cabin looked like. I was pleasantly surprised … and the whole weekend was simply a blast. What wonderful peeps.

Slowing down is never a problem for me, as long as I remember to plan for margin in my life. I think that’s partly because of the frenetic pace … I tend to work hard, play hard, and rest hard too. Today’s a great example … I’m still in bed at 10:45am!

By: Sarah Sears Webel

Sarah Sears Webel — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:25:20 +0000

Oooo, enjoy. That sounds fantastic.

By: David Y?

David Y? — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:54:14 +0000

Hiking is probably one of my favorites. The smokies, especially when it’s smokey, are fantastic at surreal hikes.
When you said grind, I immediately craved a fresh cup o cafe.

By: Julie D

Julie D — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:53 +0000

That’s when I love to read a good book. Nothing but nature around to listen to. Hmmm…. now Im jonesin’ to go read something that doesn’t require a battery or an electrical outlet.

By: Bethany L

Bethany L — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:22:03 +0000

The biggest hindrance to me slowing down is me. Often when I find myself with time to relax or do nothing I get fidgety and can’t relax. It’s only now that I’m beginning to be more intentional about stepping back and slowing down.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:40 +0000

I love staying in a cabin in the smokies but I can’t stand how fake their pictures look. Would anyone else agree?

By: HP

HP — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:24:12 +0000

“there’s just something futile about the rate at which we live”

Yes, there is. To stop the endless merry-go-round pace you need to learn to say “no” to things and to stick to your guns. We tend to be busy, but in a very relaxed and purposeful way (if that makes any sense), choosing carefully where to spend our time. It helped a ton when we moved out of a busy city to a more laid back one. Often when we drive through the countryside on our way to someplace I think about stepping it down yet another notch and just moving to a place with acreage, but then I’d have to spend time I don’t really have to take care of the property.

There are so many time wasters and distractions out there that have no eternal purpose. Just say NO to them and focus more on the stuff that matters.