January 9, 2007
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Self Portrait Challenge
(January’s challenge: take a self-portrait of your resolutions)
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As I have said before, I am not one to make resolutions.
However, I always have small things I am hoping to change in my life and now is no exception.
I would like to find more time to be silent.
At the end of the day, when small ones are sleeping, I would like to learn how to relax in full silence;
no music, no singing, no books on tape, no movies
just clean and quiet thoughts.
I am unsure what I might find there, but am willing to try
and see.
Comments (19)
You are beautiful, Julie!
Silence is so calming. Funny how we don’t seek it more often.
Cute clippie.
Bits of silence are wonderful.
I’m not so good with silence either…something I should try and see. And yes cute clip!
As moms, silence can be the most neglected need we have.
I would have to practice that one as well.
Wow, I haven’t ever given that too much thought, about after noon or evening quiet time… but I think I might be afraid of what I would find in my silence, it might be unsettling for me in this place in my life… hehe! But I know when all is well, early in the am, is the BEST time to find and ENJOY silent time… for which I still do on a regular basis… try having a cup or hot tea and sitting under a favorite tree, porch, hammock or even a chair near a window… and I am NOT a morning person… well maybe a little, because I do love them I just seem to miss the early part of them a lot LOL!… but I love to wake gently on my own and to do this it requires me to wake myself, which is usualy left up to a kiddling
But the birds, the morning light, everything still quiet aside of nature… now that is GOOD for the soul 
Once you do it … it’s almost addicting 
…and after all that tapping on my keyboard— Your picture is BeAuTiFuL!!! (As always)
A great thing to try. I used to ALWAYS have the music on, or the t.v. or be talking, etc. Now I am okay with the quiet. It’s kind of nice. Hope you enjoy it, too.
I just have to say I love you. I look forward to visiting your site. I wish you many peaceful, beautiful discoveries in silence.:)
You know what they say….. silence is golden. I could surely use some.
You are beautiful as usual.
Total peace and quiet is heavenly…in little bits. Good luck and hope you embrace it.
It’s wonderful.
Beautiful picture!
good luck! i find it terrifying.
(um. silence that is; not your lovely visage)
Great idea! Right now the little ones are asleep and my husband is working and I could go meditate (or fold the laundry) But it is enjoyable (and quicker) to connect in blog land when the house is quiet!
I get that with yoga, and sometimes with knitting, if the needles aren’t making too much noise LOL
It’s amazing where your thoughts go.
I know you will find wonderful things in the silence afterall you will be there!
What I like about the silent times is the lack of drama. Books, music, tv- they all revolve around emotional drama and excitement, mostly other people’s angst and joy. I’m finally able to appreciate a lack of drama without translating it as boredom. Then I can better identify my own, my own authentic, joys and anxieties, not take on the angst of others.
I think all that fictional drama, (or non-fiction but not mine), is a valuable “spice”, but like most spices, should be used in moderation.
Thats are great pic of you,fab natural lighting! I was going to post something similar for next weeks challenge,I better think of something else!