tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post4358735776248208728..comments2023-09-19T11:47:54.973-04:00Comments on BEEZ in the Belfry: Yet Another Sad GoodbyeSandy Steen Bartholomewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02979547420298040620noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-82168185943119784402011-04-20T03:58:30.429-04:002011-04-20T03:58:30.429-04:00My hugs to you all. I've encountered some sad...My hugs to you all. I've encountered some sad things in my life, including my dad choosing 'the bucket' to use the metaphor on this thread. It takes a while to recover from something like that, but you *can* recover. And a key way to do so is exactly what Jane said. Find the happiness in the tiniest of things. The brush of the cat's whiskers against your face as they say helloDarkskyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14461105403864674853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-57431267385740240902011-04-14T00:03:55.298-04:002011-04-14T00:03:55.298-04:00Happiness is in the small things that pepper our l...Happiness is in the small things that pepper our lives. Those big moments in our lives are nice, but real happiness is your child grasping your hand, a smile from a loved one, the smell of rain or fresh mown grass, enjoying your favourite things, the sense of peace you get when you do something small for someone else with no benefit to yourself. These are the things that get me through my daysJane Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269903386998073858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-68635022197700767122011-04-05T16:29:38.288-04:002011-04-05T16:29:38.288-04:00My condolence, Bev in Utah. How scary and sad! W...My condolence, Bev in Utah. How scary and sad! Was she sick a long time? Good you found peace for yourself when you discovered Zentangle. Life is good.Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943520971438063813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-2964500765052091282011-04-01T00:46:44.575-04:002011-04-01T00:46:44.575-04:00I found my mother's body after she had chosen ...I found my mother's body after she had chosen "the bucket." Years and years of anger, what ifs, if only, why didn't I, etc. etc.<br /><br />Found Zentangle... found peace (and quiet happiness). Life is good. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Bev in Utahgrbevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00504181981737751134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-38128280686836184652011-03-25T09:07:37.440-04:002011-03-25T09:07:37.440-04:00Oh Sandy, I just read your post and felt as though...Oh Sandy, I just read your post and felt as though I had climbed into your heart! I am so glad you CAN express yourself and bare your soul to your friends. And that's what we are, all of us who follow your blog and laugh and cry right along side you! For the one private email that said you should only post Zentangle news... that one needs to do some soul searching!<br />Please continue to Wisterious Tangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724639700686344295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-84063627616392801422011-03-24T19:13:44.031-04:002011-03-24T19:13:44.031-04:00May Doug find the peace now that eluded him later ...May Doug find the peace now that eluded him later in life...Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828499389141861109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-33561275681678390722011-03-24T06:37:13.087-04:002011-03-24T06:37:13.087-04:00I think we all expect too much of poor 'happy&...I think we all expect too much of poor 'happy'. We have elevated happiness to a sort of nirvana state. The problem is that most people don't recognise their happy moments because those moments aren't big enough for them. Happiness lives in the small stuff and when you get enough of those small happy moments then you are living a happy life. It's possible to appreciate the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-3453419080614334992011-03-23T15:00:41.391-04:002011-03-23T15:00:41.391-04:00Hi Sandy,
I so appreciate your post. You wrestle ...Hi Sandy,<br /><br />I so appreciate your post. You wrestle with experiences, thoughts and emotions that are challenging to ALL of us and you are so generous in sharing of yourself. If "social networking" were more this kind of discussion, it would be such a gift for all of us. I've never met you in person but you truly inspire affection, respect, empathy... and creativity! In shortbajeanne48https://www.blogger.com/profile/15078001562321242533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-82833509808039661932011-03-22T18:53:49.620-04:002011-03-22T18:53:49.620-04:00I am Glad You shared Sandy! Suicide! Well, t...I am Glad You shared Sandy! Suicide! Well, the first time I heard that word? I know where I was and what I was doing. I was a small child in elementary School and had been paraded down to the school auditorium. Finally, We are at the Auditorium, a mandatory presence required. On the what seemed a monsterous stage in the fourth grade was a TV - Black and White on a Stool! (Big Bucks Quilt knithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055441899074240808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-14121627504752751282011-03-22T14:01:41.982-04:002011-03-22T14:01:41.982-04:00It's fun to share success with folks, but it&#...It's fun to share success with folks, but it's necessary to share the tough times too -- that's what friends are for :-) Thanks for being brave enough to trust us & break the rules sometimes... that's important.<br /><br />You'll find your center again, & those treasured memories will comfort you. Women know when we can't stand alone, & we're stronger trinity8419https://www.blogger.com/profile/05457868591608004040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-50972058772670765792011-03-22T13:06:18.146-04:002011-03-22T13:06:18.146-04:00You're a brave and shining soul. Don't be ...You're a brave and shining soul. Don't be anyone but yourself ever! We need more people like you in the world...Rosemaryhttp://www.studiobuteo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-88008131560490422022011-03-22T12:47:59.710-04:002011-03-22T12:47:59.710-04:00Thank you for the very personal post, Sandy. I to...Thank you for the very personal post, Sandy. I too am a Gonzo...I deal with anxiety and depression too...not always an easy path to follow, but one that can bring you much empathy and understanding...when I read your posts I often think how much I would like to sit and share a cup of coffee with you...art has been a life saver for me...it has taken me to my "happy place". Keep postingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-43100103218747989782011-03-22T11:52:12.869-04:002011-03-22T11:52:12.869-04:00Hi Sandy: I am also very sad for your loss, but th...Hi Sandy: I am also very sad for your loss, but thank you for writing what you did; it came from your heart. I wanted to tell you that only YOU know what makes YOU happy in this life. Thank you for being part of my happiness through your infectious creativity.Gwen in Victoria, BCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-15569151834598154052011-03-22T11:31:51.729-04:002011-03-22T11:31:51.729-04:00Thanks everyone. And, Nancy,that article was very ...Thanks everyone. And, Nancy,that article was very interesting. I had never thought about sadness that way. But I have noticed how most people are more comfortable turning the sadness into anger. I think I do that too when I can't find a more creative outlet. Something to think about. I felt a lot better last night after I had written this post. I was worried that maybe I "shouldn't&Sandy Steen Bartholomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979547420298040620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-41988374301260453842011-03-22T11:14:17.242-04:002011-03-22T11:14:17.242-04:00wonderful post Sandy, so glad you wrote it, AND sh...wonderful post Sandy, so glad you wrote it, AND shared it. You might find this very short article interesting-on sadness as useful:<br /> http://tinyurl.com/4w8h9x6Nancy Lubin CZT#3http://www.intention.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-46818768284292596682011-03-22T10:33:13.219-04:002011-03-22T10:33:13.219-04:00Really beautiful post. Thank you for sharing beyo...Really beautiful post. Thank you for sharing beyond what's "approved".Victoria Lansfordhttp://victorialansford.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-34153464181967046692011-03-22T10:15:02.982-04:002011-03-22T10:15:02.982-04:00A truly inspiring post. Kudos. Happiness lies with...A truly inspiring post. Kudos. Happiness lies within and the choice is ours in whatever form is comfortable for us. Thank you for sharing a piece of your soul.Marilyn Harris Mills aka Maerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13505393589896306453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-82269083268315401362011-03-22T10:04:04.148-04:002011-03-22T10:04:04.148-04:00Sandy , Thank you for sharing some really sensitiv...Sandy , Thank you for sharing some really sensitive feelings. All I can say is, keep hugging the kids, live in the moment, and that happiness is a CHOICE. No one nor anything can " Make" you happy.You are a remarkable human being and I'm very lucky and greatful to be your friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-15465212625737845072011-03-22T09:28:32.393-04:002011-03-22T09:28:32.393-04:00I am sorry you are so sad.I am sorry you are so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-16274449434949203042011-03-22T08:03:39.260-04:002011-03-22T08:03:39.260-04:00Good advice! hard to follow sometimes.Good advice! hard to follow sometimes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529253096882635891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-7118739351852655632011-03-22T05:11:47.909-04:002011-03-22T05:11:47.909-04:00wow... deep stuff... your advice to yourself in th...wow... deep stuff... your advice to yourself in the last paragraph is spot on though.LJB @ crankymonkeys in londonhttp://www.crankymonkeys.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-40963888772927574182011-03-22T04:50:51.015-04:002011-03-22T04:50:51.015-04:00Sandy, best advice is nothing 'outside of your...Sandy, best advice is nothing 'outside of yourself' is going to make you happy. You have to make yourself happy, then all those outside things become enjoyable. Like you, I have those up days, and those very low days. I'm not sure I know what happiness is, although I do know how to be happy. Mild depression will do that to you :-((<br /><br />Of course Aiden Quinn could 'make'Dale in Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-14817058412875544322011-03-22T04:20:09.016-04:002011-03-22T04:20:09.016-04:00An Aidan Quinn look-a-alike is a very good choice....An Aidan Quinn look-a-alike is a very good choice.....<br />:)Jo in NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158058861171114255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-76649207984613704182011-03-22T02:22:49.866-04:002011-03-22T02:22:49.866-04:00Hi Sandy, we had a friend who chose the bucket and...Hi Sandy, we had a friend who chose the bucket and we often think that if he had learnt to accept things as being OK and not striving for everything to be perfect he would still be here to watch is gorgeous children grow. To me acceptance and appreciation is more important than perfection! Thanks for sharing!Shelly Beauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983749187941231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436443386371586211.post-32722298040886878292011-03-22T00:09:13.971-04:002011-03-22T00:09:13.971-04:00Wow !! What a post Sandy !! All I can say is... YE...Wow !! What a post Sandy !! All I can say is... YES,Yes and Y E S ! Dance your own dance. Be who you want to be. Don't live with regret at the end of yoru life. Live to the fullest, laugh when no one else does. Make them wonder what you are doing !!! Who cares !!! Now I don't mean run down the street naked....but follow your passion and find your JOY !! I'm doing all of the above. I Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179136702123469420noreply@blogger.com