tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post7385600029564517768..comments2024-03-13T06:55:06.760+05:30Comments on Meanderings and Reflections: When twin emotions accost you back-to-backS. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-84901893208391565082011-05-19T21:41:11.126+05:302011-05-19T21:41:11.126+05:30Inday:
You offer the most practical and sensible ...Inday:<br /><br />You offer the most practical and sensible of ideas and I so enjoy reading your insights on life.<br /><br />Thanks for your kind insights dear Inday. You make me smile and feel good :)S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-84412207292682409312011-05-18T03:48:48.454+05:302011-05-18T03:48:48.454+05:30Blame it to body chemicals responsible for such mo...Blame it to body chemicals responsible for such mood enhancer according to what situation offers. One copies, one depletes, the other inflates. These chemicals form the basis of how our mind picks up dictating our body to react via our will power. Depends on the strength and weakness of disposition we have, it's either we will deny or accept. But there is always the so-called manipulative factors that trigger a wrong reaction - called negative. Let it be or sway? We are to determine the course of our action. We have to decide: right or wrong!<br /><br />You've done it again Susan!!! Such a big Interesting mind of yours. Hope I get this one right. I'm in a situation that accost me back to back at the moment. But I decided to just ignore it and do something else worthwhile. Like reading your blog. :)Indayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591131757572208375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-54676102103872457332011-05-14T09:32:39.536+05:302011-05-14T09:32:39.536+05:30Age:
Thanks for trying over and over. And I am fi...Age:<br /><br />Thanks for trying over and over. And I am finally glad that Blogger is working.<br /><br />I guess, with practice anything is possible but can life be engineered so? I wonder.<br /><br />Joy always :)S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-48279446937534839872011-05-11T22:18:59.897+05:302011-05-11T22:18:59.897+05:30First off, I'm relieved I could access your bl...First off, I'm relieved I could access your blog! At least I know my laptop's anti-virus is doing its job. :)<br /><br />As for the question, I'd say it's possible to compartmentalize. I remember when my father was first diagnosed with cancer. I was on my way to class when my mom called, so I was crying in the car. I felt then I wasn't ready to teach, that I might lose it in class. But surprisingly, I got on just fine. I was able to suspend my sadness, depression, anxiety until class was over. <br /><br />Happiness may even be easier to suspend, like when consoling a friend when you are happy.<br /><br />You're right about kids. They can cry one moment then laugh the next. I think adults can manage that too, but in a more intentional manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-1956632798098454842011-05-11T20:32:59.545+05:302011-05-11T20:32:59.545+05:30Nevine:
Balance is the key word, I reckon. It tru...Nevine:<br /><br />Balance is the key word, I reckon. It truly is, Nevine.<br /><br />Hope your course is fine and that academics is treating you well :)<br /><br />Myriam:<br /><br />Embrace both but which one will be embraced the hardest, I wonder.<br /><br />Joy always :)S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-33690271688898980822011-05-11T20:31:23.667+05:302011-05-11T20:31:23.667+05:30Aragorn:
Welcome here. It always feels nice to ha...Aragorn:<br /><br />Welcome here. It always feels nice to have new people stop by and record their insights. Quite a spiritual rendering, Aragorn. Sometimes I wonder whether I will reach there.<br /><br />Shall swing by your post rightaway :)<br /><br />Steve:<br /><br />:) Under a blanket??? Does that make any difference, Steve. It's all in the head. <br /><br />Glad that you're around, dear Steve. Makes Blogosphere a wonderful place to be!<br /><br />Love you more than the last time, Steve :)S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-50836428842777727392011-05-11T20:28:34.074+05:302011-05-11T20:28:34.074+05:30GQ:
My friend's grief cannot be just passed b...GQ:<br /><br />My friend's grief cannot be just passed by as well, GQ. Sharing grief is something not everyone can do well. The Bible also says that it is better to mourn rather than be happy. So, I wonder . . .<br /><br />Zuzana:<br /><br />I wonder how you live them separately, Zuzana. I should cultivate that. <br />Zuzana, that last post you wrote was a truly intimate and tender post about yourself and I could relate so well to that post and your personality.<br /><br />xoxoxoS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-26829474823451685692011-05-11T20:25:38.355+05:302011-05-11T20:25:38.355+05:30Larry:
Quite a wise comment, Larry! Thanks.
Savi...Larry:<br /><br />Quite a wise comment, Larry! Thanks.<br /><br />Savira:<br /><br />Thus speaketh the yogi . . .S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-17636397966439328102011-05-11T20:24:50.443+05:302011-05-11T20:24:50.443+05:30Myrna:
I'm glad that you hear me. Sometimes i...Myrna:<br /><br />I'm glad that you hear me. Sometimes it is just too hard to balance. So just being there, works out well.<br /><br />Short Poems:<br /><br />Welcome and thanks for the appreciation. Glad that you stopped by.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-66005169721908420392011-05-11T20:21:57.016+05:302011-05-11T20:21:57.016+05:30Hope:
Lovely last line, Hope. Even Charles remark...Hope:<br /><br />Lovely last line, Hope. Even Charles remarked the same and I so agree on that.<br /><br />Brian:<br /><br />Quite true, Brian. Sometimes one just learns to manage.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-91001096781296723352011-05-11T20:15:54.824+05:302011-05-11T20:15:54.824+05:30Jessica:
Sometimes when the person is very close ...Jessica:<br /><br />Sometimes when the person is very close to us, things become a tad difficult, Jessica. But as you said, we do have a choice.<br /><br />Charles:<br /><br />Absolutely. They are the best parts of being alive!!!S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-34929103419499475892011-05-11T20:11:56.098+05:302011-05-11T20:11:56.098+05:30Jessica:
Glad that you are able to balance the tw...Jessica:<br /><br />Glad that you are able to balance the two emotions. Joy always :)<br /><br />Alpana:<br /><br />Don't hate yourself, dear Alpana. Just try to be patient with yourself.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-34075023282664605042011-05-11T07:39:27.858+05:302011-05-11T07:39:27.858+05:30we must embrace both. How can we know one if we av...we must embrace both. How can we know one if we avoid the other? Only flying high we can enjoy the wonders of low.A Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-70708639031675559352011-05-11T07:31:07.322+05:302011-05-11T07:31:07.322+05:30You know, Susan, it really depends, I have to say....You know, Susan, it really depends, I have to say. It depends on who is giving the news, and what the news is. I am trying to unlearn my very bad habit of being affected by others' misfortunes. Yet, though it is a bad habit, we can't go through life being oblivious to the troubles of those around us; that would be harsh and inhumane. So, it is a matter of weighing the other's situation, and also mine, I suppose.<br /><br />Hoping your week is shining bright,<br />NevineNevine Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794887684860140819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-40354502344762347892011-05-10T23:02:25.638+05:302011-05-10T23:02:25.638+05:30"Reader, what is best when the situation is s..."Reader, what is best when the situation is such that twin emotions accost you back-to-back? Just BE or sway?"<br /><br />Susan, I do not fight, nor flight. I just try to hide, preferable under a blankie--and sleep for a month. I'm doing that now, but just sneaked out from under, to see what you are up to.<br /><br />Love your style of exposition plus question. Allows me to learn, without having to feel so dumb--grin!<br /><br />You are ALWAYS one of the best here!<br />PEACE!steveronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010875412308487592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-71126476583153626512011-05-10T22:01:37.187+05:302011-05-10T22:01:37.187+05:30Hi Susan,
You have raised an interesting question...Hi Susan,<br /><br />You have raised an interesting question. I think we deceive our-selves if we believe that We believe that Happy occasions make us happy, and sad occasions make us sad. Occasions are nothing but events which happen in our life. One can remain happy by realizing that all events are transient and that all things must pass. Bad things have an ending, so do, Good things - a beginning... and vice versa. Realizing this truth will give us comfort to face both the happy and sad news with equal composure. <br /><br />Coincidentally, i had written a post on it few days back. The link which i have shared below. Hope it interest you.<br /><br />http://argetslam.blogspot.com/2011/04/que-sera-sera.html<br /><br />Take charge,<br /><br />PS<br />*+Prashant Sreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028728984318324067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-58400007596746348482011-05-10T12:19:03.591+05:302011-05-10T12:19:03.591+05:30When faced with emotions of the opposite spectra o...When faced with emotions of the opposite spectra on the scale, they usually do not cancel out each other. I feel them through separately and I can view and live them separately, each has its own moment.<br />As for kids, I think perhaps they are even more sensitive today then before. Maybe they just adapt and learn to process the news in a new way. Just like we do learn to cope with progress and changes.;)<br />On another note, thank you dear Susan for your kind comment yesterday.;))<br />xoxoZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-50621297899902138452011-05-10T11:41:42.515+05:302011-05-10T11:41:42.515+05:30Those twin times are times when I find it useful t...Those twin times are times when I find it useful to keep everything in its proper place. My friends grief is not something I am required to pick up and continue carrying after our converstation. Yes, often the love or the hurt is so intense it is hard to seperate from it. Attitude is a choice but not always an easy choice. <br />Good post.Grayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-83332149910926177252011-05-10T07:57:32.166+05:302011-05-10T07:57:32.166+05:30When in a situation like the above.... I am with t...When in a situation like the above.... I am with that feeling.... Accepting it and spending some time with it. It is but natural that the emotions will pass and change for the next wave of feelings. I try not to hold on to either one and just flow like a stream and pausing when obstacles meet my flowSavira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-61122873999538868332011-05-10T02:00:31.482+05:302011-05-10T02:00:31.482+05:30Life can at tmes be like a roller coaster ride. Ou...Life can at tmes be like a roller coaster ride. Our emotions bounce up and down. But we must not be slaves to our emotions, but we must take responsibility for ours alwaysLarry Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049420316036098717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-68478182577938537792011-05-09T22:56:24.741+05:302011-05-09T22:56:24.741+05:30Beautiful post!Beautiful post!Short Poemshttp://marinelareka.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-33296657511925384182011-05-09T21:42:24.533+05:302011-05-09T21:42:24.533+05:30I had to think about this one. I guess the swayin...I had to think about this one. I guess the swaying depends on the intensity of the friend's bad news as well as the closeness of the friendship. Still, I know when we hear bad news it's hard to maintain our own good outlook.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-85058232285965807842011-05-09T21:13:02.377+05:302011-05-09T21:13:02.377+05:30i think i have found my sea legs well enough to ro...i think i have found my sea legs well enough to roll with it...inerestingly enough zuzana wrote very similar thoughts in regard to her own life today...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-47805290427126376762011-05-09T20:37:58.467+05:302011-05-09T20:37:58.467+05:30i think it's important to feel other people...i think it's important to feel other people's emotions and not loose touch of your own. so if you are having a great day and you get bad news it's natural to feel the switch in mood but not loose touch with your own feeling of happiness for that day. takes practice to not feel guilty. <br /><br />the great emotional experience is what keeps us feeling alive<br /><br />have a great day Susan!Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423174840229628807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-49779289760773718722011-05-09T18:54:51.197+05:302011-05-09T18:54:51.197+05:30I get this a lot to be honest, at work in particul...I get this a lot to be honest, at work in particular, but hey i just feel emotions are one of the best parts of being alive so take each one for what it is ;)baldychazhttp://www.baldychaz.com/noreply@blogger.com