tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699441845578298484.post7937635772353793007..comments2022-04-01T15:14:32.809-07:00Comments on NEW MOTHER, by Allie Chee: Avoiding Exposure to Violence While PregnantUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699441845578298484.post-53409416965840722422011-11-19T19:42:22.142-08:002011-11-19T19:42:22.142-08:00Wonderful to read! I initially thought that I mast...Wonderful to read! I initially thought that I mastered my thoughts and avoided negative things very well but this article challenged my ego and I am glad I kept reading. It is liberating to further clear one's mind of the unnecessary violence that creeps into our 'normal' desensitized popular culture. I feel happier and lighter as a result. Thank you!Peregrinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699441845578298484.post-18645154697696359812011-11-19T19:41:07.112-08:002011-11-19T19:41:07.112-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699441845578298484.post-85547169950263114882011-11-17T09:11:46.275-08:002011-11-17T09:11:46.275-08:00Really good post, and relates as much to those of ...Really good post, and relates as much to those of us who are not pregnant.Mike S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699441845578298484.post-64203376870262078262011-11-17T07:49:34.741-08:002011-11-17T07:49:34.741-08:00It is so refreshing to read your thoughts. For ov...It is so refreshing to read your thoughts. For over 20 years I felt like I stood alone - now I am in great company!<br /> <br />When looking at the illustration of your Love Bath, I let out a big sigh and the children asked what I was doing. I could really feel the picture and it put me in my happy place. For example, today at the university after my last class, I journeyed up to the beautiful library decorated with a nice water fountain at its entrance and sat upon the steps. I sat in the direct sun and gave thanks for the many good opportunities in my life and prayed for my family. During this time, I ate a plate of California sushi rolls and a pear. Not necessarily in that order. I felt like I needed to get my "chlorophyll" flowing :) Just shy of stripping down in 55 degrees of temperature, I rounded up every inch of me that could receive sun. I second the notion that thoughts are so crucial and are an important predictor of ones future peace and success.<br /> <br />Your fun thoughts on television and violence are right on. Yes - we can isolate ourselves "too much" from the tolerated daily violence and corruption of morality and ethics of our soul; but one needs to ask themselves a more ardent question - what is it worth in the long run. I so agree on images that stay with us for a lifetime and how Hollywood portrays the images but does not make application for the aftermath and closure of its repercussions. In retrospect, It has taken an adjustment time to wean ourselves from the TV and sneering remarks from the mainstream population. In the end, we will benefit most. Reading is really best anyway!!!!!<br /> <br />Upon reaching the end of this article, I noticed your piece on MSG (my nemeses). I could feel my lip begin to mold its shape into a snarl. Time and time again, I question the ethical parameters of this toxin and its use. Do not get me started!!!<br /> <br />Having a wonderful end to a great day!!!Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699441845578298484.post-21399361116518637042011-11-16T16:08:46.438-08:002011-11-16T16:08:46.438-08:00I didn't even realize how much negativity was ...I didn't even realize how much negativity was around me until I read this, which is the point I see now. It makes me want to see what I can do to reduce the unneccisary fear/ anxieties/ discomforts associated with everyday life. The way the effect of Jaws is descibed is right on and can conjure up an uneasy feeling pretty quickly. <br /><br />Thanks for the insights!!Hilarynoreply@blogger.com