And the Greek said, “All things are to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set on thought.”The only limits set on thought are the limits that we set ourself and when we close our minds we shut out life and new discoveries. We stop being.
I was a bit befuddled with the changes in Blog-city when I tried to come back earlier in the year to offer my words of wisdom <cough> and when I realized that BC wanted me to pay such a price for my words of wisdom and chicanery I thought, no way! Heck BC should be paying US for our work and devotion! At one time I thought all that down time they gave us was their way of giving us paid vacation!
I found that physically I was ready for early retirement, but mentally I was not. It took a toll on me. Retiring, having to put my dog to sleep in May, along with dealing with a family member on an alcoholic binge was about all I could handle for some time. I closed my mind to many things and would not, or could not write. I couldn’t open my soul and move on.
I’ve chipped away at the shackles I placed on myself, my mind, and being and have stepped back outside the door searching for new doors to open and paths to follow. I hope some of you will join me on the journey!
I’ve moved to http://mindtravels.wordpress.com/
Stop in and say hello!
5 responses so far ↓
Jonathan // December 27, 2007 at 3:21 am |
Hi Mary Blu,
I’m sad to see you leaving BC but I like the look and feel of your new home here at WordPress.
I have been much the same as you this year, I just haven’t felt at all like blogging, it’s been such a slog to get anything of note down on ‘paper’ as it were.
I hope 2008 is a much more creative year for us both. I hope you had a nice Christmas.
All the best mate,
Jonathan.
Jonathan, Many people have disappeared from the blogging world we knew. Some seem to be returning. Hope to read more of your adventures soon!
Mella // December 27, 2007 at 11:23 am |
I like your new open perspective to life, and I think its one thats gonna be very beneficial to you
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Cheers to you
Hey Mel! Weclome to my home away from home.
Sarah // December 27, 2007 at 11:51 am |
Good to see you back online. Nice-looking site. I tried BC not once, but twice (stubborn New England Yankee) and gave it up as a bad idea, finally.
I know that you are a survivor and all the bad stuff of 2007 will be ancient history. It was a horrid year and a tough time for you, and I’m overjoyed that you are writing once again. They can’t keep a good woman down for long!
Have you stayed retired or gone back to work, full time or part time? Or what? I’m nearing the edge of that very same retirement cliff and am interested in your thoughts on the subject.
Hi Sarah! I’ve not taken on any work atm. Physically I have not been able to which just feeling held back was kind of a bummer also. I will write some about my plans and such soon.
kevin g // December 27, 2007 at 6:19 pm |
Mary Blu, bookmarked your new blog home, and wish you and yours a very happy holidays, and look forward to reading about your journey into 2008! I’ve got to get back in the swing of things myself. Really like the new site.
Thanks for stopping Kevin! Hope all is going well with you and family!
Paula Reed // December 28, 2007 at 10:44 am |
It’s great to see you back! It sounds like your mind travels have taken you some tough places, but you’re coming back stronger.
I am a determined woman! Thanks for stopping by Paula! I have missed everyone greatly!
MB