tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post666124688984897745..comments2023-12-14T04:36:28.434-08:00Comments on Gentle Joy Photography: Am I Worth More on Productive Days?Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-13422358860089206592019-03-19T06:26:05.924-07:002019-03-19T06:26:05.924-07:00I enjoyed reading your comment... we do keep learn...I enjoyed reading your comment... we do keep learning and hopefully, doing better as we grow. Thank you for sharing. :) <br />Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-91766365511290669732019-03-15T08:19:28.928-07:002019-03-15T08:19:28.928-07:00This post was shared, and I too feel much better ...This post was shared, and I too feel much better on productive days. I want the best for my family and I want to be able to enjoy visitors instead of feeling like I cannot enjoy a visit because all that needs to be done.I can focus better so I feel better. Spending time with God first thing in the morning helps me have a better attitude throughout the day. Just reading all you got done that morning reminds me of people I know who go through the same cycle. I too would be totally wiped out if I ate banana bread as even a chocolate bar can make me so so tired the next day.Margaret Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498768846717925123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-54361385317786805932017-04-18T05:44:22.615-07:002017-04-18T05:44:22.615-07:00It is difficult... but it helps to learn my limits...It is difficult... but it helps to learn my limits and stop pushing beyond them! sigh.... so much to do and not enough energy at times!!! :) Thank you for visiting and for your comment... I appreciate the link party also. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-33035853758722428042017-04-16T10:39:59.170-07:002017-04-16T10:39:59.170-07:00I'm sorry you're struggling with a health ...I'm sorry you're struggling with a health issue. That can be very difficult. I love the point you make though. God's love is unconditional. Thank you for sharing this gentle reminder at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage AdventuresStone Cottage Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-25695908111976777952017-04-03T05:10:06.719-07:002017-04-03T05:10:06.719-07:00So true.... and we can so easily be pulled from th...So true.... and we can so easily be pulled from that... it is a daily need to submit to Him and be wise in our walk. Thank you for visiting. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-69656625635007150582017-04-03T05:03:18.411-07:002017-04-03T05:03:18.411-07:00Thank you.... again and again, I am reminded that ...Thank you.... again and again, I am reminded that like Scripture says, "moderation in all things". It is so easy to don that Superwoman cape and feel we can "do it all" which is one of the enemy's lies to get us feeling pride in our own abilities. How much better to be consistent... and wise. I hope you get feeling better. Thank you for visiting. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-34287617770454597962017-04-02T19:28:06.564-07:002017-04-02T19:28:06.564-07:00I can definitely relate!
I agree with your conclus...I can definitely relate!<br />I agree with your conclusion whole heartily. <br />I need to get my self worth from God, and his love and interest in me. :)Sister in the Mid-westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722857613417332832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-22367998768307790882017-04-02T16:19:45.767-07:002017-04-02T16:19:45.767-07:00This is the first time I've read your blog and...This is the first time I've read your blog and I have to say this post is very timely. As a former "superwoman" myself, I know how much I struggle with wondering what's happening to me. I have fibromyalgia and with that comes chronic fatigue. I can be flying through the house one day cleaning everything and do load after load of laundry and anything else that needs doing. The next morning I plan another amazing day only to find out I am in too much pain to even get out of bed. And like you, I head back to bed after breakfast because I can't even keep my eyes open. It's an awful seesaw of ability and I do tend to be very hard on myself. Thank you for reminding me to be gentle on myself. Good luck with your new protocol.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069007131187593983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-59141955963378675832017-03-30T10:32:45.411-07:002017-03-30T10:32:45.411-07:00You're welcome. It does seem like something we...You're welcome. It does seem like something we all struggle with at one time or another. Thank you for visiting. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-75819837837189679762017-03-29T20:15:00.275-07:002017-03-29T20:15:00.275-07:00Thanks for your honesty! I think we all struggle w...Thanks for your honesty! I think we all struggle with that question of personal worth!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-64691714299901008392017-03-27T17:30:44.961-07:002017-03-27T17:30:44.961-07:00I am so glad this post touched a place in your hea...I am so glad this post touched a place in your heart. I love how God leads us to things that can help. I am so glad you will be visiting more... and feel free to sign up to have the posts sent right to your email, if you wish. Thank you so much for visiting and praying... and I will be praying for you. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-61565014309154560182017-03-27T05:52:35.719-07:002017-03-27T05:52:35.719-07:00Oh, my...so I just read your tea and photography p...Oh, my...so I just read your tea and photography post and went back to the Art of Homemaking link up to peruse. This title jumped out at me...I started reading, and then thought, "Wait a minute! This background looks familiar!" I'd never visited your blog before, but apparently God thought I should definitely get to know you ! ;-) I never realized that, yes, I DO feel like I am worth more when I am more productive. Most of my family, myself included, struggle with ADD and some mental health issues that often make it very difficult to "get things done". This post is a true blessing to me - thank you so much for sharing. I will be praying for you this weeek, and definitely visiting your blog more! Blessings, LisaLisa G. in CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984826956273670146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-52154942508852101922015-06-30T16:41:31.475-07:002015-06-30T16:41:31.475-07:00It really was a productive day... I tend to bake ...It really was a productive day... I tend to bake extra when I can... as it saves time and money in the long run... and it sure feels good to pack so many loaves away into the freezer. :) Thank you for visiting. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-24235815999505694862015-06-30T16:36:53.840-07:002015-06-30T16:36:53.840-07:00It sure is- I love having that many loaves on hand...It sure is- I love having that many loaves on hand- at least for a few days!!! (My family eats a lot!) :) That photo is fun.... thank you for visiting... :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-76941845079481591192015-06-30T16:30:07.734-07:002015-06-30T16:30:07.734-07:00That is true.... but it feels so much better to c...That is true.... but it feels so much better to complete that big list, so there is a constant need for giving this over to the Lord. Thank you for visiting.Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-79196907907196661382015-06-30T16:28:46.604-07:002015-06-30T16:28:46.604-07:00It was actually banana bread... and I make extra f...It was actually banana bread... and I make extra for the freezer, so that we have a few ahead for breakfasts. :) We do feed a lot around here though... my husband and I have 6 kids. :) What a blessing. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-88253107397965078362015-06-30T16:25:55.628-07:002015-06-30T16:25:55.628-07:00Good for you to realize that... we are so hard on ...Good for you to realize that... we are so hard on ourselves... and it can be so hard to accept our limitations, but they are from the Lord. I have been working on a new health protocol for myself.. and the consistency is really helping my health. I hope to do a post on it soon... I hope you will return. Thank you for visiting and may your disabilities decrease. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-52543141026572858342015-06-28T20:51:11.025-07:002015-06-28T20:51:11.025-07:00Wow, you really did have a productive day! I can ...Wow, you really did have a productive day! I can imagine all of the work and ingredients that went in to that much banana bread. I know that some day s are more productive than others. I don't worry about it. I have things that I like to accomplish during the week, but don't worry about a specific timeline! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-73221271790905975142015-06-28T12:57:55.663-07:002015-06-28T12:57:55.663-07:00Wow, that is a lot of banana bread, I love the pho...Wow, that is a lot of banana bread, I love the photo! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953438697559256599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-59625329976425342722015-06-27T12:10:05.809-07:002015-06-27T12:10:05.809-07:00I just wrote about feeling that You are Enough wit...I just wrote about feeling that You are Enough without completing a huge to do list. Timely message.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671556548159007359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-86942166040348800772015-06-27T04:55:07.265-07:002015-06-27T04:55:07.265-07:00Sounds like a great morning. I love the look of th...Sounds like a great morning. I love the look of the breakfast casserole? How many are you feeding. Lots of food and fun. Thanks for sharing. :)Mary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-7392860374282638972015-06-26T00:21:02.268-07:002015-06-26T00:21:02.268-07:00I have a list of debilities that interfere with my...I have a list of debilities that interfere with my productivity, as well as my self esteem.While I know that God loves us, regardless of our abilities and accomplishments, my pride sometimes gets in my way, when it comes to accepting the crazy fluctuations in my abilities and accomplishments. Some days, I can outlast the Eveready bunny. Other days, I need assistance, just to get out of bed to take care of myself. Most days, I am somewhere in between, riding that pendulum.Thank you for this reminder. I've been pretty hard on myself, lately - and it's not my job to step in and judge myself. I need to leave that up to Him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422496826309041119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-84141275103219932842015-06-25T08:26:42.083-07:002015-06-25T08:26:42.083-07:00It is so easy to measure our worth in a way that i...It is so easy to measure our worth in a way that is not God's way... it is so easy to feel pushed to do more, be more, and to feel inadequate when we don't meet whatever standard we have put out there as a goal. I have tried so hard to live the "Supermom" life for so many years... it's too bad I had to experience health issues before taking serious steps to change that... I sure hope other women can learn to do things differently without the bigger consequences. Thank you for being an encouragement... I am thankful for these comments. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-59903671532496331612015-06-25T08:20:39.206-07:002015-06-25T08:20:39.206-07:00They really were wonderful... notice the word, &qu...They really were wonderful... notice the word, "were".... hmmm... need to make some more soon as they do not last long around here. :) I am so glad you visited... and sorry you are having "blah" days... I just started a health plan/protocol for myself... and am determined to build my health... as I was answering this, I realized that may make a good blog post... maybe others could use some ideas too, so I am going to be thinking about how to do that... I hope you have more good days than blah.... thank you for stopping by.... it was nice to "meet" you. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-42949575447960702522015-06-25T08:09:35.435-07:002015-06-25T08:09:35.435-07:00So true... I have always heard how "fast"...So true... I have always heard how "fast" the days with our children fly by... and I am seeing that more and more... what a blessing to be able to impact their lives on a daily basis...and to build memories... and to minister to our husbands. Making each day "count" can look different on different days. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com