Well, what do you think? Does the book hold promise as an engaging and insightful and inspiring source for us? What did you glean from the first chapter?
When I start to read of book of this type - "a house, a man, - I tend to put myself into the content - that was "me" when ----. This book may not be for everyone, but for those of us who have eperienced a divorce or sincle parenthood - which, by the way is no easy task. Seems my Presbyterian upbringing tended to restrict my daring! Although I thought I had reached adulthood when I owned my first car - than I thought - oh - owning a house is mature! Really superficial in many respects. How blessed I was (am) in so many respects - I was able to do "what had to be done!" Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Florence
I like the distinction between desire and wish. Desire seems to be a bit envious or "wouldn't it be nice", but a wish, if you really want it to come true, must have some activity connected with it. I think it is important to show some initiative, some goal setting if it's to be attainable. On the other hand, I don't think I could "Put it out there" in public. I'd need to feel some security and fellowship in sharing my wishes with others. Greg, it's great that you contacted Noelle.
Sandy I agree with you. I cannot imagine going to a gathering and publically stating my wishes. My preference is to write down my goals / wishes as a way to create a focus for me to work towards achieving them. These are almost like a short term “bucket list” of items I want to accomplish in the immediate future (current year versus long term goal).
Connie, I agree with you and Sandy! I would have been extremely uncomfortable at that party, just as Noelle was, to have listened to all of those women boldly state their wishes that seemed so frivolous in some cases and so outlandish in others. The very fact that she didn't know anyone contributed to the discomfort immensely, of course. It's a wonder that she continued to pursue the wishing year at all, but we, as a group, are fortunate that she did! Kathy
When I start to read of book of this type - "a house, a man, - I tend to put myself into the content - that was "me" when ----. This book may not be for everyone, but for those of us who have eperienced a divorce or sincle parenthood - which, by the way is no easy task. Seems my Presbyterian upbringing tended to restrict my daring! Although I thought I had reached adulthood when I owned my first car - than I thought - oh - owning a house is mature! Really superficial in many respects. How blessed I was (am) in so many respects - I was able to do "what had to be done!" Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Florence
ReplyDeleteHello Cheryl, your book is in the office. Denise, your book will arrive any day. Lauren, I ordered your book today (Tuesday). Greg
ReplyDeleteI like the distinction between desire and wish. Desire seems to be a bit envious or "wouldn't it be nice", but a wish, if you really want it to come true, must have some activity connected with it. I think it is important to show some initiative, some goal setting if it's to be attainable. On the other hand, I don't think I could "Put it out there" in public. I'd need to feel some security and fellowship in sharing my wishes with others.
ReplyDeleteGreg, it's great that you contacted Noelle.
Sandy I agree with you. I cannot imagine going to a gathering and publically stating my wishes. My preference is to write down my goals / wishes as a way to create a focus for me to work towards achieving them. These are almost like a short term “bucket list” of items I want to accomplish in the immediate future (current year versus long term goal).
ReplyDeleteConnie, I agree with you and Sandy! I would have been extremely uncomfortable at that party, just as Noelle was, to have listened to all of those women boldly state their wishes that seemed so frivolous in some cases and so outlandish in others. The very fact that she didn't know anyone contributed to the discomfort immensely, of course. It's a wonder that she continued to pursue the wishing year at all, but we, as a group, are fortunate that she did! Kathy
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