I came to enjoy the book after all - and I enjoy reading others comments, although I would like to see more participation. The blog method is hard to get used to - I like the face to face idea in that one can read people's faces. However, the blog is useful - in that it "forced" me to read the book - which I am glad I did- and it is nice to be able to sit down on write "when the spirit moves me! We've got to work on this method.
My concern is two fold - I need to find the part where Noelle received the money unexpectedlyl - and figure what chapter that is in. I have been fortunate, in that, if I needed money, it would appear - but not without a prayer for guidance. This happened more than once "in my first life."
The second concern is the turtle! I realized that I have a little turtle collection - four of them - gifts from folks - the last one from Africa - and the person that gave me that one was weeping upon her return from that trip. She realized how really blessed we are in this country at this time. Something to think about. '
Ok - I have been disappointed that there hasn't been more 'exchange' so I will start one...Florence - Noelle finds the money when her Mom rememebers that she had a savings account in the US for a car she thought she might buy someday and realized she wouldn't need....and not sure why that is a concern and have to admit - I don't remember the turtle - how is that a concern and refresh my memory! I have finished the book and need to re-read some things because at this point I feel disappointed that there was not more about her spiritual community wish - but maybe I missed something and that is why I know I need to re-read! What stood out for me in CHAPTER 4 was her speaking to the link between what we value and who we are. I also can relate to her idea of not attaching to suffering - I find myself often waiting for the next 'catastorphe' (sp) in my life....there is a lot going on in that chapter - with her mis-interpretation of and arguement in her book club about Frankl seeing flowers/or not and the description on Page 75 of the Good Friday prcession in Mexico ...."the weeping spring..." and I also agree - you can stay 'stuck' in an endless self whipping (pg 78) I think I remember Laura Mc and Liz C being at the original meeting - girls are you reading - what do you say?!?!?
In Chapter 4, I understand Noelle's feeling of the need to be free of remorse for the past, but I feel that she has a strong emphasis on needing to feel better for her own future happiness rather than to avoid hurting others in the future. I am not sure I like the self-indulgence.
Yes, Peggy, I think you are correct there - although I don't think I would take a turtle "out of its environment" - think that is kinda selfish. But, the notion of a turtle is interesting in and of itself - slow and steady, plodding if one must, to get somewhere.
Also, re: "superficial" early on in the book - guess one has to get past the veneer - the superficial - to get to the deeper stuff. Great to talk with you, Peggy. And, btw, good job this morning!
I read the section of remorse in that before you can move forward, one has to move past the remorse. I took the symbolism of "burning" remorse as a turning point in her life. Her friend Carol's turning point came when she simplified her life beginning with her appearance.
Hi, folks, I realize that it is October 12 - and that our fearless leader Greg has not posted any comments to "guide" us - and I am wondering where we are going - or did I miss something? Guess I need more discipline in attending to the blog - and that I need to refresh myself with the original schedule - and discipline myself to comment regularly. But, the good thing is that I read the book, and now have to re-read some of it - especially to find that turtle. BTW - the word concern is not a concern, but a point of interest, I guess. Just musing. . . .
I came to enjoy the book after all - and I enjoy reading others comments, although I would like to see more participation. The blog method is hard to get used to - I like the face to face idea in that one can read people's faces. However, the blog is useful - in that it "forced" me to read the book - which I am glad I did- and it is nice to be able to sit down on write "when the spirit moves me! We've got to work on this method.
ReplyDeleteMy concern is two fold - I need to find the part where Noelle received the money unexpectedlyl - and figure what chapter that is in. I have been fortunate, in that, if I needed money, it would appear - but not without a prayer for guidance. This happened more than once "in my first life."
The second concern is the turtle! I realized that I have a little turtle collection - four of them - gifts from folks - the last one from Africa - and the person that gave me that one was weeping upon her return from that trip. She realized how really blessed we are in this country at this time.
Something to think about.
'
Ok - I have been disappointed that there hasn't been more 'exchange' so I will start one...Florence - Noelle finds the money when her Mom rememebers that she had a savings account in the US for a car she thought she might buy someday and realized she wouldn't need....and not sure why that is a concern and have to admit - I don't remember the turtle - how is that a concern and refresh my memory! I have finished the book and need to re-read some things because at this point I feel disappointed that there was not more about her spiritual community wish - but maybe I missed something and that is why I know I need to re-read!
ReplyDeleteWhat stood out for me in CHAPTER 4 was her speaking to the link between what we value and who we are. I also can relate to her idea of not attaching to suffering - I find myself often waiting for the next 'catastorphe' (sp) in my life....there is a lot going on in that chapter - with her mis-interpretation of and arguement in her book club about Frankl seeing flowers/or not and the description on Page 75 of the Good Friday prcession in Mexico ...."the weeping spring..." and I also agree - you can stay 'stuck' in an endless self whipping (pg 78)
I think I remember Laura Mc and Liz C being at the original meeting - girls are you reading - what do you say?!?!?
In Chapter 4, I understand Noelle's feeling of the need to be free of remorse for the past, but I feel that she has a strong emphasis on needing to feel better for her own future happiness rather than to avoid hurting others in the future. I am not sure I like the self-indulgence.
ReplyDeleteFlorence - do I remember correctly that Carol found the turtle and carried from France to California - !?!?!
ReplyDeleteYes, Peggy, I think you are correct there - although I don't think I would take a turtle "out of its environment" - think that is kinda selfish. But, the notion of a turtle is interesting in and of itself - slow and steady, plodding if one must, to get somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAlso, re: "superficial" early on in the book - guess one has to get past the veneer - the superficial - to get to the deeper stuff. Great to talk with you, Peggy. And, btw, good job this morning!
I read the section of remorse in that before you can move forward, one has to move past the remorse. I took the symbolism of "burning" remorse as a turning point in her life. Her friend Carol's turning point came when she simplified her life beginning with her appearance.
ReplyDeleteHi, folks, I realize that it is October 12 - and that our fearless leader Greg has not posted any comments to "guide" us - and I am wondering where we are going - or did I miss something? Guess I need more discipline in attending to the blog - and that I need to refresh myself with the original schedule - and discipline myself to comment regularly. But, the good thing is that I read the book, and now have to re-read some of it - especially to find that turtle. BTW - the word concern is not a concern, but a point of interest, I guess. Just musing. . . .
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