tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post3496226148654820910..comments2024-02-22T05:38:23.109-05:00Comments on Out on a Limb: One More ThingRuth Schiffmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-71706113216503616472019-08-23T04:01:43.489-04:002019-08-23T04:01:43.489-04:00Right Steps play bazaar websites new creating idea...Right Steps <a href="https://www.playbazaar.xyz/" rel="nofollow">play bazaar</a> websites new creating ideas <a href="https://www.playbazaar.xyz/" rel="nofollow">satta king</a> going to your way.sattakingplaybazaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13513840455947031698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-89348360699355625602013-03-10T18:06:08.995-04:002013-03-10T18:06:08.995-04:00What an awesome post! A great reminder for all of...What an awesome post! A great reminder for all of us. Sometimes we don't realize we have burned a bridge until it is too late. <br />Jess@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-51452081145285283862013-02-20T20:09:08.397-05:002013-02-20T20:09:08.397-05:00Ruth, I just celebrated my third blogiversary last...Ruth, I just celebrated my third blogiversary last week. From the beginning I set a weekly blogging schedule. I knew any more than that would be too much and I would burn out. So far it's working for me. Maybe you could try a twice a month, or even once a month, schedule. "Balance" is my constant goal in life, and I'm sure it will remain a struggle! :-) Wishing you all the best in all you do!Jean | Delightful Repasthttp://delightfulrepast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-61125000174898363812013-02-09T00:30:15.392-05:002013-02-09T00:30:15.392-05:00I know exactly what you mean!
But I decided that ...I know exactly what you mean!<br /><br />But I decided that I've invested too much in the blog and in the relationships that come from it -- they're the biggest thing! -- to let all that fall by the wayside. Connecting in ways that we can is a part of the writer's life today. If we didn't do it by blogging, we'd have to do it some way. '<br /><br />I don't post more than once a week, though. It's all I can handle. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-27253997037305052152013-02-08T14:09:24.475-05:002013-02-08T14:09:24.475-05:00Glad you can still keep up with all of lifes hecti...Glad you can still keep up with all of lifes hectic roundsTammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-38355914945115548852013-02-06T09:52:12.694-05:002013-02-06T09:52:12.694-05:00Hi Ruth -
If you've been posting on a heavy b...Hi Ruth -<br /><br />If you've been posting on a heavy blogging schedule, I can see where you'd suffer from burnout. I was at that point, so I cut back from 3 times per week to 2 times per week. It's made a huge difference. <br /><br />I also cut back on a weekly email update. It's now a monthly update. My stress level has dipped as a result. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-88077964770419414542013-02-05T14:19:48.221-05:002013-02-05T14:19:48.221-05:00So get the bridge burning thing - though some brid...So get the bridge burning thing - though some bridges need to be burnt but wisdom shows us where to build or restore. <br />I love Newsboys<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-14960791684492419482013-02-02T11:14:42.617-05:002013-02-02T11:14:42.617-05:00Hurray for building bridges. : ) Blogging is wonde...Hurray for building bridges. : ) Blogging is wonderful and a great way to make connections, but I agree that it can also be that "one more thing." It's hard to do everything, especially when life serves up other things that can't be put off. I think being honest and doing the best you can is the best that anyone can ask for. Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-17339383554177984932013-02-01T23:40:29.481-05:002013-02-01T23:40:29.481-05:00No more island living! Put yourself out there - yo...No more island living! Put yourself out there - you'll be amazed at what you find. <br />I don't like blogging much either, and was having a lot of trouble coming up with things to write about, but Viklit's Celebrate the Small Things blog-hop really helped. I believe in appreciating small things and being grateful for what you have, so once a week I have no trouble coming up with something. This might be a good group for you. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-37330101408682537852013-02-01T22:33:59.437-05:002013-02-01T22:33:59.437-05:00I imagine it took courage to say that your usual a...I imagine it took courage to say that your usual approach when you experience intensity is to withdraw -- I think it's mine as well. For me, just telling other people I know that I am feeling the urge to withdraw helps me to let go of the need to do it, because it helps me to see that I am in fact surrounded by people who I can be honest with and don't have to hide from.Chris Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356689729346379375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-87673281315964219002013-02-01T00:12:02.313-05:002013-02-01T00:12:02.313-05:00I plead guilty to have just been on a blog suspens...I plead guilty to have just been on a blog suspension. I was working on a revision with a deadline and I had to let something go. It's nice to be back in the saddle.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-85383199466027968242013-01-31T18:43:17.889-05:002013-01-31T18:43:17.889-05:00Some weeks it feels so hard to keep up with my blo...Some weeks it feels so hard to keep up with my blog and followers, but I do think it's worth it. I've thought about scaling back, and sometimes I do with occasional breaks or blogging twice a week instead of three times. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-46323485436653251912013-01-31T01:19:31.899-05:002013-01-31T01:19:31.899-05:00I totally understand... I've cut back on blogg...I totally understand... I've cut back on blogging, but still do it when I have time. I want it to remain fun and not a chore:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-16011215623186139262013-01-30T12:39:28.031-05:002013-01-30T12:39:28.031-05:00I can't even imagine blogging more than once a...I can't even imagine blogging more than once a week. I'm glad that cutting back is working out for you. Same as you, I would miss the relationships if I gave it up.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-77985892105196250912013-01-30T12:37:56.543-05:002013-01-30T12:37:56.543-05:00I'm glad that you have regained that balance t...I'm glad that you have regained that balance that is right for you, Patricia! And you're right, your blog has become a wonderful resource for so many. Glad you are sticking with it.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-7337115344217115362013-01-30T12:36:51.444-05:002013-01-30T12:36:51.444-05:00Thanks for the encouragement, Stephanie! =)Thanks for the encouragement, Stephanie! =)Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-84637690698363401682013-01-30T12:36:18.240-05:002013-01-30T12:36:18.240-05:00It's good to know that I'm not alone in th...It's good to know that I'm not alone in this way of thinking. And like you said, we'll push through it.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-21278969111202985522013-01-30T12:34:41.562-05:002013-01-30T12:34:41.562-05:00I feel the same way, Annalisa. I value my bloggy f...I feel the same way, Annalisa. I value my bloggy friends as much as my in-person ones!Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-72762152300924659472013-01-30T12:33:26.170-05:002013-01-30T12:33:26.170-05:00I like how you put it, Rosalind. I guess we all st...I like how you put it, Rosalind. I guess we all struggle with this, so are understanding of each other's lapses. Thanks for reminding me of this.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-89016496459341090782013-01-30T11:23:29.525-05:002013-01-30T11:23:29.525-05:00I know exactly what you mean. I love blogging for ...I know exactly what you mean. I love blogging for many reasons, but mostly because of the people I've met and the resulting relationships. In the past year or two though, it has become that "one more thing", and I'm challenged with keeping up AND actually getting time to write. It's a tricky balance, I'm thinking, and I am prayerfully figuring it all out. I did go down to posting mostly once a week, which I hate to do, but it has helped a bunch. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I've many friends who share the same sentiment and are working through it as well.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-31559541692933005372013-01-29T21:58:12.977-05:002013-01-29T21:58:12.977-05:00Boy, do I know where you are coming from. There a...Boy, do I know where you are coming from. There are times when I wish I could turn the clock back two years before I launched my blog when I only focused on writing. But, I was encouraged to start buildng my platform.... you get the picture. I've limited my posted and am back meditating daily with a large group of like-minded friends. Crave that balance. Then I realize, that my blog has become a resource and service. So I keep moving forward. Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-50795315573145576932013-01-29T21:47:15.326-05:002013-01-29T21:47:15.326-05:00What a great post! I loved the picture of the brid...What a great post! I loved the picture of the bridge and your words. Life is busy and it can be hard to strike a good balance. Looking forward to more of your blog posts. :)Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-90734377330161082242013-01-29T19:46:12.272-05:002013-01-29T19:46:12.272-05:00I think a lot of people burn bridges without even ...I think a lot of people burn bridges without even realising they're doing it! It's great that you've become aware of your habit of doing this.<br /><br />I think most bloggers have known that 'stagnated' stage, where they aren't inspired to blog at all. I know I have. But hopefully they all push through it.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-80243960195128463232013-01-29T14:12:17.127-05:002013-01-29T14:12:17.127-05:00I miss my bloggy friends when I don't have tim...I miss my bloggy friends when I don't have time to visit so often - they are as important as my real-life friends. I also find I can be more myself on my blog because no one has any expectations of me, whereas my kids, boss, friends do.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-69561818436995938972013-01-29T11:33:54.990-05:002013-01-29T11:33:54.990-05:00I go through phases too. Sometimes it's all I ...I go through phases too. Sometimes it's all I can do to put up a post each week never mind visit other blogs. Other times I can't get enough of it. There are enough of us in the circuit to allow for individual lapses I think and we all understand because life can get tough/rough/busy sometimes for all of us.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.com