Comments on: Awake to Life, Turkeys and All

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:48:31 +0000

Hi Davina – I thought the same thing when I heard my breath, it was kind of cool. you’re welcome for the link and thanks for stopping by!

Hi Barbara – Yes, I agree – when I don’t have a camera I allow myself to pause and watch. Breathe it in, if you will. Sometimes the memory is just as good. Nice to have you here.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:02:23 +0000

Hi Stacey,

Great capture! I’m slowly learning to live more in the moment and stop more often to take everything in. Another thing I try to do is take a picture with my eyes, thus creating memories. Too often I’ve gone places or seen things and when I’ve gotten home it feels like I wasn’t even “there”. Stopping to take “it” in has helped me to s-l-o-w down.

By: Davina

Davina — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:08:16 +0000

Hi Stacey. I’m glad you stopped and got this. I enjoyed hearing the sounds of the turkeys… and the sound of your heavy breathing. It added a certain amount of drama to the moment. I’m the type of person who always seems to be in a hurry, so I can appreciate this reminder to slow down and take notice of things. Thanks for the link too. Cheers!

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:28:34 +0000

Hey Karl – Yes, habits can cause us to “sleep”…we’re so familiar we assume nothing changes or is new. That’s what I thought when I went out for a jog!

Megan – we are so similar as I often find myself looking up words. I love that definition…very fitting. Thanks for coming back to share that! Shoveling at 3:30am????

Hi Peggy – Thanks for sharing and after reading your blog, I think you are well on your way to an “awake life”!

Hi Chris – I know, “getting there” seems to always be the goal, but it’s the steps in between that create the fun and excitement.

Audra – Hi Audra, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. For once I was really happy to have video on my phone. I hope your son is feeling better, too.

By: Audra Krell

Audra Krell — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:52:36 +0000

Hi Stacey, been here from the Jungle before, but it’s been awhile. This is jaw dropping! Wow! That would have been something to see live and I love that you had your phone to make the video. Thanks for the reminder on being aware, my youngest has been home sick all week and I’m trying to make our time meaningful by being emotionally present.

By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:45:08 +0000

Hi Stacey — I really enjoyed the story and video — I know I have the same kind of experiences when I’m walking around in nature — there’s such a staggering amount of detail that I often miss when I’m charging around trying to “get there.”

By: Peggy Nolan

Peggy Nolan — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:48:00 +0000

Hi Stacey,

I really loved this because after you took time to soak in the wild turkey sight, the air felt a little warmer…being about 45 miles north of you, I could use warmer air…all kidding aside, I hope I’m more awake to life and not the drone I used to be…walking through life on auto pilot…these days I take the time to notice things I might not have before…like the paper white bulbs my sister gave me are blooming and I take the time to breathe in their unique scent…or just taking the time to be awake to my stepson when I can tell he’s feeling left out.

Nameste!

By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord

Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:01:31 +0000

I just looked up the meaning of turkeys and it said: “Turkey: setting limits, appreciation, renewal”

Like you, little signs or moments of awareness like this rejuvenate me. The other morning when I was out shoveling at 3:30 a.m., I was cold, tired, and feeling grouchy. Then a little bunny hopped out from beneath a bush and started leading me from house to house. My whole attitude changed!

By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now

Karl Staib - Work Happy Now — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:04:07 +0000

I’m with Tess. I strive every day to be more awake and aware. At times it’s hard especially when I’m in a familiar place. I get into habits.

I’m working on that by slowing down and finding the beauty where I normally wouldn’t find it. I may notice the way papers are arranged on my desk. Very easy to overlook, but really the angles can be very beautiful.

What a great reminder. I love Turkeys. They prowl around my parent’s backyard all the time.

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:49:43 +0000

Tess- It’s hard given our fast paced society and I often wonder if it’s possible to be “awake” 100% of the time, unless throwing it all in and moving into the mountains….

Keith – there are a lot of fast paced, driven individuals (me, too!) and I’ve recognized that slowing down once in a while can make a world of difference. Thanks for sharing!

DQ- I hadn’t considered it a sign…though, like you I’m almost always on the look out for them. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comment. Hope you are doing well.

Lance – oh no, you’re poor cat! good point about the early morning…there is still so much going on we don’t even know.

Hi Becky – yes, we spend a lot of time in the future rather than here, now, today. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment!