tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post2571828450285809603..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Comparison vs. Joy This Christmas SeasonAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51894840143237755382012-12-19T13:25:42.866-05:002012-12-19T13:25:42.866-05:00Hi! I loved this post! It's so true though! We...Hi! I loved this post! It's so true though! We often times get caught up in the hustle and bustle, and forget about the real meaning of Christmas! Moon Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18168903622780523843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-1172202774795154642012-12-09T19:37:02.296-05:002012-12-09T19:37:02.296-05:00What a wonderful post! Inspiring and thought provo...What a wonderful post! Inspiring and thought provoking...I love the little prayer and I hope to borrow it. Thank you.<br />Debbie :)Debbie @DewdropGableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747405747361970506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-83724463721918983522012-12-02T23:40:07.642-05:002012-12-02T23:40:07.642-05:00WOW I just found your blog and I needed to read th...WOW I just found your blog and I needed to read this post. It's so easy to get caught up in wanting everything to be the best when it comes to the holidays. Consider me one more happy follower....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504708474900641244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-44644673735010419122012-12-01T20:16:55.595-05:002012-12-01T20:16:55.595-05:00Thank you for this timely reminder! I've alway...Thank you for this timely reminder! I've always struggled with comparing myself to others and this year I've added a new dimension to the stress. As a new mom I find myself comparing things to life pre-baby and how much I got done. The tips were great for reminding me to take a second to breath and be grateful for everything wonderful in my life and how everyone's light will work together to make the whole world a brighter place. Happy holidays!Ashley R.http://www.food-travel-life.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-24448959048124681472012-11-29T13:55:28.209-05:002012-11-29T13:55:28.209-05:00Oh Richella - I need this prayer and your enLIGHTe...Oh Richella - I need this prayer and your enLIGHTening word so deep in my soul. my comparison gland goes into overdrive this time of year....<br /><br />Many blessings as you celebrate and enJOY!<br /><br />http://bit.ly/UJQLhcLibertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532992088083587595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-17171326227415264642012-11-29T01:14:12.566-05:002012-11-29T01:14:12.566-05:00Such a beautiful reminder. I have found myself do...Such a beautiful reminder. I have found myself doing the same comparison game, more times than I'd like to count. It always helps to count your blessings, and stop comparing your "day to day" with someone else's "magnificent moments". Sugarplum Creations Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404300168941549805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-87143807058306154362012-11-28T23:22:26.490-05:002012-11-28T23:22:26.490-05:00This was so beautiful Richella and I really needed...This was so beautiful Richella and I really needed to read this tonight! I was just looking at our calendar today and realizing that we need to carve out chunks of time for just pausing, reflecting and enjoying this season instead of rushing through it. Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us and thanks to Amanda for having you here! :-)<br />VanessaAt The Picket Fencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846200981778597675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-6951505104260387542012-11-28T13:14:35.276-05:002012-11-28T13:14:35.276-05:00Your article was so beautifully written. Competit...Your article was so beautifully written. Competition can ruin the spirit of the Christmas season. I know that my niece's home will be beautifully decorated so I try to enjoy the sights and scents of her home without ragging on myself because my home doesn't compare. Instead I can take pride in her creative spirit and enjoy her efforts.Anitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-26343959285404519722012-11-28T10:13:51.088-05:002012-11-28T10:13:51.088-05:00This post really touched my heart. I love the holi...This post really touched my heart. I love the holiday season, but this year, I've found myself already worrying about everything to do with Christmas and my son. There's a lot of pressure with the holidays, and I think we have to trust and love ourselves and be thankful for all the wonderful things the holidays bring. Even if that means our house isn't quite as festive as the next one or we have too little/too many gifts. Thanks for your words.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-48135343678510647942012-11-28T08:57:17.071-05:002012-11-28T08:57:17.071-05:00I always feel so encouraged after I read something...I always feel so encouraged after I read something written by Richella! I am guilty of comparison especially during the holidays when everyone seems to be going overboard with decorations and gifts and yummy food! Instead of focusing on what I lack, I want to use the inspiration of other people to make myself better too. Kelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-35878499115326335372012-11-28T02:24:25.260-05:002012-11-28T02:24:25.260-05:00Thanks for this wonderful and timely post!
I'...Thanks for this wonderful and timely post! <br /><br />I've linked it to my Pinterest Christmas board. Oh, can Pinterest be a source of unhappy comparisons! So what better place to be reminded of your wonderful words of wisdom.<br /><br />I'll be practicing non-comparisons, and your prayer idea this Christmas season.Linda B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-49043627797120785532012-11-27T21:38:37.222-05:002012-11-27T21:38:37.222-05:00Oh Richella, I do love your heart. I am struggling...Oh Richella, I do love your heart. I am struggling with this Christmas season right now. Not sure why, but I just am. I truly appreciated your insight here.Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-58920866119416371802012-11-27T21:36:50.515-05:002012-11-27T21:36:50.515-05:00Perfectly worded to express what I feel, too. Tha...Perfectly worded to express what I feel, too. Thank you for your transparency, Richella! Great perspective.<br />Love,<br />AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781257280467868424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-88444616839383400232012-11-27T20:55:46.275-05:002012-11-27T20:55:46.275-05:00Great post, Richella. I think we all compare in s...Great post, Richella. I think we all compare in some ways. I love the prayer. It will come in handy this season.<br /><br />Thanks foe this series, Amanda. I look forward to reading more.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-24661425777330396352012-11-27T18:28:30.516-05:002012-11-27T18:28:30.516-05:00Such a beautifully articulated post! Thank you, Ri...Such a beautifully articulated post! Thank you, Richella!Amy @ Positively Splendidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168129500342357428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59093087100175348852012-11-27T16:34:17.942-05:002012-11-27T16:34:17.942-05:00Applause! Applause! Well said! May all our lig...Applause! Applause! Well said! May all our lights shine brightly this season and always.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983197273782235175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-21054061618709445662012-11-27T15:55:14.427-05:002012-11-27T15:55:14.427-05:00Perfectly on point ...esp at this time of the year...Perfectly on point ...esp at this time of the year. It's very hard to all the beauty in blogs and not feel inadequate. I used to decorate my house and think it was nice but now I'm never happy with what I have and rather than decorate my house, I spend time looking at other people's homes. Which is horrible since I do have soooo much to be thankful for. I think the solution is to step away from all the blogs and turn our faces toward OUR families and not live vicariously through others. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-7418229014144273522012-11-27T15:06:07.185-05:002012-11-27T15:06:07.185-05:00Great post Richella! The thing I struggle with the...Great post Richella! The thing I struggle with the most at Christmas is the presents. I'm ok with the little tree we have and the minimal decorations I do. My six year old is the one in the house that loves it all soo much. It makes me happy to see her soo happy! <br /><br />But then the reality that we have to put presents for two girls under the tree hits me, and I worry we won't have enough money to do that. We struggle to make ends meet sometimes and are flat broke. When I say broke, I mean broke - like $5 left in our account broke! I just have to keep in mind that we'll somehow get by and the girls have NEVER gone without. I mean this day in age do kids really need anything? Not really. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts and inspiration!! Happy Holidays to you and yours! <br /><br />And thanks for doing this series Amanda! =) <br /><br />~ Catie Catie @ Catie's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693440878484859938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-84498004029072652652012-11-27T11:55:34.096-05:002012-11-27T11:55:34.096-05:00I so agree, Richella, and I have a lot of Christma...I so agree, Richella, and I have a lot of Christmas seasons under my belt. <br /><br />Keep it your way ... what your family enjoys and have fun. <br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-35854299433229360942012-11-27T11:55:04.829-05:002012-11-27T11:55:04.829-05:00Thank you for shining that bright light of yours R...Thank you for shining that bright light of yours Richella!! I'm so grateful to have found your blog and Amanda's :)<br /><br />I'm your newest follower and am looking forward to reading more of these uplifting posts.<br /><br />Stephanie<br />http://sharelovealways.blogspot.ca/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-36015764181735132442012-11-27T11:18:47.069-05:002012-11-27T11:18:47.069-05:00I absolutely love this post! I too have been guilt...I absolutely love this post! I too have been guilty of letting comparison rob me of joy. I believe if we remember this post, and use the simple prayer of blessing, that this idea could be life changing!<br />Thanks for sharing & I look forward to the rest of the series.Domestic Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005295946953764687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-71030701872947921712012-11-27T10:51:31.310-05:002012-11-27T10:51:31.310-05:00Good Afternoon Richella, I believe it is so easy, ...Good Afternoon Richella, I believe it is so easy, especially when comparing blogs, to feel inadequate, but I often wonder, what is behind the perfection. Are the homes really that tidy and amazing... are the wonderful meals really cooked everyday. I don't believe so. I enjoy Christmas, I love the decorating and enjoy the cooking, but to my level. Each year I buy another ornament to add to the tree and each year the tree is filled with memories of our lives as a family. This is what I focus on, as our daughters live so far away that they are not always able to travel to be with us for Christmas, but when they are here, we all agree, we do not need presents, the present for each of us is being together. <br />Your family will always remember the wonderful Christmas you gave them, the kindness and the love which you surrounded them with will also be rememebered, not how the house was or was not decorated.<br />Best Wishes Daphne<br />Ivy, Phyllis and Me!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09988502694544216304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-83529911470264816692012-11-27T10:45:57.185-05:002012-11-27T10:45:57.185-05:00love it and the simple prayer is p e r f e c t love it and the simple prayer is p e r f e c t Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172907124721555588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-31916703352842504802012-11-27T10:44:25.312-05:002012-11-27T10:44:25.312-05:00This post is beautifully written & full of gre...This post is beautifully written & full of great reminders! Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us today Richella!Tonya @ Love of Family And Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481196139070666800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-81670438733096438562012-11-27T10:15:42.660-05:002012-11-27T10:15:42.660-05:00Amen. That is why for me, whenever I see the wonde...Amen. That is why for me, whenever I see the wonderful decorations and think that I need to do more on mine.. I stop, breathe and just enjoy and realize I already have everything I need in my home - a healthy and happy family! :-)Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.com