tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post7032600216530206488..comments2023-11-02T07:44:15.908-04:00Comments on Zentangle: NightentanglesZentanglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-89525777586519080652013-02-24T04:25:15.855-05:002013-02-24T04:25:15.855-05:00I thought this was a Very important question, so, ...I thought this was a Very important question, so, yes, Margaret, it is a raised gold leaf mark. Fun stuff. . . . .mariaZentanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-47184018915803531962013-02-23T21:55:54.207-05:002013-02-23T21:55:54.207-05:00I love the Chinese parable, 'good luck bad luc...I love the Chinese parable, 'good luck bad luck' story: <br />Once there was a couple with one son, a lovely young man. Good luck! One day the family's donkey kicked the boy and broke his leg. Bad luck! The next month the emperor's soldiers came through town to conscript all the young men. Bad luck! They didn't take the couple's son because he had a bad leg. Good luck! And on it goes.<br /><br />I love how you did the question mark! It looks raised; is it?Margaret Bremner, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345825008203812415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-7310482868127656522013-02-23T14:19:44.900-05:002013-02-23T14:19:44.900-05:00I am facing the decision to retire after 37 years ...I am facing the decision to retire after 37 years of teaching. I love my classes. I love the job. It has been a stressful year with a new - less than zen team member. Will I enjoy not being with children? Retirement, is it a good thing or a bad thing?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119004455636804532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-29050312120896473692013-02-19T15:51:25.179-05:002013-02-19T15:51:25.179-05:00Is it a good thing or a bad thing? In the moment ...Is it a good thing or a bad thing? In the moment when presented with life's challenges that prompt this question I never really know which it might be. It's only with the passage of time that I've discovered - in most instances it turns out to have been a good thing. Love the thoughtfulness of this post - great way to mediate on the day ahead.Tinkered Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855832647479223753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-3618216870018447892013-02-19T13:48:31.853-05:002013-02-19T13:48:31.853-05:00Is it a good thing, or a bad thing? Trying to turn...Is it a good thing, or a bad thing? Trying to turn it in to the good thing, or just another adventure is what I like to do! Are you lost, or just taking the scenic route? Is the glass half full or half empty? I try to take the scenic route. Is this a good thing, or a bad thing?!? :)<br />Kate A. CZT9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-55390422520538257972013-02-19T10:22:54.919-05:002013-02-19T10:22:54.919-05:00Is it a good thing or is it a bad thing?
Perhaps ...Is it a good thing or is it a bad thing?<br /><br />Perhaps a bad thing can be a good thing, even if only a lesson....part of our journeyDoriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-32554695523279701142013-02-19T06:41:57.739-05:002013-02-19T06:41:57.739-05:00Maria, love your post. I often fall asleep early a...Maria, love your post. I often fall asleep early and wake up about 4am. At night problems seem overpowering and scarey. For me pre-dawn can be a time filled with possibilities and renewal. I find I'm most productive in the morning. If I don't look at early rising as a bad thing... Your mantra applies to so many things in life.Daniele OBrien Design, CZThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118204163447841646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-86268233781483533512013-02-18T23:37:25.336-05:002013-02-18T23:37:25.336-05:00Is it a good thing or a bad thing? I guess it som...Is it a good thing or a bad thing? I guess it sometimes can be just what you make of it. A good mantra to keep close to the heart!DonnaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218299803941040129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-21617077618340722702013-02-18T11:57:06.709-05:002013-02-18T11:57:06.709-05:00There was a couple who tangled,
Who brought us an ...There was a couple who tangled,<br />Who brought us an art so newfangled,<br />A question was asked<br />"Is it good - is it bad?"<br />Who knows, but let's call it Zentangle!<br /><br />Chris (Zentangle)Titus<br />CZT7<br /><br />Chris Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580785245770550469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-64796335648483103602013-02-18T11:19:26.898-05:002013-02-18T11:19:26.898-05:00I am playing with my pottery wheel again! Yeah, ss...I am playing with my pottery wheel again! Yeah, ssounds like a good thing or is a bad thing? I purchased fresh clay, 500# and threw my back out unloading it, Ouch! Sounds like a bad thing but, now I have more time to heal with my Zentangles! So, good thing, bad thing, there is a little of both in everything. YOu just have to decide! Thanks Maria for this post, just reading it made me feel better.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419021733491111290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-8983936146098719882013-02-18T09:31:57.289-05:002013-02-18T09:31:57.289-05:00Wow, I am really enjoying everyone's comments!...Wow, I am really enjoying everyone's comments! Questions without answers, knowing without question. It's so fun to hear about everyone's process. I also love the question tile, of course! Thanks, everyone for a wonderful start to my day!Carole Ohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021544653176389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-36050321679766325632013-02-18T08:38:54.259-05:002013-02-18T08:38:54.259-05:00Is it a good thing or is it a bad thing? Every &qu...Is it a good thing or is it a bad thing? Every "thing" is just another opportunity to get to know myself. So much to learn! wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327873087966738041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-21957521641616811242013-02-18T08:25:22.961-05:002013-02-18T08:25:22.961-05:00Thank you for your post. You made a beautiful til...Thank you for your post. You made a beautiful tile and it would be wonderful for someone to have. I too sometimes wake up in the wee hours of the morning and Zentangling is my choice of activity as it is quiet and won't wake anyone else. I used to practice the violin in the wee hours of the morning but Zentangling took over my time for music. I am enjoying your new book. Joyce Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697049383555899624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-14460593498235938612013-02-17T23:38:32.113-05:002013-02-17T23:38:32.113-05:00I've hurt my knee.
Is it a good thing or a b...I've hurt my knee. <br />Is it a good thing or a bad one? <br />I really love this question, so good for giving perspective!Vaempyresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860519293529559247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-44476843626245632942013-02-17T21:04:07.651-05:002013-02-17T21:04:07.651-05:00These "give-aways" make me so hopeful.Li...These "give-aways" make me so hopeful.Like I'm really going to get one some day. Is it a good thing? I sure hope so :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229759992236512551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-76994673438677073372013-02-17T19:26:31.364-05:002013-02-17T19:26:31.364-05:00I worked for a high-tech company for 30 years, it ...I worked for a high-tech company for 30 years, it was my first job straight out of university. Two months after receiving accolades for my 30th service anniversary, I was laid off. I was shocked. But was it a good thing or a bad thing? I got a nice severance package, pay for my unused vacation days, and early retirement with pension.<br /><br />Six months later, the company files for bankruptcy protection. From that day on, there were no severance packages, no vacation pay, people who left got nothing.<br /><br />Who knew, six months earlier, that I was the lucky one?Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721600478791868699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-51933134775054279612013-02-17T16:50:54.392-05:002013-02-17T16:50:54.392-05:00I just packed up my entire family on a blizzardy, ...I just packed up my entire family on a blizzardy, cold day to drive 40 minutes to attend a party. Only to learn once we were there that the party was actually next weekend. Well I pulled out my "Is it a good thing or a bad thing?" mantra ... and we all had coffee and cookies at the fancy bakery around the corner. It turned out to be a perfect afternoon.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494126918406063928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-8656190950537017942013-02-17T13:13:13.261-05:002013-02-17T13:13:13.261-05:00Your thoughts really spoke to me today.
Thank you....Your thoughts really spoke to me today.<br />Thank you.<br />Francie<br />fsriley@gmail.comFranciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175798434068538336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-75644144318925869132013-02-17T10:50:46.594-05:002013-02-17T10:50:46.594-05:00My first time to your site. I haven't made my ...My first time to your site. I haven't made my first tangle yet, but I think it will be a good thing.Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-82350971036045392762013-02-17T07:26:39.356-05:002013-02-17T07:26:39.356-05:00Robert Frost's "the road less traveled&qu...Robert Frost's "the road less traveled" is about choices. <br />Moving forward and not backward.<br />I once urged by 16 year old grandson in his decision to take a magnificent scholarship rather than play soccer.<br />I know he'll never be sorry he did.<br />Ginny Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398435606793199775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-54167218458467384272013-02-17T00:36:56.417-05:002013-02-17T00:36:56.417-05:00I often wake up at or near 4:27AM. I fought this f...I often wake up at or near 4:27AM. I fought this for a long time, stubbornly trying to WILL myself back to sleep (you all know how effect THAT is!), before finally accepting that perhaps it "is as it should be". When I began to embrace the idea that maybe there was a reason for me to be awake at that time - I too found that it resulted in some of my best stuff.<br />I need to stop letting my logical left-brain, talk my creative right-brain out of so many things!Carol Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872957360068845859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-88554943142857222002013-02-16T23:20:29.543-05:002013-02-16T23:20:29.543-05:00What a great thought~"Is it a good thing or a...What a great thought~"Is it a good thing or a bad thing?"~to think about in all events in our lives! Hindsight can put all things in perspective for our lives! What we think is a "bad thing" may really be a blessing in disguise!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-53231890581191000082013-02-16T20:33:59.458-05:002013-02-16T20:33:59.458-05:00Every day I am faced with the decision to do one t...Every day I am faced with the decision to do one thing or another. I make a choice and walk down that path. It's like a parallel life. Who's to say which choice is good or bad? It's just different.Earl Stokeshttp://www.stringfigure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-74760458092190925012013-02-16T19:53:33.686-05:002013-02-16T19:53:33.686-05:00My young adult son is on the Autism scale with a d...My young adult son is on the Autism scale with a diagnosis of Asperger's. At one point he was living on the street and called me to say that the carnival was in town and he had taken a job with them and was going on the road...Imagine, my son running off to join the carnival...was it a good thing or a bad thing? At first, we were totally freaked out but then we thought, "with his quirky personality, it may not be a bad thing". It didn't work out for him- but it COULD have.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432077139015565070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-65293297106291508462013-02-16T18:09:48.514-05:002013-02-16T18:09:48.514-05:00I am still ~ water ~ reflected patterns ~ neither ...I am still ~ water ~ reflected patterns ~ neither up ~ nor down ~ maybe ~ good ~ or bad ~ who can say ~?~ as I Whisper ~ AlohaLois Stokeshttp://www.stringfigure.comnoreply@blogger.com