tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post2673258306205317832..comments2023-05-02T05:40:29.838-07:00Comments on AscendingTheHills: Blessed DiscomfortsJessica Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-34258402559893473552011-10-21T14:11:28.262-07:002011-10-21T14:11:28.262-07:00have made those walks and stood on the shadowed pa...have made those walks and stood on the shadowed path, watched a snow flake float to the ground, and knew i was not alone, for i had ask him to walk with me. nothing more but be with me this moment and he is there and here. love your poem and the walks and know the feeling well. god blessedRoy Durhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834208730553747847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-90298899839191927862011-08-22T02:21:28.750-07:002011-08-22T02:21:28.750-07:00Very poignant post and full of life and powerful i...Very poignant post and full of life and powerful illustrations! I like the descriptive language, Jessica! You're a great writer and the poem was beautiful of course! God bless ya and thanks for sharing!! :-)The Bernie Lutchman Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798539854112883215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-44360939753853959212011-08-21T20:36:07.138-07:002011-08-21T20:36:07.138-07:00Contemplative, thoughtful and inspiring. Beautifu...Contemplative, thoughtful and inspiring. Beautiful words have to come from a beautiful heart. Thank you for sharing.Sonia Rumzihttp://soniarumzi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-36484208131996888152011-08-21T12:17:08.180-07:002011-08-21T12:17:08.180-07:00First, the poem… some great lines here, filled wit...First, the poem… some great lines here, filled with awe inspiring beauty and truth. The line… <br />“Never more have I felt Him so<br />Than when discomfort mingles with near perfection”<br />is weighty and gives the reader pause to reflect. Then you talk about how the lotus position affects you.<br />I’ve never thought about it this way because I don’t meditate in lotus position. And maybe that’s why I sometimes feel like drifting off… maybe I’m too comfortable in my lounge stance :) I don’t always fall asleep of course, though I do on occasion feel drowsy. <br />But not first thing in the morning. That’s when I seek Him whole heart and awaken to his presence then and there. Whatever works, right?Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-32772049700904169472011-08-21T11:00:43.633-07:002011-08-21T11:00:43.633-07:00It was lovely to share in your bliss and joy, Jess...It was lovely to share in your bliss and joy, Jessica. I, too, love these moments of feeling the oneness with everything around me. It's true that some discomfort or contrast can make the beautiful moments more profound...most of my blissful moments now come when I'm focused on good-feeling thoughts, and I love knowing that I can deliberately move myself into that space.<br /><br />Your poem is very beautiful, as is this post. I wish you many more sacred moments, Jessica. ☆҉↘‿↗⁀☆҉Bec Owenhttp://www.thehappinessgroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-69602185983986883672011-08-21T10:29:48.831-07:002011-08-21T10:29:48.831-07:00Hi, Jessica! --
Beautiful post. You have, I beli...Hi, Jessica! --<br /><br />Beautiful post. You have, I believe, a truly understated gift for storytelling and prose. This is such a lovely description of a winter walk I found myself actually looking forward to the cold to come.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing!Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-14791589379449257402011-08-21T09:20:52.315-07:002011-08-21T09:20:52.315-07:00What a beautiful poem which captures a big idea in...What a beautiful poem which captures a big idea in just a few words. I'm glad you were able to find some bliss in a not so blissful setting. God is everywhere we have to just let him in. When we do, he will allow us to see beauty in the most mundane. Thanks for these words of wisdom today Jessica! <br /><br />http://lyricfire.typepad.com/lyric-fire/YYYY/MM/lyric-fire-its-all-in-the-comments-or-not-.htmlTamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-16231268664014063122011-08-21T09:18:08.054-07:002011-08-21T09:18:08.054-07:00Ahh... that wonderful moment... that tingling sens...Ahh... that wonderful moment... that tingling sensation... that thrill that runs down my spine... I have experienced it .. I have no name for it.... except that it is an energy i feel at various moments of my life.Savira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-54549156706920377482011-08-21T08:49:13.768-07:002011-08-21T08:49:13.768-07:00Nature is my answer.. Love the poem. Beautiful ove...Nature is my answer.. Love the poem. Beautiful ove filed post.photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-12403144527754477412011-08-21T07:40:27.036-07:002011-08-21T07:40:27.036-07:00An inspiring vivid post!! It makes me want to shut...An inspiring vivid post!! It makes me want to shut down everything in my life, clear the clutter from the brain and connect with God in nature. I enjoy being outside as often that's where I feel closest to God, all I must do is look at the beauty around me. Haven't been outside much in recent months but looking forward to cooler weather as that's my fave time to be out with the birds, squirrels and lovely foliage. Enjoyed the poem, it fit nicely with the post!! Blessing :)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410839514624429792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-51171349917524238872011-08-21T06:21:10.471-07:002011-08-21T06:21:10.471-07:00A boost to my self esteem...which happens when I a...A boost to my self esteem...which happens when I am here,Jessica.To tell u very honestly,I don't feel God's presence around at home,but if I am alone,close to nature...its always there with me..Alpana Jaiswalhttp://www.motifsonthewall.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-72516394832603258232011-06-08T14:53:21.389-07:002011-06-08T14:53:21.389-07:00Many times I have to say a quick "Time out&qu...Many times I have to say a quick "Time out" wherever I am. Continuously pulling off one's energies in interaction could wear me out. I'm glad you have a beautiful place where you could really contemplate nature and wonderful sceneries... I am always amazed at how you'd feel God through it just like St. Francis of Assisi :)...<br /><br />Well for some days now, we've been going out of the office earlier than usual and I get to spend more time with my nieces. It's very relaxing to be with the children (although not at all times). God awakened me to the fact of expending my energies on them instead of just going straight to my room because I was too tired. It also gives more time for my mom to relax. There's more life there in sharing...more space to be with the other. I thank God for these times we could relax and not be so busy on work :)Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-75372413700670334272011-03-02T09:50:48.699-08:002011-03-02T09:50:48.699-08:00What a fantastic post, Jessica. You have such a wo...What a fantastic post, Jessica. You have such a wonderful soul - so deep and loving. Thanks for shining your light for us.....Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-36550254570092081312011-02-28T09:57:00.853-08:002011-02-28T09:57:00.853-08:00I just returned from Goa. The beautiful beaches, t...I just returned from Goa. The beautiful beaches, the lush green fields, the splendid sunsets..all reminded me of just how great our God is. <br />Sitting there on the beach watching the sunset and looking at the vast sea in front of me, I was in awe of his creation and in awe of the creator himself. I felt his presence everywhere and it once again reminded me of how real he is.Sapna N Franswahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317309790117844464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-60177424202477719892011-02-26T06:06:09.775-08:002011-02-26T06:06:09.775-08:00HI Jessica what a great little poem. And what a gr...HI Jessica what a great little poem. And what a great article. I so love being out on a walk by myself unfortunately or fortunately I usually have Maximus by my side and the feeling of just observing what surrounds us no matter how small is awesome!<br /><br />Oh to have a bit of cold here though....<br /><br />Peace to you my friend <br />Aalejandro guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444725035058665346noreply@blogger.com