tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post2661059247962948554..comments2024-03-25T19:49:16.058-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: "Half-Moments of Intense Joy"Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-65839858594722107672021-05-27T05:55:03.098-06:002021-05-27T05:55:03.098-06:00Nice post. I used to be checking constantly this b...<br /><br />Nice post. I used to be checking constantly this blog and I am impressed! Extremely useful info particularly the ultimate section π I take care of such information a lot. I was seeking this certain information for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.<br /><a href="www.essayonfest.online/2021/01/prevention-is-better-than-cure-essay.html" rel="nofollow">precaution is better than cure</a>bakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08099578458879032696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-34362848065717221152021-05-18T13:23:11.725-06:002021-05-18T13:23:11.725-06:00Diane, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much! I...Diane, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much! I hope you are keeping well.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-75584568657872042792021-05-15T06:51:00.783-06:002021-05-15T06:51:00.783-06:00This is such a beautiful post. I've kept it op...This is such a beautiful post. I've kept it open for the past few days to go back and read again. And now you have a new post so I better say thank you for this one. I loved the quotes and the term half moments of intense joy...I wrote that in my journal! Enjoy your weekend!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-5196098304977705032021-05-13T17:09:06.230-06:002021-05-13T17:09:06.230-06:00I love your thought about creating pockets of peac...I love your thought about creating pockets of peace...joy...beauty to share with others. It is such good work to be about, isn't it? Thanks, Deanna!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-32926236239997188432021-05-13T17:04:29.518-06:002021-05-13T17:04:29.518-06:00Oh yes, there are some days when the supply of lit...Oh yes, there are some days when the supply of little treats don't cut through the malaise or grief or weariness. Thankfully, there aren't too many days like that, and for the most part, I can find small joy moments even if the intense joy ones are scarce.<br /><br />Thanks, Lorrie, for your lovely thoughts.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-47521909631800269682021-05-13T07:20:19.359-06:002021-05-13T07:20:19.359-06:00Awww, what a quote! So much truth in it! What a be...Awww, what a quote! So much truth in it! What a beautiful post and I do love the perspective of Sally and Sarah Clarkson and agree!<br /><br />Let's go about our days creating pockets of peace, half-moments of intense joy, and lots of beauty to share with others!Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-13494120183255603852021-05-11T11:28:01.335-06:002021-05-11T11:28:01.335-06:00Oh Brenda, this is a post full of thoughtfulness, ...Oh Brenda, this is a post full of thoughtfulness, honesty, and much beauty. I've had such days recently and it's hard to overcome them. Going out into my garden, or taking a long walk often help me as my mind can mull over things while absorbing the loveliness that exists. I love that line of Monty's and wish you a day of "half-moments of intense joy."Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-49834928928726637762021-05-11T11:27:06.995-06:002021-05-11T11:27:06.995-06:00Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comments. I th...Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comments. I think you will enjoy The Jewel Garden. After reading it, I have such an appreciation for Monty Don's work and the beautiful garden that he and his wife share with viewers around the world. I wish you joy in your own garden this summer -- I like your idea of creating a more healing space for yourself. Lovely!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-53098761429528468092021-05-11T10:33:03.346-06:002021-05-11T10:33:03.346-06:00Oh Sandra, so often you inspire and encourage me -...Oh Sandra, so often you inspire and encourage me -- thank you for those generous and kind thoughts. xoBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-26515771132998751082021-05-11T10:32:38.609-06:002021-05-11T10:32:38.609-06:00Margie, I totally sympathize about those power out...Margie, I totally sympathize about those power outages. How are you to make yourself pots of tea on such occasions?! As spring truly greens out around here and everywhere, may any lingering malaise dissipate at last for all of us.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-80350525378146852112021-05-10T09:13:26.796-06:002021-05-10T09:13:26.796-06:00What a wonderful post!!! It spurred me on to a mor...What a wonderful post!!! It spurred me on to a more positive, healing attitude. It also caused me to spend $$, as I ordered 'The Jewel Garden'. I have enjoyed Monty Don for a few years now. Since the scrap metal, has been cleared from property, and other debris will be hauled off in the near future, I look forward to working on making my gardens into more of a healing space for myself and for those who visit. Thanks for this very inspiring post ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-1083223396052740932021-05-09T16:15:33.978-06:002021-05-09T16:15:33.978-06:00I've been experiencing the same dull mood and ...I've been experiencing the same dull mood and irritability, so this post is just what I needed to see as I head into 2 challenging weeks involving construction (my neighbour's building a new porch) and power outages (to fix an electrical transformer on my block).Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-39054149498870117402021-05-09T12:12:47.231-06:002021-05-09T12:12:47.231-06:00Oh, Brenda, this may be my favorite post that you ...Oh, Brenda, this may be my favorite post that you have ever written. Your words and the quotes are beautiful and speak such truth. The ending quote truly grabbed my heart, "The world needs people who walk the path of enchantment. Who speak in songs. Who live in wonder, with eyes fixed on heaven." ~ Author Unknown It was immediately placed in my 'little book of special things.' I have so often thought if those who seem to live in the dark, could only learn to see a precious bit of the beauty of the world, if it couldn't bring them to a different place. I keep trying to share beauty and you certainly do. We, dear friend, would not be the same without you and your writings. Don't forget that.<br />Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032615112624122716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-49639174511866465702021-05-08T18:01:55.353-06:002021-05-08T18:01:55.353-06:00So true, everything has changed, Vee. None of us c...So true, everything has changed, Vee. None of us can have come this far untouched. 'Tis the challenge, indeed, and some days I don't want to pick it up, but other days I'm glad for the opportunity, since it's given us, to be living in these times, to be a hopeful voice in trying times.<br /><br />I'm reminded of those lines in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring: βI wish it need not have happened in my time,β said Frodo. βSo do I,β said Gandalf, βand so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.β<br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-4395672260595532502021-05-08T17:13:19.386-06:002021-05-08T17:13:19.386-06:00Who has lived these last 13 or 14 months and kept ...Who has lived these last 13 or 14 months and kept their same old personality? Very few whom I know. We have been changed and it is a challenge to find the beauty or joy. It is possible, though. You are setting a good example for us. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-79910101575471362042021-05-08T17:08:38.011-06:002021-05-08T17:08:38.011-06:00Barbara, I was totally surprised at how long this ...Barbara, I was totally surprised at how long this turned out to be, especially when I felt I had absolutely nothing to say when I started. The outpouring of words have come from a heart refilled and rekindled with hope and joy. And yes to Monty being a treasure himself.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-37707964207394176172021-05-08T17:04:24.246-06:002021-05-08T17:04:24.246-06:00Janet, it's lovely to be able to share the bea...Janet, it's lovely to be able to share the beauty with kindred spirits! Your generous comment encourages me. Thank you! Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-91230692875444117292021-05-08T17:02:33.630-06:002021-05-08T17:02:33.630-06:00Thank you, Ruth. Your own posts are always filled ...Thank you, Ruth. Your own posts are always filled with the good and the beautiful. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-66535791209583100342021-05-08T17:00:54.508-06:002021-05-08T17:00:54.508-06:00Awww, thank you, Diane! xoAwww, thank you, Diane! xoBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-50111772678517965752021-05-08T15:22:53.061-06:002021-05-08T15:22:53.061-06:00Thank-you for this uplifting post. i have been str...Thank-you for this uplifting post. i have been struggling myself, to find the good and the beauty in this sin-darkened world.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-2004099321337629302021-05-08T12:46:06.194-06:002021-05-08T12:46:06.194-06:00you have a lovely way with words. you have a lovely way with words. DianeSchuller.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359249391460871879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-75124930365488256652021-05-08T12:34:03.430-06:002021-05-08T12:34:03.430-06:00wow! how much I am sure many of us can identify wi...wow! how much I am sure many of us can identify with feelings of mundaneness and beauty-hunt weariness! Yet here we are, blessed abundantly by every paragraph in this post! Oh! those tulips gorgeous to the last petal-drop! and I will be back to try the salad recipe. yum!! And a book to put on my hunt-for list! Thank-you for sharing the beauty!<br /><br />Blessings and wished for a treasure chest week,<br /> filled with half-moment-jewels of intense joy!Janet Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126248666972072628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-77945618276559961742021-05-08T11:42:25.177-06:002021-05-08T11:42:25.177-06:00Almost impossible to comment on this beautiful pos...Almost impossible to comment on this beautiful post, Brenda. So much to read,so much to take in and so much truth. Thank you for your ever inspiring words.<br />I so agree about Monty. Every time I watch him I can be sure that some little snippet, phrase or saying, will make me stop and think.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.com