tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post3660647860705697266..comments2023-04-27T08:26:25.215-07:00Comments on Making the Moments Count: The Dance of Life: Finding My Rhythmamber_mtmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-57177547511767428872010-03-09T21:46:23.000-08:002010-03-09T21:46:23.000-08:00Very true! I had all the plans laid out in my head...Very true! <br>I had all the plans laid out in my head about how I would be an awesome parent and everything would just fall into place. Umm, not. I'm still learning how to do the mommy-jiggle. <br>As for blogging, I find that when I start trying to write for my readers, I don't enjoy it as much and I almost feel stressed out about it. I need to write what I know, I need to write for me. That's when its fun. <br>Go Amber!Serenehttp://serenedesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-32692509512697965642010-03-09T03:18:09.000-08:002010-03-09T03:18:09.000-08:00It is so hard to find rhythm. I think it's be...It is so hard to find rhythm. I think it's because it can change on us without notice. But I know what you mean about writing for the masses instead of for yourself. When you don't do it for you, you become dis-passionate. I have taken week-long sabbaticals from my blog for that very reason. Sometimes you just need a little breather or reminder in order to refocus--catch the rhythm--again.meorthethoughtofmehttp://onasilentsea.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-89034625557138116282010-03-09T01:26:15.000-08:002010-03-09T01:26:15.000-08:00I love the metaphor. Learning the rythmn and how ...I love the metaphor. Learning the rythmn and how to adjust it as we grow and change is an important lesson. Re-finding a new rythmn is a wonderful feeling!Charlottehttp://latermom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-39437744732982274072010-03-09T01:20:26.000-08:002010-03-09T01:20:26.000-08:00When it comes to dancing, I'm more of a bootys...When it comes to dancing, I'm more of a bootyshaker than a ballerina. But I have fun ... and that's what I try to do on my blog as well. Fun metaphor!Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-67240083494938053392010-03-08T22:06:52.000-08:002010-03-08T22:06:52.000-08:00Admire this post a lot, Amber. You write so well,...Admire this post a lot, Amber. You write so well, and your thoughts come across just as wonderfully. You DO have great rhythm.unabridgedgirlhttp://unabridgedgirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-60292688469016414172010-03-08T21:48:20.000-08:002010-03-08T21:48:20.000-08:00I love the metaphors of your post, Amber, and thes...I love the metaphors of your post, Amber, and these wise words from Linda about blogging as "the ultimate exercise in needing to give up people pleasing." Both are powerful reminders to listen to own own hearts and voices - and those, I suppose, of the little people in our lives who don't usually have trouble making themselves heard. :)Kristen @ Motheresehttp://mothereseblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-69177271507829325242010-03-08T21:23:16.000-08:002010-03-08T21:23:16.000-08:00I should put that website into my favorites, I kno...I should put that website into my favorites, I know that I NEED something for Emily's anomalies!!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-27921828765255916742010-03-08T21:21:28.002-08:002010-03-08T21:21:28.002-08:00In that dance class, I moved from the front (I hav...In that dance class, I moved from the front (I have poor vision) the back within a couple of weeks. I wanted to get as far away from the teach as possible. Yet, she still singled each of us out. Eck. <br> <br>I love to think about that "drummers pounding out their own rhythm" and to imagine the glances thrown in my direction! I know I have had a few raised eyebrows, but it doesn't matter. As you said, I know what I hear, even if they can't hear it!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-37121084951733211092010-03-08T21:21:28.001-08:002010-03-08T21:21:28.001-08:00Thank you, Marvett! I will check this Lindsey out!...Thank you, Marvett! I will check this Lindsey out!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-90648508505730101992010-03-08T21:21:28.000-08:002010-03-08T21:21:28.000-08:00Wolf, I think that your dance is more of a ... Cha...Wolf, I think that your dance is more of a ... ChaChaCha. But, I could be wrong. : ) Remember--it is about finding YOUR rhythm!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-55526649435141173942010-03-08T21:17:49.000-08:002010-03-08T21:17:49.000-08:00Ah, but in life's dances I am sure that you wi...Ah, but in life's dances I am sure that you will find you have much more grace and poise than you ever imagined. Besides, your cooking is a dance all of its own. And we all know how splendid THAT is!!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-13277021800328648242010-03-08T21:16:30.001-08:002010-03-08T21:16:30.001-08:00Thank you! This can be extended to so many relatio...Thank you! This can be extended to so many relationships--work and marriage especially! I know that my husband and I are still working on our partnership. Every year it gets better and better. Soon we will take our show on the road ... to medical school! Hah!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-66439941578382582902010-03-08T21:16:30.000-08:002010-03-08T21:16:30.000-08:00Yes, and hear the music that is truly made for us....Yes, and hear the music that is truly made for us.Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-29848558302969328712010-03-08T21:14:21.000-08:002010-03-08T21:14:21.000-08:00And this music, for me, is often contrary to what ...And this music, for me, is often contrary to what I want. But, when I finally tune in, I find the music far more pleasing than what I had been listening to. I find myself swaying--in rhythm of course--to the delightful melody.Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-33013892399094586602010-03-08T21:12:38.000-08:002010-03-08T21:12:38.000-08:00Oh, giving up people pleasing is atrocious!! I hav...Oh, giving up people pleasing is atrocious!! I have been a people pleaser all my life! Of course, now I'm a baby pleaser....The jury is out on which one is worse... <br> <br>You are so right. I know that those who don't return probably did not find something that suited them, and I'm okay with that. I have done that with a few blogs myself. <br> <br>Linda, can I adopt your brain? It seems to be full of sage advice. I would only use it for a little bit, I promise! <br> <br>P.S. Happy belated birthday!!Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-47963249060995027612010-03-08T21:08:10.000-08:002010-03-08T21:08:10.000-08:00Yes, this was a great post - seriously, it's a...Yes, this was a great post - seriously, it's amazing how kids can control your life. I LOVE babycenter.com for all my baby-not-doing-what-the-books-say stuff... you just type in your question or issue in the search box, and you can read what tons of other moms did in the same situations. It really helped me when Luke didn't want to eat a bite of solid foods until he was 8 or 9 months old. I go there for every question I have before I call the doctor, too. It helps me feel like I'm not alone in the weird baby stuff.Kristenhttp://kristen-enjoyingeverymoment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-71597196969004440332010-03-08T20:59:18.000-08:002010-03-08T20:59:18.000-08:00Beauteous? I love it!! Thank you! This post came ...Beauteous? I love it!! <br> <br>Thank you! This post came to me in the wee hours of the night. It seemed fitting for my hectic life.Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-34973398597878550892010-03-08T20:53:39.000-08:002010-03-08T20:53:39.000-08:00Love the way you've applied this analogy to va...Love the way you've applied this analogy to various aspects of your life - beauteous!Kimberlyhttp://temporaryinsanitybykym.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-16287285796695493412010-03-08T19:25:50.000-08:002010-03-08T19:25:50.000-08:00Yes, re-accepted is right!! I find that acceptance...Yes, re-accepted is right!! I find that acceptance is the hardest part of finding my rhythm because it usually means going a different direction than I originally planned. I hate that! : )Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-63765391164580639382010-03-08T19:06:42.000-08:002010-03-08T19:06:42.000-08:00Wonderful metaphor. And keep going with that samba...Wonderful metaphor. And keep going with that samba! (Now if only we "women of a certain age" could keep up.)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-80636167194220690662010-03-08T19:03:33.000-08:002010-03-08T19:03:33.000-08:00Love the analogy...great post!Love the analogy...great post!suzicatehttp://suzicate.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-74579681558456442282010-03-08T18:23:05.000-08:002010-03-08T18:23:05.000-08:00Your writing is lovely Amber. Keep it up! I have...Your writing is lovely Amber. Keep it up! I have another blogger friend that I think you would like. Her name is Lindsey. Check her out here <a href="http://abridgetobrooklyn.com/" rel="nofollow">http://abridgetobrooklyn.com/</a>. I love to read her writing as well.Marvett Smithhttp://smithsphotogblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-55167027157791515332010-03-08T18:10:17.000-08:002010-03-08T18:10:17.000-08:00I took dance in college also. I am the world'...I took dance in college also. I am the world's biggest klutz. I use to hope to find a spot in the back of the studio but people still could catch my mess ups. LOL! Oh well... <br> <br>We all have our own drummers pounding out rhythms that others don't hear. So when someone wonders who I am singing with or moving to, I just remember that.Nickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-3461995335122147302010-03-08T18:02:35.000-08:002010-03-08T18:02:35.000-08:00I agree, Amber. There's nothing like the birth...I agree, Amber. There's nothing like the birth of a child to make us realize that we're not in charge! <br> <br>And dancing? I can't do it to save my life. I'm a klutz!TheKitchenWitchhttp://thekitchwitch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-88638552745547977012010-03-08T16:04:31.000-08:002010-03-08T16:04:31.000-08:00Oh, this is such an elegant, perfect metaphor. I l...Oh, this is such an elegant, perfect metaphor. I love how you say "this was no longer a solo dance." So much of life is learning to dance with others. I'm going to keep this image in my head all day!Evahttp://evaevolving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com