Comments on: Crazy Committed

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:29:06 +0000

Yes, Aidan, fresh eyes! Daily with fresh eyes! In addition to the 16 yr. old daughter, I have an almost 13 yr. old son. Each grant me the opportunity to see the world with fresh eyes separate from each other. Questions grow deeper but, sometimes, so does the importance of the answers they are seeking. Each year, each segment of their childhoods has brought something new, something dear, something challenging – every minute is so worthwhile!

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By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Aidan Donnelley Rowley — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:22:15 +0000

Nicki – Yes, it is all about commitment and re-commitment to things that matter and people we love. I think we are all constantly recommitting, reminding ourselves of what matters to us, and who we are. I think it makes perfect sense to have a taste for both questions and answers. After all, we ask in some effort to answer, right?

By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Aidan Donnelley Rowley — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:20:17 +0000

Amber – Who cares about the deadline? I think you raise an interesting point, namely that we can theoretically commit to things and not have the energy to throw ourselves into them. For me, this raises the question of actual versus intellectual commitments, of actions versus words. As for priorities? These are things we should always think about and reevaluate and question. Is there ever a right order?

By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Aidan Donnelley Rowley — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:16:37 +0000

Tanya – Better late than never. Much better. So interesting and symbolic indeed that you didn’t finish EPL. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying Committed. I look forward to hearing what you have to say about it. And making peace with past pain? That is a good goal and a wonderful commitment. For you. For all of us.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:22:41 +0000

Like Amber, I missed the deadline but love the writing so have to comment. I am committed – to way too many things. I have tried, in recent years, to re-commit to just those that I feel most important – my kids, family, certain friends who are like family.

I like questions but also like answers. I want to search for the answer to the question.

I love EPL so am going to buy Committed soon.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:38:46 +0000

I may have missed the deadline, but I am still going to comment.

Aidan, I have said this many times: you inspire me.

I say I am committed to many things but I rarely put the time I need to in them. This brings about the bigger question of priorities. I know mine are screwed up sometimes, but I am gradually adjusting them to be in the right order.

By: Tanya Geisler

Tanya Geisler — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:56:36 +0000

Am reading Committed right now (giggling and weeping already…that’s what I do) so just wanted to wade into the fray of delightful thread as a testament to my commitment to engaging in good and juicy conversations that I enjoy here in the blogosphere (do we still call it that…am oh so out of the loop). Though here, the logic falters as there’s precious little to add that’s not been eloquently stated (maybe I should also commit to showing up at parties earlier?)

I would add that I too, didn’t finish EPL. I left my copy by accident in the airplane coming back from a yoga/surfing retreat with my husband in 2007. We were doing some damage control for our marriage. Our flight ended at the moment that her spirit and her ex’s made a silent peace with one another (am paraphrasing). Perhaps it was no accident that that was the moment that I stopped reading…feeling calm and at peace as I did for them.

I guess I am committed to making peace with some past pain. What do ya know? Had something to add after all. Thank you for being a Question Person, Aidan.
TG

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:53:45 +0000

Thank you for this gracious response. It occured to me after I wrote my comment that maybe I’m talking to myself as much as I am to you.

I am aware I need to be reminded sometimes of my own blessings. Even on days like this, when my daughter and I get stuck in the house, and I can’t get my car out of the driveway. The house, the car, even the glinting snow, and most of the time, my teenage daughter are certainly blessings.

I also find it interesting that we have our particular “callings” in the blogosphere — and how grateful I am to encounter women so very different than me. There is such a richness and texture to our voices. So, as I said, when you share your experiences, you open a door, let a new breeze in, remind me of something I half-forgot, err, particularly today. I shall face that darned snow with a better attitude.

By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Aidan Donnelley Rowley — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:08:07 +0000

Natalie – You are right on time Ditto is a fair word. I like it. And when it comes to who we are, no apologies allowed. I am staying tuned…