tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post3702879109392992889..comments2023-10-31T09:29:57.496-04:00Comments on Nina's Life Lights / Nina P's Thoughts and Musings: Happiness and a Lotus LifeNinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603112009407252993noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-15440762986322091972009-10-26T13:55:14.690-04:002009-10-26T13:55:14.690-04:00That is a lovely post Nina and words of truth echo...That is a lovely post Nina and words of truth echo within.<br />Sometimes it's easier said than done though *sigh*<br />*whispers* feel free to give me kick up the bum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-57577148279040355172009-10-26T00:34:02.011-04:002009-10-26T00:34:02.011-04:00Yes - we can choose to be happy, or not. We can nu...Yes - we can choose to be happy, or not. We can nurture it or neglect it. It is no accident that the lotus is the symbol of the Buddha. When I see a lotus, I think of its many petals - the many paths to happiness and enlightenment. Also the many layers of the soul and reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-42710277999357937522009-10-25T15:35:20.873-04:002009-10-25T15:35:20.873-04:00Wow--you are so right. Happiness is a decision. ...Wow--you are so right. Happiness is a decision. It is up to each individual whether or not they're happy.<br /><br />I learned that years ago as a newly wed. The most important thing to my husband is my happiness. And to be happy is MY choice. Anyone can pick out something during the day, or about one's family about which to be unhappy!<br /><br />How amazing that we have the ability to choose to let the sunshine in!Beth Niquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123973998090266918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-51729861085647547532009-10-25T15:03:36.494-04:002009-10-25T15:03:36.494-04:00Hi Nina!
Than you for visiting my blog today with...Hi Nina! <br />Than you for visiting my blog today with such inspirational words.. It is people like you who bring love into the world that allows me to direct my love and shine outwards with my art.<br />Hugs, and wonderful write you have done.. <br />Hugs, Darlene xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-37334840150698135112009-10-25T13:31:08.179-04:002009-10-25T13:31:08.179-04:00I LOVE this...just so many gems packed in here...i...I LOVE this...just so many gems packed in here...it's hard to know where to begin...and so I won't even try...I will just say that you are inspiring...and you have brought me big, big smiles today!!! Thank you for visiting, for leading me back to your beautiful space...for extending your hand of friendship!!! I reach in return...and send you hugs, Janine XXSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-54446410317422488702009-10-25T12:35:09.107-04:002009-10-25T12:35:09.107-04:00Thank you. You my friends give me happiness and st...Thank you. You my friends give me happiness and strength. Through your visits and comments and my visits back with you. I've learned so many things and find so much Joy in knowing (Ok so maybe only in the blog world) each of you. Our souls meet and energy mixes to form new thoughts, new possibilities, new happiness. We are all part of the lotus reaching towards eternity. May you find happiness above the clouds where the eternal warmth of the sun is found. Blessings. Love and Light, Nina PNinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603112009407252993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-76953429614718869782009-10-25T11:20:42.063-04:002009-10-25T11:20:42.063-04:00I like those; think I'll go and join up to the...I like those; think I'll go and join up to their daily email....♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-2807344303388435342009-10-25T07:56:23.420-04:002009-10-25T07:56:23.420-04:00Every day is a flower. You just have to look at yo...Every day is a flower. You just have to look at yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-26877826863491218442009-10-24T22:02:20.178-04:002009-10-24T22:02:20.178-04:00Thank you for your cute poem comment on my post......Thank you for your cute poem comment on my post...your gift of words is endless.<br />Love and light to you Nina P.Deannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377433095033570209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-2717105371969920202009-10-24T17:53:11.423-04:002009-10-24T17:53:11.423-04:00Nina what an important post. I believe many thing...Nina what an important post. I believe many things are a choice too.<br /><br />Thank you for your important comment on abuse. I am thankful that no one has ever tried to crush me, and when I see that some friends are I can't even control myself.<br /><br />My wednesday's women are always fiction but I hoped that maybe if someone was in this position they could see their way out of it and if they read your comment, I think that will help them even more.<br /><br />Love Renee xoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-70699651787706690372009-10-24T12:20:14.674-04:002009-10-24T12:20:14.674-04:00Beautiful words and lovely shot !! Thanks for shar...Beautiful words and lovely shot !! Thanks for sharing Nina !!<a href="http://www.unseenrajasthan.com/" rel="nofollow">Unseen Rajasthan</a>Unseen India Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181236800235013022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-11980139340494347302009-10-24T12:15:22.421-04:002009-10-24T12:15:22.421-04:00You leave me speechless. The wish at the very end...You leave me speechless. The wish at the very end should be on a greeting card. If I received those words from a friend or loved one my heart would soar as it did today. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-86149400790525296672009-10-24T08:14:08.292-04:002009-10-24T08:14:08.292-04:00Such deep thoughts, Nina. Being one who runs on e...Such deep thoughts, Nina. Being one who runs on emotions (much like a car runs on gas), simply deciding to be happy has never been an easy task for me. If something bad happens I am plummeted into the depths of worry and despair. Your message is a good one and when I've been able to manage to do just what you prescribe, it truly is infectious!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-31980663589069389152009-10-24T07:55:11.061-04:002009-10-24T07:55:11.061-04:00Oh Nina I really needed to read this post tonight....Oh Nina I really needed to read this post tonight. <br />I have been feeling very "flat" all day and trying very hard to lift my spirits which worked for part of the time but I still felt drained.<br />I will print out this post as a reminder of the Lotus Life.<br />Bless you dear friend.<br />Hugs<br />Peggy xxxmiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-49247278252362967522009-10-24T06:34:17.728-04:002009-10-24T06:34:17.728-04:00Great thoughts on choosing happiness, and a fascin...Great thoughts on choosing happiness, and a fascinating comparison to the lotus. Long ago, the Christian writer Paul, sitting in prison, wrote "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation."<br />It's a secret anyone can learn. Sounds like you have. For others who might want a little help discovering that secret, you might find Journey to Joy helpful. See http://amzn.com/144218776XUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844512088909196867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-536178538805386922009-10-23T16:19:53.319-04:002009-10-23T16:19:53.319-04:00Oh I like this post very much. Always reach for wh...Oh I like this post very much. Always reach for what feels better. :-)cheatymoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328903955238115971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-3800986339841214822009-10-23T16:13:38.483-04:002009-10-23T16:13:38.483-04:00Nina, I love the idea of a Lotus Life. This post o...Nina, I love the idea of a Lotus Life. This post offers such richness, so much to ponder. Layers of lusciousness. The notion of being very aware of what roots you, what your foundation is, and always returning to that is beautiful. Powerful! With that, we can weather anything. <br /><br />And then the notion of attuning ourself to happiness, looking for, allowing our eyes to find it in the simplest of things. I''ve often referred to it as "sniffing out joy." Sometimes we just have to take a little sniff, and there it is. xoxoJanice Lynne Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065023183951459029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-63254841093722209842009-10-23T13:44:38.426-04:002009-10-23T13:44:38.426-04:00Its like the mind has moods and therefore differen...Its like the mind has moods and therefore different bouts of weather. Some days its cloudy, somedays its rainy, and we usually enjoy the sunshine. However, true happiness can be found above the atmosphere and weather of the mind where one realizes that the sun is always out, day or night, and is perpetually shining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-78915791092043325712009-10-23T11:30:48.056-04:002009-10-23T11:30:48.056-04:00Wow, Nina, I really really needed to read this tod...Wow, Nina, I really really needed to read this today. It is cloudy and rainy here, both outside and inside. Just a yucky day, but I am now feeling lighter and brighter. I am filling my heart with happy thoughts and smiling from eart to ear. Thank you.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700460888249251584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460482738852373781.post-55909134897428390682009-10-23T10:30:37.009-04:002009-10-23T10:30:37.009-04:00I know that people who don't live mindfully in...I know that people who don't live mindfully in happiness just don't quite get it. But, after a little practice it works like a charm. I have choosen to live a happy life and so I do. Being mindful is a bit of a strain at first, but the reward is Joy and it is fun in the learning.Cloudhandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410355458758984407noreply@blogger.com