tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post4050994642294995196..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Create Rest: Peace RetreatMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-21744080937339369242011-05-06T14:30:50.076-04:002011-05-06T14:30:50.076-04:00Hello
I'm new to your blog and I swear I can F...Hello<br />I'm new to your blog and I swear I can FEEL the peace you write about. How do I find peace? In my stuffed chair, with my afghan, a cup of tea, and my spiritual reading books. I tend to like this time right after the sun goes down, or as it's going down. It brings great light through the sheers.<br />Thank you for your blog. It's wonderful.<br />Mary :-)Mary Mhttp://marynherbook@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-51692885256167280302010-02-09T17:31:58.575-05:002010-02-09T17:31:58.575-05:00I confess! I also go to the bathroom to read in pe...I confess! I also go to the bathroom to read in peace!!! Love this idea though...think I'll work on it this week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-9277821736924523392010-02-09T08:32:56.252-05:002010-02-09T08:32:56.252-05:00I LOVE this idea! I so wish that we had a spot th...I LOVE this idea! I so wish that we had a spot that we could do this. I think the only option would be if I were to get rid of my desk! I will totally ahve to think through how we could incorporate this idea into our home. :)melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229154192550719053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-23507520771020605982010-02-02T14:22:00.502-05:002010-02-02T14:22:00.502-05:00Thanks for this post! I have a small recliner tha...Thanks for this post! I have a small recliner that I have wanted to clear off and create a quiet place to read - it has been a landing place for laundry for the last several months! I finally cleared it off and surrounded myself with some books I am reading, soft lighting, a radio, a candle, and my Rosary beads. It is so peaceful!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673105345983881806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-83325422535543741272010-01-26T10:04:06.728-05:002010-01-26T10:04:06.728-05:00Lots of talk about the bathroom (lol)but honestly ...Lots of talk about the bathroom (lol)but honestly that is where I retreat. I love to fill the bath with warm water and light a scented candle and bring in a hot comforting drink and maybe a snack. I usually bring one of my favorite Amish books or a relaxing magazine and many times I pray. I like the calmness that shutting the world out brings. I do have 2 teens and 2 littles so it may be easier for me to retreat there and not worry than for others with only little ones.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-541019110715730012010-01-25T22:40:49.781-05:002010-01-25T22:40:49.781-05:00I second Teri's request. Please share your tho...I second Teri's request. Please share your thought on discipline or books you love.karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-54025733686436674792010-01-25T19:20:31.319-05:002010-01-25T19:20:31.319-05:00I love this idea - I have a corner by my kitchen d...I love this idea - I have a corner by my kitchen door that I tend to retreat to...but I should really put some thought into making a spot for peaceful reflection, and not jsut "hiding away" ;)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842351794208864728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-27677043679376683692010-01-25T14:50:47.168-05:002010-01-25T14:50:47.168-05:00Great idea! I don't have a specific place of ...Great idea! I don't have a specific place of peace inside. Just anywhere I can get a little quiet works. <br /><br />During the warmer weather I find peace sitting outside on the swing. It doesn't matter if I am reading or just enjoying some down time being outside always makes me feel peaceful.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-15674323425139671572010-01-25T14:29:00.314-05:002010-01-25T14:29:00.314-05:00I seem to have my journal, reading material, and B...I seem to have my journal, reading material, and Bible all in different locations throughout the house. I think I need to gather these things in one place. <br />What is posted on the wall beside your table? I know that it has to be important words of wisdom.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-53207252683444458992010-01-25T14:23:22.814-05:002010-01-25T14:23:22.814-05:00Like-minded :)
Our Peace Place:
http://www.presc...Like-minded :)<br /><br />Our Peace Place:<br /><br />http://www.preschoolersandpeace.com/?p=42Kendra Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762184032404428343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-75596756052778366662010-01-25T13:13:03.056-05:002010-01-25T13:13:03.056-05:00May I suggest a medium sized basket with a handle ...May I suggest a medium sized basket with a handle sturdy enough to hold some of your things so that your peaceful place can move with you, especially when the weather warms and more time is spent outside :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325740829904993279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-70379294233197000602010-01-25T11:33:05.785-05:002010-01-25T11:33:05.785-05:00Hi Monica,
My littles have all grown up. Sweet hu...Hi Monica,<br />My littles have all grown up. Sweet husband has gone to be with the Lord. But I still have to have "my" place to read, pray, meditate, write letters,etc. I like curling up on my red couch in the sitting room.<br /><br />I like your little corner. You are a wise, young woman.Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159344554439875899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-75138781673065764432010-01-25T11:12:38.082-05:002010-01-25T11:12:38.082-05:00too funny that the bathroom seems to be the popula...too funny that the bathroom seems to be the popular place. I think it's because when one is in there, no one else is allowed. Ü<br /><br />BUT you have inspired me to find and CREATE a special place for me. This is something I am going to pray about and ask God to show me where in my home it can be.Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01504216412594013717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-50026837212875797172010-01-25T09:38:23.035-05:002010-01-25T09:38:23.035-05:00I cuddle up with my puppy on the couch and read, I...I cuddle up with my puppy on the couch and read, I also like to enjoy a snack and my favorite pjs.<br /><br />(this is all after tucking in the littles-)<br /><br />Gardening also gives me peace.rachel@thecupcakesprinklesinlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735742069372368431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-43906777452591406242010-01-25T09:31:20.025-05:002010-01-25T09:31:20.025-05:00I am so laughing right now... I was thinking "...I am so laughing right now... I was thinking "the bathroom?" and when I clicked into comments I saw the first comment here by Bonnie - and she mentions the bathroom...well, I just had to laugh out loud.<br /><br />I love the little spot in your bedroom like that. I've started a corner in our room, too... I just need/want to make it more "me friendly"... but maybe if I could just find the Peace and Quiet to do it - the intended corner would "happen". ;)Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-27314785654652105082010-01-25T08:16:25.251-05:002010-01-25T08:16:25.251-05:00After reading Bonnie's post, I had to laugh be...After reading Bonnie's post, I had to laugh because when my kids were little the bathroom was the only place i could get 5 minutes of peace.<br />Nowadays, I have a chair in our room that I like to read my bible study books or Bible in. I simply tell the kids I will be spending some time with the Lord and close the bedroom door and retreat to my red chair. I need to add a little table and a lamp though. It is by the window, so I only use this during the day when there is daylight.Cherylhttp://quiltingmemoriesfortomorrow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-61996213155334961302010-01-25T07:55:56.040-05:002010-01-25T07:55:56.040-05:00Monica~
Thank you for such a sweet posting. Peace...Monica~<br />Thank you for such a sweet posting. Peace, to me, comes through a surrender of self which I attempt to do each morning before my little one is up. If I don't lay ME down at the foot of the cross, peace is exchanged for frustration, chaos of heart and mind, and a tired spirit.<br /><br />Would you be willing to either email me or post on the steps you take w/ your little ones when you are disciplining them? I enlarged one of your pictures and saw you had the steps written out. Oh, I love how you have that right there to guide your words and heart.<br /><br />Thank again for such a sweet reminder.<br /><br />Teri Selbher<br />selbher@gmail.comTeri Selbhernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73711611488424970252010-01-25T06:04:16.799-05:002010-01-25T06:04:16.799-05:00Honestly? I go to the upstairs bathroom, where I h...Honestly? I go to the upstairs bathroom, where I have a book stashed and sit on the edge of the tub and read. I can still here what's going on and know the littles are okay, but it takes them longer to find me....Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363843039604440511noreply@blogger.com