tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post1854916126490773477..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: I walk, therefore I think.Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-10167193813123656632016-12-10T06:52:35.320+11:002016-12-10T06:52:35.320+11:00I'm sure they will happily oblige with a downw...I'm sure they will happily oblige with a downward facing dog or upward facing dog😃😃Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042584563035749672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-20680474268412651722016-12-09T08:16:15.110+11:002016-12-09T08:16:15.110+11:00Hi Sue,
It's amazing how a walk can really hel...Hi Sue,<br />It's amazing how a walk can really help with that, isn't it? Much better than sitting staring in panic at the computer screen! <br />Thanks for posting.<br />Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-59467636497668843442016-12-09T08:14:29.938+11:002016-12-09T08:14:29.938+11:00Hi Donamae,
Driving seems to be a common thinking...Hi Donamae, <br />Driving seems to be a common thinking time activity for most of us. I guess it's different if there are restless kids in the back of the car, though! I don't remember doing much thinking back in my early parenting days. Thanks for posting!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89612177430170610522016-12-09T08:08:27.307+11:002016-12-09T08:08:27.307+11:00Walking is my thinking time, and often problem sol...Walking is my thinking time, and often problem solving time for plots that aren't going how they should.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80854831532785264502016-12-08T21:56:46.637+11:002016-12-08T21:56:46.637+11:00Walking and driving are thinking times.Walking and driving are thinking times.Donamae Kutskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785083745089048648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22795673045580937942016-12-08T21:38:15.719+11:002016-12-08T21:38:15.719+11:00Thanks,Bronwyn! I think you're absolutely righ...Thanks,Bronwyn! I think you're absolutely right about the movement of driving. The rhythm of the wheels turning and the view flashing by- all good for releasing locked thoughts. I must admit I quite enjoy my drive to our beach house which is only two hours from home but it feels like a world away. Thanks for posting!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-85057041517023377002016-12-08T21:27:41.041+11:002016-12-08T21:27:41.041+11:00Driving is good for my thinking, when I'm alon...Driving is good for my thinking, when I'm along and the radio off. Must be something about movement do you think that gets the grain moving as well?<br /><br />Love your photos, Melanie. So beautiful!Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75161335432137198052016-12-08T18:21:10.135+11:002016-12-08T18:21:10.135+11:00I'm with you on that, Mary. I would not cope w...I'm with you on that, Mary. I would not cope with my busy life without my long walks. I have a step counter app on my phone and yesterday I walked- wait for it- 17 kilometres!! I ended up with a blister, though. I didn't have my car so I had no choice but to walk. Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67877268920077263142016-12-08T18:19:36.612+11:002016-12-08T18:19:36.612+11:00Ah, organisation is the key to reducing stress, is...Ah, organisation is the key to reducing stress, isn't it, Lyn? But how hard it is! I like the sound of a relaxing bath. I used to love my cross-stitch but I haven't done it in years. You've inspired me!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-37291118782001330142016-12-08T18:17:46.879+11:002016-12-08T18:17:46.879+11:00Michelle, you need to come to Tassie where the hea...Michelle, you need to come to Tassie where the heat and humidity is not so hideous- I will walk with you.! In fact, we have relatively low humidity which is why we don't have heaps of thunder storms. <br />Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52630040638943456862016-12-08T18:15:29.255+11:002016-12-08T18:15:29.255+11:00Hi Yvonne,
Not everyone needs to walk to think. We...Hi Yvonne,<br />Not everyone needs to walk to think. We all have our various ways of doing it. And there is nothing wrong with curling up in a chair with a good book. I'm looking forward to a lot of that over the summer! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-10033388441398028592016-12-08T18:13:30.316+11:002016-12-08T18:13:30.316+11:00So true, Amy. Water is supposed to be really good ...So true, Amy. Water is supposed to be really good for creativity. Apparently it's all the ions or something. I have pool envy! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-5109646200042578022016-12-08T18:11:21.227+11:002016-12-08T18:11:21.227+11:00Hi Louisa,
I love New Zealand- it is just gorgeous...Hi Louisa,<br />I love New Zealand- it is just gorgeous. I know what you mean about the chores and how they unlock your mind. It almost makes me look forward to the ironing! Almost...Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-6296779234994369142016-12-08T18:08:52.470+11:002016-12-08T18:08:52.470+11:00I think you live in a great place too, Jennifer. I...I think you live in a great place too, Jennifer. I had the best holiday ever at Byron Bay when our kids were little. And I ran up to the lighthouse and was thrilled with the view- Australia's most easterly point. Magical. Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79748565355781118782016-12-08T18:07:19.717+11:002016-12-08T18:07:19.717+11:00Hi Franca,
Music is always a great way to relax an...Hi Franca,<br />Music is always a great way to relax and chill out. I'm glad you like the photos. You must come to Tasmania! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53697632649990910402016-12-08T17:31:49.794+11:002016-12-08T17:31:49.794+11:00I walk. It's relaxing. I just let my mind drif...I walk. It's relaxing. I just let my mind drift. I'm sure I have solved the woes of the world a million times over by just walking it off. Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82482966735601233422016-12-08T16:32:15.720+11:002016-12-08T16:32:15.720+11:00Still haven't figured out what activity I do w...Still haven't figured out what activity I do when I need to think. However to cope/stay saneish during this crazy time of year, I tend to take time out for me (usually by reading, cross-stitching or having a relaxing bath). I also plan ahead and actually try to action those plans so that I'm not stressing or leaving a lot to the last minute. I'm less organised this year than I have been the last couple of year - while I'm more organised that I was prior to planning ahead, I'm still noticing the difference with the way the less organised is having.Lyn Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55010865349953217632016-12-08T15:42:23.258+11:002016-12-08T15:42:23.258+11:00There are few things better to clear one's hea...There are few things better to clear one's head than a walk by the beach, Melanie. :-) And your particular beach is beautiful! As the temps start to soar and the humidity becomes hideous, though, I find it harder and harder to make myself go for a walk, even though I usually enjoy it. <br /><br />My other favourite let-my-mind wander is to lie on the sofa and listen to music. The lyrics and the rhythm always send me off into a lovely daydream or two. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-65562889442075237662016-12-08T11:36:32.400+11:002016-12-08T11:36:32.400+11:00I love your photos, Melanie. What a stunning part ...I love your photos, Melanie. What a stunning part of the world you live in. I don't do enough walking or thinking. Something I desperately need to remedy. These days, I generally force myself to think while at my desk, but rarely give my mind the opportunity to simply meander. I love to have time alone and when I do I generally curl up in chair and read someone else's hard work (book). Yvonne Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13239798631137178485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-57678852518897972662016-12-08T11:24:09.019+11:002016-12-08T11:24:09.019+11:00You live in a magical place, Melanie! I love to wa...You live in a magical place, Melanie! I love to walk too and luckily I live near the sea. But most of my helpful thoughts come when I'm doing the chores--I've learnt to always have a notebook handy so I can jot things down, then they're out of my head freeing up space for more things!Louisa Georgehttp://ww.louisageorge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53825937304856684662016-12-08T11:08:06.319+11:002016-12-08T11:08:06.319+11:00For me its in the shower...or floating on my back ...For me its in the shower...or floating on my back in the swimming pool. <br /><br />There is something about water, isn't there Melanie? :-)Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12092609110263407872016-12-08T09:58:11.748+11:002016-12-08T09:58:11.748+11:00Tasmania is such a beautiful place, Melanie. I'...Tasmania is such a beautiful place, Melanie. I've visited a couple of times of often imagine myself living there.<br /><br />I find walking up to the Byron Bay Lighthouse is a good way to find some quiet time. The 5km around trip offers gorgeous scenery, often dolphins and a whale or two to watch and the horizon to gaze at. Beautiful. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31132558665428606972016-12-08T07:39:12.463+11:002016-12-08T07:39:12.463+11:00Hi Sudeshni,
Yoga is a fabulous way to relax. And ...Hi Sudeshni,<br />Yoga is a fabulous way to relax. And you're right in that the movements are like the ebb and glow of the ocean. Yoga on the beach- now there's something I can do. I wonder if my poodles will do it with me. 😃🐩🐩🐩Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31525472733639320272016-12-08T04:21:46.659+11:002016-12-08T04:21:46.659+11:00Hello Melanie,
I have no particular place to go to...Hello Melanie,<br />I have no particular place to go to think, but when I need time to think I try to stay alone in a room with background music, so I have clear ideas. I do not do much to cope with this period, I spend quietly in the family.<br />Beautiful this photo.Franca Polihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346575788794819813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-13604131198361375102016-12-07T23:29:07.502+11:002016-12-07T23:29:07.502+11:00I love this. Every so often, we get forgotten, bec...I love this. Every so often, we get forgotten, because we live our lives doing more for others than ourselves. I love the beach but live over 75 km away. I choose yoga and a few minutes of meditating, every morning. The yoga movements, for me are very much like the ebb and flow of the ocean's waves. The meditation is a time for reflecting on the now, gratitude for all I have, and letting go of what I cannot control. And somehow...I'm sorted despite the chaos. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042584563035749672noreply@blogger.com