tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post2330856685095888443..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: " . . .My Run, Run, Run, Run, Runaway . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29505771405564975842012-10-08T22:02:18.138-07:002012-10-08T22:02:18.138-07:00For me it starts and ends with solitude. I have a...For me it starts and ends with solitude. I have a couple of "sacred spaces" - one on my back porch when the weather is good, the other in my den. More importantly I have "sacred time," which is usually first thing in the morning.<br /><br />I practice journaling, mostly by writing continuously for 20 minutes - literally whatever is going through my mind - Julia Cameron's "Morning Pages" have really shaped my writing and processing world for the last near-three years.<br /><br />I also do planned-ahead Bible study - mostly daily. <br />Andy Woodhttp://www.lifevesting.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91443999959907793202012-10-08T20:02:55.008-07:002012-10-08T20:02:55.008-07:00I TRY and start my morning by asking Jesus to stay...I TRY and start my morning by asking Jesus to stay close to me all day and TRY at night to ask for his forgiveness on my daily neglects.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33627696255402254892012-10-08T07:46:00.315-07:002012-10-08T07:46:00.315-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Debra!
Luckily, my c...Thanks so much for coming by, Debra!<br />Luckily, my condition has really improved over the past few years and I am holding my own. The exercise does help a lot!<br />Thanks for sharing this scripture from 1 Timothy - it so fits this!<br />I will pray for you, my friend, and have every confidence you will get back in shape. :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71438595175416984082012-10-07T22:31:05.214-07:002012-10-07T22:31:05.214-07:00Martha, I didn’t know you had osteoporosis. Yeah,...Martha, I didn’t know you had osteoporosis. Yeah, that IS reason enough to work out routinely. Here’s another scripture that would work well with this post. <br /><br />For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come. ~ 1 Tim 4:8<br /><br />I wish I had your steadfast will to exercise. Pray for me, I need to get back in shape; I’ve gotten SO slack lately. <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53256575824262067702012-10-06T04:50:16.746-07:002012-10-06T04:50:16.746-07:00Thanks so much for coming by today, FCEtier, and w...Thanks so much for coming by today, FCEtier, and welcome!<br />Honestly, exercise is boring for me, too. If I didn't have my music on my Ipod, it would be grueling, indeed!<br />I like what you are doing for exercise, both physically and spiritually . . . western NC IS God's country, I'm convinced. :) Appreciating God's creation is a wonderful way to grow in the Spirit.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78019369353580256402012-10-06T04:46:55.414-07:002012-10-06T04:46:55.414-07:00So happy to see you here, Melissa! Thanks for com...So happy to see you here, Melissa! Thanks for coming by!<br />Sounds to me like you're on a balanced track of taking care of body, mind, and spirit. Like you, I don't run, but use either the treadmill for fast walking or the elliptical in the gym.<br />Thank you for joining me in prayer - may our true prize always rest in our love for the Lord.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85352444289344187622012-10-06T04:43:20.335-07:002012-10-06T04:43:20.335-07:00I've always found exercise boring - unless you...I've always found exercise boring - unless you're doing it for a purpose. Once I played basketball in a church league for guys over 30.<br />Now, I officate high school football (in 16th season) and that helps me keep fit. <br />Also, walking my three dogs is great cardio as well as inspirational. When I'm with them, I can commune with nature and God in the beautiful mountains of western NC.<br />Nice post, thanks for helping me to stop and appreciate what I have.FCEtierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199098303138353894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8289459136273120742012-10-06T04:43:07.427-07:002012-10-06T04:43:07.427-07:00Thanks so much, Vishnu, for visiting today!
Yes, a...Thanks so much, Vishnu, for visiting today!<br />Yes, all too often we nourish every part of us except for the spiritual when that is the most important part of who we are for eternity. I'm so glad you are honoring your soul with the practices you mention here. Great spiritual training! :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90964139084168854042012-10-06T04:28:51.655-07:002012-10-06T04:28:51.655-07:00I actually do brisk walking instead of jogging or ...I actually do brisk walking instead of jogging or running. And I use the stairs instead of escalators and lifts.<br /><br />It's good to take care of both body and soul. It needs a certain balance that most of the time I fail to recognize.<br /><br />I spend time with the Scriptures and supplements to Christian faith; pray and visit the BS, write my reflections, spend time with the children, receive Sacraments...<br /><br />I pray with you and re-echo your prayer to the soul, focused on the goal of winning the prize, loving God faithfully.<br /><br />Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66904452075226801762012-10-05T20:15:04.863-07:002012-10-05T20:15:04.863-07:00hey Martha - yes, reading spiritual and God-center...hey Martha - yes, reading spiritual and God-centered bloggers is a good dose of spirituality:) <br /><br />We take care of our bodies, our teeth, our cars and even our plumbing in our houses(haha) but what about our soul? Glad you brought this up and explored ways to honor the spirit. I love meditation, prayer, silence and visiting spiritual sites to awaken the spirit. Vishnuhttp://www.vishnusvirtues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42735282927264579252012-10-05T19:08:56.797-07:002012-10-05T19:08:56.797-07:00Mitzi, I love your site. Your photos and thoughts...Mitzi, I love your site. Your photos and thoughts offer so much inspiration to me. I am a better person because God led me to follow you.<br />You will get back on track . . . He is there for you and has never left your side. He is clearly at work within you through your blog. I see it. I feel it.<br />Love and blessings to you always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62104833652769877812012-10-05T19:03:15.048-07:002012-10-05T19:03:15.048-07:00Good for you, Rachel! It is the best place to sta...Good for you, Rachel! It is the best place to start, being grateful for each new morning the Lord provides. It is what He wants from us . . .<br />Thanks so much for coming by and blessings to you always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22131780238920089982012-10-05T18:38:52.459-07:002012-10-05T18:38:52.459-07:00Beautiful list. I am working on getting myself ba...Beautiful list. I am working on getting myself back on track these days, I have several devotionals and definitely read those spiritual and uplifting blogs. As you know, I've been one of them in the past and am getting ready to implement them again. Thanks for always stopping by my site and leaving such thoughtful and encouraging comments. Have a beautiful and blessed weekend.Mitzihttp://mitlearmoments.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1391165325905468652012-10-05T18:34:58.615-07:002012-10-05T18:34:58.615-07:00I just started writing down a few things I am grat...I just started writing down a few things I am grateful for each morning when I wake up. :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79241751628141312762012-10-05T13:35:23.625-07:002012-10-05T13:35:23.625-07:00Thanks so much for visiting today, Jim!
Isn't ...Thanks so much for visiting today, Jim!<br />Isn't it wonderful when we can experience the spiritual in the simplest of things? Sounds like you look at all of life as a miracle. That's the way to truly live!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67522076468529514022012-10-05T12:53:01.375-07:002012-10-05T12:53:01.375-07:00Words of wisdom delivered with intelligence. I hav...Words of wisdom delivered with intelligence. I have a spiritual moment every time I am out in nature or I see a bride & groom celebrate their love or photograph a young childs smile!!JIMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989023921093283471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70062825357767767032012-10-05T07:25:08.274-07:002012-10-05T07:25:08.274-07:00Me, you are too sweet! So honored that my blog is...Me, you are too sweet! So honored that my blog is a part of your spiritual routine.<br />And, yes, we need to exercise our minds, body, and spirit if we wish to stay healthy and well-rounded.<br />Thanks so much for coming by today!<br />Blessings to you and have a wonderful weekend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39312499464369168662012-10-05T07:23:24.828-07:002012-10-05T07:23:24.828-07:00Thanks for stopping in today, Nelieta!
Oh, what an...Thanks for stopping in today, Nelieta!<br />Oh, what an interesting dream you had! Maybe, God is trying to tell you something. :)<br />Blessings to you and have a great weekend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91024619953974617162012-10-05T04:16:31.178-07:002012-10-05T04:16:31.178-07:00I would say I read your blog :)
And apart from th...I would say I read your blog :)<br /><br />And apart from that I read some other lovely blogs, some nice interesting books, visit a temple daily and listen to devotional sermons too.<br /><br />I agree like our body our soul / mind also needs exercise from time to time to stay healthy or else it has the fear of getting rusted!Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42064198266580305062012-10-05T04:10:03.884-07:002012-10-05T04:10:03.884-07:00A wonderful post Martha and I must admit if I look...A wonderful post Martha and I must admit if I look at your list I fall short! Interesting I dreamt about Bibles last night. I received them from friends :)Have a blessed day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com