Comments on: What a Simple Jug Can Tell Us About Life

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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:55:23 +0000

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By: Amanda Alexander PCC ICF

Amanda Alexander PCC ICF — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:04:33 +0000

When you seem to be at the end of your tether its important for us all to pause and look at the brightly colored jug that we have next to us. The jug is a memento of any kind, a keepsake, a picture, something with treasured sentimental value. We understand at the moment that life can be full of little pleasures and things all around us can trigger those memories. Treasure them all!

Amanda Alexander PCC (ICF) Professional coaching for working mothers

By: janice

janice — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:45:42 +0000

@Alex, Thank you. I learned a few years ago to see daily housework as a form of blessing the family home I'm lucky enough to have. For me, it's like praying or meditation, a way of being present and open. That's why indifference caused by exhaustion scares me; it's one step away from depression and lack of inspiration. @Katia, Happy (belated) Mother's Day! Be a jug, a glorious unique jug! janices last blog post..Something for the Weekend

By: Katia

Katia — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:33:46 +0000

Thank you, thank you so much for this beautiful message. It fills me with love and courage today, Mother’s Day in France.

By: alex - unleash reality

alex - unleash reality — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:52:27 +0000

Hey Janice,

your description of your process of washing the dishes was really eloquent. drew me in. flash blured to the kitchen sink.

incredible how you can port all that wisdom to a simple jug.

my favourite bit was when you said, “they’re beautiful just as they are, even when all they hold are memories and promise and a little bit of now.”

…and a little bit of now.

inspiring
all the best
alex – unleash reality

By: janice

janice — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:42:42 +0000

@Sami, @Hugh
Thank you both. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I find the simplest things can have the deepest effect on me, especially those I may have been taking for granted. I really hadn’t realised I’d been loving jugs – and all they represent – for years. So many symbols we treasure in our homes, each object with its own poetry and a story waiting to be told.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:01:50 +0000

I enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing it. There are so many different things or types of experiences that jugs could be representing.

By: Sami

Sami — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:06:26 +0000

Hi Janice, It's funny how simple things in our life like a little jug can teach us something, and all those jugs have their own stories (and probably lessons). It's a good thing you stopped and took notice. Beautifully written post - thanks. Samis last blog post..Monday Funny - Pesky Paw

By: janice

janice — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:21:52 +0000

@Nadia and Randi, Thank you. I couldn't agree more. Being open, grateful and mindful means we're available to inspiration whenever it graces us with its presence. We're all empty jugs, unique, waiting, ready to be filled to overflowing so we can pour it all back out in our homelives, our writing and our work. Even when we're 'empty', like Glen and Positively Present mentioned above, it's enough to just love ourselves and be. @Tess, I really appreciate you taking the time to read all of them and I'm glad to have your inspiration and support on my journey. This piece is the kind I've always done - the 'blogging' ones are newer, a different way of filtering my life. I'm so indebted to Mary for her passionate belief that there's room in the blogosphere for all kinds of voices. Goodlife Zen is one of the places I really feel at home in; Mary's created a space that people visit with open minds and hearts. janices last blog post..A Patchwork Post: Authenticity Quotes, Book Giveaway Winners, Link Love and Spiritual Pioneering

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:30:35 +0000

Janice, Wow this is wonderful. After reading 3 posts today I can't imagine you not being inspired. You took your uninspired moments and turned them into another wonderful article! It's fun to watch you grow. Tess The Bold Lifes last blog post..Magic Mondays with Castle Baths