tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post5514869559029193164..comments2024-03-29T08:23:57.269-04:00Comments on Just Write, Melanie: Slice of Life 2020: 28 of 31-The declaration and benefits of a silent walkMelanie Meehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-88290937640085322422020-03-28T19:46:44.929-04:002020-03-28T19:46:44.929-04:00This is such a beautifully structured piece. I cou...This is such a beautifully structured piece. I could feel the tension at the beginning and then, without my noticing, it ebbed as you reflected during the quiet portion of your walk. My husband and I are alone at home these days and were reflecting that while there's joy in having your young adult children with you, there's probably also some stress. Keep walking together--quietly or not. Step by step, we'll make it through.mbhmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368641525885104669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-1962456785619743552020-03-28T17:48:48.868-04:002020-03-28T17:48:48.868-04:00This struck me as I have been walking daily, but n...This struck me as I have been walking daily, but never alone. The dog. One of my boys. I am never alone. I think we all need some alone and whether it's with someone right beside us, alone time matters. You captured that beautifully in this piece. Peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741203644216633516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-24247230977799173572020-03-28T16:16:36.505-04:002020-03-28T16:16:36.505-04:00This happened to me today. Instead of staying a fe...This happened to me today. Instead of staying a few feet behind, we were still close to home, so I just walked back. Some might storming back. My mom needed her silence and so did I. I love your reflection!allisonwoodruffhttps://alliewwrites.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-4074354537109977792020-03-28T15:29:53.610-04:002020-03-28T15:29:53.610-04:00I don't think we realize that although we are ...I don't think we realize that although we are social distancing from our lives we are less alone than we ever are personally. It is difficult to find alone time. I think that is going to be important for those of us with young adults in the upcoming weeks.Clare Landriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413627163568088181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-80081251389053780972020-03-28T09:12:38.714-04:002020-03-28T09:12:38.714-04:00Silence is golden, and apparently a fantastic way ...Silence is golden, and apparently a fantastic way to settle disputes and truly be in the present during your walk. I love how you took the reader through the transformation. Wishing you peace during these times.Ms Chiuhttps://mschiubookawrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-73857359077046858482020-03-28T07:58:36.402-04:002020-03-28T07:58:36.402-04:00Yes! I have really a valued a quiet moment lately....Yes! I have really a valued a quiet moment lately. They are scarce, but important.mycetbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585447244511766932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-45854687523316902842020-03-28T06:26:00.480-04:002020-03-28T06:26:00.480-04:00Time and breathing, walking and fresh air help to ...Time and breathing, walking and fresh air help to clear the mind and bring back the calm. I think all parents can relate to this post.Terjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343845162490388219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-61769854664225662822020-03-28T04:38:48.281-04:002020-03-28T04:38:48.281-04:00There's a lot here - reflection, wisdom, peace...There's a lot here - reflection, wisdom, peace. Silence in company is decidedly underrated. We're not used to it and we often fill it out of habit. But it does have the potential to grant us some space even as we travel together. Alone together doesn't always have to represent a negative state. Thanks for this full illustration of what's possible.sspelichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760147186496248045noreply@blogger.com