Comments on: Healthy Ways to Feed the Starving Soul https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/ choosing positivity Fri, 20 May 2011 19:53:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4623 Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:22:07 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4623 I love the way that you led into this topic. It really made me think about how much attention we give our physical hunger, yet our spiritual hunger often goes unnoticed. This Friday I ended up in our local park for a chalk art festival and there was a group of hula hoopers with hoops for people to join in. My son encouraged me to try and soon we were all gyrating away. It reminded me how important spontaneity is. And trying new things. Both feed my soul and leave me feeling excited about life. I love the way that you led into this topic. It really made me think about how much attention we give our physical hunger, yet our spiritual hunger often goes unnoticed.

This Friday I ended up in our local park for a chalk art festival and there was a group of hula hoopers with hoops for people to join in. My son encouraged me to try and soon we were all gyrating away. It reminded me how important spontaneity is. And trying new things. Both feed my soul and leave me feeling excited about life.

]]> By: Steve https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4611 Steve Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:02:27 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4611 Absolutely great article about the doing the important things to get your soul in "order" It is so easy to live day to day eating the fast food of the soul, this makes it really important to take the steps to pause and ensure that you are giving yourself the proper nourishment for your spirit as well as your body. Absolutely great article about the doing the important things to get your soul in “order”

It is so easy to live day to day eating the fast food of the soul, this makes it really important to take the steps to pause and ensure that you are giving yourself the proper nourishment for your spirit as well as your body.

]]> By: Lance https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4609 Lance Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:47:03 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4609 Belinda, I love the comparison of food for our body to "food" for our soul. And your list just really touches upon so much of what we can each do to "feed" that part of us...to nourish us deep within. I think that sometimes this feels like it's not productive (...and as such...I/we can tend to avoid it). The thing is...it is so, so productive...and so, so good... Belinda,
I love the comparison of food for our body to “food” for our soul.

And your list just really touches upon so much of what we can each do to “feed” that part of us…to nourish us deep within. I think that sometimes this feels like it’s not productive (…and as such…I/we can tend to avoid it). The thing is…it is so, so productive…and so, so good…

]]> By: Katie https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4600 Katie Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:00:48 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4600 Belinda, lovely metaphor. I've done that whole desperately seeking something edible routine at many an airport. Try being a vegetarian. White lettuce anyone? As I travel through life I feed my soul by eating well, running, writing and surrounding myself with things I love. Wonderful post as always. Belinda, lovely metaphor. I’ve done that whole desperately seeking something edible routine at many an airport. Try being a vegetarian. White lettuce anyone? As I travel through life I feed my soul by eating well, running, writing and surrounding myself with things I love. Wonderful post as always.

]]> By: Tess The Bold Life https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4592 Tess The Bold Life Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:20:10 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4592 This is so cool. I'm behind in reading because I've been sick for 10 days. Feeling behind yet I refused to even try to keep up on my blogging. Instead I took good care of myself and today my first week back I find I'm full of new and creative ideas. I can't say I've felt this refreshed in my writing in quite a while maybe never in the two years I've blogged. I'm doing a similar post and will link back here to it. The more I spend time here the more I think of you as a soul sister. That's what's cookin in my kitchen...(good think cuz I don't like to cook:) This is so cool. I’m behind in reading because I’ve been sick for 10 days. Feeling behind yet I refused to even try to keep up on my blogging. Instead I took good care of myself and today my first week back I find I’m full of new and creative ideas. I can’t say I’ve felt this refreshed in my writing in quite a while maybe never in the two years I’ve blogged. I’m doing a similar post and will link back here to it. The more I spend time here the more I think of you as a soul sister. That’s what’s cookin in my kitchen…(good think cuz I don’t like to cook:)

]]> By: Davina https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4580 Davina Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:13:21 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4580 Beautiful post, Belinda. Loved the analogy you used. Awesome! Nature and laughter and writing feeds my soul. And... chips and dip in a pinch ;-) Beautiful post, Belinda.

Loved the analogy you used. Awesome! Nature and laughter and writing feeds my soul. And… chips and dip in a pinch ;-)

]]> By: rebecca @ altaredspaces https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4578 rebecca @ altaredspaces Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:02 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4578 My newest snack for the belly: dates and tamari almonds. Sounds so natural and good for me, I know, but it also satisfies the snackerdoodle that wants the sweet and salty as well. My latest love for the soul? I've fallen in love with my camera. This is a huge surprise for me. Never one to imagine myself a photographer I always reserved the camera to capture kiddo memories. But as my mommy days are numbered I find that camera around my neck and I'm noticing light beckoning to me to come out and play. And I do. My newest snack for the belly: dates and tamari almonds. Sounds so natural and good for me, I know, but it also satisfies the snackerdoodle that wants the sweet and salty as well.

My latest love for the soul? I’ve fallen in love with my camera. This is a huge surprise for me. Never one to imagine myself a photographer I always reserved the camera to capture kiddo memories. But as my mommy days are numbered I find that camera around my neck and I’m noticing light beckoning to me to come out and play.

And I do.

]]> By: Eva @ Eva Evolving https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4575 Eva @ Eva Evolving Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:19:11 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4575 My goodness, Belinda. Every one of these speaks to me. Simply amazing - I think I needed this today. "Forget pragmatism every once in a while." Yes! Indeed, I am too darn practical most of the time. But, oh it feels great to do something just because it sounds like fun. To eat dessert, to splurge on something special with my husband, to sleep in, to spend the afternoon reading. Oh, I'm inspired already! "Don't take yourself so seriously." It's like you know me sometimes. I'm wired to be serious, to be adult, to be the worrier all the time. But I just love letting loose with old episodes of "America's Funniest Home Videos"!! And you're right, sometimes worrying is pointless. Just let it go. My goodness, Belinda. Every one of these speaks to me. Simply amazing – I think I needed this today.

“Forget pragmatism every once in a while.” Yes! Indeed, I am too darn practical most of the time. But, oh it feels great to do something just because it sounds like fun. To eat dessert, to splurge on something special with my husband, to sleep in, to spend the afternoon reading. Oh, I’m inspired already!

“Don’t take yourself so seriously.” It’s like you know me sometimes. I’m wired to be serious, to be adult, to be the worrier all the time. But I just love letting loose with old episodes of “America’s Funniest Home Videos”!! And you’re right, sometimes worrying is pointless. Just let it go.

]]> By: Nadia Ballas-Ruta ~ Happy Lotus Lifestyles https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4572 Nadia Ballas-Ruta ~ Happy Lotus Lifestyles Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:36:03 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4572 Hi Belinda, I love how you approached this topic...you are one creative woman! What I do to keep my soul going is to love, laugh, create and just enjoy life. If you want the piece of cake, just eat the piece of cake. What I have come to observe is the importance of listening to your body...it gives us clues and just follow the clues. One of my favorite ways to just nourish my soul is to head to the beach. The blue/green water is heavenly. As is going out for espresso with my man and talking about all kinds of stuff. Laughing rocks too! Hi Belinda,

I love how you approached this topic…you are one creative woman!

What I do to keep my soul going is to love, laugh, create and just enjoy life. If you want the piece of cake, just eat the piece of cake. What I have come to observe is the importance of listening to your body…it gives us clues and just follow the clues.

One of my favorite ways to just nourish my soul is to head to the beach. The blue/green water is heavenly. As is going out for espresso with my man and talking about all kinds of stuff. Laughing rocks too!

]]> By: Rudri https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2010/09/healthy-ways-to-feed-the-starving-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4562 Rudri Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:33:41 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=3111#comment-4562 Music in my car with the windows down is a way I like to unwind. Good suggestions Belinda and the silence part is a work in progress for me. I need to unplug as well. One thing at a time - I guess? Music in my car with the windows down is a way I like to unwind. Good suggestions Belinda and the silence part is a work in progress for me. I need to unplug as well. One thing at a time – I guess?

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