tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post1446019775991277863..comments2024-01-23T03:32:55.662-05:00Comments on The Beautiful Gate: BlankMary N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-45561902715989626282011-04-07T11:31:41.423-04:002011-04-07T11:31:41.423-04:00Thanks Puff! Good luck with the new blog!Thanks Puff! Good luck with the new blog!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-32990865643360827702011-04-06T19:54:02.671-04:002011-04-06T19:54:02.671-04:00Well, In an attempt to help you over your Writer&#...Well, In an attempt to help you over your Writer's block, I have tagged you for a meme<br />see it here:<br /><br />http://torontocatholicblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/since-it-is-tale-end-of-lent-ive.htmlPuff the Magic Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933610369789734303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-63048752015680546942011-03-27T14:56:13.608-04:002011-03-27T14:56:13.608-04:00Michael,
From the responses so far I guess that go...Michael,<br />From the responses so far I guess that going blank is an all too common problem! I can definitely relate to what you've written here about feeling "in sync" on some days and struggling on others.<br /><br />I believe your posts are inspired by the Holy Spirit for sure!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-75787234825331483162011-03-27T14:51:32.600-04:002011-03-27T14:51:32.600-04:00Sarah,
I think it's called "Praying Baby&...Sarah,<br />I think it's called "Praying Baby". I thought it was adorable too!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-10600845623598467792011-03-27T11:48:18.992-04:002011-03-27T11:48:18.992-04:00Happens to me too Mary, and I only write once a we...Happens to me too Mary, and I only write once a week! There are days when I feel so "in sync" and my mind has so many blessed thoughts and ideas ... and others where I struggle to stay focused.<br /><br />I can tell you this - I truly believe the few things I come up with are inspired by Him. (The fact that there aren't many of those is certainly not His fault - it is because I am too busy to listen) <br /><br />I just have faith that sharing something is better than nothing. You never know what someone, somewhere might benefit from.<br /><br />I like what Victor wrote - that blanking is a call to prayer. I'm going to take that one to heart. (Looks like I will be praying a lot more ;) )<br /><br />Anyway, thank for continuing to write - it certainly inspires me.<br /><br />God Bless.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166363205001461183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-54449347701301283492011-03-26T08:09:15.148-04:002011-03-26T08:09:15.148-04:00I love love love that little baby pic on your side...I love love love that little baby pic on your sidebar. How totally cute.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-9470431182426994652011-03-25T17:33:12.595-04:002011-03-25T17:33:12.595-04:00Write, I meant :)Write, I meant :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-33967277210003761822011-03-25T17:32:28.593-04:002011-03-25T17:32:28.593-04:00DG,
When I read your post today I was stunned - th...DG,<br />When I read your post today I was stunned - that is how beautiful it was. And I knew instantly that it was inspired by the Holy Spirit. No one could right such a beautiful meditation except by the power of the Spirit. Thank you.<br />I think blogging helps both ourselves AND others! At least I hope so!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-87152051778348072472011-03-25T16:33:30.225-04:002011-03-25T16:33:30.225-04:00Yes, on many occassions I am blank. Everytime I go...Yes, on many occassions I am blank. Everytime I go to post, or want to post, I am like an empty page. I always ask the Holy Spirit to inspire me to write what might bring peace to another, even if it is only to one. <br /><br />The next thing I know a thought comes and I am reading and researching...it is during this time that I am actually learning more about my faith..who knows, maybe that one person is me.<br /><br />God be with you Mary, you always bring such joy to this blogging community and I am thankful you are a part of it!Daily Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243579752950295851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-13030139088079414602011-03-25T12:02:26.480-04:002011-03-25T12:02:26.480-04:00Maria,
You could have fooled me! Lol!Maria,<br />You could have fooled me! Lol!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-63033460949363348662011-03-25T12:01:44.498-04:002011-03-25T12:01:44.498-04:00Puff,
Snicker! I guess so ;)Puff,<br />Snicker! I guess so ;)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-88423439727662978872011-03-25T09:53:45.183-04:002011-03-25T09:53:45.183-04:00Yes, I definitely do this too! Even though it prob...Yes, I definitely do this too! Even though it probably seems like I post every hour ;-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793291964836599064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-66539940590642221522011-03-25T09:16:40.759-04:002011-03-25T09:16:40.759-04:00I would seem that you just dealt with your blogger...I would seem that you just dealt with your blogger's block; quite successfully, may I addPuff the Magic Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933610369789734303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-8051504711982681062011-03-24T20:38:32.749-04:002011-03-24T20:38:32.749-04:00JBR,
Yes, this makes sense. Words just flow easily...JBR,<br />Yes, this makes sense. Words just flow easily under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit! When it's under my own steam they don't flow well at all. I occasionally get a check in the spirit when God doesn't want me to post about something too. Thanks, JBR!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-9526382765587934902011-03-24T20:31:21.807-04:002011-03-24T20:31:21.807-04:00Anonymous,
Good point! I guess I can't "j...Anonymous,<br />Good point! I guess I can't "just write" nor have I ever really been able to do this without praying for the grace. Everything is a gift from God. I pray to the Holy Spirit each day too :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-22892997271096686652011-03-24T19:41:01.285-04:002011-03-24T19:41:01.285-04:00Mom,
You too, huh? I guess I'm in good company...Mom,<br />You too, huh? I guess I'm in good company then :)<br />As for 1 and 2 - I can relate! <br /><br />Your posts are helpful and you aren't wasting your time. I read your post on "Near Occasions of Sin" and the one about the priests and liked them immensely. Thank YOU!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-49510720568641238072011-03-24T19:40:23.306-04:002011-03-24T19:40:23.306-04:00Mary, when thoughts come easy for me, I know I am ...Mary, when thoughts come easy for me, I know I am not pushing it. I know that the Holy Spirit is in the post. There are many posts I start and get a feeling in my gut not to post them after the face. And some times I do post them, and I then take them down. All because I am getting a check in my Spirit that I should not be sharing what I wrote. I hope this made sense.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-9013228788326251912011-03-24T19:18:03.840-04:002011-03-24T19:18:03.840-04:00You have to sleep if you are mortal. So why do yo...You have to sleep if you are mortal. So why do you think you can "just write" as if you were not mortal? Personally, praying the Novena of the Holy Spirit...one day, every day, not just at Penticost, does more to inspire, than just "...staring at Goats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-79214947494516953142011-03-24T19:00:19.611-04:002011-03-24T19:00:19.611-04:00I can completely relate to this as I have long per...I can completely relate to this as I have long periods where nothing comes to my mind or heart. And then the other problem is that when I feel I have something really profound to write that 1. I feel guilty because I should be spending time with the kids or doing laundry, etc.. and 2. The nagging feeling that whatever I write isn't really helping anyone anyway, and that I am wasting more time by doing it.... Or I am constantly obsessing about things that happen in my life thinking, "Should I blog this?" ugh.....<br /><br />I am always blessed by your posts so that part of blogging is wonderful. Thank you!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186229515380693012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-19765649014443100912011-03-24T18:40:02.762-04:002011-03-24T18:40:02.762-04:00Jade,
True! Sometimes I do put pressure on myself ...Jade,<br />True! Sometimes I do put pressure on myself to blog though I'm not certain why! Probably because I take way too many blogging breaks as it is and don't really want to take one right now. I guess God has other plans though :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-772661144435388322011-03-24T17:57:10.988-04:002011-03-24T17:57:10.988-04:00Thank you, Mary, prayers are always appreciated!Thank you, Mary, prayers are always appreciated!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-49191834168024933032011-03-24T17:53:57.633-04:002011-03-24T17:53:57.633-04:00Ros,
You are funny! Great answer!
Yeah, we smell ...Ros,<br />You are funny! Great answer!<br /><br />Yeah, we smell coffee here. Probably because we don't have any flowers to smell yet where I live :) We have long winters which require a lot of coffee!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-11041865976421615592011-03-24T17:43:39.956-04:002011-03-24T17:43:39.956-04:00Thanks Victor, I should probably do the same. And ...Thanks Victor, I should probably do the same. And I agree that it's a call to prayer :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-39790908467630884342011-03-24T17:36:51.363-04:002011-03-24T17:36:51.363-04:00Colleen,
Yep! That is pretty much what I meant! So...Colleen,<br />Yep! That is pretty much what I meant! Sometimes I am sharp as a tack spiritually and other times dull as a doorknob. This is one of my doorknob phases :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449799335048031917.post-32504193864767080882011-03-24T17:29:00.756-04:002011-03-24T17:29:00.756-04:00Andie,
That happens to me too! I'll have a gre...Andie,<br />That happens to me too! I'll have a great idea and by the time I get home I've forgotten most of it :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.com