tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post3683885233897434395..comments2023-10-16T06:23:18.135-04:00Comments on Yoga for Cynics: Summertime...and the Bloggin' is Lazy...Dr. Jay SWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631848276936859276noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-46230705242774227652009-08-04T13:16:17.897-04:002009-08-04T13:16:17.897-04:00You couldn't just up and stop writing while I ...You couldn't just up and stop writing while I had my back turned could you? Nooooo!<br /><br />That whole blog stats thing and how it affects the way you see your blog is weird. I was smug as hell for about a year cause I knew I hadn't got addicted to looking at them, and then it happened - suddenly I'm checking them every day and eating my heart out cause I know I don't have the time to keep on the writing treadmill, and that is just NUTS. <br /><br />This whole post rings so true to me, especially as I haven't meditated for months now and I wonder why I'm tying myself in knots. Sigh. Anyhow, glad you didn't stop writing, and I hope you're getting the writing for fun mojo back!Birdhttp://www.thebirdsinthemeadow.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-52206964011959304612009-07-31T11:18:18.356-04:002009-07-31T11:18:18.356-04:00I hope you don't stop blogging! I realy enjoy...I hope you don't stop blogging! I realy enjoy reading your blog and would miss you. Don't put too much pressure on yourself or on the numbers. Numbers are overrated.Tonyahttp://www.mytruth0812.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-41148318495686941142009-07-31T09:40:00.610-04:002009-07-31T09:40:00.610-04:00Hi Jay,
I think most of us get burned out from ti...Hi Jay,<br /><br />I think most of us get burned out from time to time. You may recall, I wrote a 'Writer Blogck' post a while back. I am glad you didn't take YFC down--as I truly do enjoy coming here. I think most of us have to find that balance where blogging remains fun-and not a chore. <br /><br />The heat is on in Boston as well--I love the steamy summer days and don't mind being hot. I will look bad on these hot days with longing when the brutal Northeast winter reappears (all too soon). <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />MelindaMelindahttp://blog.melindaville.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-60936807817232836142009-07-31T06:39:34.048-04:002009-07-31T06:39:34.048-04:00Your summer sounds lazy and hazy ... just as a sum...Your summer sounds lazy and hazy ... just as a summer should be. Enjoy. Blogging without obligation is essential.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-6599235120667581052009-07-30T14:42:48.050-04:002009-07-30T14:42:48.050-04:00Great post, as always.Great post, as always.Daisy Deadheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993200276152025235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-59125685929239566282009-07-30T12:11:19.917-04:002009-07-30T12:11:19.917-04:00I'm glad you didn't quit! That would have...I'm glad you didn't quit! That would have sucked big time.<br /><br />Stats can drive you crazy. It seems they never match the effort you put in.Kimhttp://perfectlycursedlife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-61930427052908821022009-07-30T09:16:16.957-04:002009-07-30T09:16:16.957-04:00One of these days i am going to get off the porch ...One of these days i am going to get off the porch swing and do something other than nothing which is what i do. Nothing but when you think on it...that really is something.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-35414658004704308672009-07-30T01:29:09.702-04:002009-07-30T01:29:09.702-04:00I can totally relate to the outer stillness with ...I can totally relate to the outer stillness with frenetic innards! you're right, it doesn't work too well, but i'm sure a little time with your practice will do the trick, especially with your new approach to blogging - one less stressor. I never understood the stat watching, unless a blog is also one's financial resource - is it your business?! A natural flow to your pace and approach sounds not only less stressful, but freeing and I imagine will be more satisfying to your creative voice. BTW, i've been enjoying your recent posts :)<br />happy meditating and blogging -<br /> when ever!Karin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-27303969831895831262009-07-29T13:26:52.670-04:002009-07-29T13:26:52.670-04:00Yeah, summer is not conducive to blogging. I'm...Yeah, summer is not conducive to blogging. I'm in a similar state of dormancy, and I love it. Inspired and infrequent posts are better than regular and forced.<br /><br />Who cares about blog stats, anyway? If it really matters, read this: http://www.dailyblogtips.com/increase-blog-traffic/ If you're willing to commit 2.5 hours a day, maybe you'll see traffic increase, but seriously, who has that kind of time? Especially when there are porch swings that need sittin' on...roseannehttp://www.itsallyogababy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-73521668193345994832009-07-29T02:08:46.670-04:002009-07-29T02:08:46.670-04:00Yep, the heat is finally here, too, drjay. I love ...Yep, the heat is finally here, too, drjay. I love porch swings and imagine that along with a breeze, it helps somewhat. I get the lazy thing as well as the "inward turmoil"...am having a hard time getting out of my own way...<br /><br />Janis Joplin's <em>Summertime</em> is the best, although there's a 60's instrumental rendition out there that brings back kinda not-so-good memories...<br /><br />Oooh, that there's a final YFC post floatin' around is kinda alarming...I hope it remains dormant!earthtohollyhttp://earthtoholly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-88083957796177997092009-07-28T21:26:05.789-04:002009-07-28T21:26:05.789-04:00Blame it on the summer. LOL!
It sounds to me that ...Blame it on the summer. LOL!<br />It sounds to me that you are into the slum of dolce far niente :) <br />You need to put some excitement into your daily routine. <br />A change of scenery, a change of course, new plans, new dreams, new clothes, anything to break the routine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577023239841176697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-47559264425104594332009-07-28T18:54:34.351-04:002009-07-28T18:54:34.351-04:00Sounds like Kabat-Zinn describes Mihaly Csikszentm...Sounds like Kabat-Zinn describes Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's "Flow".TheRiverWandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970302789387128739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-84745199783568467462009-07-28T18:24:53.952-04:002009-07-28T18:24:53.952-04:00I definitely think things are better off that way....I definitely think things are better off that way. Well, I keep reading. Don't change a thing, but don't quit either.jehanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021203964595370012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-1257051743335434882009-07-28T17:27:43.875-04:002009-07-28T17:27:43.875-04:00I just read a similar post by another blogger I li...I just read a similar post by another blogger I like ~ it's in the summertime air. <br /><br />There's this phrase floating around ... "obligation free blogging." I like the idea. Come and go as the mood strikes you.<br /><br />I notice a disturbing trend in blogs I like: either they get all pompous and righteous, in some horrible misshapen attempt to "get serious and get readers" or they shut down.<br /><br />I forbid you to do either. I would like to be able to come here and laugh and think, both at once. I DO allow you to write a sucky post from time to time, as long as it is not pompous or self righteous ;)<br /><br />And hey, I've got an in with Kali, so you oughta listen to me :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198572015888392613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-42185073205416234112009-07-28T17:21:04.720-04:002009-07-28T17:21:04.720-04:00That's how I post. I've got enough work to...That's how I post. I've got enough work to do without making blogging work too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515247027173641993.post-89427363547099053362009-07-28T17:01:23.117-04:002009-07-28T17:01:23.117-04:00O, yeah. Your words about blogging ring true. I...O, yeah. Your words about blogging ring true. I'm so glad that you didn't publish that final post, and instead found a more balanced approach. <br />I'm going to adopt your meditating-first-thing idea.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.com