tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post431290788770220264..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Motherly Advice....The benefits of treating Sunday as a day of rest...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-25444715129768491802017-07-24T11:57:32.585+10:002017-07-24T11:57:32.585+10:00Dear Terri, thankyou for your kind thoughts on thi...Dear Terri, thankyou for your kind thoughts on this topic. I love that you and your husband have adopted the tradition of Shabat, and it makes me rethink, whether we could do the same. I agree that these quiet and calming rituals can impact positively on us in so many ways, not just sleeping better. What a beautiful snippet of Jewish faith you've shared in the countdown to Sabbath. I have not heard this before and it goes beyond counting down to the weekend. There's a mindfulness and intent there, that speaks of the ritual, not the day. I love it. Thankyou. Yes it is indeed lovely. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-46901897807709000792017-07-24T11:54:13.546+10:002017-07-24T11:54:13.546+10:00Suzie, thankyou! I popped over to your blog to say...Suzie, thankyou! I popped over to your blog to say hi as well. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-59465518960468365592017-07-24T11:51:19.427+10:002017-07-24T11:51:19.427+10:00Oh gosh I must have been an odd child Janie! I lov...Oh gosh I must have been an odd child Janie! I loved the dressing up, by silly frilly hat and socks, our lovely minister (or later Bishop as they're called in the LDS church), and always looked forward to my favourite hymns. I always was a bit unusual...lol! And yes. The lessons we learned for a lifetime. Thankyou as always, for your warm comments. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-26153343023810809902017-07-23T05:34:23.452+10:002017-07-23T05:34:23.452+10:00What a lovely thought full post and I do mean thou...What a lovely thought full post and I do mean thought 'full'. I was raised in church but a few years ago my husband and I began having a Shabat evening complete with challah, lighting of candles and special time of prayer. We treat Saturday as our day of rest and we forgo shopping and most all work. By the end of the day I am both sleep and restless and often find I sleep more deeply on a Saturday night than any other time of the week. It's very restorative and I do not think I shall ever be without this special time of rest each week. <br /><br />I think one of the loveliest things I learned during my years as a Messianic that many of the Jewish faith do not have actual days of the week names but say "Seven days until Shabat, Six days until Shabat...etc" so that the whole week is an anticipation of the coming Sabbath day. Isn't that lovely?terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-69062519069005763862017-07-18T20:42:40.456+10:002017-07-18T20:42:40.456+10:00Oh how we groaned on a Sunday - getting dressed in...Oh how we groaned on a Sunday - getting dressed in our Sunday best - scratchy collars, tight shoes, droning minister and silly songs. That was my world view as a kid but fast forward and reflect on the benefits and you have a set of rules to live by and boundaries that really work and a spiritual side that feeds your soul. We do live in interesting times and I'm often surprised at how many young people are shopping for spirituality. I hope they find something as positive as yours.<br />JaniebabeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-28795100508058424012017-07-18T11:40:04.075+10:002017-07-18T11:40:04.075+10:00Thankyou Hilogene. That is always my intent...to m...Thankyou Hilogene. That is always my intent...to make you think. I am pleased to have done so. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-87953961992258675202017-07-18T11:39:32.717+10:002017-07-18T11:39:32.717+10:00Dear Debbie, well I guess so long as choir led you...Dear Debbie, well I guess so long as choir led your Mom to church, and gave you your grounding in faith, it's a good thing. Ahhh....I hear you on getting everyone out the door on time. That was my Mothers nightmare too...lol! We did not have a car back then either, so we had to be ready on time for another willing member of the congregation to collect us. Yes, all eight of us! Sometimes we were squished together like candles in a box. So funny! I agree that life is a balancing act, and one where we all try to fulfill the areas of family, fun, spiritual life (whatever that means to you), financial wellbeing, and good health. In the end we all do what is best for our own family. It sounds like you're doing that. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-55932936133205812702017-07-18T11:35:52.920+10:002017-07-18T11:35:52.920+10:00Thankyou. Yes you're right. It sets Sunday apa...Thankyou. Yes you're right. It sets Sunday apart as special. I love that thought. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-60149448111177138222017-07-18T11:26:41.472+10:002017-07-18T11:26:41.472+10:00What a great Topic, thank you for posting this. ...What a great Topic, thank you for posting this. Really well written and got me to thinking. Thank you again, I am going to reread your post and think some more on it.Traveling Oltmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703550588711913428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-10584969349607136342017-07-18T10:11:24.084+10:002017-07-18T10:11:24.084+10:00I was not raised in any faith per say but did mana...I was not raised in any faith per say but did manage to find my own way to church with friends. ;) My mother did sing in one of the church choirs when I was really young, so I did learn about Jesus there and was sad when we stopped going. I was confused as to why we left and finally asked my mom years later when I was a teenager. Her answer was that we had moved and it was no longer convenient to go. For her, it was all about singing in the choir and really had nothing to do with faith. <br /><br />As my husband and I had a family of our own, we quickly realized that Sunday was anything but a day of rest when trying to get everyone dressed and out the door to church on time. ;) Our church obligations were also very time consuming and were not limited to just Sundays. We finally got to a point where we all were getting burnt out and the travel to and from church were taking up a huge chunk of our time also. We were driving an hour each way at one point. <br /><br />Our kids are now grown and all of them are pretty strong in their faith, which I love. I have my quiet time with God and so does my husband. Sundays are our only day together for a full day with his work schedule so there are times when we try to pack way too much into Sundays and other times when I ask that we just stay home, not do too much around the house and just relax. Life is a balancing act it seems and I am still trying to learn that balance.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-48091814445234653002017-07-18T09:52:13.033+10:002017-07-18T09:52:13.033+10:00Loved your post, Mimi. As a life long Catholic, w...Loved your post, Mimi. As a life long Catholic, we were raised with Sunday as a day of worship and rest. We have never shopped or done any unnecessary work. Have always followed this in raising my own family. It truly sets Sunday apart as special, dedicated to the Lord, family and rest. My favorite day of the week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50217503639437176492017-07-18T09:37:55.371+10:002017-07-18T09:37:55.371+10:00LOL Debby! You crack me up. That's a great mem...LOL Debby! You crack me up. That's a great memory, and just goes to show that traditions yield their own moments of hilarity! Awesome that the crowd joined in, and clearly were sympathetic to the scenario :) I love what you said about 'no guilt involved'. That is key. And yes, who can argue with 'God says so'. Indeed. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-48764600739533917052017-07-18T08:22:32.475+10:002017-07-18T08:22:32.475+10:00Dear Tracy, you sound like us. My husband was rais...Dear Tracy, you sound like us. My husband was raised Presbyterian. He also attended Boys Brigade. The lessons he learned have stayed with him too, and as a business owner, he really values his Sundays. I agree that in the rush-rush of everyday life, the value of the quiet Sunday, is vastly under valued. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-80325900611068816792017-07-18T08:20:21.353+10:002017-07-18T08:20:21.353+10:00Thankyou Laurie. I am pleased you think so. Mimi x...Thankyou Laurie. I am pleased you think so. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-8322841665089418162017-07-18T08:16:37.157+10:002017-07-18T08:16:37.157+10:00My husband & I were both raised Catholic. My ...My husband & I were both raised Catholic. My grandparents, whom I lived with for a good portion of my youth, were primarily responsible for my religious rearing.<br /><br />We did a lot of fasting, especially during Lent. My best friends were Jewish and we'd all compare our fasting days and try to decide who had it best, worst, etc. I remember one year on Yom Kippur that my friend and I had football tickets to a UCLA/USC game that started about an hour before sunset. Her mom was having a fit about her leaving before sunset, but her dad was saying it would be fine if she just didn't eat. So, I promised that I wouldn't allow a morsel of food to pass her lips until the sun set!! I kept my promise. My friend was holding a hot dog inches from her mouth saying, "Now?" "No, not yet!" "Now?" "Not yet!" She starts leaning, as if I'm gonna fall for that lol, & I'm telling her to just wait! All the people near us were joining in & finally, I say, "OKAY, NOW!" and she takes a bite while all our section is cheering for her! <br /><br />Sunday are truly days of rest around here. After church we come home to a simple meal and we just relax. We always take a nap, read, or something quiet. I love that there's no guilt involved or the need to talk myself into doing something. Nope. I tell myself and husband, "It's a day to rest. God said so." Honestly, who wants to argue with that? It's wonderful!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-23473312929619417252017-07-18T08:14:00.515+10:002017-07-18T08:14:00.515+10:00Dear Gail, I have to say, that those years were ha...Dear Gail, I have to say, that those years were happy ones for us. We felt accepted, supported and valued. Nothing to do with religion as such. We had so much in common with the other families. They were all big families, 6 or more usually, not focused on materialism, bonded by faith, and gently welcoming. It was a good time. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-8725022597626265872017-07-18T08:11:41.398+10:002017-07-18T08:11:41.398+10:00Dear Annabel, it's a funny thing. If you take ...Dear Annabel, it's a funny thing. If you take 'religion' out of the equation, which is what some people get so uptight about, the LDS have a wonderful philosophy on family, clean, healthy living, and preparedness. There are many lessons to be learned. That's interesting about the ladies taking produce to the LDS canneries. I must look into whether a similar arrangement exists here! Have a lovely week. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-44128353846852114972017-07-18T01:14:23.224+10:002017-07-18T01:14:23.224+10:00I was raised a Baptist and my husband was raised a...I was raised a Baptist and my husband was raised as a Methodist. We are no longer active Sunday worshippers, but we try to make Sundays restful and restorative. Time just to discuss things, think, potter about gardening, be creative, get in touch with nature, or even watch sports is a valuable break from everyday worries and (in our 24 hour society) often overlooked and unappreciated. Tracy XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-77321242464486722692017-07-17T23:19:21.887+10:002017-07-17T23:19:21.887+10:00Mimi, a very thought provoking post.
Thank you for...Mimi, a very thought provoking post.<br />Thank you for sharing.LaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-65343332605160741442017-07-17T21:22:28.677+10:002017-07-17T21:22:28.677+10:00I grew up Methodist, but have always been interest...I grew up Methodist, but have always been interested in LDS for same reason that attracted your mom. Your day of rest and reflection post has many fine and useful points. Truly, thanks for sharing.. GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-19190432811410051402017-07-17T15:04:14.580+10:002017-07-17T15:04:14.580+10:00So interesting Mimi! I love the LDS church and the...So interesting Mimi! I love the LDS church and they are so incredibly generous with advice of every kind of all aspects of food storage etc. Several of my best friends are still in the church, though in the US. This background has to have something to do with your good sense and management skills. <br />We do need a quiet day to reflect, restore, plan, relax... it does us so much good. <br />Several of the ladies on Bluebirds regularly take their produce to LDS canneries. Anyone apparently is allowed to use the facilities to build up their own pantries... they teach classes too. So interesting! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com