tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post9085215180357368662..comments2023-08-04T07:51:04.332-07:00Comments on Life on Clemson Road: The Down Side to Achievement Part IIKasie Whitenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-67966642890602260072012-09-24T04:40:30.278-07:002012-09-24T04:40:30.278-07:00Hi, Christine. So glad to see you on Clemson Road....Hi, Christine. So glad to see you on Clemson Road. Joy's a good friend and I'm glad to share connections with her.<br /><br />I find that reminding myself why I'm doing what I'm doing helps me to avoid distraction and stay on task.Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-57832963676487880712012-09-21T19:20:35.286-07:002012-09-21T19:20:35.286-07:00What a fantastic post, Kasie! I can relate to all ...What a fantastic post, Kasie! I can relate to all of your points, which are excellent reminders to keep focused on myself, my positive traits and WHY I'm doing what I'm doing and to do it happily. Thanks for that! :) <br /><br />I came here via Joy's Readers Workouts Link, by the way. <br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-78573369665598652582012-09-21T12:49:44.268-07:002012-09-21T12:49:44.268-07:00Decided to re-visit your post because as I finish ...Decided to re-visit your post because as I finish up the week at work and look ahead to the weekend and next week I have decided on the 3 things I like about myself in the 3 realms you listed. Physical: my dedication to my Yoga practice; Mental: my ability to effect positive change in my community because of my knowledge as a nurse; Emotional: my capacity to love without boundaries. All that being said, I find myself feeling so blessed because of the family and friends I have who make all things possible for me. Kasie, you and your sisters have always been at the forefront of my continuous joy because when I pull together physical, mental, and emotional to make the whole of me, the 3 of you and now my 3 grandchildren give me that wholeness. Thank you for a well-written blog to which I will return.Samantha Apgarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-90539601629258939752012-09-19T13:37:46.399-07:002012-09-19T13:37:46.399-07:00Always glad to see you on Clemson Road, Lara Britt...Always glad to see you on Clemson Road, Lara Britt! I think you've categorized humor perfectly as "emotional" -- certainly laughter has unfailing healing qualities.<br /><br />I was blessed with nice legs. My mom and dad both have them. Charlie does, too, so HB's lucked out, too!Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-46113285614691208602012-09-19T13:35:44.647-07:002012-09-19T13:35:44.647-07:00Thanks, mom, for coming by as always and for leavi...Thanks, mom, for coming by as always and for leaving a comment. I continue to feel blessed by your unfailing support. You have so many great qualities. I think loyalty is one!Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-69322617606985405492012-09-19T13:30:56.011-07:002012-09-19T13:30:56.011-07:00Physical: Stamina...although recent health issues ...Physical: Stamina...although recent health issues have but a dent in it, I'm still pretty fierce.<br /><br />Mental: Problem-solving...like all strengths, they reveal our fatal character flaws as well. Not all problems need to be solved...especially on a mental plane. Sometimes a cigar isn't a cigar.<br /><br />Emotional: Humor...because if I can't laugh about it then the problem is my own ego and THAT is a problem.<br /><br />Spiritual: Compassion...no explanations.<br /><br />I was a Montessori mom...in that I read the books and devised my own adaptation (just as I did with your post). The first three waves, Maria Montessori taught dealt with the physical, mental and emotional needs of the child. Her fourth wave added a spiritual component...however that is defined for the individual.<br /><br />Thanks you for the lovely post. Now I have leg-envy to add to my growing list of things to admire and be amazed about you, Kasie. In a good way. In a good way. If I can stick to my guns and Joy's inspiration, I'll let you have some waist envy in a few months.Lara Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074379735801347854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-10278433847823214432012-09-19T12:22:01.401-07:002012-09-19T12:22:01.401-07:00WOW! When I first read your post I began to think ...WOW! When I first read your post I began to think "what is there I like about myself?" I then came up with several achievements and even more goals which while I have not met those goals yet, I am confident I will meet them. Thank you for helping me put it all in perspective and helping me realize meeting small goals lead to meeting big goals! Keep up the great work!Samantha Apgarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-90281597885627549472012-09-19T11:06:26.816-07:002012-09-19T11:06:26.816-07:00I think those are definite likeable traits, Sheila...I think those are definite likeable traits, Sheila. Perseverance is a big one. When life knocks us down, we get back up. Keep giving 'em Hell. Keep working to be better. There is no life if not a life well-lived. And well-loved, too, for that matter ;-)Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-18258023839990689852012-09-19T10:15:47.404-07:002012-09-19T10:15:47.404-07:00I know ... not sure how that happened! And to ans...I know ... not sure how that happened! And to answer the actual question that you asked in your post: Mine are: my heart(I care), my perseverance (both my years as a single parent, and my recent "job" as Relay For Life Event Chair), and a second dose of heart (I love being a Mom).<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-78347204854264665622012-09-19T09:08:05.807-07:002012-09-19T09:08:05.807-07:00Thanks, Joy. I'll get that link added to it. G...Thanks, Joy. I'll get that link added to it. Glad to see you on Clemson Road!Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-45424794793036132112012-09-19T09:07:22.933-07:002012-09-19T09:07:22.933-07:00Thank you, Sheila. I value my friendships with Tam...Thank you, Sheila. I value my friendships with Tami and with you. I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating her 35th birthday. But how'd she get so OLD? ;-)Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-28096298975296482042012-09-19T08:37:44.967-07:002012-09-19T08:37:44.967-07:00Love the levels -- applies to so many things in li...Love the levels -- applies to so many things in life.<br /><br />This would be a terrific post to link to Readers' Workouts. This week's is here: http://www.joyweesemoll.com/2012/09/18/readers-workouts-september-18/<br /><br />Or you could link it up to next Tuesday's post when it might get more attention.Joy Weese Mollhttp://www.joyweesemoll.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-66970744723126026392012-09-19T08:13:23.673-07:002012-09-19T08:13:23.673-07:00Kasie, I just want to let you know that in my wor...Kasie, I just want to let you know that in my world, you are extraordinary ... and I'm so happy that you are a part of my life. On this, Tamra's 35th birthday, I've been revisiting the past, and you're there in so many chapters. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for us all :). Have a happy day, hug your family for me and know that you are loved each day. SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-80197241729512182452012-09-19T07:46:21.926-07:002012-09-19T07:46:21.926-07:00Be sure to go see Carrie who has a great post on b...Be sure to go see Carrie who has a great post on being yourself and liking who you are. <br /><br />http://www.carriesbusynothings.com/2012/09/free-to-be-me.html?showComment=1348065890873#c628253307144319491<br /><br />I put a link to here in the post, but just in case you missed it, it's Carrie's Busy Nothings (A Jane Austen ref, BTW)Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.com