tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post417991478509291882..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: A quiet life...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45711040808071564632020-09-28T05:46:19.421+10:002020-09-28T05:46:19.421+10:00A beautiful post, your textile work looks lovely! ...A beautiful post, your textile work looks lovely! I am currently on this path to a simpler life and lockdown/social distancing has definitely played a part in me thinking about this, as well. Being reduced to a minimum of interaction and busyness helps. I look into all the ways I can be more in tune with slow living and I actually am taking up sewing and knitting right now. It’s a very calming activity to create something, I love being in the garden for the same reason. Watching nature grow in front of your eyes slows things down immensely. Elinhttp://rosemaryandcassia.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-62226186123240968992020-07-20T10:05:25.493+10:002020-07-20T10:05:25.493+10:00I just got a chance to sit down and read this toda...I just got a chance to sit down and read this today and my heart was uplifted by your words. We here in the States are still in lockdown and the pushback from people who won’t wear masks is driving us further down the rabbit hole. Reading about your search for quiet shows me that I too need to look for the quiet. I am feeling guilty as I feel that the gospel need to be spread in these times but volunteer work for a 67 year old is not going to happen right now as I do not feel safe leaving home for long. But I’m looking for ways to serve at home and one of the things I’m doing is making pillows with your bible quotes for several friends who are having health issues right now. Hopefully that will give some hunting hearts a little peace as we all seek the quiet.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026846933556804215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-29271300530205535342020-07-19T08:33:29.206+10:002020-07-19T08:33:29.206+10:00Ah, Jenny, that filled me with longing. A simple l...Ah, Jenny, that filled me with longing. A simple life is what I want and have always dreamed of. I have had discussions with my husband about how technology has been our downfall. We, as a society, lost the ability to survive without it even years before I was even born, and I just turned 61 today! How much more so even now. And I think people were even happier when life was more simple. They may have worked harder, but hard work is not necessarily a bad thing. It gives us purpose,<br /><br />In this post, you talk about how some of the comments cheer you up, but do you realize how much your posts help us? Your words are so powerful that they can evoke so many emotions in me. Much love to you, my sister in Christ.Sharon Aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803413876007729833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48214923255064632982020-07-19T08:30:13.076+10:002020-07-19T08:30:13.076+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sharon Aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803413876007729833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-62445022200115095642020-07-18T16:52:09.237+10:002020-07-18T16:52:09.237+10:00Lockdown has not been much different for me as I s...Lockdown has not been much different for me as I seldom leave my home apart from shopping or seeing family. I had already given up the 3 patchwork groups I was in and just had a once a month little sewing group. I do miss the family celebrations we always had and now we won't be able to celebrate my grandson's first birthday next month. I love the cardigan! Gorgeous colour. Your Quiet Life project is looking beautiful so far. Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397162777493230125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3376001862549114982020-07-18T15:45:06.083+10:002020-07-18T15:45:06.083+10:00Dear Jenny. I too have enjoyed the lockdown and t...Dear Jenny. I too have enjoyed the lockdown and the slow pace that has allowed me to indulged in my sewing and creative writing. I have finished old projects and begun and finished new for gifts. The handmade gifts have so warmly been received and this has encouraged me to make more. I do hope that as the restrictions ease that I can retain this quieter pace and spend my time in my home loving and creating. xxJacqueline Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159472872212783366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22127336406924868682020-07-17T14:09:26.779+10:002020-07-17T14:09:26.779+10:00That video was lovely and so calming. Yes, slowly...That video was lovely and so calming. Yes, slowly I will move toward a simple life - thank you for nudging us that way.<br />Blessings,Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-56259720127327597632020-07-17T08:35:15.180+10:002020-07-17T08:35:15.180+10:00Loving the Aunt Jane of Kentucky podcasts! Thank ...Loving the Aunt Jane of Kentucky podcasts! Thank you!MMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09769134333178596051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7882232328144952722020-07-17T02:14:39.095+10:002020-07-17T02:14:39.095+10:00What a beautiful, uplifting post, dear Jenny! I d...What a beautiful, uplifting post, dear Jenny! I did notice my life didn't change much when the lockdown happened, except I didn't take mum shopping once a week and we now get our groceries delivered. Truth to tell, I miss it. I have a gypsy heart and love to get out and roam. I'm praying God will change my heart - somehow doing dishes, laundry and vacuuming doesn't feel "useful" and I long to feel useful. I just spent a week at my son's house and I don't think the guys missed me, lol. We don't have a garden or chickens, so really not much to do at home, and the hours can get very long. Most days I just feel unused....like I'm sitting on a shelf, unopened. Praying the Lord will find a way for me to be a blessing somehow, to someone!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22276518246899607002020-07-16T23:52:01.011+10:002020-07-16T23:52:01.011+10:00I love the quiet life and your statements are so t...I love the quiet life and your statements are so true. I didn't feel that quiet life for the first 3 months as I was a homeschooling grandma of 2 while their mom was working online. I was very busy. For the past month we've gotten back to using our regular dinner plates, I've sit out on the porch to read, gardened, and I've sown masks! Things are getting back in order now.<br />Fall will come soon here and we wonder will they go back to school? I think I'm more prepared now to be a homeschooling grandma ...I hope to incorporate more of your quiet life into everyone's schedule.<br />Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-30645270535011375522020-07-16T19:16:31.794+10:002020-07-16T19:16:31.794+10:00Been thinking a lot about more simple. Did some b...Been thinking a lot about more simple. Did some big tidy ups in lockdown and gave away a pile of stuff afterwards. Such value in the simple, ordinary things we have in our lives without the rushing around. I like it. Arohanui KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521219590544595483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-10493613790729663792020-07-16T16:20:53.507+10:002020-07-16T16:20:53.507+10:00This is the address that I put, but it doesn’t wor...This is the address that I put, but it doesn’t work :-(( Sorry.<br />Have a nice day with the little girls,<br />Miriam Miriamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-69874856598199417622020-07-16T12:08:43.301+10:002020-07-16T12:08:43.301+10:00Enjoy your week.Enjoy your week.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203042019743048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59252096712004997442020-07-16T09:13:59.294+10:002020-07-16T09:13:59.294+10:00Thanks for the video. It was quite lovely and pea...Thanks for the video. It was quite lovely and peaceful. You can have your own all-girls picnic outside by the cubby house. =) Yes, I'm always working to slow down, not to take on doing too much simply because I can. Leave something for others to do, because they can, too. Thanks for a lovely post, and the beautiful promise of your house wall hanging.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-75547032488064951012020-07-16T07:46:59.055+10:002020-07-16T07:46:59.055+10:00Try the email address here - http://www.elefantz.c...Try the email address here - http://www.elefantz.com/p/contact-me.html Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-4347476484676546602020-07-16T07:07:49.119+10:002020-07-16T07:07:49.119+10:00Hello Jenny, thank you so much for this post. It w...Hello Jenny, thank you so much for this post. It was beautiful. My life changed radically over 12 years ago and with the move to the UK, and the culture shock that was. I had a major breakdown, I've found I've been fighting against so much. Thank you for your faith and the sharing of your thoughts on our Christian life, it makes a big difference believe me, not just in my life but in others that read your blog, it's vital. May God bless you and Mr E and the family always. Love Mandy xxMandy Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909834568522726579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90313809556550587222020-07-16T04:56:04.313+10:002020-07-16T04:56:04.313+10:00Dear kindred spirit,
Your email has reached me at ...Dear kindred spirit,<br />Your email has reached me at a perfect time in my life. I have suffered a life changing illness that saps much of my strength, pride, and self reliance. I was worried about what life was going to look like from now on. Your email offered me encouragement and an outline to help me determine what is useful and good, what is necessary, and what is futile, frustrating, and unnecessary. Dear one, I have taken pen to paper and I'm am starting to evaluate everything in my life. Thank you so much, peace and joy on your journey to a quiet life. I will update you periodically through out the year. May our heavenly Father bless you for all you do for your readers. Hugs and blessings!Chris Cloutiernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-49164711735318139512020-07-16T03:56:00.089+10:002020-07-16T03:56:00.089+10:00Thank you Jenny! I feel like I am breathing easier...Thank you Jenny! I feel like I am breathing easier after reading this lovely post. My life has not really changed very much during this time.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-31567979639864731892020-07-16T03:24:24.054+10:002020-07-16T03:24:24.054+10:00My mother did not work outside the home. I feel as... My mother did not work outside the home. I feel as if the world has slipped back to a time where I once used to live a quiet life as I am seeing today. It threw many people because they did not remember what it once felt like to be at a very slow pace. No mall shopping, not running the kids to their weekly appointments, no having a 'list of have to do's'. No running to keep up, or feeling so tired from being unable to keep ahead. All of a sudden there came a hush upon the land. A lull, and quiet never felt so loud. We were, "OH Lord, what is this?!" It took a minute to get our bearings. But the choice was to accept what we have, or try to fight against it. I embraced it. I saw intimacy with God in this quiet place was renewing. I am seeing we are not alone, even when we are alone. God is right beside us. All the noise has stopped. All is right with my world today. I would not change a thing. I'm where I need to be at this moment.Can you feel God reigning? Can you sense Him as He walks in our midst? The wonder of Him!<br />Be well, Jenny.Dotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555081712708645426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-5426693582526501152020-07-16T02:26:46.738+10:002020-07-16T02:26:46.738+10:00I Thessalonians 4:11 has been my chosen verse for ...I Thessalonians 4:11 has been my chosen verse for the past few years. It is something I yearn for. <br /><br />The quiet life is out of my reach as this stage though. I am at home but I watch my 2 yr old grandson 5 days a week...being with him at 5 AM on three of those days. I'm well past the age of easily keeping up with a toddler so if I can keep my kitchen clean & cook healthy meals I feel I've done all I can do before crashing into bed well before the sun sets each evening. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17147680041028765152020-07-16T01:56:50.838+10:002020-07-16T01:56:50.838+10:00I have tried to send you a mail, but something is ...I have tried to send you a mail, but something is wrong with your email address, I don’t know but i cant send.<br />Ciao, <br />Miriam from Italy Miriamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48847142282744934862020-07-16T01:40:00.175+10:002020-07-16T01:40:00.175+10:00I enjoyed lockdown too. I shopped once a week and ...I enjoyed lockdown too. I shopped once a week and that was it. More time to spend in the garden (lucky the weather was good) and appreciate our garden rather than be rushed off our feet trying to keep it together. But I do appreciate the fact that as pensioners we had no money worries, we have a large garden which gave us somewhere to excercise and something to do and we had no health worries. Had I been cooped up in a tiny flat with a couple of boistrous children I might not think the same way! Pretty cardigan Jenny and your 'A Quiet Life' looks interesting. Have fun with the girls. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70057213992290708342020-07-16T01:28:48.588+10:002020-07-16T01:28:48.588+10:00I think those of us who are truly happy and fulfil...I think those of us who are truly happy and fulfilled living a quiet life at home are among the most fortunate. I'm fortunate to have a lovely home with lots of trees, plants and flowers that is filled with books, fabric, music...and most important to me ...my dogs! :) During the lockdown I just could not bring myself to complain. I've lived this way for many, many years because I have MS and do not have great mobility so I know that having a peaceful life is a true gift.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178582723112553391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-53529146962451343802020-07-16T01:03:12.012+10:002020-07-16T01:03:12.012+10:00The circumstances vor the lockdown were a it unne...The circumstances vor the lockdown were a it unnerving, but the benefit of staying home for all but a day of shopping and errands was wonderful. I am also learning the art of doing nothing. We are always so busy doing, that it really does us much good to just sit, reflect, rest. Looking forward to downsizing as i spend time going through my belongings and disposing of things that are tKing up space and no longer needed. Looking for to more posts on this subject and the new design. Thsnk you in advance for sharing it.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402747414309388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-79185359178523030202020-07-15T23:57:27.047+10:002020-07-15T23:57:27.047+10:00Such lovely sentiments that warm my heart ❤️ Such lovely sentiments that warm my heart ❤️ JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.com