Comments for Seasons of Joy http://ourseasonsofjoy.com Gentle rhythms for peaceful days Sun, 26 May 2013 19:19:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Mama http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14518 Mama Sun, 26 May 2013 19:19:29 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14518 Teach Out of your joy. That's what it's about. I was and am still glad for this community space -- whatever you call it. I'm glad you didn't flounce, flame or fade. Have a wonderful time figuring it out. And Enjoy your spontaneous adventures of joy around your city ... even on Wednesdays when you can't find a millet street vendor to buy lunch from (; Teach Out of your joy. That’s what it’s about.

I was and am still glad for this community space — whatever you call it.

I’m glad you didn’t flounce, flame or fade. Have a wonderful time figuring it out. And Enjoy your spontaneous adventures of joy around your city … even on Wednesdays when you can’t find a millet street vendor to buy lunch from (;

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Sheila http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14512 Sheila Sat, 25 May 2013 23:19:59 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14512 Hey Annette, I was thinking of you when I listened to the interview and also when I wrote the post http://sureastheworld.com/2013/05/25/listening/ Hope you are well. xoxo, Sheila Hey Annette,
I was thinking of you when I listened to the interview and also when I wrote the post http://sureastheworld.com/2013/05/25/listening/

Hope you are well.
xoxo,
Sheila

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by andrea http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14497 andrea Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:02 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14497 Annette, your post resonated so much with me and I understand exactly how you feel. I have struggled with the same thing for 2 years. What I did finally come to grips with (this year) was I am not Waldorf teacher, I do not run a Waldorf school, I am a homeschooling Mom trying to do my best. As for the bashing and the rude individuals that find the need to point out our missteps you have way to much time on your hands.(they should do more knitting) The blogs that we all have created were to grow community and share our journey with others, not judging one another. Annette I commend you on your honesty and can't wait to read about your new adventures in homeschooling. -Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still.. Dalai Lama Annette, your post resonated so much with me and I understand exactly how you feel. I have struggled with the same thing for 2 years. What I did finally come to grips with (this year) was I am not Waldorf teacher, I do not run a Waldorf school, I am a homeschooling Mom trying to do my best. As for the bashing and the rude individuals that find the need to point out our missteps you have way to much time on your hands.(they should do more knitting) The blogs that we all have created were to grow community and share our journey with others, not judging one another. Annette I commend you on your honesty and can’t wait to read about your new adventures in homeschooling.

-Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still..
Dalai Lama

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Rosa Maria Suarez Cabrera http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14494 Rosa Maria Suarez Cabrera Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:13 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14494 Proverbs says trust in the Lord with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your soul and peace of God that excels all thought, keep our hearts and mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God bless you and your family. Thank you for all you've shared with us. Proverbs says trust in the Lord with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your soul and peace of God that excels all thought, keep our hearts and mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for all you’ve shared with us.

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Sheila http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14486 Sheila Wed, 22 May 2013 10:55:04 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14486 Hi Annette, Prayers and blessings on the new journey. Glad that you won't chain yourself to a particular dogma. The educational directions are just tools in the end, not an end in themselves.: ) Hi Annette, Prayers and blessings on the new journey. Glad that you won’t chain yourself to a particular dogma. The educational directions are just tools in the end, not an end in themselves.: )

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Kelley http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14485 Kelley Wed, 22 May 2013 00:38:21 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14485 Much of what you said, I can relate to. I also feel myself coming away from Waldorf as more of my kids are school age, feeling like I can only go so many directions. We have always taken what works for us about Waldorf, and just left the rest. I also try to support child-led learning in our home, so much of what we do looks a lot like unschooling. I have never felt quite Waldorf enough to call myself a Waldorf homeschooler, but because we are inspired by Waldorf, I never quite felt like a true unschooler either. :) Funny how these labels can bring us together but also make us feel lonely or separate at the same time. This has been a lovely space to connect with others who are interested in Waldorf but not rigid about it. Thank you for the Waldorf Wednesdays! And best wishes to you and your family. Much of what you said, I can relate to. I also feel myself coming away from Waldorf as more of my kids are school age, feeling like I can only go so many directions. We have always taken what works for us about Waldorf, and just left the rest. I also try to support child-led learning in our home, so much of what we do looks a lot like unschooling. I have never felt quite Waldorf enough to call myself a Waldorf homeschooler, but because we are inspired by Waldorf, I never quite felt like a true unschooler either. :) Funny how these labels can bring us together but also make us feel lonely or separate at the same time.

This has been a lovely space to connect with others who are interested in Waldorf but not rigid about it. Thank you for the Waldorf Wednesdays! And best wishes to you and your family.

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by 4littletoadstools http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14482 4littletoadstools Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:31 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14482 This year I worked hard to schedule a more waldorf infused year for my three school age children (and tow along preschooler!), but about halfway through the year I realized it just wasn't what I wanted and it was entirely too much trying to balance 4 completely different threads simultaneously. I fully believe it is possible to let those pieces of whatever curriculum inspire us as teachers and mothers. To let them rest deeply in our hearts and use those parts that bring the best of ourselves to our children and families to their fullest potential. Our life really is a series of seasons and I have always appreciated your blog name and thought it apt; may we always strive and seek joy in whatever season our life is in. This year I worked hard to schedule a more waldorf infused year for my three school age children (and tow along preschooler!), but about halfway through the year I realized it just wasn’t what I wanted and it was entirely too much trying to balance 4 completely different threads simultaneously. I fully believe it is possible to let those pieces of whatever curriculum inspire us as teachers and mothers. To let them rest deeply in our hearts and use those parts that bring the best of ourselves to our children and families to their fullest potential. Our life really is a series of seasons and I have always appreciated your blog name and thought it apt; may we always strive and seek joy in whatever season our life is in.

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Adina http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14479 Adina Tue, 21 May 2013 00:11:56 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14479 You summed that all up for me. We hit the same place with the Waldorf Inspired things we were doing. Just not a fit. You summed that all up for me. We hit the same place with the Waldorf Inspired things we were doing. Just not a fit.

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Heather http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14478 Heather Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:13 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14478 all the best to you during this courageous time of change...what a beautiful journey it shall be : ) all the best to you during this courageous time of change…what a beautiful journey it shall be : )

]]> Comment on Leaving’s not the only way to go… by Kelly http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/musings/leavings-not-the-only-way-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-14477 Kelly Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:53 +0000 http://ourseasonsofjoy.com/?p=3505#comment-14477 Blessings Annette! We will miss you while you take your break - but the reason I feel connected to your blog is your honesty. I love hearing about the real approach that you take with homeschooling your kids, not just the "waldorf" parts. :) Hugs, and have a wonderful joyful summer! Blessings Annette! We will miss you while you take your break – but the reason I feel connected to your blog is your honesty. I love hearing about the real approach that you take with homeschooling your kids, not just the “waldorf” parts. :)
Hugs, and have a wonderful joyful summer!

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