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Comment on Aloneness – Loneliness – Is there a Difference? by Judith

Judith — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:19:47 +0000

Beautiful Sheila. This year I was determined to bring in the New Year with people doing what I love most – “dancing.” Club was filled to the brim but I left before the midnight hour and was home relishing the peace as I brought in the New Year by myself. The loneliness only surfaces when I dwell on those who’ve transitioned. When this happens, I smile, say “miss you” and carry on enjoying my solitude. For me, there is a difference between loneliness and solitude.

Comment on Aloneness – Loneliness – Is there a Difference? by Sheila Finkelstein

Sheila Finkelstein — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:40:01 +0000

Thanks for the acknowledgment , wishes and the food for thought, Sylvia. Interesting “Loneliness … being uncomfortable with oneself.” Now that I think of it, I probably HAVE felt lonelier in a crowd and sometimes with another, than with myself. I am blessed that in my 47-year marriage with Sam, before he died, I don’t recall ever having felt lonely with him. We might have had differences at times but we always communicated and worked it through. I don’t recall one night where we slept in different beds/rooms because one or the other was angry. And thanks for those added precious memories. Happy New Year to you also.

Comment on Aloneness – Loneliness – Is there a Difference? by SYLVIA

SYLVIA — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:17:33 +0000

Very interesting, Sheila. The way I see it, being alone is good for the soul. Loneliness is being uncomfortable with oneself. On the other spectrum, I remember watching a Mexican soap opera many, many years ago and the mother of the “airline stewardess” in the “novela” told her daughter that there is no worst loneliness than in the company of another. It seems she was miserable in her relationship.

I identified with you and your feelings.

Happy New Year!

Comment on Thanksgiving and Always Gratitude for the Gifts of and from Sam by Sheila Finkelstein

Sheila Finkelstein — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:46:36 +0000

Thanks so much, Susan. Just went to your blog and read your story of your father, who left his mark on you and the world – http://randomactsofleadership.com/our-story/ Beautiful sharing on “Random Acts of Kindness” – also a tribute to the “power of love.”

Comment on Thanksgiving and Always Gratitude for the Gifts of and from Sam by Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:20:58 +0000

A beautiful tribute not only to Sam but to the power of love.

Comment on Thanksgiving and Always Gratitude for the Gifts of and from Sam by Sheila Finkelstein

Sheila Finkelstein — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:56:16 +0000

Thanks so much, Marifran. I love your pointing out the blending, actually disappearance of “time, place and distance.” I’m not quite sure to what you were referring as a “test” I might have thought I had to pass.

And I love your “joy” (in “joyfully”) in “sadness”, indicating there is no “sadness” per se.

Comment on Thanksgiving and Always Gratitude for the Gifts of and from Sam by Marifran Korb

Marifran Korb — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:42:52 +0000

Dear Sheila,
Your writing beautifully describes love and gratitude that knows no time, place, or distance. And there is no time separation as to yesterday or today’s writing. Sam knows your heart. There’s no test you have to pass. Your mutual love endures. That’s all there is.
Joyfully,
Marifran

Comment on Aloneness – Loneliness – Is there a Difference? by Alone, Lonely, Is there a difference?

Alone, Lonely, Is there a difference? — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:38:31 +0000

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Comment on Rainbow Soul and Tears – Storms in Life – Timed Writing Prompts by Sheila Finkelstein

Sheila Finkelstein — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:49:20 +0000

Thanks for visiting , commenting and your kind wishes, Racheli. Yes, I am/was blessed to have Sam in my life for 47 1/2 years. This post was written over a year ago. I am in a writers’ group and was moved to suggest the “Tears” quote as a prompt for one of our 4-minutes writing exercises. My response was interesting to me, since I never know what will flow when I start writing to prompts. I don’t even think Sam was on my conscious mind when I started writing.

And, when he does come to my conscious thoughts, I rarely dwell on the loss as such. I usually find a creative action and/or other way to experience and share him and his talents. I am also blessed with the fact that he often expressed himself beautifully in words. I have man of his notes that often seem to appear at just the “right time.”

Appreciatively, Sheila

Comment on Rainbow Soul and Tears – Storms in Life – Timed Writing Prompts by Racheli

Racheli — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:54:08 +0000

Sheila,

You are very fortunate to have had Sam in your life. I hope you can be a lot more there than thinking on the loss. That’s the BEST medicine I know.
All the Best Racheli