tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post7875993157062171254..comments2023-11-05T04:23:05.050-08:00Comments on Finding My Way Home: Wellness Wednesday: Nature Walking in Urbaniathailandchanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-80029658842717208772008-09-30T09:27:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:27:00.000-07:00thank you for those podcast recommendations! I th...thank you for those podcast recommendations! I thought I was very creative with my husband's birthday gift: I downloaded a bunch of podcasts for him. Free! Yay! <BR/><BR/>I wondered where to find more (he likes NPR), so thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-31109579141593858222008-09-27T06:41:00.000-07:002008-09-27T06:41:00.000-07:00I love Oprah's soul series. Another great place is...I love Oprah's soul series. Another great place is Shift in Action (www.shiftinaction.com) where some of today's premier "thinkers" can be found.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02878519284932058717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-36630457641760785352008-09-26T13:24:00.000-07:002008-09-26T13:24:00.000-07:00Chani, Good for you for getting an MP3. I subscrib...Chani, Good for you for getting an MP3. I subscribe to Oprah's Soul Series and love the speakers. It is nice to have a companion to talk to and to learn from, one so light and convenient, who can be a companion on our walks. I totally agree with you about exercise and moving. xxoo, OOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-19919571400108261602008-09-25T17:27:00.000-07:002008-09-25T17:27:00.000-07:00i think its easy to get caught up in the concept o...i think its easy to get caught up in the concept of exercising (and all the distractions we think we need) rather than simply moving. but of course, you know this already.<BR/><BR/>ps. i really, really liked the post you wrote over at Slouchy's.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-41376242599449119702008-09-25T16:16:00.000-07:002008-09-25T16:16:00.000-07:00Sounds great, if you can dig it. Problem for me i...Sounds great, if you can dig it. Problem for me is that I find it hard to have someone speaking directly in my ear; it seems intrusive, somehow. And the sound of recorded birds, waves, etc., makes me somehow sad. It's just... well, not here. Sorry to be the dissenter in this instance. May you get much pleasure from your new device!Peter Clothierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525159413387378704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-57091890962742971332008-09-25T12:12:00.000-07:002008-09-25T12:12:00.000-07:00Thinking of you walking through the hood listening...Thinking of you walking through the hood listening to birds, small animals, wind, rain or the ocean made me happy.helehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500335410678018061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-30102526204149604272008-09-25T09:28:00.000-07:002008-09-25T09:28:00.000-07:00Funny (but not really at all) we sell fudge AND th...Funny (but not really at all) we sell fudge AND those new shake 'em up while you stand and do nothing machines. The machines are $1600.oo and supposed to improve your overall health. The fudge is 11.99 a pound. We often sell both to the same people. Crack that riddle!Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-12184164469024445382008-09-25T08:28:00.000-07:002008-09-25T08:28:00.000-07:00I'm glad you got it ~ we all deserve a little luxu...I'm glad you got it ~ we all deserve a little luxury once in awhile!<BR/>And whatever helps keep you motivated to be active is awesome... it's often difficult to accomplish the motivation you need to be healthy!Amy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303953793008491241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-83477179123221381272008-09-25T08:01:00.000-07:002008-09-25T08:01:00.000-07:00Move! It's the new fitness go-to word! (Sad, isn't...Move! It's the new fitness go-to word! (Sad, isn't it? That people need to be sold on something to be fit.)<BR/><BR/>I couldn't bring myself to buy an iPod either - way too pricey for something that just plays music, etc. I bought a Creative Zen because they were much cheaper, could use a battery (for when I'm not near a computer to recharge, which is a lot!), and was easy to wear when walking.<BR/><BR/>I can see why you would want to listen to the sounds of nature - I have to live where I can hear the birds, the crickets, and the wind in the trees, or I get very cranky.we_be_toyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100712745473031460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-1935978789746575012008-09-24T21:00:00.000-07:002008-09-24T21:00:00.000-07:00You unlocked the secret to fitness in one word---M...You unlocked the secret to fitness in one word---M-O-V-E! That is the secret. Nothing more complicated or more expensive. Loved your guest spot at SM's blog. Too many people are too busy or too uncaring to stop and smell the flowers---the actual and the figurative.mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-55219321336784211152008-09-24T20:24:00.000-07:002008-09-24T20:24:00.000-07:00Chani, I feel that by staying off unnecessary prod...Chani, I feel that by staying off unnecessary products that "take care of your health", you've earned this one which seems to do great good for your emotional health. <BR/>And yes, right now I'm simply longing for a plot of land for an herb garden, and I feel that would solve all my need for cosmetics or gymming. Till then, I subscribe to a different kind of consumerism and purchase essential oils. Make of that what you will, but it helps me and I don't regret it. Not much, anyway.Sukhalokahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08839282055547314024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-84349288957364545032008-09-24T18:50:00.000-07:002008-09-24T18:50:00.000-07:00I've been down with the MP3s since the Rio--it onl...I've been down with the MP3s since the Rio--it only held about 12 songs but since then I've been hooked. My ipod was a gift from my husband and I love listening to audio books when I'm all 'music-ed out'.<BR/><BR/>And oh I SOOOO agree with you about those silly pricey diet products. A multi vitamin is about as far as I go. Sometimes the gym comes in handy when it's 90degrees under the Florida sun but for the most part- a bike ride or a good walk is the best.LittlePeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890731735785145148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-90997907048355142032008-09-24T18:13:00.000-07:002008-09-24T18:13:00.000-07:00I agree with you, those things aren't necessities ...I agree with you, those things aren't necessities at all...but you're also right, that mp3 player is sometimes all we need to keep moving. I was fortunate that one was gifted to me awhile back. I also like to put inspirational speakers on it.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423696800295940382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-64257251641283835212008-09-24T15:18:00.000-07:002008-09-24T15:18:00.000-07:00I applaud your frugality when it comes to an iPod....I applaud your frugality when it comes to an iPod. I bought one three years ago after much hemming and hawing and soul searching. Since then I have been very happy to have it; it's come in very handy.<BR/><BR/>Was it something I said?<BR/><BR/>The Abandoned ACAnvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-43942083486950881932008-09-24T14:27:00.000-07:002008-09-24T14:27:00.000-07:00//As long as there are other people who need food ...<I>//As long as there are other people who need food and water, I can't justify that kind of expense for something so completely unnecessary.//</I><BR/><BR/>Thanks for that, Chani!Billie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214111146566550821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-63295402428862544102008-09-24T13:37:00.000-07:002008-09-24T13:37:00.000-07:00I've been listening to music when I ride on the bi...I've been listening to music when I ride on the bike path. It makes it more of a meditative experience.<BR/><BR/>I hadn't thought about downloading clips of speakers though. That's an interesting idea.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-84504042464959292072008-09-24T13:14:00.000-07:002008-09-24T13:14:00.000-07:00If you have to walk in an area with traffic and th...If you have to walk in an area with traffic and the usual city noise, then music is definitely the way to go. Out here in the country, it would be silly. The sounds of nature are by far more soothing and uplifting I find.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-12360716157574176572008-09-24T12:55:00.001-07:002008-09-24T12:55:00.001-07:00So true Chani!I frown over those so-called health ...So true Chani!<BR/><BR/>I frown over those so-called health products...nothing but marketing and media hype.<BR/><BR/>I for one would rather go for a walk and nature seeing than be in the gym...and I'd rather eat tomato salad from my Mom's garden than eat those low-fat preserved stuff they claimed to make us reduce weight. <BR/><BR/>And when I go mountain trekking, I always end up turning off my MP3 bec live sounds from nature is way relaxing... :) <BR/><BR/>And what $80 for an MP3 player? I am only selling them at $20 here! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-8466472629414159922008-09-24T12:55:00.000-07:002008-09-24T12:55:00.000-07:00I would say that you took care of your emotional h...I would say that you took care of your emotional healthy which is not only just as important, it directly affects your physical health.<BR/><BR/>You're right about the fact that expensive equipment and fancy designer diets are not necessary. I belonged to a gym once, which was extremely boring. I much prefer to use my body doing things I enjoy and becoming fit naturally.<BR/><BR/>A stationary bike will never compare with riding a real bicycle through ever-changing scenery.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.com