Comments for TAP IN with Laurie Johnson http://lauriejohnson.com Learn the Way Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:32:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead by Laurie H http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/10/fat-sick-and-nearly-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-5992 Laurie H Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:32:20 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2110#comment-5992 I think many people think about what/when they're going to eat, either for weight, eating healthy, food allergies or dislikes, or just for 'what do I Feel like eating'. I think much is fairly unconscious since not only do we have to eat, we have so many choices! A strange analogy is most nursing moms learn pretty quickly which stores have dressing rooms or bathrooms with chairs--it's not til you need to be conscious of it that you realize you probably know where those places are! I love the not buying new jeans part! I think many people think about what/when they’re going to eat, either for weight, eating healthy, food allergies or dislikes, or just for ‘what do I Feel like eating’. I think much is fairly unconscious since not only do we have to eat, we have so many choices! A strange analogy is most nursing moms learn pretty quickly which stores have dressing rooms or bathrooms with chairs–it’s not til you need to be conscious of it that you realize you probably know where those places are!
I love the not buying new jeans part!

]]> Comment on The Audacity of Some People by Laurie H http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/10/the-audacity-of-some-people/comment-page-1/#comment-5990 Laurie H Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:06:10 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2138#comment-5990 I'm so grateful to read this, for two reasons: One, it's always good to know that there are others who are going through their lives, just trying to be a decent, thoughtful, caring person, and still able to be a bit stunned by those who don't appear to think in those terms. Two, I'm even more grateful that this came from an 18-year-old! I'm grateful to know that yes, the upcoming generation does have those good, kind people in its ranks when so often I've seen, and heard, enough to not just give me pause but, on occasion, a bit of dread. Sadly, I think across the age board that your opening comments about choice, justifying and blame are too often true, and in some people they predominate. I wish that more people looked harder at their own choices and the impact or consequences of those choices. And I agree--it is more important now than ever! I’m so grateful to read this, for two reasons:
One, it’s always good to know that there are others who are going through their lives, just trying to be a decent, thoughtful, caring person, and still able to be a bit stunned by those who don’t appear to think in those terms.
Two, I’m even more grateful that this came from an 18-year-old! I’m grateful to know that yes, the upcoming generation does have those good, kind people in its ranks when so often I’ve seen, and heard, enough to not just give me pause but, on occasion, a bit of dread.
Sadly, I think across the age board that your opening comments about choice, justifying and blame are too often true, and in some people they predominate. I wish that more people looked harder at their own choices and the impact or consequences of those choices.
And I agree–it is more important now than ever!

]]> Comment on Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead by laurie http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/10/fat-sick-and-nearly-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-5861 laurie Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:24:44 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2110#comment-5861 How true, Sarah. I didn't realize how much I was eating until I scrutinized everything. I'm glad to hear you're taking action with Weight Watchers. Thanks for your comment. How true, Sarah. I didn’t realize how much I was eating until I scrutinized everything. I’m glad to hear you’re taking action with Weight Watchers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> Comment on Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead by Sarah K. http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/10/fat-sick-and-nearly-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-5856 Sarah K. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:22:34 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2110#comment-5856 I recently went on weight watchers to get off extra weight I had put on. You really don't realize how much you eat or how bad it is for you until you scrutinize everything that you eat. You also don't realize how much you think about eating until you have to budget your eating. It's been quite an education. I recently went on weight watchers to get off extra weight I had put on. You really don’t realize how much you eat or how bad it is for you until you scrutinize everything that you eat. You also don’t realize how much you think about eating until you have to budget your eating. It’s been quite an education.

]]> Comment on The Secret to a Successful Dance Career by laurie http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/08/the-secret-to-a-successful-dance-career/comment-page-1/#comment-5783 laurie Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:46:56 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=1977#comment-5783 Sarah, I like what you wrote about becoming the music and putting your heart and soul into your dancing. Sounds awesome. Thanks so much for stopping by and chiming in. Sarah, I like what you wrote about becoming the music and putting your heart and soul into your dancing. Sounds awesome. Thanks so much for stopping by and chiming in.

]]> Comment on The Secret to a Successful Dance Career by Sarah Hanrahan http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/08/the-secret-to-a-successful-dance-career/comment-page-1/#comment-5781 Sarah Hanrahan Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:32:48 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=1977#comment-5781 Dear Laurie, I love this. I dance and I love it with all of my heart. It's my passion and I could never imagine my life without it. But like the second dancer, I spend a lot of time with my family and caring for others. Dance is still one of my top priorities I just don't have the ability to spending all my time practicing. Reading this really made me feel better about my self in that even if im not dancing 24/7 i can be just as good as someone who does but still help and care for others. As long as I give everything I have and really become the music and put my heart and soul into the dance, it doesn't matter how much i dance, where i dance, or how i dance, just that I am dancing. Dear Laurie,

I love this. I dance and I love it with all of my heart. It’s my passion and I could never imagine my life without it. But like the second dancer, I spend a lot of time with my family and caring for others. Dance is still one of my top priorities I just don’t have the ability to spending all my time practicing. Reading this really made me feel better about my self in that even if im not dancing 24/7 i can be just as good as someone who does but still help and care for others. As long as I give everything I have and really become the music and put my heart and soul into the dance, it doesn’t matter how much i dance, where i dance, or how i dance, just that I am dancing.

]]> Comment on Money Can Destroy a Passion by laurie http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/08/money-can-destroy-a-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-5720 laurie Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:29:09 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2009#comment-5720 Cherylann, Keep in mind - the word 'guilt' implies you've done something wrong. You're not alone - I know how you feel. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cherylann, Keep in mind – the word ‘guilt’ implies you’ve done something wrong. You’re not alone – I know how you feel. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

]]> Comment on Money Can Destroy a Passion by laurie http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/08/money-can-destroy-a-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-5719 laurie Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:26:40 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2009#comment-5719 Merry, You bring up a great point: sometimes we just need to take a break and realize it's not about el dinero. Glad to hear you're loving your tap shoes again. That's extra sweet! Merry, You bring up a great point: sometimes we just need to take a break and realize it’s not about el dinero. Glad to hear you’re loving your tap shoes again. That’s extra sweet!

]]> Comment on Money Can Destroy a Passion by MerryB. http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/08/money-can-destroy-a-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-5718 MerryB. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:51:27 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2009#comment-5718 Hey Laurie. I had to completely stop teaching dance for a while for the very same reason. It had gotten to the point where I dreaded being at the studio! After taking a short sabbatical, reducing my studio hours and realizing that my life didn't have to revolve around an extra paycheck, I am loving my tap shoes again. Hey Laurie. I had to completely stop teaching dance for a while for the very same reason. It had gotten to the point where I dreaded being at the studio! After taking a short sabbatical, reducing my studio hours and realizing that my life didn’t have to revolve around an extra paycheck, I am loving my tap shoes again.

]]> Comment on Money Can Destroy a Passion by Cherylann Grasso http://lauriejohnson.com/2011/08/money-can-destroy-a-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-5717 Cherylann Grasso Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:42:52 +0000 http://lauriejohnson.com/?p=2009#comment-5717 I'm glad you wrote this article. I sometimes feel guilty that I have lost my passion for things when money is involved. I'm glad that I am not alone. Thanks Laurie I’m glad you wrote this article. I sometimes feel guilty that I have lost my passion for things when money is involved. I’m glad that I am not alone. Thanks Laurie

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