tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post4848223291113276761..comments2023-05-07T03:47:02.348-04:00Comments on The Rockville 8: Finding Peace in the Midst of ChaosThe Eighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966202602120800766noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-83682847614314448832016-03-29T23:34:05.588-04:002016-03-29T23:34:05.588-04:00Thanks, Meg. I am sure you are right. ;0)Thanks, Meg. I am sure you are right. ;0)Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-67195569860826990422016-03-22T11:17:09.509-04:002016-03-22T11:17:09.509-04:00I don't think you EVER get over the empty nest...I don't think you EVER get over the empty nest. LOL my daughter is THIRTY, with her own house. I *still* want her home again! Hang in there, girl.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734148270217773194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-59579249868803068462016-03-22T09:27:32.067-04:002016-03-22T09:27:32.067-04:00Merry ~ Thanks for your kind words. I know you'...Merry ~ Thanks for your kind words. I know you've been there. And knowing that others have gone before (and survived) does go a long way in helping. ;0)Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-84049045891048476032016-03-22T09:26:38.434-04:002016-03-22T09:26:38.434-04:00Sally ~ Wise words. Great to know that the nest ha...Sally ~ Wise words. Great to know that the nest has a revolving door. ;0) And even in the bird kingdom, I guess those babies do come back to the same area to build their own nests at times. Good to remember. Yes, exercise has been key to keeping me strong both mentally and physically. Nothing better to even out those feelings than a good rush of hard-working endorphins. ;0)Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-14825510086229790542016-03-22T09:24:24.159-04:002016-03-22T09:24:24.159-04:00Keely ~ Great points. Counting our blessings and c...Keely ~ Great points. Counting our blessings and cultivating gratitude is an essential life coping skill. And so true that feelings aren't facts. ;0) Thanks for the kind words. Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-68672432661786265992016-03-22T09:22:54.249-04:002016-03-22T09:22:54.249-04:00Misha ~ Looks like we're on similar paths to p...Misha ~ Looks like we're on similar paths to peace. ;0) And, yes, Tom Ellis is perfection when it comes to sinfully delicious.Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-46641899820820229512016-03-22T09:21:43.696-04:002016-03-22T09:21:43.696-04:00Nichole ~ Yes, a change of scenery always helps. W...Nichole ~ Yes, a change of scenery always helps. Whether it's outdoors or retail therapy. ;0) Wise advice.Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-60015954353651504922016-03-22T05:12:34.404-04:002016-03-22T05:12:34.404-04:00My heart goes out to you, Mackenzie! I know what t...My heart goes out to you, Mackenzie! I know what that feels like and having coping strategies are so vitally important. I've had to use them all, sadly. <br />But the best is knowing you have friends. We're there for you!Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210338521714728954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-9608719792543123412016-03-21T16:46:34.973-04:002016-03-21T16:46:34.973-04:00Sleep is good. Exercise is good--that's how I ...Sleep is good. Exercise is good--that's how I keep myself on a somewhat even keel. I keep planning to add yoga and meditation to the mix. Haven't quite managed that.<br /><br />If it helps. I've found that the empty nest is actually a revolving door nest. They go--they come back. Eventually, they might produce some grandchildren to entertain you.<br /><br />Live is an adventure, eh? Enjoy! (And 4th son is in a "back home" phase. His bathroom is the one with the tub, so no soaking for me.)Sally MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166303880685146915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-13665350290604759532016-03-21T16:27:30.713-04:002016-03-21T16:27:30.713-04:00Powerful post, my friend.
Like you, my meltdowns...Powerful post, my friend. <br /><br />Like you, my meltdowns tend to build into epic episodes that leave me both flat-lined and feeling like a newborn foal on shaky legs. I won't ever face an emptying nest like you, but I do face periodic bouts of loneliness and yeah, sometimes that feeling comes crashing down like the proverbial ton of bricks. <br /><br />At those times (after the tears), I count my blessings (my friends are THE BEST is usually the first on the list too, lol) and then I remind myself that feelings are important, but they aren't facts. Something about that statement is very comforting to me. Then, yeah, I usually end up stuffing myself with food. Eep! Not the healthiest option. I like your bath and TV approach much better! <br /><br />I'm sorry for the change pain you're going through, but so glad you've named it and have a few options for returning to an even keel when it strikes. Go you! Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749091010228378788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-2676132711482408342016-03-21T13:28:17.509-04:002016-03-21T13:28:17.509-04:00Mackenzie, I am totally blown away by this post, a...Mackenzie, I am totally blown away by this post, and I am bookmarking it so I can re-read it the next time I find myself in the midst of an epic meltdown of my own.<br /><br />I haven't given it much thought before, but it seems that when I find myself in the midst of chaos, my patterns do run along similar lines to what you described: I reach out for something to pull me a little bit out of myself. That could be touching base with a friend, or allowing myself some creature comfort (mine usually have to do with chocolate and caffeine, lol). I also ask myself, like you did, whether I need some sleep, and/or something nourishing to eat (in addition to the chocolate and caffeine, of course!). And I also take refuge in a TV show or a good book. My favorite "chill out" shows are How I Met Your Mother and Veronica Mars. (I've also been watching Lucifer, btw: Tom Ellis is the perfect personification of devilishly sexy!)<br /><br />Thanks so much for your post. You are endlessly amazing.Misha Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491275093613815063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-54913540635523151122016-03-21T13:22:00.682-04:002016-03-21T13:22:00.682-04:00Sending you love today, Mackenzie! I noticed your ...Sending you love today, Mackenzie! I noticed your radio silence and thought, "Yay! She's busy with good things!" I'm sorry I didn't say, "Hey, honey?"<br /><br />After a meltdown moment, I also like to tune out, with a funny film or a book in a different genre. That way, my brain gets a break, too. And what about a walk through Walmart? Why not? A change of scene can work wonders for me, and sometimes, the more mundane the better. When the trip is unimportant and there are no major decisions hanging in the balance, I find I end up feeling more like myself.<br /><br />So, yes, I hope you'll keep taking those breaks. And I'm not worried about your journey. If anyone's going to reach her destination right "on time," I know it's going to be you!Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.com