tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post3509116366186242635..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Thursday Thoughts...Fiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-15122895762154658832011-10-22T21:52:31.450+10:002011-10-22T21:52:31.450+10:00Hi G/TT - I totally agree - why do we think wisdom...Hi G/TT - I totally agree - why do we think wisdom/learning/knowing stuff is more important than wonder? Without wonder the rest of it means so little. Stay open to wonder I say!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-42510810697857486132011-10-19T01:06:42.166+10:002011-10-19T01:06:42.166+10:00Retaining a sense of childlike wonder is so import...Retaining a sense of childlike wonder is so important, for artist and nonartist alike. Why is it that we think on the contrary that wisdom is at odds with wonder and ought to defeat it and replace it with something a lot more reasonable, practical, serious and secure? To be a mature adult and still gaze into a rockpool in awe is not a sign of a weak or frivolous mind, but an open one. Methinks the willingness to remain open is a greater sign of strength, in fact. Thanks for this post!Gisizeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08842508709852026701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-23568537684865165702011-10-14T20:11:01.785+10:002011-10-14T20:11:01.785+10:00Hi Louise - I did well not to include one of me I ...Hi Louise - I did well not to include one of me I thought! And this one is lovely. I agree - remaining child-like and open to wonder is part of having a fun adulthood.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-66918363736708497952011-10-14T18:15:11.179+10:002011-10-14T18:15:11.179+10:00Beautiful thoughtful post Fiona. There is nothing ...Beautiful thoughtful post Fiona. There is nothing like olde photographs to bring you back home to yourself. We were children once, yes - but I think we always remain children, in some way or another...<br />Now show us those embarrassing photos! ;DLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043122487729540469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-1865952917199164662011-10-14T16:47:43.036+10:002011-10-14T16:47:43.036+10:00Hi Jennifer - it's a lovely thing to have wond...Hi Jennifer - it's a lovely thing to have wonder accompany us along the way..and too too sad if we lost it! Children remind us of how the world can be viewed...stay young and happy.<br /><br />Hi Kathy - thanks for leaving a message. A life without wonder would be dull indeed, and a tad dreary. It's a gorgeous photo - and has always been dear to me.<br /><br />Ah Patti - every now and again I think we all find ourselves a little bit away from wonder - so it's nice when it returns to our lives. Go well!<br /><br />So true Jo - I'd be a whole lot older if I didn't keep on wondering - so much to learn and understand and appreciate and enjoy!<br /><br />Hi Robyn - I agree - whole worlds contained within a rockpool - and yes the world IS full of wonder. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-78520791331399748552011-10-14T09:53:04.154+10:002011-10-14T09:53:04.154+10:00Rockpools have always been a source of wonder to m...Rockpools have always been a source of wonder to me. Your photo says it all .... the world is full of wonder.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-33987490098882631042011-10-14T08:02:58.171+10:002011-10-14T08:02:58.171+10:00Apart from the cerebral benefits... wonder keeps u...Apart from the cerebral benefits... wonder keeps us young. Lovely photo... says it all.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-19773308779129537452011-10-14T06:46:59.406+10:002011-10-14T06:46:59.406+10:00Pity we ever need to be reminded to remain open to...Pity we ever need to be reminded to remain open to wonder, but that is how it is....and now, a thank you, Fiona for this post....a lovely and gentle reminder!Missouri Bend Paper Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153989891514458384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-38042418679752237642011-10-14T00:33:42.848+10:002011-10-14T00:33:42.848+10:00Hi Fiona,
What a terrific photo and a really love...Hi Fiona, <br />What a terrific photo and a really lovely story to go along with it. You are right about being open to new things... without a sense of curiosity and wonder, imagine how boring life would be! Great post, thank you for sharing that darling photo with us!Kathy McCreedyhttp://kathymccreedy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-42301500508209038402011-10-13T20:22:14.082+10:002011-10-13T20:22:14.082+10:00What a lovely post! A sense of wonder is something...What a lovely post! A sense of wonder is something we should all hope to carry with us. Children are filled with it. Watching my daughters discover something new, the joy and amazement that fills their faces...that's wonder at it's best. Thank you for reminding me. Enjoy!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com