Comments on: On a Shortcut into Happiness https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/ Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:10:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Anita Mathias https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63515 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:10:24 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63515 In reply to Ian.

It worked!

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]]> By: Anita Mathias https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63513 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:12:15 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63513 In reply to Katrina.

You will, you will.
And I will walk too, and I will sleep well too.
Welcome to my blog, Facebook friend 🙂

]]> By: Katrina https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63512 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:53:37 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63512 Thank you for this great and encouraging post Anita. I will start walking again tomorrow, come rain or shine, and I’m sure I will sleep better as a result.

]]> By: Anita Mathias https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63511 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:49:54 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63511 In reply to Leah Slawson.

Thanks much, Leah for this meaty, thought-provoking comment!

]]> By: Anita Mathias https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63510 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:47:51 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63510 In reply to Andy.

Thanks Andy. I know what you mean. Roy and I watched 50 episodes of “The Game of Thrones,” over 50 evenings when I was recovering from illness earlier this year, and it really affected my sleep. I almost I hadn’t started…though I liked the setting, the costumes, the acting, and some characters!

]]> By: Andy https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63509 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:19:49 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63509 Anita, your explanation of the benefits of sleep is so helpful. I have recently been struggling with wakefulness at night and tiredness during the day. Caffeine later in the day has an effect, as do mental tasks such as preparing to lead worship at church.

I also suspect that what I watch on TV in the evening is causing a problem. I have been following a drama series with considerable complexity and plot twists, and most significantly unresolved issues where the viewer is left baffled as the script writers keep us in the dark by hiding identities and adding sub plots. I am trying to resolve these in my sleep and failing.

I have decided to stop watching this programme and give myself a better sleep.

Bless you.

Andy

]]> By: Leah Slawson https://anitamathias.com/2015/12/12/on-a-shortcut-into-happiness/#comment-63508 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:52:59 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/?p=65559#comment-63508 Anita,
I am a walker and what you say is so true ! I’m also a dreamer – so I loved this post. Thank the Lord for how he designed our bodies to work. I used to try to push myself to do without 8 hours sleep a night because I wanted to be more efficient, get more done. ( Occupation was an idol in my life.) I have now accepted sleep as God’s gift to me and a way to trust Him that each day is sufficient. The walk, too, is a way to trust him. Taking time from home and work to take care of the body is trusting HIm that all will get done and the rewards are worth it. I’m so proud of you for working hard and pushing. I, too, am trying to 4 miles a day – though not making that many every day yet.
Thank you for sharing this. You inspired me today.

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