Comments for Mindful Banter

Comment on The Optimist Creed by Demetria Foster Gray

Demetria Foster Gray — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:07:00 +0000

Roxanne, great post! People are always projecting their insecurities or deficiencies on each other, whether it’s done intentionally or unintentially—it happens. We have to learn when NOT to allow other people’s issues to become our issues.

Also, one of my favorite tips for keeping a positive frame of mind, no matter what’s going on around me is to take a deep breath and say to myself, “Everything is as it should be. Nothing happens to you, it happens for you. God is in control of this situation and these circumstances. All I have to do is believe that He is.”

Comment on Adele – Set Fire to the Rain by Cozyintexas

Cozyintexas — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000

She’s amazing.
Ann

Comment on Adele – Set Fire to the Rain by Demetria Foster Gray

Demetria Foster Gray — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:52:00 +0000

As usual, Rox, you open my eyes and ears to new sounds I’ve never considered before. I like this song. Love her soulful voice.

Comment on Adele – Set Fire to the Rain by MissMeliss

MissMeliss — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:56:00 +0000

Adele isn’t my favorite musician in the world, but I love some of her work. Great song!

Comment on Adele – Set Fire to the Rain by T.C. Galltin

T.C. Galltin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:14:00 +0000

I love Adele and I love that song! Great choice.

Comment on Looking Forward to the Year Ahead by RoxStar in Raleighwood

RoxStar in Raleighwood — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:39:00 +0000

Sharing my goals publicly is terrifying. Believe. But it definitely gives you an increased sense of urgency and accountability. So far things are going quite well and I have lots of things to cross of my list.

I get your issue with journals, too. I’ve had that happen. I have to admit, I am not as explicit with my expressions in my journals as I once was, but it is definitely a step in the right direction.

Comment on Looking Forward to the Year Ahead by Demetria

Demetria — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:02:00 +0000

Roxanne, you are a brave one. I still haven’t gotten up enough nerve to publicize my list of goals to the masses. I can talk about one or two of them in general terms, but I usually don’t share them all with others. I know publicizing them helps hold you accountable to them, but the “up close and personal/private” side of me just won’t allow me to do that, just yet. One day.

Also, that journal writing thing I, too, have tried and abandoned several times. You’d think it would come easy for us writers. Yet, one obstacle for me is being able to truly write my deep, dark feelings in a journal for fear it would fall into the wrong hands. I search far and wide for journals with locks on them, and can’t for the life of me understand how people use journals without locks. But even with the locks I still don’t find total relief. Locks can be broken, and journals are VERY personal.

Okay, I’ll stop all my blabbering now. Good luck on achieving your goals.

Comment on 21-Day Yoga Challenge by Demetria Foster Gray

Demetria Foster Gray — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Roxanne, good to have you back after a brief blogging absence. I’m always falling off the wagon and needing to re-establish healthful lifestyle habits. I’ve been doing Yoga for a while and love how it centers me and keeps me at peace in my chaotic life (meditation does too). Especially during times when I’m overly negative in my actions and thoughts. Thanks for sharing your 21-day challenge. Welcome back.

Comment on Let the Rain. Let it Be. by Demetria Foster Gray

Demetria Foster Gray — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:57:00 +0000

Because of you, Roxanne, I am now a fan of Sara Bareilles. I first fell in love with her here on your blog when I heard her sing “King of Anything” on a previous blog post. She definitely enchants listeners with clever turn of phrases, which is what I like most about her. So thank you for exposing her to me.

Also, I agree overthinking every scene, every chapter weighs down the story. It’s hard to get out of the way and “Let it Be,” but that’s exactly what we must do in order to let a good story flow. This is a great post. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Dark Girls by Demetria Foster Gray

Demetria Foster Gray — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:46:00 +0000

Powerful. The color divide is extremely true, and extremely prevalent within the black race. It’s sad we knock each other down based on shades of color within our own race instead of lifting each other up based on the strength of our race. Great documentary.