tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post9071878889302999421..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: A Tuscan Writing Retreat by Elaine FraserJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66327729438359664642014-11-06T09:24:00.995+10:002014-11-06T09:24:00.995+10:00I'm sorry I missed your post earlier Elaine - ...I'm sorry I missed your post earlier Elaine - just enjoyed it. What an inspiring experience it would have been. Loved all your pictures which added to the beautiful way you shared with us. A writer's dream come true no doubt. Thanks for talking about mindfulness and being silent in order for our creativity to flourish - God calls us to that kind of mindfulness and intentional 'silence of our souls' doesn't He - away from the clanging noise of life around and also within. You've given me a reminder to seek that quietness ... and I shall. Bless you Elaine.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56784494256592323592014-10-21T10:51:48.737+10:002014-10-21T10:51:48.737+10:00Sounds awesome. It would be great to get away from...Sounds awesome. It would be great to get away from the daily stresses of my job by day and screaming kids by night. I can only imagine the head-space that would open up to make room for writing.<br />Thank you for sharing your experience with us.Adam David Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072000680990534407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-77862923772140204052014-10-17T22:00:25.065+10:002014-10-17T22:00:25.065+10:00Big sigh.....Oh Tuscany! I stayed there decades a...Big sigh.....Oh Tuscany! I stayed there decades ago on a paining trip and it was wonderful. Excuse me while I meditate on that for a while ...................... a long while.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-63185634960573887102014-10-16T17:41:54.762+10:002014-10-16T17:41:54.762+10:00How wonderful for you, Elaine and what learning yo...How wonderful for you, Elaine and what learning you experienced. Those final words that Jeanette also highlights are such a treasure for you and for us - thank you for sharing it with us.<br /><br />I've really got to do a writing retreat one day - there wouldn't be many better locales than Tuscany. I also loved that movie with Diane Lane.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-32124855023882742532014-10-16T15:54:11.462+10:002014-10-16T15:54:11.462+10:00Yes, 'Stillness and intentionality in our ever...Yes, 'Stillness and intentionality in our everyday, even in the shortest of pauses, is worth pursuing.' I love the clarity that often comes with being still and allowing God to speak. Wouldn't mind going to Tuscany - or to Oxford - to do it, but that's not excuse not to do it here and now :) Thanks for the reminder. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-79094947034705926462014-10-16T13:00:13.062+10:002014-10-16T13:00:13.062+10:00Thanks Elaine, very encouraging and timely word. :...Thanks Elaine, very encouraging and timely word. :) bless you for thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923799466273254371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23310831160853792902014-10-16T10:35:05.807+10:002014-10-16T10:35:05.807+10:00What a fabulous experience that must have been Ela...What a fabulous experience that must have been Elaine. You're so right that it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of our everyday lives and forget to take that pause to reflect and focus on our creativity. Even when I have a free day at home to write, I often put on a load of washing, get on Facebook etc rather than just taking the time to be in the moment. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll just go and break it to hubby that I'm going to Tuscany :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com