tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post1978797835599940140..comments2024-03-28T15:15:29.138-07:00Comments on Life by Chocolate: Robyn Alana Engel's Blog: On Happiness, PhilosophizingRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-79560394348563901352013-06-22T23:28:07.135-07:002013-06-22T23:28:07.135-07:00Love that Robyn.
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Didn't need to read it in o...Love that Robyn.<br />x<br />Didn't need to read it in order to know that we are very much on par in terms of philosophy, especially in being realistic about happiness.<br /><br />Still, a lovely and truthful post.<br /><br />xoAnthony J. Langfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027216695415849158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-26393482387915554022013-06-22T08:53:03.431-07:002013-06-22T08:53:03.431-07:00You did a good job with this and several things re...You did a good job with this and several things resonated with me. Success isn't always measured by talent, altho that has a big play in it, but the confidence in the talent we have. That's very true.<br /><br />My mom always told us that happiness was an inside job. Meaning developing our inner self which motivates actions which brings happiness in doing the right thing and contentment.<br /><br />I agree that those stellar moments of happiness are fleeting, but contentment, on the other hand, can be had. <br /><br />I enjoyed this article, Robyn!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-13707542624838931912013-06-21T14:11:54.699-07:002013-06-21T14:11:54.699-07:00Great post! I have family members who solely conce...Great post! I have family members who solely concentrate on finding happiness, but if they would just live their lives in a positive way instead of seeking happiness at every turn, they would probably find the happiness they seek without even trying. Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-45565760962478493942013-06-21T09:57:21.682-07:002013-06-21T09:57:21.682-07:00brilliant post, robyn!
love all of your answers.
...brilliant post, robyn!<br />love all of your answers.<br /><br />...if you think sunshine brings you happiness, then you haven't danced in the rain.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />Betty Manousoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-76500909872483927502013-06-21T09:18:19.972-07:002013-06-21T09:18:19.972-07:00Gary, your kindhearted, wise words are always upli...Gary, your kindhearted, wise words are always uplifting. Thank you.<br /><br />Cheryl, yeah, I never heard the word "query" until I read it on someone's blog.<br /><br />Thanks, David!<br /><br />Thanks, Sherry. I was so naive. I'm glad I was, given how things turned out.<br /><br />Bev, true. Kindness comes back to us. Chocolate always helps. I was tempted to add it here, but I figured I've induced enough chocolate into my blog, it's a given. Smiles.<br /><br />Al, who knows about the meme stuff. I'm wondering if it's cousin to a mime? <br /><br />Mary, it's my pleasure. Thank you.<br /><br />Julie, me too. That talk makes me very anxious. And thanks for the well wishes. I am back at work and doing fine, so far. YAY!<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-4205852684992123582013-06-21T08:52:55.658-07:002013-06-21T08:52:55.658-07:00I'm impressed that you didn't let a query ...I'm impressed that you didn't let a query stand in your way! Just thinking about memes and queries makes me go on a chocolate rampage. Hope you're feeling better, so you can continue "philosophizing" about everything under the sun.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-68658655909615907512013-06-21T07:36:22.048-07:002013-06-21T07:36:22.048-07:00Thank you, Robyn, for the follow! I'm glad you...Thank you, Robyn, for the follow! I'm glad you like my art:)! I'm happy to have found your blog with the thought-provoking post!<br /><br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Montague Sikes</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-3615424430028557832013-06-20T21:03:53.423-07:002013-06-20T21:03:53.423-07:00I think you've got a pretty good formula Robyn...I think you've got a pretty good formula Robyn.<br /><br />To me it's a simple thing. <br />1. I'm grateful for everything I have (even when it hasn't been much).<br /> <br />2. I expect good things to happen to me and if it doesn't, I still choose to be happy. Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-30803771390426385632013-06-20T16:56:42.577-07:002013-06-20T16:56:42.577-07:00I'm not even sure hoe to pronounce "meme....I'm not even sure hoe to pronounce "meme."<br />If I did, that would make me happy.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-70459555023659574252013-06-20T14:38:56.082-07:002013-06-20T14:38:56.082-07:00I think, if you don't at least TRY to be a con...I think, if you don't at least TRY to be a consistently kind person (we all fail sometimes), it's impossible to be happy. Whereas if we are kind, we feel good about ourselves, are more likely to have good friends... the list goes on and on.<br /><br />Oh, I would say, chocolate helps. ;-)Beverly Diehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392288953821757887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-35623042128239497392013-06-20T14:02:20.757-07:002013-06-20T14:02:20.757-07:00Great post! Kindness is the key. Then everybody i...Great post! Kindness is the key. Then everybody is happy. <br /><br />Your query letter was funny! Glad your manuscript got accepted!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-34395643784588019012013-06-20T13:20:26.876-07:002013-06-20T13:20:26.876-07:00am a bit confused re the meme thing - oh don't...am a bit confused re the meme thing - oh don't forget to check out the blog for your award, tho you get too many xoxoDavid Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-76580159512978037442013-06-20T11:01:09.875-07:002013-06-20T11:01:09.875-07:00That is very cool that you got a positive response...That is very cool that you got a positive response without trying to fashion queries like the books on publishing tell us to do. I appreciate it when people go with their gut. <br /> <br />I especially love #2. Cperzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062444081488414888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-12785132038644647322013-06-20T10:58:07.756-07:002013-06-20T10:58:07.756-07:00Hi Robyn,
I have to concur with your thoughtful p...Hi Robyn,<br /><br />I have to concur with your thoughtful post. I also know that I've been told to listen to my own advice for others.<br /><br />Through some challenging times, you've reflected and your reflections are those of balanced wisdom.<br /><br />Happiness breeds happiness in an ideal world. If we show kindness, most will respond with kindness. Happiness can be an intangible, but like you note, we have to strive to create peace on earth. Live together, learn from each other and rejoice in the diversity of an all different, all equal world.<br /><br />Be well and smile, Robyn.<br /><br />In kindness and goodwill,<br /><br />Gary :) xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-56970626200474291232013-06-20T10:30:13.791-07:002013-06-20T10:30:13.791-07:00Thank you, all. I knew I was preaching to the choi...Thank you, all. I knew I was preaching to the choir (of great folks who get it).<br /><br />I propose we let the word "meme" die here and now.<br /><br />Jacqueline, I like that. Thanks.<br /><br />Susan, yeah, we're less likely to find it when we're not intently looking for it.<br /><br />Lisa, let's hope now. They've announced it's a "K" name. Well, that's a no-brainer! (Then again, they're a no-brainer couple.)<br /><br />Thanks, Snowbird.<br /><br />BnB, definitely. In my opinion, the most creative endeavors are products of broken rules.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-46994613873578480002013-06-20T08:46:12.666-07:002013-06-20T08:46:12.666-07:00Well said, Robyn! And totally true. I love how the...Well said, Robyn! And totally true. I love how there's so much "how to" information for writing in general, not just query letters. Writing is so subjective and artistic - the thought that there's a certain "way" to do it just saps all of the creativity out of everything.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-74698751274286091322013-06-20T05:22:04.341-07:002013-06-20T05:22:04.341-07:00What a lovely blog you have! I be popping by quite...What a lovely blog you have! I be popping by quite often!xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-56725946989445311432013-06-20T03:26:14.729-07:002013-06-20T03:26:14.729-07:00Really like the alternative twist that you've ...Really like the alternative twist that you've given to this Robyn, I agree with you too. This meme thing is annoying me, I know the definition of meme but I don't think these blog things are what lives up to the definition, it's a strange one. There's definitely nothing easy about happiness though, definitely for me. Hope that your recovery is going well.Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-23135517084519220242013-06-20T02:46:30.027-07:002013-06-20T02:46:30.027-07:00True, happiness is more than just trying to be oh ...True, happiness is more than just trying to be oh so happyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012743277899891860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-64585068179558342202013-06-20T00:32:03.264-07:002013-06-20T00:32:03.264-07:00It's what we give that gives life meaning.It's what we give that gives life meaning.<br /><br />The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-76733807933869254372013-06-19T23:40:48.648-07:002013-06-19T23:40:48.648-07:00In an age where people are out for "number on...In an age where people are out for "number one" and the heck with everyone else. Where respect is rare and bad behavior is rewarded....your post is a breath of fresh air!<br />Blessings, Joanne Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-51420896061688929502013-06-19T23:39:59.223-07:002013-06-19T23:39:59.223-07:00You're right about it being a fleeting sensati...You're right about it being a fleeting sensation, Robyn - those moments after you achieve something you wanted. Still, it's better than having your toes tickled.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-48084820052988321552013-06-19T20:53:01.239-07:002013-06-19T20:53:01.239-07:00No, happiness isn't what it's "all ab...No, happiness isn't what it's "all about", but it sure feels good. For me, happiness isn't so much something I consciously pursued, but it is something I've achieved. Life is good.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-43177723876590624082013-06-19T18:51:59.180-07:002013-06-19T18:51:59.180-07:00Nicely put. I think that living a meaningful, kind...Nicely put. I think that living a meaningful, kindhearted life is the best path to happiness.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-87659540893933232932013-06-19T18:45:17.335-07:002013-06-19T18:45:17.335-07:00Happy and yappy I can be at my sea haha and you do...Happy and yappy I can be at my sea haha and you don't have a wife? Better get on that lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.com