tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post6438911419813520363..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: New BeginningsJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-66924022074423978472021-10-24T14:03:00.215-04:002021-10-24T14:03:00.215-04:00You are such a gifted write (and photographer), Je...You are such a gifted write (and photographer), Jennifer, and the way you've expressed your feelings and current mindset makes me nod in agreement. I'm not a HSP, but I do like solitary time. If I allow myself too much of that though, it becomes hard to socialize with family and friends, just coming out of that little cocoon, so to speak. So I balance it out so that neither throws me for a loop.<br /><br />I'm glad you've kept up with Instagram, and I hope you pick up blogging again in your own time. I have and I'm feeling good with it.<br /><br />Jane ❤️Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-49380545053024536822021-09-22T19:38:18.382-04:002021-09-22T19:38:18.382-04:00Hi Winnie 😻Hi Winnie 😻Sarah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515212317850626348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-40367075802209569332021-08-07T10:23:15.178-04:002021-08-07T10:23:15.178-04:00I am a sensitive person myself, very aware of othe...I am a sensitive person myself, very aware of others energy and it can be so draining. The past 18 months with Covid has not been bad for me. I work but then stay home as much as possible, I love wearing a mask, it is my shield to the world. Take good care of yourself.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-50211696239129679102021-08-07T00:07:34.753-04:002021-08-07T00:07:34.753-04:00I was told many many years ago (about 34 to be exa...I was told many many years ago (about 34 to be exact) that I was a "sensitive". And I've agreed with that all along.. and then the word "empath" came into being, and I knew I was that too.. and now HSP and again, I KNOW I am that... I feel so much the way you do.. and have retreated from the world for the most part, since Feb. of 2020. Like you, I have forced myself to "get out there" and comingle a little bit, which I have done, but each time, it's hard and I want to just hurry back to my little haven, my home.. and retreat to my craftroom and spend hours lost in my own zone. I am still having to really push myself to get out and do a few things, but I try, as I do want to continue to make some memories that I can photograph and cherish! Take care... your posts always resonate with me so much.... MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-51749486265655674812021-08-06T11:09:41.428-04:002021-08-06T11:09:41.428-04:00Yesss.Yesss.Alicia P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07742550675510551902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-84488092498388911862021-08-06T09:04:04.712-04:002021-08-06T09:04:04.712-04:00It is so good to read your post and know that I am...It is so good to read your post and know that I am not alone (as it feels that way sometimes). I always love seeing your beautiful pictures. I hope to see more in the future! Take care! Andrea WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-10644945436781997432021-08-06T08:24:25.674-04:002021-08-06T08:24:25.674-04:00I totally understand your desire to pull back. I d...I totally understand your desire to pull back. I do the same thing, always have. When the world feels to large, too unsettling, I retreat. I also find myself over stimulated and must retreat. I'm glad your starting to photograph your world. I think the answers are there.susan hemannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17784893342890918275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-66235294043105066872021-08-06T06:56:10.672-04:002021-08-06T06:56:10.672-04:00So glad to see you back but more importantly that ...So glad to see you back but more importantly that you are in a good place all around. Thank you for your post...you are strong and amazing :) <br />Kelli Kellihttp://thenewenglandcottage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-74326143506464862972021-08-05T22:51:08.785-04:002021-08-05T22:51:08.785-04:00So good to hear from you again on here. As always,...So good to hear from you again on here. As always, your posts hit home with me. We're very much alike in so many ways. You often describe the exact way I've been feeling. I'm also an INFJ, HSP, and a bit of an empath (or maybe more than a bit!). I think I've been keeping a pretty good balance of self-care and introversion along with day trips with the hubby, seeing friends and family, running usual errands and keeping up with health care appointments.<br /><br />xoxoMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-41733379042247288532021-08-05T21:49:34.541-04:002021-08-05T21:49:34.541-04:00Languishing...a perfect description of my mood, es...Languishing...a perfect description of my mood, especially as we started taking Covid patients at my long term care facility where I work again this week. Janinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349932926104944774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-80046157351812230362021-08-05T16:30:00.937-04:002021-08-05T16:30:00.937-04:00Lovely to read.Lovely to read.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-9552604345489641982021-08-05T12:11:04.094-04:002021-08-05T12:11:04.094-04:00Did you enjoy Tennessee? You weren't too far ...Did you enjoy Tennessee? You weren't too far away from me, LOL! It's nice to read a post from you. You're on my sidebar on my blog, and I was hoping you'd been busy traveling and visiting with family and friends, and I was right! Take care, sweet friend. Your posts are always so peaceful, and I treasure them. Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-84160955799647184752021-08-05T10:54:12.728-04:002021-08-05T10:54:12.728-04:00What lovely pictures of your pets - they look calm...What lovely pictures of your pets - they look calm and I don't doubt make you feel calm too! I feel as you do, that sometimes everything needs to slow down and I want to take things at a different pace. Wishing you good health and happiness :)Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-17980093416861010962021-08-05T10:24:58.703-04:002021-08-05T10:24:58.703-04:00Your words are powerful and timely today. Thank yo...Your words are powerful and timely today. Thank you for sharing. <br /><br />X ChyChyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-10042552202559787982021-08-05T08:07:35.163-04:002021-08-05T08:07:35.163-04:00Lovely to read your post Jen. And how you're c...Lovely to read your post Jen. And how you're coping with everything. My son just said to me 'it's a perfect day for baking' being a wet and wild Thursday. I haven't baked in a year and a half! All the mojo's have gone. So I find it comforting to read your words and continue waiting for 'me' to re-emerge. I'm so happy for you and wish you continued wellbeing xxSusan Ringnoreply@blogger.com