tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post1510629905036757664..comments2024-03-26T20:28:49.039-04:00Comments on Buttercup Counts her Blessings: Taking a KneeButtercuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-29183846981599868242009-06-29T23:26:02.477-04:002009-06-29T23:26:02.477-04:00Interesting subject--yes I think a lot of people d...Interesting subject--yes I think a lot of people do "take a knee." I feel like I've been gently nudged out of my comfort zone, though, every time I try to wedge myself in. I don't think God is thrilled when we just stay in our comfort zone.Joyful Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605433538598120854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-54827583759987972532009-06-22T11:04:13.828-04:002009-06-22T11:04:13.828-04:00Nothing wrong with doing what is familiar and comf...Nothing wrong with doing what is familiar and comfortable, as that's what makes this world continue. I think "taking a knee" can be viewed, in terms of a person's working life, as not stagnating, but as being at a point where the skills learned and honed in all the years before are finally at a peak and need little adjusting.<br /><br />I doubt many older people are "taking a knee" in other avenues by choice. Instead, I think perhaps the anti-age message of this culture plays a role in putting doubts about being "too old" in their minds.<br /><br />"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you was," asked Satchel Paige!!!Olde Dame Penniwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871888334179316997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-46648105132880342702009-06-22T09:57:54.771-04:002009-06-22T09:57:54.771-04:00I think of the Browning lines "Come grow old ...I think of the Browning lines "Come grow old with me, the best is yet to be, the last of life for which the first is made..." I feel like 50 years of living has surely taken me to the top of my game is some area! I recently read a book called "Second Calling" by Bourke which talks about a new chapter in our life as we reach the freedom found in middle age.<br /><br />By the way: I linked to your blog today. Thanks for always keeping it interesting and upbeat.k and c's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917204572331897798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-1865164645596525472009-06-22T09:27:43.751-04:002009-06-22T09:27:43.751-04:00I think the enthusiasm with which you've embra...I think the enthusiasm with which you've embraced blogging means you're not "taking a knee" in life. Perhaps in your job just based on the years you've been in it (as Paula suggests) you've spent some time on a knee, but I doubt it's permanent. I think you can also look at "taking a knee" in a different light. The quarterback doesn't want to get injured when it won't advance his cause, so he takes a moment to protect himself and his team so he's well to fight another day. It can be a message of self-preservation. The idea of living to fight another day. A fine line, I'm sure, but a distinction.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-64807211970044938222009-06-22T09:25:41.190-04:002009-06-22T09:25:41.190-04:00Lack of self confidence and a host of other reason...Lack of self confidence and a host of other reasons, are why people do take a knee in their life journeys. <br /><br />Me? I just finished my novel, working on getting most of those words out of it that I didn't realize I even put in it. To be continued. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-10331699108991836632009-06-22T07:24:11.090-04:002009-06-22T07:24:11.090-04:00Very interesting to think about.
I think that so...Very interesting to think about. <br /><br />I think that some people are and some people aren't on their knee. It could almost be a character trait - from early on.<br /><br />On the other hand - sometimes there is a time to be on the knee and at other times there is a time not to be on the knees. The important thing is to discern which is which.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.com