tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post5062418014836327910..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: “It’s How I Stay Sane”Wendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-60066752472232979862013-06-05T12:49:21.167-07:002013-06-05T12:49:21.167-07:00LAUGHTER! That is probably my A #1 sanity go-to. I...LAUGHTER! That is probably my A #1 sanity go-to. I can squeeze laughter out of a rock. Yes, yes I did just write that.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-73928688031810466222013-06-05T10:09:09.497-07:002013-06-05T10:09:09.497-07:00I am SO with you! Writing keeps me sane. Plotting ...I am SO with you! Writing keeps me sane. Plotting stories keeps me sane. Laughing at stupid premises that come to me and then thinking, maybe I can do something with that--it keeps me sane!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-1922909290008477312013-06-05T09:57:35.107-07:002013-06-05T09:57:35.107-07:00Not ridiculous at all (see Heather's comment a...Not ridiculous at all (see Heather's comment above). It certainly helps me stay disciplined, all the online options. But sane, not so much for me. Sometimes pulls me in the other direction if I'm really honest.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-53888811652348309472013-06-05T06:56:27.344-07:002013-06-05T06:56:27.344-07:00This is going to sound RIDICULOUS, but lately I...This is going to sound RIDICULOUS, but lately I've been feeling like blogging and social media keep me sane. I know, silly. And yeah, certainly there are days the online side of life can feel more chore-ish than on others. But to be completely honest, sometimes it's my writing that drives me insane...so have that online outlet, connecting with other writer friends, that's what keeps me sane.<br /><br />And then other days the writing actually is sanity-producing, too. And those are the days I like it best. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-90603751074085522482013-06-04T16:21:41.224-07:002013-06-04T16:21:41.224-07:00I can be a processor too. It cracks me up when I d...I can be a processor too. It cracks me up when I do this with my husband after social events and even 9yo soccer games. Cracks me up. I give myself tons of fodder to laugh at.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-82818485609386115582013-06-04T16:20:31.792-07:002013-06-04T16:20:31.792-07:00Oh, I like your list. Running kicks me in the sani...Oh, I like your list. Running kicks me in the sanity kisser every time. Although today during my run I wanted to curl up in the grass to take a long nap with every step I took. Hmm. "Letting His Word permeate my mind and spirit"--appreciate that point!Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-80309255502532109002013-06-04T16:18:40.484-07:002013-06-04T16:18:40.484-07:00Sometimes I think it's the whole package that ...Sometimes I think it's the whole package that threatens to shave away my insanity one thought at a time. Writing--that's the restorer. Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-23699539242134580412013-06-04T08:05:06.972-07:002013-06-04T08:05:06.972-07:00Spending quality time with friends. Not the type o...Spending quality time with friends. Not the type of time that feels forced or like an obligation (I really need to hang out with so-and-so because it's been awhile). I'm such a verbal processor that a lot of time I end up talking about how I feel--and really, finally understanding it. :)Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-85102451055434239842013-06-04T05:36:29.419-07:002013-06-04T05:36:29.419-07:00How do I stay sane? Working out at the gym, both r...How do I stay sane? Working out at the gym, both running and lifting weights. I stay sane from reading and reviewing books. I stay sane by venting to my sister and husband. I stay sane when I spend time just taking some deep breaths and stopping to reflect on other people, praying for them. I stay sane by reading God's Word and letting His Word permeate my mind and spirit. I stay sane by laughing at myself, not taking "me" too seriously (because I tend to be too serious). <br />Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693346981997723405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-63303194501650838122013-06-04T04:29:21.571-07:002013-06-04T04:29:21.571-07:00I think I throw myself into the whole publishing/w...I think I throw myself into the whole publishing/writing business to replenish my sanity. For me, it's not JUST the writing, it's everything - the whole package. I pour myself into keeping my website fresh, designing a newsletter, scrolling through photos looking for my next cover idea, creating pins for blogposts and Pinterest, ALL OF IT! It's crazy insane, and yes, my friends accuse me of insanity!<br /><br />I wish I was insane about running. I could use some exercise insanity. Love this post, Wendy!Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.com