Comments on: Anatomy Of A Thoughtful Person

By: Christi {Jealous Hands}

Christi {Jealous Hands} — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:18:02 +0000

I'm pleased to find out that I'm a thoughtful person by nature! Thanks for sharing this post. Christi {Jealous Hands}’s last blog post..y'all are just gonna have to indulge me...

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:19:00 +0000

Love the post. I actually just googled “don’t notice things” because it’s somehting that bothers me about myself.

Someone had just taken down a display at my work. In wanting to clean up the mess, I said, “what’s this?” They were like, “Uh, it’s the display that has been up for months that was just taken down a week ago.”

I do it all the time. I notice the mess and not the beauty. I think more about what needs to be done and feel like I don’t have time to “smell the roses” or even look at them. When I do look, I really don’t get the joy out of art or nature that I should. It’s a little frustrating. I’d really like to be more happily observant of things and more thoughfully observant people.

My husband is very observant of things going on around him as well as people and their needs. I guess together we make a pretty good team, but I’d like to make this weakness of mine a strength.

I love what you said about acting on your observations. I’d like to become that thoughtful person you describe. I’m printing it off to look at frequently. I think I need to focus more attention on my efforts every day and maybe even keep a mental or physical journal on my progress. I know prayer will help, too. Thanks for your thoughts.

By: Zoeso

Zoeso — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:48:25 +0000

Thank you for this post. Sometimes I feel like my life moves at such a swift pace, but when someone does something thoughtful and unexpected, the seemingly small gesture is like running into a brick wall, but in the most positive sense!

By: Super Mega Dad

Super Mega Dad — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:00:16 +0000

Great list!

I think you and my wife could be twins. I go weeks growing a beard and have a little internal game running in my head to see how long it takes her to notice. You would think the scratchy feeling on her face would tickle a little or something.

Then again, now that I think about it, maybe I need to try her method and just say something like “so, how does my new beard look”? But that wouldn’t be as fun in a month when I look like a mountain man and she finally notices that I have something growing on my face.

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By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:41:27 +0000

I’m terrible when it comes to noticing things, either around the home or that my wife has done (changed hair, new nail polish, etc). I certainly don’t mean to miss these things – it’s just my brain is usually jumping around with a hundred different thoughts at once, and “the real world” gets ignored a bit as a result

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By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:45:36 +0000

I definately struggle with this. My coworker always knows the second I walk in the door whether or not I am having a bad day, but I always have a hard time catching on. I think you are right about taking a step back and being an observer. I really appreciate this post...it really makes me think about how I could be more thoughtful. Thanks! Kate’s last blog post..Almost Lost Domestic Arts - Knitting

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:29:07 +0000

Ahh, I have my moments. I think I often get wrapped up in the "stuff" of life and forget to take a breath and look around to see others. You know? I'm working on it though. Great post. Andrea’s last blog post..Trials.

By: Candy

Candy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:12:26 +0000

Just by reading your post, I think you are very thoughtful! I do know what you mean when someone remembers something so small it touches your heart. You have a blessed day Candy’s last blog post..Food for thought