Comments on: Fear of unpunctuated silence, or emptiness sucks. http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/ Think we can't live without plastic? Think again. In 2007 I committed to stop buying any new plastic & I've almost succeeded! Won't you join me? Let's see what plastic-free looks like in 2012... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. ~Beth Terry Thu, 23 May 2013 01:54:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rob http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-31868 Rob Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:04:58 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-31868 2010 Was a very transitional year for all of us. I found out I am kind of a butthead…and I am OK with that. Anyway you always inspire, teach and are a shining example to all.

]]> By: SEEMA http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-3019 SEEMA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-3019 Dear Beth

Please followup with the results of your solitary rendezvous with the hills. If you are interested in spirituality, which is a big support in life (thats what I have experienced after two surgeries and leaving a cushy job, read my articles on http://www.spiritualguidedmeditation.com. Yoga can also do wonders for you. Visit http://www.yogawonders.com. Also http://www.gurumaa.com for meditation techniques you can try at home before attending meditation retreats.

Lastly,let me congratulate you on getting rid of the extra baggage you carried with you, like alcohol and drugs you actually did not need. Thats the first step. If you make an effort, spiritual support comes up.

]]> By: Rachel http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2935 Rachel Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:52:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2935 What a beautiful moving post (so sorry I’m late coming to it!). Over this past year I’ve received training in counseling, and such a big part of what I’ve done for myself is what you are doing. Learning to let go of what is holding us back, daring to leap forward into the new and unknown. It is so painful and so rewarding!

I wish you the best of luck in this journey! And know that you are strong and you are loved and supported!

]]> By: amy.leblanc http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2930 amy.leblanc Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:15:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2930 i think my “environmentalism” and keeping tabs on things like consumption and footprint is one of the things i depend on to fill the silence. you too, perhaps?

]]> By: Student Doctor Green http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2891 Student Doctor Green Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:14:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2891 Hi Beth, It took a lot of guts to put yourself out there like that but I’m really glad you did because it made me feel not alone. I get really down sometimes and it’s good to know I’m not the only one out there. I wish you the best with all your upcoming changes.

]]> By: Sam http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2882 Sam Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:18:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2882 Wow- amazing post.

I was proud of all you have been doing- for our world- but I am even prouder of what you are doing for yourself.

Your honesty is inspiring- your burden shared by so many!!!! I’ve been giving up soda for years now- literally. Well not really- since I do not want to…. maybe tomorrow!

And we are just like the fateful birds filled with plastic- we really are- we are full of high fructose corn syrup, nicotine, caffine and whatever else our wonderfully democratic world allows companies to fill our food with. It is an overwhelming concept. But one that goes down in history- remember the middle ages and the lead servingware. We think that it is so humorous that people were actually stupid enough to eat off lead plates- but we are no different.

Thanks for the honest. And I wish you much success in lightening your load. And as a previous post said- you are not in the fight alone- environmentally or personally!

Sam

]]> By: Green Bean http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2880 Green Bean Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:28:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2880 Thank you, Beth, for a completely honest post. For saying things the rest of us are afraid to say much less think. There are now so many buffers – TV, internet, video games, shopping, magazines, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, everything – that we hardly know ourselves. What bravery it takes to cut all that out of your life, to force yourself to come face to face with you. You inspire me to cut some of my crutches out of my own life. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

]]> By: Allie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2879 Allie Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:41:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2879 Wow. I really understand this — the patterns and commitments we fill our time with to keep ourselves from being free. I do that too too much. How amazing that you’re taking these steps! Your honesty is so refreshing.

]]> By: equa yona(Big Bear) http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2876 equa yona(Big Bear) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2876 Jeez, I was just looking for a picture of your plastic bits!
Seriously, this was moving and has really made an impact on me. Blessings!

]]> By: Mark http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or/comment-page-1/#comment-2875 Mark Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:51:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/fear-of-unpunctuated-silence-or-emptiness-sucks/#comment-2875 Missy Beth,
Oh how beautiful, brave and touching! You’ve left me “Beth-Less”
Don’t know who you’ll be- but the inner glow- the fire the intelligence will all be there- w/out the stimulants. Yay! You can fly- and you will remain flying high-lil miss cricket.

love ya,

Mark

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