Comments on: The Architecture of Delight http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/ Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:08:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laid Off: Enjoying the moment | Cube Rules http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-324660 Laid Off: Enjoying the moment | Cube Rules Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:45:19 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-324660 [...] Enjoying the moment is important, however, laid off or not. That point was hit home for me by Christine Kane’s wonderful article on The Architecture of Delight. [...] [...] Enjoying the moment is important, however, laid off or not. That point was hit home for me by Christine Kane’s wonderful article on The Architecture of Delight. [...]

]]> By: You Are The Architect | International Association of Online Business Managers http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-204104 You Are The Architect | International Association of Online Business Managers Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:24:34 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-204104 [...] Assn of Women Writers. She is a singer/songwriter and much more. In this post, she discusses 5 Simple Ways To Invite Delight. I love them and so I put her 5 below and then linked to a few past posts where I had already [...] [...] Assn of Women Writers. She is a singer/songwriter and much more. In this post, she discusses 5 Simple Ways To Invite Delight. I love them and so I put her 5 below and then linked to a few past posts where I had already [...]

]]> By: Amylia Grace http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-195157 Amylia Grace Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:31:52 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-195157 Delight is my word for 2009. Lovely to read this now. Delight is my word for 2009. Lovely to read this now.

]]> By: Leslie http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-110177 Leslie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:34:11 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-110177 A few weeks ago, after hopping through some of your posts on intention, words for the year, etc., I chose "choice" and "delight" as my words for now, for the next few months. It's been challenging remembering and returning to them in the midst of emotional turmoil and a head full of stories, but there have been glimpses of light, of shifting, even if only for a moment. For years, I've had and cherished a button that reads "Don't postpone joy." I don't remember where I bought it, but I think I've had it for almost 30 years. Somehow it's always seemed to me the most important message I can give myself and others. I used to find it rather easy to follow its instruction, but in the past couple of years, I've found it challenging. Some months ago, I dug out the button and attached it to my backpack. I tote it around with me to the gym and grocery shopping. Every time I put down the pack, I see that message: "Don't postpone joy." And somehow I keep postponing it anyway with my stories of the missing ingredients... Today I will remember to delight in what I see, what I do, what's going on. And I'll delight in the silliness of my own frown in the face of that joyful button. A few weeks ago, after hopping through some of your posts on intention, words for the year, etc., I chose “choice” and “delight” as my words for now, for the next few months. It’s been challenging remembering and returning to them in the midst of emotional turmoil and a head full of stories, but there have been glimpses of light, of shifting, even if only for a moment.

For years, I’ve had and cherished a button that reads “Don’t postpone joy.” I don’t remember where I bought it, but I think I’ve had it for almost 30 years. Somehow it’s always seemed to me the most important message I can give myself and others. I used to find it rather easy to follow its instruction, but in the past couple of years, I’ve found it challenging. Some months ago, I dug out the button and attached it to my backpack. I tote it around with me to the gym and grocery shopping. Every time I put down the pack, I see that message: “Don’t postpone joy.” And somehow I keep postponing it anyway with my stories of the missing ingredients… Today I will remember to delight in what I see, what I do, what’s going on. And I’ll delight in the silliness of my own frown in the face of that joyful button.

]]> By: Pat K. http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-87010 Pat K. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:20:37 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-87010 What a wonderful and DELIGHTful idea. Like so many of your other blog entries I've found a voice for things inside that I didn't know how to express, or how to treat that special energy I feel inside. Being a visual artist, words come hard. Your words are just the right speed, variety, and order for me to totally "get it". As I told a mutual friend about my feelings after finding your website, "The floodgates have opened". So, a huge thank you for sharing yourself with the world. Pat What a wonderful and DELIGHTful idea. Like so many of your other blog entries I’ve found a voice for things inside that I didn’t know how to express, or how to treat that special energy I feel inside. Being a visual artist, words come hard. Your words are just the right speed, variety, and order for me to totally “get it”. As I told a mutual friend about my feelings after finding your website, “The floodgates have opened”. So, a huge thank you for sharing yourself with the world.

Pat

]]> By: Joan http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-83594 Joan Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:34:13 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-83594 Hi Christine. I first read your NY blog and was drawn to picking a word. My past is so heavy and unbearable that I am trying to focus on just today. I even wrote a song about it. As far as delight, that is still very difficult, but who know what will come today. Thank you Hi Christine. I first read your NY blog and was drawn to picking a word. My past is so heavy and unbearable that I am trying to focus on just today. I even wrote a song about it. As far as delight, that is still very difficult, but who know what will come today. Thank you

]]> By: Jordan Mercedes http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-83169 Jordan Mercedes Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:26:02 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-83169 Brava! The wind of these words blow in my creative heart today. I see a new work coming out that will be called delight. It is a reminder and a celebration of the beauty of such a thing. Thanks for writing this "shifting" article. I appreciate every word and embrace the encouragement. In joy Brava! The wind of these words blow in my creative heart today. I see a new work coming out that will be called delight. It is a reminder and a celebration of the beauty of such a thing. Thanks for writing this “shifting” article. I appreciate every word and embrace the encouragement. In joy

]]> By: Ann http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-82966 Ann Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:01:18 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-82966 Delight is a great word. I like the spontaneous quality of it - like interrupting us in the midst of doing something else. I plan to do some journaling to capture more of those moments. Thanks. Delight is a great word. I like the spontaneous quality of it – like interrupting us in the midst of doing something else. I plan to do some journaling to capture more of those moments. Thanks.

]]> By: Sue http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-82930 Sue Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:30:51 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-82930 Wonderful wonderful! This was perfect timing for me to read (well, after reading about the best cat toy, I will have to try the wooden bead on Sam and Sage tonight). I've been living in the city for 7 years and have felt very disconnected from nature (after living in/around national parks my entire career, I'm in a regional office). I've noticed over the years that it take more time for me to re-connect with nature once I do get out in the woods, or onto the prairie, or wheever. I've been fearful that I will never find that emotional/spiritual connection that I've felt when I enter the woods, float a river in a canyon, or whatever since it is taking longer and longer to find settle into the rhythm. So, I'm taking a leap of faith for this very purpose. To follow my heart. While I'll be separated from my spouse for a short time, I'm relocating to Mount Rainier and will work there. The driver--life is too short to be disconnected from what brings joy, what delights, particularly when seemingly stuck in a dysfunctional environment. Scared? yup! Excited to roam the trails around the mountain, you bet! Hopeful to reconnect such that it doesn't take hours to feel the power, rather minutes, YES! Thanks again for the reminder that it takes baby steps--and the only way to get there is to first take one foot forward. Now, any tips on driving across the Great Divide (that's 5 days) with two howling cats!? Wonderful wonderful! This was perfect timing for me to read (well, after reading about the best cat toy, I will have to try the wooden bead on Sam and Sage tonight).
I’ve been living in the city for 7 years and have felt very disconnected from nature (after living in/around national parks my entire career, I’m in a regional office). I’ve noticed over the years that it take more time for me to re-connect with nature once I do get out in the woods, or onto the prairie, or wheever. I’ve been fearful that I will never find that emotional/spiritual connection that I’ve felt when I enter the woods, float a river in a canyon, or whatever since it is taking longer and longer to find settle into the rhythm.
So, I’m taking a leap of faith for this very purpose. To follow my heart. While I’ll be separated from my spouse for a short time, I’m relocating to Mount Rainier and will work there. The driver–life is too short to be disconnected from what brings joy, what delights, particularly when seemingly stuck in a dysfunctional environment. Scared? yup! Excited to roam the trails around the mountain, you bet! Hopeful to reconnect such that it doesn’t take hours to feel the power, rather minutes, YES! Thanks again for the reminder that it takes baby steps–and the only way to get there is to first take one foot forward. Now, any tips on driving across the Great Divide (that’s 5 days) with two howling cats!?

]]> By: Carolyn http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/comment-page-1/#comment-82845 Carolyn Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:41:27 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-architecture-of-delight/#comment-82845 Christine, as usual, when I actually take the time to read anything you write, I am inevitably inspired, challenged, uplifted, and encouraged to open to more joy. Delight, what a beautiful word. love the image of "de" as "the". De-light = The Light. I'm changing jobs this summer after 11 years. Don't know what I am led into yet. It is so great to remember to open to that inner guidance with joy, with delight in the unfolding process of discovery...Happy New Year! and love to you and M! Carolyn. Christine, as usual, when I actually take the time to read anything you write, I am inevitably inspired, challenged, uplifted, and encouraged to open to more joy. Delight, what a beautiful word. love the image of “de” as “the”.
De-light = The Light.
I’m changing jobs this summer after 11 years. Don’t know what I am led into yet. It is so great to remember to open to that inner guidance with joy, with delight in the unfolding process of discovery…Happy New Year! and love to you and M! Carolyn.

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