Comments on: Simplify your life with International downshifting Week - Saturday 19th to Friday 25th April 2008 http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/ natural health, wellness and caring for the environment Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:37:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Tracey Smith http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Tracey Smith Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:54:15 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-120 Thank you MrsG and you've hit it RIGHT on the head there! We 'have' to take the encouraging route to effect long term change....and it does absolutely no good being persecutory...and it's just, plain depressing too!!! TS x As for spreading the word, I'd just say if any of your readers feel the same about the 'Week', maybe they could drop a note into their blog or newsletter - the stronger the energy, the more chance we have of making folks take those crucial first steps towards a simpler, happier life. xxxx many thanks xxxx Thank you MrsG and you’ve hit it RIGHT on the head there! We ‘have’ to take the encouraging route to effect long term change….and it does absolutely no good being persecutory…and it’s just, plain depressing too!!!

TS
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As for spreading the word, I’d just say if any of your readers feel the same about the ‘Week’, maybe they could drop a note into their blog or newsletter - the stronger the energy, the more chance we have of making folks take those crucial first steps towards a simpler, happier life.

xxxx many thanks xxxx

]]> By: Mrs Green http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Mrs Green Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:32:07 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-121 Hi Tracey, That is what I like - the sense of optimism and positivity. It's easy to go down the doom and gloom route, but how much more fun to inject some joy into everything! I'm sure that positive energy helps to get things moving quicker and more effortlessly ;) Please do let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you spread the word........... Mrs G x Hi Tracey,
That is what I like - the sense of optimism and positivity. It’s easy to go down the doom and gloom route, but how much more fun to inject some joy into everything!

I’m sure that positive energy helps to get things moving quicker and more effortlessly ;)
Please do let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you spread the word………..

Mrs G x

]]> By: Tracey Smith http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Tracey Smith Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:20:18 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-128 LOLOL.....don't know about star stuck hehehe....but it is amazing being an active part of this wonderful movement towards simpler, happier living - there's no doubt, IDW has a universal message of hope and optimism and thanks to kind people like YOU, it's really getting the message out there. With kindest regards, From A Fan of your great work too! TS x LOLOL…..don’t know about star stuck hehehe….but it is amazing being an active part of this wonderful movement towards simpler, happier living - there’s no doubt, IDW has a universal message of hope and optimism and thanks to kind people like YOU, it’s really getting the message out there.

With kindest regards,
From A Fan of your great work too!
TS
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]]> By: Mrs Green http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Mrs Green Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:28:33 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-123 Hi again Leslie - there is always a cup of herbal tea to be had a Chez Green - you're welcome anytime :) I'm so glad you decided to Freecycle, I was kind of hoping you would. As you said, these products had already been made, so it's better to use them. I feel the same way about second hand clothes for my daughter. I would never buy new from places like Tescos, but I will buy them in a charity shop or gratefully accept them as a hand me down or gift. The 'damage' has already been done and I feel its better to use them until the end of their useful life. Keep up the great blogging; there is some great information on there :) Mrs G x Hi again Leslie - there is always a cup of herbal tea to be had a Chez Green - you’re welcome anytime :)
I’m so glad you decided to Freecycle, I was kind of hoping you would. As you said, these products had already been made, so it’s better to use them. I feel the same way about second hand clothes for my daughter. I would never buy new from places like Tescos, but I will buy them in a charity shop or gratefully accept them as a hand me down or gift. The ‘damage’ has already been done and I feel its better to use them until the end of their useful life.
Keep up the great blogging; there is some great information on there :)
Mrs G x

]]> By: Leslie http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Leslie Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:52:57 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-124 Thanks for the warm welcome! Even though I haven't done so yet, I decided to freecycle them; I can't just dump them when someone will either use what I have or buy more. Thanks for the warm welcome! Even though I haven’t done so yet, I decided to freecycle them; I can’t just dump them when someone will either use what I have or buy more.

]]> By: Mrs Green http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Mrs Green Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:18:19 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-127 Tracey - what an honour to have you visit my blog. You really are an source of great inspiration to many; proven by the fact that your campaign has gained International awareness - I hope you feel proud of yourself and thank you for stopping by to comment. I feel all star struck :D I'm glad it is of interest to you, Melissa. I really feel that more and more people are seeking meaning in their lives and realising that the simple things can bring such enjoyment into every day living. Let us know what changes you decide to make :) Hi Leslie - welcome! It's great to see a new face here. Thank you for your lovely comment. I've just taken a peek at your blog; you have some very thought provoking posts on there. It sounds like your decluttering is going really well. What did you decide about your chemical conundrum? Love to all, Mrs G x Tracey - what an honour to have you visit my blog. You really are an source of great inspiration to many; proven by the fact that your campaign has gained International awareness - I hope you feel proud of yourself and thank you for stopping by to comment. I feel all star struck :D
I’m glad it is of interest to you, Melissa. I really feel that more and more people are seeking meaning in their lives and realising that the simple things can bring such enjoyment into every day living. Let us know what changes you decide to make :)
Hi Leslie - welcome! It’s great to see a new face here. Thank you for your lovely comment. I’ve just taken a peek at your blog; you have some very thought provoking posts on there. It sounds like your decluttering is going really well. What did you decide about your chemical conundrum?

Love to all,
Mrs G x

]]> By: Leslie http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Leslie Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:51:59 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-126 What a wonderful post! It both reflected a lot of what I already feel, and pushed at many different corners to help me easily see where I could do more. Thank you! What a wonderful post! It both reflected a lot of what I already feel, and pushed at many different corners to help me easily see where I could do more. Thank you!

]]> By: Melissa http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Melissa Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:12:27 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-125 Hello Mrs. Green! :) Well, this sounds like a wonderful idea, and just at a time when maybe it's needed most! Thanks for sharing this. Cheers. Hello Mrs. Green! :) Well, this sounds like a wonderful idea, and just at a time when maybe it’s needed most!
Thanks for sharing this.
Cheers.

]]> By: Tracey Smith http://littlegreenblog.com/uncategorized/downshifting-week/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Tracey Smith Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:08:07 +0000 http://littlegreenblog.com/2008/04/14/downshifting-week/#comment-122 Hi - what an overwhelming compliment for my work and the campaign! A massive thank you. I am sure your poignant posting will help readers pull back from consumer-driven solutions and make them consider heartfelt, family-led options, that involve giving the precious gift of 'time' instead. Sending you every good wish for your continued journey towards a simpler, happier life. TS x Hi - what an overwhelming compliment for my work and the campaign!

A massive thank you.

I am sure your poignant posting will help readers pull back from consumer-driven solutions and make them consider heartfelt, family-led options, that involve giving the precious gift of ‘time’ instead.

Sending you every good wish for your continued journey towards a simpler, happier life.
TS
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