tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.comments2023-05-16T21:34:18.717+12:00simple thoughtLocky McNeillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033476621557975524noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-27658404968921973202023-01-26T18:58:23.624+13:002023-01-26T18:58:23.624+13:00Locky, I love your blog. You have a gift with writ...Locky, I love your blog. You have a gift with writing. This ALL reasonates with me. Post Back injury life changed dramatically for me and has had all kinds of shades of what you are talking about, including the Covid surprise. <br />Thank you for penning so eloquently. Time to reflect....all the best for the future...hope looks good on you. I look forward to reading more. Glennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577282152270466782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-91974411193469230342021-07-07T17:18:06.604+12:002021-07-07T17:18:06.604+12:00Locky, thank you for your honesty and wisdom. I ca...Locky, thank you for your honesty and wisdom. I can relate (I think we all can in some way) to how you are feeling. What you have been through is not going to be wasted and will make you stronger. Feeling the same way with burnout, working huge hours in a shithouse job and chasing the wrong ideals has had its impact on me and my relationships. You are spot on my friend. You are one of the most awesome, skilled, talented, blessed and competent person I know. I love the way you remind us to redefine our view of who we are and what we should really be focusing on. Thanks for being awesome and sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883607415701590557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-73081934795562004122021-07-07T14:51:11.430+12:002021-07-07T14:51:11.430+12:00Well written Locky.So much pressure that we put on...Well written Locky.So much pressure that we put on ourselves to be everything to everybody. Thankyou for your complete honesty, I respect you for itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913205605834154616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-91180113930354375812021-07-07T12:25:42.714+12:002021-07-07T12:25:42.714+12:00I can so relate to all that you talk about in this...I can so relate to all that you talk about in this post. This has been the story of my life for over 30 years. Embarrassed, hiding, shame, well and unwell. Experiencing the full range of emotions that go with it, the highs and lows. Good on you for speaking out and being so honest. Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821765709069336407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-50154764642614847502021-05-30T18:32:21.723+12:002021-05-30T18:32:21.723+12:00Thanks Locky for being awesome and for being so ho...Thanks Locky for being awesome and for being so honest and open. You are an inspiration whether you feel it or know it. Thank you so very much. I am blessed to read your blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883607415701590557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-84083640547437897702021-05-30T00:14:17.793+12:002021-05-30T00:14:17.793+12:00Very well said. This would also be perfect for th...Very well said. This would also be perfect for those walking along side people with anxiety and depression. You can't fix it or them, but you can journey with them and be a friend. Wise wise words, from a wise man.<br />Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821765709069336407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-43388689776146047992021-05-29T19:53:04.357+12:002021-05-29T19:53:04.357+12:00YES!!YES!!Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453310410752572532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-29436789961687799032021-05-29T17:52:17.878+12:002021-05-29T17:52:17.878+12:00A great reminder Locky for us to bring the good, b...A great reminder Locky for us to bring the good, bad and ugly into friendships. If they genuinely love us, they'll embrace us in every season.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453310410752572532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-64622772873751914372021-05-08T11:07:12.103+12:002021-05-08T11:07:12.103+12:00So good, so true. Love this new insight you have, ...So good, so true. Love this new insight you have, because it's the real life most of us live. Raw is good. Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821765709069336407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-55140662059761629982021-04-22T23:56:34.193+12:002021-04-22T23:56:34.193+12:00I've learn't so many times that forgivenes...I've learn't so many times that forgiveness is not for their benefit, it for yours. It doesn't set them free, it sets you free. They will still bare the concequences whether you forgive or not. Knowing that, it's still hard to forgive betrayal. If you want a fast way to get there then pray a blessing over them every day. It may be hard and you don't want to but it will set you free.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484801331205055821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-10113711613941220142021-04-21T17:10:08.791+12:002021-04-21T17:10:08.791+12:00I feel for you my friend. Forgiveness is one of th...I feel for you my friend. Forgiveness is one of the hardest action. What I have learnt it is a process and not always instant. Head, heart thing. You are awesome my friend. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883607415701590557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-40279127684178407012021-04-21T13:37:23.546+12:002021-04-21T13:37:23.546+12:00I am in tears thinking of the hurt you guys have b...I am in tears thinking of the hurt you guys have been through. Forgiveness isn't always instantaneous, it can be a journey. Keep being you Locky xRachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453310410752572532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-78302995203069748712021-04-21T13:22:10.270+12:002021-04-21T13:22:10.270+12:00What a hard journey for you....Thankyou for your ...What a hard journey for you....Thankyou for your honest sharing....we dont hear this often in the public arena . Good to hear you are walking your recovery journey of burnout......take your time Much respect, Blessings , PJ Drijfhout Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000480695919062332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-61684539488811446272021-04-14T11:35:29.592+12:002021-04-14T11:35:29.592+12:00Excellent message Locky ....I guess you are saying...Excellent message Locky ....I guess you are saying....If only I had listened !!<br />Take care my friend we are praying for your total recovery.....If you ever want to talk Im here 24/7 on 0210671580<br />Love and prayers <br />Graham WebbAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502072120783576766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-17958765480238424812021-03-22T14:30:47.601+13:002021-03-22T14:30:47.601+13:00Well said Sir....absolutely. Life has an uncanny k...Well said Sir....absolutely. Life has an uncanny knack of saying to us that if we stop or slow down we will miss out or lose opportunities where in fact the opposite is true. Love your blogs my friend they are awesome and such an inspiration. Thanks for everything Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883607415701590557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-69128223867270150772021-03-10T13:23:19.184+13:002021-03-10T13:23:19.184+13:00This made me emotional reading this. I'm not e...This made me emotional reading this. I'm not entirely sure why. Beautifully written Locky.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453310410752572532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-64573393962016688802021-02-18T15:30:32.971+13:002021-02-18T15:30:32.971+13:00I am a Karin, spelt with an "i"I am a Karin, spelt with an "i"Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696847325774648763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-88931359536648929022021-02-18T15:29:41.822+13:002021-02-18T15:29:41.822+13:00Thanks for being so honest and real. Ministry is d...Thanks for being so honest and real. Ministry is daunting and the pressure of having it all together at all times even more. Being real and authentic can be seen as weakness, but once you open up, you will see there are others in the same boat. God bless.!!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696847325774648763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-28892463598263431302021-02-18T15:17:51.488+13:002021-02-18T15:17:51.488+13:00Brilliant. Looking forward to more.
Regards Karin
...Brilliant. Looking forward to more.<br />Regards Karin<br />(Otherwise known as Adrian Daniel's mom)Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696847325774648763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-21773228994627208932021-02-17T22:58:36.208+13:002021-02-17T22:58:36.208+13:00Good on you Locky. Brave thing to write about. Kee...Good on you Locky. Brave thing to write about. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. BlessingsJames Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355304291349329185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-27851589882202686192021-01-14T12:30:08.937+13:002021-01-14T12:30:08.937+13:00I really love and appreciate your raw honesty and ...I really love and appreciate your raw honesty and vulnerability. This is what the world and definitely the church needs more of! Thank you for sharing. We have walked a similar but different journey and have loved all God has shown us along the way though at times it wasn't/isn't. He is faithful! I know this will touch the hearts of many but is obviously a part of your journey too. Bless you and your family. Karen Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07079608808577680341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-41508489995592501262021-01-13T16:51:35.642+13:002021-01-13T16:51:35.642+13:00Thanks for your honestly Locky! I think I was unin...Thanks for your honestly Locky! I think I was unintentionally brought up with a similar philosophy for life. One thing that has really helped me with this is an app called calm. I did the 7 days of calm and the 21 days of calm in the app (the 2 introductory plans on mindfulness and meditation). While they seem quite simple (and a fair few people in Christian circles are quite anti this sort of thing) it really helped me to slow down, breathe, refocus. <br />Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912321288767636266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-6490952679237078322020-04-15T12:20:44.932+12:002020-04-15T12:20:44.932+12:00I agree with your beliefs also Locky. Great times ...I agree with your beliefs also Locky. Great times are ahead!JoyO'Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096573846946864690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-57552652544164211432020-04-01T20:17:29.297+13:002020-04-01T20:17:29.297+13:00thanks Locky. There is so much information out the...thanks Locky. There is so much information out there right now and if you watch aljazera the message changes again. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151455633687416767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21848962.post-37491208934218529922020-03-26T11:59:49.241+13:002020-03-26T11:59:49.241+13:00"What can I do to minister to my world?"..."What can I do to minister to my world?". Great question Locky. <br /><br />The main answer the Holy Spirit seems to be giving me is to pray more, and as I thought of that I thought of your chart you've posted earlier, and then, "Why not forward that on to our pastor here to help the church members to focus more?" <br /><br />And FYI, our pastor is recording his own 'Word for this day' every day for us to plug into to keep us connected. May God keep blessing you Locky.JoyO'Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096573846946864690noreply@blogger.com