tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post3176321473898756196..comments2023-05-10T05:46:55.421-04:00Comments on Raising Samuels Life: What is a Funk and How Can I Avoid It?Raising Samuelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-61166479848864473712016-04-10T14:00:43.756-04:002016-04-10T14:00:43.756-04:00Thank you, Indah Nuria Savitri! Hope you have a wo...Thank you, Indah Nuria Savitri! Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well and thanks for commenting :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-28437233615442466812016-04-10T08:52:50.414-04:002016-04-10T08:52:50.414-04:00thank you for all the notes and the tips..have a w...thank you for all the notes and the tips..have a wonderful weekend.Indah Nuria Savitrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951039369516873570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-29616833153535596272016-04-05T13:13:51.296-04:002016-04-05T13:13:51.296-04:00Hi, Jennifer! I am so glad to hear that your famil...Hi, Jennifer! I am so glad to hear that your family stepped in and helped you realize this. It is not worth the stress and the lack of joy to be in a funk. Praying for you and hope you are taking the time to relax and recover. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-63432930005272775632016-04-05T10:38:17.913-04:002016-04-05T10:38:17.913-04:00I just quit my PT job because of a "funk.&quo...I just quit my PT job because of a "funk." I was overwhelmed to the point of severe anxiety, dealing with health issues - it was time to scale back. It took my husband, daughter, and sister to help me realize it was okay to do it! You've got some great advice and insight on this post! Jen Dodrill @ History at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838946817716225498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-78939641529974232602015-07-18T08:50:45.841-04:002015-07-18T08:50:45.841-04:00Thanks, hopetoinspireyou! That is one of the best...Thanks, hopetoinspireyou! That is one of the best blessings is knowing someone will be there for you and vice versa. Thanks for commenting and hope you have an amazing weekend :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-19682991463770549552015-07-17T20:06:39.429-04:002015-07-17T20:06:39.429-04:00Thanks for this great post on an important topic a...Thanks for this great post on an important topic along with the suggestions to help us get out of that funk! Being there for others and having others there for us is a true blessing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-47569400988323706702015-07-13T14:12:24.489-04:002015-07-13T14:12:24.489-04:00That is so awesome, Marie! It is wonderful for gr...That is so awesome, Marie! It is wonderful for grown children to turn around and thank their parents! What a beautiful thing that is and it shows what a great parent you are! Thanks for sharing your story, and ideas on what helps to get out of a funk. Blessings to you my friend :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-11128932393700488022015-07-13T12:39:51.787-04:002015-07-13T12:39:51.787-04:00My Daughter just Texted last night and said she wa...My Daughter just Texted last night and said she was feeling sad so she started "making a list of all the amazing things I've gotten to do with my life and I'm at two full pages so far. I've been in at least 20 different states and 4 countries. and I wanna say thank you cause I couldn't have had these experiences without you." waking up to her text brought me more joy than she will ever know. Being grateful works, writing out things works. doing so and dwelling on it daily - works. We all get into a funk, yes - even me.do what you know you need to do. it works. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000514743553076139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-14708455535768543612015-07-11T08:51:37.913-04:002015-07-11T08:51:37.913-04:00Hi, Jacqueline and thanks for stopping by the blog...Hi, Jacqueline and thanks for stopping by the blog! That is a great idea to listen to the audio of the Bible! Both of my boys are auditory learners so they can hear something once, and they have it memorized. I'm glad you stopped by today and had some of these ideas be helpful for you. Thanks for commenting and have an amazing weekend :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-69781840846933900662015-07-10T20:55:56.961-04:002015-07-10T20:55:56.961-04:00Great post for us Mamas! My go-to places are praye...Great post for us Mamas! My go-to places are prayer and my iPod audio Bible, especially if I can't get away to be along and read! Thank you for more thought-provoking ideas :)<br />Loved reading here on your blog today! Blessings!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753549144427909676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-42770716784540059412015-07-10T10:24:08.724-04:002015-07-10T10:24:08.724-04:00Hey, Lux I am glad that these tips were helpful. ...Hey, Lux I am glad that these tips were helpful. It is not an easy thing to be in a funk, so I agree, it is best to avoid them completely! Blessings to you and thanks for commenting :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-31295691827922557612015-07-10T03:44:08.829-04:002015-07-10T03:44:08.829-04:00Now I know what to call it. I've always wonder...Now I know what to call it. I've always wondered what to call this feeling appropriately. Now that that has been identified, these tips are really helpful I say. :)<br /><br />I hate having this funk. Sometimes they just come! Good to always avoid them.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-42133317581489737752015-07-07T21:26:27.917-04:002015-07-07T21:26:27.917-04:00Hi, Jann! Whenever these hard times occur, we nee...Hi, Jann! Whenever these hard times occur, we need to go right to God with it. It is sometimes that very thing we don't do because we think we can handle it but it does need to go to God in prayer. Thanks for commenting and I am headed over to your page now :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-28515697355143911022015-07-06T19:06:58.370-04:002015-07-06T19:06:58.370-04:00We all get this at times.. I loved the way you too...We all get this at times.. I loved the way you took us right back to God! Stopping from Reflect. http://janncobb.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884645011134488716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-72794440079375427952015-07-02T12:51:04.135-04:002015-07-02T12:51:04.135-04:00Hi, Melanie! I am so glad that you enjoyed the po...Hi, Melanie! I am so glad that you enjoyed the post and that it was helpful to you. These are daily reminders to myself as well because getting into a funk is something that can happen to any of us. Thank you for commenting and I hope you have a fantastic week :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-37092637669244205232015-07-02T11:40:50.478-04:002015-07-02T11:40:50.478-04:00What a great and very practical post!
I love all...What a great and very practical post! <br /><br />I love all of the suggestions that you've shared for staying out of a funk. <br /><br />The ones that especially are good for me to hear are:<br /><br />~ Stay away from people who go out of their way to take away joy, peace, or happiness.<br /><br />~ Don't get caught up in material possessions.<br /><br />I really needed this post today.<br />Thanks for sharing~<br />MelanieMelanie Reddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09604321793219364497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-81995831014139213002015-07-02T08:01:06.458-04:002015-07-02T08:01:06.458-04:00Hi, Minnie! Glad to hear it was only for a few ho...Hi, Minnie! Glad to hear it was only for a few hours or for a day, but those funks can feel like they will last forever. Not fun to go through at all. I'm glad you enjoyed the post and am thankful you left a comment. Hope you have a fantastic week :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-41412746626000019042015-07-02T07:58:41.584-04:002015-07-02T07:58:41.584-04:00Hi, Beth! I enjoy being able to encourage others ...Hi, Beth! I enjoy being able to encourage others and let them know it's going to be ok. This was a very hard situation I went through and I am thankful for the blessing that came from it. I so very much appreciate your comment and hope you have a wonderful week :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-68731289330175319822015-07-01T22:58:17.537-04:002015-07-01T22:58:17.537-04:00Amen to that, You are correct in the definition be...Amen to that, You are correct in the definition because I went through a funk just a week ago which thank God lasted a few hours. My husband went through one and his whole day was off beat. I love this post.Minnie Louise Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774295093523147847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-90960512655277030082015-07-01T14:16:23.981-04:002015-07-01T14:16:23.981-04:00I'm grateful for how you've turned the har...I'm grateful for how you've turned the hardship of the funk you were in way back when into lessons that can help each of us take positive steps out of a funk. I went through something similar to what you've described, Kelly, when I was in my twenties as well. It was for different reasons but the way I tried to handle my problem was very similar to what you've described. I'm so glad you had people who cared enough about you to wake you up to what you were doing to yourself. Also glad to hear that you married your best friend and later rededicated your life to the Lord. You've shared an inspiring account for us and I truly appreciate your vulnerability and insight, my new friend!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-72837895053942025162015-07-01T09:24:03.032-04:002015-07-01T09:24:03.032-04:00Hi, Lisa and thanks for stopping by from Together ...Hi, Lisa and thanks for stopping by from Together on Tuesdays! I appreciate your comment and hope you have a fantastic rest of your week :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-58608322063354162742015-07-01T09:22:37.654-04:002015-07-01T09:22:37.654-04:00Hi, Barb! It is a hard thing to be in a funk. No...Hi, Barb! It is a hard thing to be in a funk. Not only are you hurting, but the people who care about you are hurting because they see someone they love hurting. It is very important to stay positive and just remain in God's Word to keep that darkness at bay. Praying for you and thank you so much for commenting!Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-6191547897907776672015-06-30T20:48:29.067-04:002015-06-30T20:48:29.067-04:00Great post! I love your 8 points; we all need the...Great post! I love your 8 points; we all need these :) Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays!!Lisa Ehrmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161940293621569520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-68613942629894828712015-06-30T13:29:30.967-04:002015-06-30T13:29:30.967-04:00These are such great tips for getting out of funk!...These are such great tips for getting out of funk! I've struggled with post partum depression twice. I wish someone had given me a hand to get out of the depressions. Today, I work very hard to stay positive and follow the rest of your tips. I think it's so important to be proactive with self care.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669121691262900780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843154749043736906.post-61159901123297398392015-06-30T08:16:44.401-04:002015-06-30T08:16:44.401-04:00Hi, Susan! They are absolutely caused by the enem...Hi, Susan! They are absolutely caused by the enemy. I like how you said filling our minds with truth. The enemy doesn't want us to see truth, he just seeks to destroy. I am so thankful we have a Savior who loves us, and who wants us to seek truth and love. Thanks for your comment and have a wonderful week :)Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.com