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I Think I'd Be Considered "Low Energy"

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:28:20 GMT

But since I retired, I'm not in charge of making too many important decisions.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:39:16 GMT

Oh I thought you were going to say why you think you'd be considered low energy.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:45:54 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
Oh I thought you were going to say why you think you'd be considered low energy.

Maybe because I just don't get very fired up about people or things. I enjoy watching the parade pass by.

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nana59 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:04:42 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@HappyDaze wrote:
Oh I thought you were going to say why you think you'd be considered low energy.
Maybe because I just don't get very fired up about people or things. I enjoy watching the parade pass by.

Me, too....when I was working my switch was always "on." Now that I'm retired my switch is always "off." And that's fine with me!!! Enjoy your parades......

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HappyDaze — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:29:47 GMT

okay that makes sense.

The way I take it to mean by "low energy" is that there doesn't appear to be alot of passion about things and sometimes the perceived lack of passion can be misconstrued as being weak and if one is thought to be weak, they will not command alot of respect and it will minimize the power they may have to influence others in powerful positions.

Now one can argue that the strong silent type can actually be more powerful than those that puff out their chest and rant about everything under the sun but that remains to be seen.

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onewhiteSparrow — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:32:40 GMT

You can be retired and still ride IN the parade...no need to sit on the side and watch the parade go by. Live full.

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tansy — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:55:34 GMT

It's mostly good not to be in charge of the big decisions. What brought on the decision to post this?

tansy

a low-energy poster

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AuntG — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:22:41 GMT

I would say that of myself too. Sure, I work hard, but I'm more of a homebody and don't need to be doing something every moment of the day. I've only heard that phrase recently, but it's a good one and just like the words 'introvert' and 'extrovert', it doesn't mean 'high energy' is better than 'low energy'. It takes all kinds of personalities to make the world go round.

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RedTop — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:24:23 GMT

Since retiring, I also consider myself low energy. I have plenty to keep up with mentally and physically, but I just don't sweat the small stuff anymore. I don't push myself to go at things at 90 mph, but still manage to get everything done without wearing myself out. I retired early to enjoy as many days with my husband as I can; not spend my days cleaning house. I don't do drama, and feel life really is too short to waste minutes you can't get back, worrying about things you can't change. I get up every day with the focus to "just breathe", and let God lead me to the rest.

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Lila Belle — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:31:04 GMT

It's one thing not to exert "high energy" and another to just deal with things as they come. That's just life to me.

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jlkz — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:50:07 GMT

Rather than use the vague term "low energy" with its somewhat negative aura, why not consider that you have changed your focus or priorities???? You still get things done and that takes physical, emotional as well as mental energy.

At 70, I no longer tear through the housecleaning (LOL); have given away most of my flowers/shrubs/ and other things outside that require now-considered in essay work by me; and, declutter every room quarterly and share the excess bounty with family, friends, acquaintances and nonprofit organizations. I also stopped obsessing with my weight -- I don't want to waste precious time.

Enjoy those people and things that are important to you while you have time.

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Wayne-QVC — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 01:16:56 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it's political

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:00:26 GMT

@Burnsite wrote:
OP is I think musing on a recent taunt from that man with seriously combed-over hair---the taunt being directed against a perceived rival.

Whew! This was hard to do inside the guidelines. Deep is not low energy. I think of her as slyly, cheerfully, subversively witty.

Your eloquence flatters me my friend. Guess I watched too many Sunday talking-head shows today. Have a great week, Deep

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:03:36 GMT

@tansy wrote:
It's mostly good not to be in charge of the big decisions. What brought on the decision to post this?

tansy
a low-energy poster

Like I posted to Burnsite, just too many Sunday morning talking-head programs. Maybe TCM will air some classic old films to distract my attention.

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nana59 — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:32:08 GMT

Surprised that you can see Lisa Robertson's shoes! Her pants were always dragging on the floor....I like her new look......

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:45:19 GMT

Right now I'd consider myself 'NO ENERGY'!!

Three grandchildren here all weekend, ages 2, 3 and 4.

At one point I was carrying all three at once, I don't even know how. (Hot sand.)

Normally, I would scrub the house from top to bottom once again after they all (SEVEN of them) leave. I got as far as the glass on the storm door....and I was DONE.

Tomorrow is another day.

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tansy — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:52:13 GMT

Ah. A light bulb came on

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Ditzydori — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 03:05:01 GMT

I just retired in June. I was a teachers aide for special needs children. I am kind of melancholy that school is starting up. I retired young (62) because hubby is not too well (3 different kinds of cancer).

So I'm definitely low energy. I hope I can adjust.

So you're not alone in feeling that way.

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GingerPeach — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 03:08:11 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
Surprised that you can see Lisa Robertson's shoes! Her pants were always dragging on the floor....I like her new look......

@nana59

Nana, unless this is somehow tongue-in-cheek, it looks as if your post ended up in the wrong thread.

I didn't want you to miss out on posting it wherever you had planned to post it.

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Chrystaltree2 — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:58:32 GMT

I don't think "high energy" vs "low energy" is related to one's employment status or to ones age. I think a "low energy" person is someone who stays calm and quiet regardless of what is happening around them. They might me mad as wet hens on the inside, their emotions might be boiling on the inside; but it's not obvious from their outward demeanor. Low energy people can be reassuring in a crisis but I don't think they make good leaders. It doesn't mean they sit on the side lines and aren't involved; it just means they take a thoughtful and measured approach to things.