Comments on: Grape-scented delegation and dropping the ball

By: Helen hardy

Helen hardy — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:26:28 +0000

What a great idea, the God list that is. Lol

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:06:52 +0000

Hi Ruth!

Yes, I’m still doing it (which says a lot for me). I’ve added it to my Monday morning ritual in which I write down the week’s to-dos and delegate to the divine all the stuff I can’t possibly handle. For example, I know a small boatload of people who are going through chemo/radiation at the moment, and I just put them all on the list, handing it over. It keeps me from worrying. As much, anyway.

If it intrigues you, I encourage you to try it out and adapt it to something that works for you. Each person finds a way that’s unique to them — which I celebrate.

Thanks for asking, Ruth!

By: Ruth Chancellor

Ruth Chancellor — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:43:08 +0000

Hi Jen – I’m intrigued by this concept. Since the original post was many months ago I wonder if you’ve continued with this process. Do you still make both lists weekly? Have made any alterations? Any follow up about the whole concept?

By: jennifer

jennifer — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:14:25 +0000

Yay, Lynne! Something about writing it in big scented glory is very soothing. Like, “Here ya go, God. There’s no way I can possibly change this, so it’s on you now.” Which, of course, it where it always is anyway. (I’m with ya — I still have to clean the tub before I’ll take a bubble bath.)

Karen – You betcha! Glad you enjoyed it!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:20:30 +0000

I LOVE this idea! It is fantastic! Thanks for linking to it through your newsletter – it’s really made me happy

By: Lynne B. Woodside

Lynne B. Woodside — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:23:59 +0000

Ahhhh, Jen – A God List! Music to my ears! At the tender age of 68 (going hard on 69) I have finally started doing just that. I have a mental list – if I write it down I KNOW I will try to control it! – but doing it in my head; well, when God takes care of it, it just goes away – and so – out of site, out of mind!!! I sure wish I’d figured it out 20 some years ago! I’m a Pisces too – but a control freak about the oddest things…tho’ now..not so much. I can actually enjoy a bubble bath now instead of making it quick and get out to go ‘fix’ something!!

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By: jennifer

jennifer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:26:38 +0000

Amy – Yay. It’s so great to know we don’t have to do *everything* ourselves. : )

Julica – I will happily frame your certificate – even if it’s only in my imagination. Keep handing it over – you don’t have to carry it all yourself. Hugs.

By: Julica

Julica — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:04 +0000

OK, I know I’m way behind in commenting, but who the heck cares. I am SO GRATEFUL I went back to read this juicy gem, it is EXACTLY what I needed right now. I am giving you an honorary PhD in “delivery of just-in-time inspiration.” One day I might even make you a diploma – in scented markers, no less.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

By: Amy Crawley

Amy Crawley — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:05:07 +0000

Hi Jen,

I love the idea of turning over those tasks that seem overwhelming or cause stuckness to another source, be it God or Goddess or the Universe or whatever name works. That just really struck a chord with me. Thanks for sharing.