tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post1347828402629312649..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): The Gift That Keeps On GivingGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-17720827222785869742013-02-11T14:25:41.663-08:002013-02-11T14:25:41.663-08:00I like this. Its like the gratitude letter that ke...I like this. Its like the gratitude letter that keeps on giving.Nicole~http://www.nicoletilde.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11681806725970265252013-01-25T13:52:09.145-08:002013-01-25T13:52:09.145-08:00Wonderful post Galen. Kind words are so powerful a...Wonderful post Galen. Kind words are so powerful and affirming, thanks for sharing. Take care, Guy.Guyhttp://www.howtobehappyperson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-52178758793774538112013-01-25T07:18:55.203-08:002013-01-25T07:18:55.203-08:00Ken, Yes, it does! I, too, spoke in church once an...Ken, Yes, it does! I, too, spoke in church once and got a similar note. I was so humbly touched by the time the person took to write it and send it to me.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-66817213874060247392013-01-25T07:16:53.565-08:002013-01-25T07:16:53.565-08:00Sandra, Yes, that is the basic principle. Mrs. Gol...Sandra, Yes, that is the basic principle. Mrs. Goldfarb modeled this beautifully.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38781889805512361632013-01-24T22:25:08.404-08:002013-01-24T22:25:08.404-08:00What a great story, Galen. I once spoke at my chur...What a great story, Galen. I once spoke at my church. A woman in the congregation wrote me a note thanking me for what I said, indicating how touched she was.<br /><br />Guess what.<br /><br />Yep, I still have the note.<br /><br />Simple. Thoughtful. And feels so wonderful!Ken Werthttp://www.meanttobehappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-21356134678128583892013-01-24T20:06:16.362-08:002013-01-24T20:06:16.362-08:00Presence! It all boils down to presence, doesn...Presence! It all boils down to presence, doesn't it! This is a beautiful reminder. Thank you.Sandra Pawulahttp://alwayswellwithin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10849433143221511342013-01-24T19:58:54.186-08:002013-01-24T19:58:54.186-08:00I am sure it will, Galen.
You know, my Mom was ad...I am sure it will, Galen.<br /><br />You know, my Mom was adored as a teacher. Her students remembered her long after they graduated and I have happy memories of visitors coming by all the time, who turned out to be her ex-students. How proud it made me feel! Then, a few years ago, Sury brought a colleague home - he was visiting their institute from the US. When they came in, Sury was about to introduce him to Mom and me, when his friend had a total face-palm moment and said "Devi Ma'am?" Of course, Mom was surprised at how he would know her - and it turned out that forty-five years ago, she was his Class Teacher! It was a very emotional hour for Mom as Sury's friend recalled little instances that she would have long-forgotten. It is a day I'll always cherish. We've had many such experiences, but somehow this one stands out in my mind.<br /><br />:-) Just wanted to share this with you. Hugs! Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28039406055615088492013-01-24T09:07:56.519-08:002013-01-24T09:07:56.519-08:00Hi Galen,
I loved your comment!
I guess the more...Hi Galen,<br /><br />I loved your comment!<br /><br />I guess the more I think about it, my humanities teacher gave me faith in myself when I too was feeling insecure.Hitenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345657802763411161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-69156990711715772412013-01-23T20:21:55.959-08:002013-01-23T20:21:55.959-08:00Bob, I hope your mom got many thank you's. I&#...Bob, I hope your mom got many thank you's. I'm sure she deserved them. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6827450099722471632013-01-23T20:20:59.149-08:002013-01-23T20:20:59.149-08:00Martha, Thanks for your kind words, and congratula...Martha, Thanks for your kind words, and congratulations on your great book news!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9351144616076826822013-01-23T17:36:16.866-08:002013-01-23T17:36:16.866-08:00Teachers do what they do for moments like your let...Teachers do what they do for moments like your letter incident. To reach someone at a time when the right attitude and presence can have a lasting impact makes the long hours and marginal pay worth it. At least that was my mom's feeling after teaching for nearly 40 years.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-3543311577379333772013-01-23T14:32:42.206-08:002013-01-23T14:32:42.206-08:00There are those teachers who reach out and manage ...There are those teachers who reach out and manage to touch both our minds and our hearts. What a wonderful tribute you have written here for a very special woman. I'm sure her daughter will treasure this, too.<br />Blessings, Galen!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38586443301850046352013-01-23T10:30:21.184-08:002013-01-23T10:30:21.184-08:00SuZen, In these economic times, we often think of ...SuZen, In these economic times, we often think of what we get on our investment. This is a great example of a small investment of time with a tremendous payback in joy and appreciation. So you are right--we always have time to be kind, to make someone's day a little brighter.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-12458648093373667172013-01-23T10:28:39.963-08:002013-01-23T10:28:39.963-08:00LeAnn, If not a teacher, perhaps there is someone ...LeAnn, If not a teacher, perhaps there is someone else in your past who made a difference. As for the fried brain, I hear you! I bet many people can relate to that. Ha!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-40652695194446837472013-01-23T10:26:57.154-08:002013-01-23T10:26:57.154-08:00Patricia, Thank you for sharing your story. It sho...Patricia, Thank you for sharing your story. It shows how words can build us up or tear us down. The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue. So true. How wonderful that you have pursued your gift of writing.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-52366235604488671342013-01-23T10:25:26.081-08:002013-01-23T10:25:26.081-08:00Kathy, Thank you.Kathy, Thank you.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-7143770080954441542013-01-23T10:25:09.417-08:002013-01-23T10:25:09.417-08:00Tina, Thank you for sharing your story. I can unde...Tina, Thank you for sharing your story. I can understand why that card would mean so much to you. It takes so little time to do something like that, and the effect can be so joyful and lasting. How lovely.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65174161709925439772013-01-23T07:51:02.084-08:002013-01-23T07:51:02.084-08:00Hi Galen,
This was a beatiful example of taking th...Hi Galen,<br />This was a beatiful example of taking the time (we DO have it!) to share a kind word and gratitude. They (the kind words) live on and on long after we have gone. Of course, to love one another is the main tennet of all religions but to me, the very least we can do is to be kind to one another. It's free! And it's so worth spreading around!<br />Hugs<br />SuZenSusan Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755153568864508986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-81484447502988814542013-01-22T21:08:03.650-08:002013-01-22T21:08:03.650-08:00Just a lovely heartfelt post. I felt such a warmth...Just a lovely heartfelt post. I felt such a warmth spread through me as I read of this experience with your teacher. Regretfully I don't have a lot of memories about my teachers. My brain seems fried at times. I love this story and think it is awesome you are going to send the letter to her daughter. I loved this one and thanks for sharing it. <br />Blessings!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82645745172606573172013-01-22T20:16:35.646-08:002013-01-22T20:16:35.646-08:00Great idea 99... shall certainly make enquiries an...Great idea 99... shall certainly make enquiries and vest something good toward the future for the both of us. Thanks for the inspiration Galen :-)Jean Burmanhttp://jeanburman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48540859991765367512013-01-22T19:05:49.373-08:002013-01-22T19:05:49.373-08:00My mum who was a 1st grade teacher in a number of ...My mum who was a 1st grade teacher in a number of locations received a number of lovely cards over the years and we received so many when she died at age 94. None of them said she was loving and kind, they all said that she was consistent, persistent and dedicated in a gracious way - they felt important and they talked about how safe they felt in her class and how encouraged to learn. <br /><br />Words do assist us in connecting - sometimes heart to heart. <br /><br />I never had a teacher that seemed to care that I was in their class or that took the time to get to know me...except in 5th grade Mr. Goodwin called my parents in to tell them what a wonderful writer I was - they said, "that was nice, but why did I not seem to try in math?" I thought I was in trouble for years and years....now that I am blogging several people have said how well I write and one wrote a letter of recommendation to a publishing blog about my great writing. I believe it only comes in strange and rare bursts. <br />I would like to think that I communicate well and mostly that other's understand what I am saying and connecting to the words and the writer. <br /><br />This year I am working at writing humorous thank you notes to folks as I have been very intense this past year.<br /><br />Once again a lovely post and a good lesson.Patriciahttp://www.patriciaswisdom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-85527209666372015162013-01-22T18:11:12.079-08:002013-01-22T18:11:12.079-08:00Galen, what a touching post and how wonderful you ...Galen, what a touching post and how wonderful you will make her daughter feel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322380382324189273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-79459515460354892462013-01-22T16:00:13.463-08:002013-01-22T16:00:13.463-08:00What a lovely story! That was a wonderful thing fo...What a lovely story! That was a wonderful thing for you to do, to track down Mrs. Goldfarb and tell her what she meant to you. And it's wonderful that it comforted her daughter, too. <br /><br />After I started working as a newspaper reporter, I received a card from the mother of my best friends in childhood. She had been reading my articles and wrote to tell me how happy she was that I was writing, because she remembered me talking about it when I was little. That card means a lot to me--I still have it.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-42054244807018366592013-01-22T14:26:15.808-08:002013-01-22T14:26:15.808-08:00Jean, So glad this brought back good memories of y...Jean, So glad this brought back good memories of your teacher. If she is still teaching, maybe you could write her a letter, too! If you do, let me know.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-31670646511827452192013-01-22T14:25:28.853-08:002013-01-22T14:25:28.853-08:00Jennifer, You never forget the good ones...and som...Jennifer, You never forget the good ones...and sometimes the bad ones. As for you, I imagine your were always a character. In fact, I knew someone in middle school who, I think, might have been very much like you. I admired her so much.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com