tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post1991967664807370122..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Rise and ShineGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-79407711307603232552012-03-21T09:27:39.674-07:002012-03-21T09:27:39.674-07:00Shanda, Thank you!Shanda, Thank you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-47781091344487628702012-03-21T09:27:17.007-07:002012-03-21T09:27:17.007-07:00Dia, Educating people about these things is indeed...Dia, Educating people about these things is indeed the best thing we can do. And the best way to do that is to manifest these things in our own lives. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27832799690123711862012-03-21T01:13:19.732-07:002012-03-21T01:13:19.732-07:00Nice quote.Nice quote.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-66206339388309531322012-03-20T14:19:54.338-07:002012-03-20T14:19:54.338-07:00"humble acknowledgment of the purpose we all ..."humble acknowledgment of the purpose we all share – to shower fear with love, to soothe hatred with compassion, to comfort ..." I love this: for we all have a purpose here on earth.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337476167174497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-41119274550103995182012-03-11T18:20:36.230-07:002012-03-11T18:20:36.230-07:00Hi Galen,
When we work on achieving happiness in ...Hi Galen,<br /><br />When we work on achieving happiness in our lives and making the best out of ourselves, we are actually helping others as well. We have no control over other's lives. The only control we have is over ourselves. Educating people on peace, happiness, success, prosperity is the best thing we can do to lessen suffering and everything that is not desirable. Thanks for sharing my friend, great post ;)Diahttp://www.2achieveyourgoals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-78656897733451128232012-03-11T10:18:39.721-07:002012-03-11T10:18:39.721-07:00BM, Where we can simplify, we complicate--an insig...BM, Where we can simplify, we complicate--an insightful observation! I know that is often true for me. And yet, as I go along, I find that indeed things are much simpler than I used to think.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-77217170112263101412012-03-11T10:17:07.033-07:002012-03-11T10:17:07.033-07:00Irving, How interesting to think about our unique ...Irving, How interesting to think about our unique roles. If my role is to help people find happiness, then that brings me much happiness! Thanks for liking my page on Facebook. I'm still trying to figure out that all that means--ha!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-12819355270518248282012-03-11T10:14:18.185-07:002012-03-11T10:14:18.185-07:00Sandra, Thanks for the lovely and inspiring aspira...Sandra, Thanks for the lovely and inspiring aspiration.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30983626708291253132012-03-11T06:55:05.672-07:002012-03-11T06:55:05.672-07:00This is an interesting post. I too believe that th...This is an interesting post. I too believe that there is light always before us, but it is we ourselves who place blocks or blindness and fog around us that take many forms in self-worth, beliefs, attitudes and /or dishonesty all of which keep us from seeing it. <br />Where we can simplify, we complicate.<br /><br />I sigh... it's always easier said than done and always realized upon hindsight than in foresight.<br /><br />Enjoyed reading this.A Mother Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061214919572800420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-84652521068295020752012-03-11T03:18:08.047-07:002012-03-11T03:18:08.047-07:00Hi Galen,
What a thought provoking article you ha...Hi Galen,<br /><br />What a thought provoking article you have written! :D<br /><br />I believe that each of us have our unique roles to play in this world. Some of us have the power and the influence to make changes to the world on a large scale. Others have much less power and influence so they should focus on what they can do instead of what they can't. If all of us did our part to make the world a better place, I believe that our efforts will all add up.<br /><br />Your role is probably to help people to find happiness since this is something you think about so often. I think about choices and the bigger picture obsessively so that is my role to play, probably as a guide to others. Still, before we can help anyone, we must set our lives in order. If we cannot survive or if we are not happy and joyful, there is no way we can provide any meaningful help. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this thought provoking article! <br /><br />Irving the Vizier<br /><br />PS: I liked your page on facebook as Balthazar Irving Pasha haha! So glad to see you on facebook. :)The Vizierhttp://hanofharmony.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-54886699210449909162012-03-10T19:28:58.702-08:002012-03-10T19:28:58.702-08:00So beautiful! I agree fully, when we find our own ...So beautiful! I agree fully, when we find our own happiness the barriers between ourselves and others start to melt. That's when kindness and compassion really begin. May light dissolve the darkness everywhere it exists!Sandra /Always Well Withinhttp://alwayswell.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-58132972041987540072012-03-09T22:01:59.220-08:002012-03-09T22:01:59.220-08:00darlin, So wise on both counts. I'm going to ...darlin, So wise on both counts. I'm going to pop over to your blog now and catch up on your adventure.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63269178428508406872012-03-09T22:00:55.503-08:002012-03-09T22:00:55.503-08:00Kristin, I hear you! I remember all the noise in ...Kristin, I hear you! I remember all the noise in the house with young kids running around. I loved going in their rooms to look at them after they went to sleep, that quiet evening time. And I would get up early so that I could have a little time to myself before it all started over again. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-22099103361691177702012-03-09T21:00:51.646-08:002012-03-09T21:00:51.646-08:00Galen I have a few ways to view this; 1. I can'...Galen I have a few ways to view this; 1. I can't give away something I do not first possess; 2. if I'm not selfish and look after myself first, what good am I to others? I have to be healthy and happy to share my love with others. <br /><br />Excellent post, thank you for the refresher. <br /><br />Cheers. I hope you have a fantastic weekend!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-42573104194656028212012-03-09T19:48:16.401-08:002012-03-09T19:48:16.401-08:00Wonderfully written Galen. You are so right about ...Wonderfully written Galen. You are so right about having our calm away just a breath away. It is knowing how to find it at times that gets me. :) Calm with 3 young kids isn't easy but I take what I can. Even if it is just stepping out on the patio with a hot cup of tea for 5 minutes just to listen to the birds chirp. For me, my calm is in my relationship with God. Love this. Thank you!Kristinhttp://www.elevationlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48875287077541394032012-03-09T17:53:29.982-08:002012-03-09T17:53:29.982-08:00Bob, Great analogy to yawning. I yawned just as I...Bob, Great analogy to yawning. I yawned just as I wrote that--ha! And yes, a simple smile and a kind word can work miracles. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51261967250947037532012-03-09T17:52:25.771-08:002012-03-09T17:52:25.771-08:00Alida, Thank you! That's the first time I'...Alida, Thank you! That's the first time I've been tweeted, at least the first time I know about. I just got a Facebook page. I guess Twitter is next. You're way ahead of me!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10052304997979254752012-03-09T17:51:12.230-08:002012-03-09T17:51:12.230-08:00Patricia, I found that quote at the beginning of a...Patricia, I found that quote at the beginning of a book by a Buddhist monk. As for that fear of shining our light, yes we all experience that now and then. But we hide our light from ourselves when we hide it from others. So shine forth!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36270975395179020332012-03-09T17:37:05.569-08:002012-03-09T17:37:05.569-08:00Beautifully said, Galen. Being happy when those ar...Beautifully said, Galen. Being happy when those around you are not is difficult. It can be misinterpreted as being insensitive to others, But, like one person yawning will cause others to do the same, being happy can help those around us to see there is another way to respond.<br /><br />We can be unhappy at the evil and unfairness in the world but still not allow that to affect our attitude toward those we interact with on a daily basis. A smile and a kind word can undo a lot of hurt.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-85790292484151452552012-03-09T16:15:43.006-08:002012-03-09T16:15:43.006-08:00I love the idea of awakening our natural state of ...I love the idea of awakening our natural state of calm and joy. Great post! I just tweeted it.Alida Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640849066159985893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48012278076929088222012-03-09T15:22:00.589-08:002012-03-09T15:22:00.589-08:00Debbie, Well said. Our happiness does not take ha...Debbie, Well said. Our happiness does not take happiness from anyone. On the contrary, it adds happiness to the world. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10619725950018565622012-03-09T15:21:00.364-08:002012-03-09T15:21:00.364-08:00LeAnn, No kidding. We really can't come up wi...LeAnn, No kidding. We really can't come up with a better guideline than that.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-26636317843098334022012-03-09T15:20:19.958-08:002012-03-09T15:20:19.958-08:00When I went to a Unity church years ago, we often ...When I went to a Unity church years ago, we often sang a song that included the line "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." That's the true beginning of peace, isn't it?Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-34735216787908596762012-03-09T15:20:13.507-08:002012-03-09T15:20:13.507-08:00Oh I do like these words today..Thank you so much ...Oh I do like these words today..Thank you so much for sharing.<br /><br />I have just finished a book that amazed me and reflected back to me my own brilliance, which I am hiding away because I get so attacked....oh that old fear...I want people to hear what I say...and listen to what they say <br /><br />I am a person of justice with a utopian vision...peace is always on my mind....<br />I had not seen the Jung quote before...Thank you for revealing itPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-50372350637984104762012-03-09T15:17:08.067-08:002012-03-09T15:17:08.067-08:00Mikey, You always add something by just bringing y...Mikey, You always add something by just bringing your awesome self to the table. Thanks for the kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com