tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post1027812945802476532..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): My Best Friend...AgainGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-55120485774224342112013-03-17T19:49:45.597-07:002013-03-17T19:49:45.597-07:00I'm so happy for you and your friend, Galen! ...I'm so happy for you and your friend, Galen! It just shows you, anything is possible. And, I think Vishnu is an angel too.Sandra Pawulahttp://alwayswellwithin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11505634535693941602013-03-15T17:12:12.691-07:002013-03-15T17:12:12.691-07:00I'll stop by again for sure :)!I'll stop by again for sure :)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-13514912677225986212013-03-15T14:55:54.948-07:002013-03-15T14:55:54.948-07:00Jasmina, Welcome to my blog. I'm sorry that yo...Jasmina, Welcome to my blog. I'm sorry that you are having a disappointing time in the friendship department right now. I hope that changes, either because you reconnect with friends you've lost touch with, or because you make some wonderful new friends. Thank you for commenting, and I hope you will stop by again.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-77830940636658525262013-03-15T14:54:28.722-07:002013-03-15T14:54:28.722-07:00Kim, Thanks for your kind words.Kim, Thanks for your kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-50689454190454472072013-03-15T14:54:12.992-07:002013-03-15T14:54:12.992-07:00krystal lynn, I have several friends who grew up m...krystal lynn, I have several friends who grew up moving around like you did. It is a special lifestyle that some thrive in. I hope that was true for you. It does take some extra effort to keep in touch and maintain those connections. I am still friends with someone I've known since we were neighbors as young children. We have not lived in the same city since then, but we have stayed in touch. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-17049714799077662862013-03-15T14:51:56.557-07:002013-03-15T14:51:56.557-07:00Alex, I am very excited about seeing her this summ...Alex, I am very excited about seeing her this summer. Although it wasn't busyness that drove a wedge in our friendship, I know what you mean. I have certainly neglected important relationships because of thinking I was too busy. Hopefully, I have learned more about priorities at this point in my life, but it is always good to have a reminder. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48930279859298376902013-03-15T14:49:47.840-07:002013-03-15T14:49:47.840-07:00Jodi, Thanks for commenting.Jodi, Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16687394064727846592013-03-15T14:49:33.695-07:002013-03-15T14:49:33.695-07:00Rafi, Welcome to my blog. How wonderful that you t...Rafi, Welcome to my blog. How wonderful that you treasure and nurture the relationships you have with your best friends. I'm so pleased that Vishnu inspired me to reconnect with my friend. I wish we could see each other in person more often, but living so far away makes that hard. <br /><br />As for my real name, online my real name is Galen Pearl! It's a name I've always loved, and it seems "real" to me. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you will stop by again.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56785620828367199342013-03-15T14:45:13.896-07:002013-03-15T14:45:13.896-07:00Ken, Thanks for the kind words. You are right that...Ken, Thanks for the kind words. You are right that we make up stories to fill up the gaps. Our minds do not tolerate uncertainty very well. When we have a chance to check our stories with the other person, we are often surprised by how far off base we are. I appreciate your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-3542728474748765712013-03-15T14:21:32.062-07:002013-03-15T14:21:32.062-07:00Nice post,indeed.At the moment I'm a bit disap...Nice post,indeed.At the moment I'm a bit disappointed in friendships,but it was nice to read this.<br />First time on this blog.It's nice :)...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-59559203597594864192013-03-15T11:58:31.200-07:002013-03-15T11:58:31.200-07:00Wonderful post as always Galen. I really love this...Wonderful post as always Galen. I really love this story, it reaminds me of when I was younger and had a similar experience. Hope you two have a wonderful summer!Kimhttp://www.kimbundance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27493761259829958432013-03-15T10:48:02.616-07:002013-03-15T10:48:02.616-07:00Very sweet post. My husband was in the military so...Very sweet post. My husband was in the military so we moved every three years and of course most of our military friends were moving too. Every so often we would be in the same place again and reconnect. Sometimes we grew in different directions and the friendship was not the same, but it was always pleasant to catch up. I often hesitate to be the one to reach out, whether out of shyness or maybe even a tad bit of fear, but it is such a positive and beautiful gesture to rekindle a friendship. Lovely post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288842067954888301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-13029528699966981812013-03-15T06:18:28.859-07:002013-03-15T06:18:28.859-07:00Galen,
I'm happy you and your friend reconnec...Galen,<br /><br />I'm happy you and your friend reconnected. Sometimes we get so busy that we can lose connection with those people we once held the closest.<br /><br />I hope you two have a great visit this summer!<br /><br />AlexAlex Blackwell | The BridgeMakerhttp://www.thebridgemaker.com/my-new-ebook-how-to-love-consciously-download-free/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88585940435892532542013-03-15T03:41:13.619-07:002013-03-15T03:41:13.619-07:00Blessings! Great story!Blessings! Great story!Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-7099146048962128122013-03-14T23:46:59.923-07:002013-03-14T23:46:59.923-07:00Hello Galen,
It took an online friend for you to...Hello Galen, <br /><br />It took an online friend for you to connect with your best friend (offline).<br /><br />Eventually friendship wins and this is a strong message to the people who discard online friends.<br /><br />Its finding a rite balance with online and offline friends that matters a lot.<br /><br />I find time to connect with my best friends minimum thrice a week through telephone and we meet up once in 2 weeks..<br /><br />This is my first initiative to connect with such a wonderful person like you and may I know your real name my dear friend?<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Rafi Inspiring Citizen Rafihttp://www.inspiringcitizen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30274490411833935982013-03-14T23:37:07.064-07:002013-03-14T23:37:07.064-07:00What a beautiful story of friendship, initiative, ...What a beautiful story of friendship, initiative, and what our minds often do to fill in gaps and create narratives that end up being laced with threads of our own imagination, some true, some less so. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing this, Galen. It's an important reminder. And congratulations on the reunion! I almost felt like I was reuniting with an old friend as I read your account! :) Ken Werthttp://www.meanttobehappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-35107643131538819202013-03-14T20:07:36.659-07:002013-03-14T20:07:36.659-07:00LeAnn, Enjoy reconnecting with your friend. I like...LeAnn, Enjoy reconnecting with your friend. I like your phrase forever friends. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83355450542608732022013-03-14T17:04:32.783-07:002013-03-14T17:04:32.783-07:00I really love this post. We are going out of town ...I really love this post. We are going out of town this weekend and are going to be in the same city of a very dear friend. I haven't spoken with her for a very long time. I just talked to her on the phone and I can't wait to see her and their family. I call these kinds of relationships forever friends. <br />Blessings!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-39837108905034182132013-03-14T09:58:28.197-07:002013-03-14T09:58:28.197-07:00Hiten, Oh, how wonderful that you reached out to y...Hiten, Oh, how wonderful that you reached out to your friend, too. I agree that Vishnu has a beautiful influence on all he comes in contact with. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-79523161709554643472013-03-14T09:53:39.375-07:002013-03-14T09:53:39.375-07:00Tina, I hope you will try to contact them. You nev...Tina, I hope you will try to contact them. You never know. Good luck and thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4216663495190718692013-03-14T09:53:06.829-07:002013-03-14T09:53:06.829-07:00Martha, I'm so pleased, too. I can't wait ...Martha, I'm so pleased, too. I can't wait to see her this summer. Thanks for your good wishes, and for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29063271009205969222013-03-14T09:52:31.387-07:002013-03-14T09:52:31.387-07:00Evelyn, I hope you think of one or more folks to c...Evelyn, I hope you think of one or more folks to call and catch up with. Good luck! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-8586912278844204122013-03-14T09:51:00.185-07:002013-03-14T09:51:00.185-07:00Vishnu, So true, we never know how our posts will ...Vishnu, So true, we never know how our posts will ripple out into the universe. Thank you so much. You have given me a wonderful gift. And thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-18349368589924591332013-03-14T09:50:06.540-07:002013-03-14T09:50:06.540-07:00Cathy, Yes, I'm very grateful for Vishnu for t...Cathy, Yes, I'm very grateful for Vishnu for the little nudge! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74429475331929201902013-03-14T09:49:30.450-07:002013-03-14T09:49:30.450-07:00Corinne, I know! Makes me realize that we really d...Corinne, I know! Makes me realize that we really don't know sometimes what impact a post will have. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com