tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post2677630449124990894..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): God Made Time, but Man Made Haste (Irish Proverb)Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4760541091821586482013-01-21T18:43:35.912-08:002013-01-21T18:43:35.912-08:00Beth, It's true that the acoustics are amazing...Beth, It's true that the acoustics are amazing in those tunnels. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36369445158245793422013-01-20T21:51:09.302-08:002013-01-20T21:51:09.302-08:00Dear Galen,
I've spent a fair amount of time...Dear Galen, <br /><br />I've spent a fair amount of time in the NYC subway system where the acoustics are fabulous but the people rudely hurry past the humble musicians. Now I know it doesn't matter that so many pay no attention. The musicians are simply passing time until James and his mom--or two other seekers--stop to listen.<br /><br />A beautiful story and reminder to always take time for your passion and if you don't know what that is, just move slowly until you figure it out.<br /><br />Blessings to you!<br /><br />Beth W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11557597970305739844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4300579542704283802013-01-20T12:24:16.159-08:002013-01-20T12:24:16.159-08:00Angela, Your comment reminds me of the movie Wall-...Angela, Your comment reminds me of the movie Wall-E, an animated movie that takes place in the future. I saw it because my kids wanted to, but I enjoyed it, too. In the movie, people are shuttled around in vehicles that look like a lounge chair. They wear glasses that stream a constant visual so they are completely unaware of everything around them. At one point in the movie (spoiler alert!) that take the glasses off and see all the people around them. <br /><br />You are right that we can connect with people or nature, or whatever opens our spirits and creates connection.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63030615359888643622013-01-20T10:36:05.957-08:002013-01-20T10:36:05.957-08:00Beautiful! How much we miss when we are so caught...Beautiful! How much we miss when we are so caught up in the the hustle and bustle of the moment. It is like we are living in the alternate universe where we are so disconnected from those around us, including ourselves that we are like a lost soul trying to find their way.<br /><br />When we slow down to connect, whether it is with the soothing sounds of music, the warm summer breeze, or others around us, we enter another dimension where things are more peaceful and happy in the world!<br /><br />Thanks for the post!lifecoachingwithanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650800608941230890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9826553593150339072013-01-19T22:13:41.317-08:002013-01-19T22:13:41.317-08:00Vishnu, Even when I was with James listening to th...Vishnu, Even when I was with James listening to the music, I was probably distracted at least some of the time, thinking about what we were going to do next and planning ahead. What if I could have just followed his example? Now I try to.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51728681640075398622013-01-19T22:12:11.584-08:002013-01-19T22:12:11.584-08:00LeAnn, The interesting thing about this story, of ...LeAnn, The interesting thing about this story, of course, is that the violinist was famous. But there are other musicians who are not famous who still have beauty to share. Just like non-musicians and even non-people! So much beauty all around us.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-17387642301691903152013-01-19T22:10:47.054-08:002013-01-19T22:10:47.054-08:00Ken, I'm probably a combination these days, to...Ken, I'm probably a combination these days, too, but back then, I didn't slow down for much. I was always hurrying to the next thing, always feeling behind. Now I am more likely to enjoy the moment. And I agree that sometimes hurrying is a good thing. Like you, I do not like to keep people waiting. Hope you had a good dinner!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-44690997699276579072013-01-19T22:08:55.077-08:002013-01-19T22:08:55.077-08:00Karen, Indeed!Karen, Indeed!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-23403753263747874152013-01-19T21:23:25.176-08:002013-01-19T21:23:25.176-08:00You're very welcome, Galen. ♥You're very welcome, Galen. ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80954827934501406352013-01-19T20:45:46.702-08:002013-01-19T20:45:46.702-08:00Galen - you share profound lessons in simple life ...Galen - you share profound lessons in simple life stories:) and always amaze us! Two thing strike me here - stop and smell the roses. Go slow in life. Enjoy the simple things and the common everyday things that make you happy. And sometimes - more often - we should observe life unfolding and celebrate it (instead of reminiscing about it in the past, fearing it in the future or worrying about what could have been) <br /><br />Those train rides showed how much James was in the moment and how much he enjoyed the music in those moments. We should all strive to live like that. Always.Vishnuhttp://www.vishnusvirtues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61516488814684738642013-01-19T20:08:03.655-08:002013-01-19T20:08:03.655-08:00What a lovely story and I loved your time in Paris...What a lovely story and I loved your time in Paris with James. I remember reading the story about the violist. It is so sad that we rush around so much we miss so many things. I think I will slow down a bit and enjoy all of the beautiful moments this wonderful world offers. <br />Blessings to you!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15494179147181765772013-01-19T17:54:15.363-08:002013-01-19T17:54:15.363-08:00What a coincidence, Galen! Just yesterday, my wife...What a coincidence, Galen! Just yesterday, my wife was telling me about the story of the violinist. Evidently, there's a story going around Facebook about it. She said that almost the only people who stopped were children. All the adults were too busy getting somewhere else and usually hurried the children along if they tried to slow to listen. <br /><br />I think I'm some combination of hurry and slow-down-to-enjoy. Sometimes I'm hurrying from here and there, getting through one thing to get to something I want to do more. Other times, I stop and watch and enjoy and pause along the way.<br /><br />I think hurrying from time to time is ok so long as it's not chronic, is safe and is not not a major source of stress. I especially hurry if I'm late somewhere. I really don't like keeping others waiting. I would rather get somewhere unshowered and unshaved (so long as I don't stink!) than make someone else spend their time waiting for me to enjoy my warm shower.<br /><br />Anyway, gotta hurry up and get something for dinner! :) Ken Werthttp://www.meanttobehappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56377271976133837102013-01-19T16:59:01.210-08:002013-01-19T16:59:01.210-08:00Oh I do hear that old sweet song, Haste makes wast...Oh I do hear that old sweet song, Haste makes waste, oh yes it does!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-23802714622051859312013-01-19T16:03:36.771-08:002013-01-19T16:03:36.771-08:00Ben, There's nothing like hanging out with a s...Ben, There's nothing like hanging out with a small child to help us slow down and pay attention to the wondrous things all around us.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-62096038644419837762013-01-19T16:01:13.358-08:002013-01-19T16:01:13.358-08:00Jennifer, Living and traveling overseas was a wond...Jennifer, Living and traveling overseas was a wonderful part of my life, but since I moved to Portland, I have become quite a homebody. Not so sure that living vicariously through my present life would be so exciting!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-87356460937813453222013-01-19T00:12:18.742-08:002013-01-19T00:12:18.742-08:00Very true Galen,
It's interesti...Very true Galen,<br /> It's interesting when we start to take notice we see things that we thought were never there in the places we are already used to. When we slow down we can find the beauty in those places.<br /><br />-BenBenhttp://www.youremotionalfreedom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38836051755137268072013-01-18T20:33:09.034-08:002013-01-18T20:33:09.034-08:00Wow, I'm rather jealous of all that traveling ...Wow, I'm rather jealous of all that traveling myself! I don't think I have the constitution for it, but all those adventures sound wonderful! I'll just live vicariously through you, if you don't mind. :)Jennifer Flint ~ The Aura Readerhttp://theaurareader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-59106440490986283872013-01-18T20:14:32.877-08:002013-01-18T20:14:32.877-08:00Jodi, I've become such a homebody now, you wou...Jodi, I've become such a homebody now, you would never believe that James and I both had accordion pages pasted in our passports to hold all the stamps!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29071388407135707872013-01-18T20:12:57.514-08:002013-01-18T20:12:57.514-08:00Mel, Those are my thoughts, too!Mel, Those are my thoughts, too!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-21971733503611029272013-01-18T20:12:25.887-08:002013-01-18T20:12:25.887-08:00JJ, Used to measure stress. I love that. Have you ...JJ, Used to measure stress. I love that. Have you written a blog post about that? I'd love to read it if you will send me the link.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10592051867734381092013-01-18T20:11:42.942-08:002013-01-18T20:11:42.942-08:00Corinne, You got me curious, so I just called Jame...Corinne, You got me curious, so I just called James and asked him what he remembered. He remembered listening to the musicians in the Metro stations. He said, "They didn't look like the musicians in the orchestra." He remembered the tunnels in the stations, too. We had a nice chat about other memories in Paris. Thank you for prompting me to talk to him about this! Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-77628974994406830332013-01-18T19:12:08.115-08:002013-01-18T19:12:08.115-08:00What a life you have had, I didn't know you li...What a life you have had, I didn't know you lived in all these places. I love hearing about the lives of the bloggers I read. I could picture veery sentence! Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-46771582290431128192013-01-18T12:40:20.245-08:002013-01-18T12:40:20.245-08:00Hi Galen,
Loved today's post, thanks for it wi...Hi Galen,<br />Loved today's post, thanks for it with me. My thoughts are now to slow down pay attention to whats important.Listen to my surroundings more. <br />Regards<br />MelMelCliffordhttp://www.melclifford.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-81189722883539206632013-01-18T12:15:33.603-08:002013-01-18T12:15:33.603-08:00Galen: As you know, I don't believe in time. I...Galen: As you know, I don't believe in time. It is an arbitrary creation of man used to measure stress. I live the life I was blessed with as best I humanly can.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61383753756573555832013-01-18T09:06:35.681-08:002013-01-18T09:06:35.681-08:00I know it wasn't your intention, Galen, but wh...I know it wasn't your intention, Galen, but what touched me deeply in this post was your loving attention to James' needs and how you remember those moments with so much joy! I wonder how James remembers them? <br />About rushing, I agree - sometimes, even when there's no need to be busy, we find so much to be busy about. Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.com