tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post3907258605195160288..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): It Was the Best of Times. It Was the Worst of Times.Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29341701357389124382012-11-11T13:09:38.373-08:002012-11-11T13:09:38.373-08:00Elliot, You make some good political observations....Elliot, You make some good political observations. There are many levels one can analyze. For me personally, the issue isn't so much who is being reasonable or unreasonable. The issue is whether I as an individual can drop all the labels and hold my heart open to those whose views are not like mine, even though I might disagree with them on specific policies. If I can do that, then however we move forward will be based on mutual respect and recognition that at some deep level there is no conflict. Thanks for adding to the discussion.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-81681468749154611182012-11-10T16:25:55.886-08:002012-11-10T16:25:55.886-08:00It is worth noting, though, that the polarization ...It is worth noting, though, that the polarization we have seen in recent years has been asymmetrical. The right has moved a lot further to the right than the left has to the left. Our president resembles nothing so much as an Eisenhower Republican, and yet he is being compared to Castro. I too would love to see more genuine bipartisanship, but I'm hoping that the defeat the Republicans have suffered this cycle will help the reasonable ones to part ways with the rigid reactionaries for whom compromise is out of the question. I don't think real bipartisanship is even possible unless that happens.Elliot MacLeod-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101422996950773526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-76288746839260146792012-11-10T07:34:20.508-08:002012-11-10T07:34:20.508-08:00Dawn, Good point that parties necessarily polarize...Dawn, Good point that parties necessarily polarize. On the other hand, they are almost inevitable groupings of like minded folks. But as you say, working with rather than working against, with a view to benefit everyone, is the key. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16576410628006008322012-11-09T18:30:55.556-08:002012-11-09T18:30:55.556-08:00I am in Agreement that unless we think in terms of...I am in Agreement that unless we think in terms of the Whole, we risk far too much. I for one wish political parties were a moot point and each Politician worked in Unity for what common Goals would be beneficial to not just our Nation and the people in it, but the World as a Whole. Coming into Agreement and working WITH each other rather than against one another would be far more beneficial to ALL. You always have such thought provoking Posts my Friend.<br /><br />Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80533695034834533822012-11-09T17:02:04.617-08:002012-11-09T17:02:04.617-08:00Betsy, Families have to do it, and what are we as ...Betsy, Families have to do it, and what are we as a nation or even as a global community if we are not family?! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-60845503414906901572012-11-09T17:01:12.998-08:002012-11-09T17:01:12.998-08:00Linda, Then I'll vote for puppies and we can b...Linda, Then I'll vote for puppies and we can be just like the Republicans and Democrats. Or not. I'll hop over and read your post. Thanks!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56372506356447148952012-11-09T17:00:04.215-08:002012-11-09T17:00:04.215-08:00Evelyn, Proving once again that we are all connect...Evelyn, Proving once again that we are all connected. Thanks!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38993413091810961482012-11-09T16:59:31.607-08:002012-11-09T16:59:31.607-08:00Corinne, Oh, I know! I just quit looking at FB th...Corinne, Oh, I know! I just quit looking at FB the last week. Just too much negativity and finger pointing and ridicule and sky-is-falling prophecies from both sides. Really, that gets us nowhere. I think if we could really truly hear ourselves and understand the power of our thoughts and words, we would pause before speaking or writing anything. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-183140442839414732012-11-09T16:57:04.271-08:002012-11-09T16:57:04.271-08:00JJ, You made me laugh out loud in delight. I'...JJ, You made me laugh out loud in delight. I've said it before: You are a big sweetie! Thanks for making my day.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-13370876722080132192012-11-09T16:55:05.669-08:002012-11-09T16:55:05.669-08:00Patricia, What a perfect story about people transc...Patricia, What a perfect story about people transcending differences to help each other. Thanks for sharing it.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9622132882400034542012-11-09T06:19:58.763-08:002012-11-09T06:19:58.763-08:00Galen,
I love your quotes and of course, as a US c...Galen,<br />I love your quotes and of course, as a US citizen, I couldn't agree more. My family is a divided household and we try to honor and respect each other. Why can't we have different opinions. And why the anger towards the different opinions. It's time to get along!!!<br />Thanks for this great post!Betsy at Zen Mamahttp://zen-mama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80751371926057692012012-11-09T06:00:14.510-08:002012-11-09T06:00:14.510-08:00Dear Galen,
Lovely post! Thank you for speaking ...Dear Galen,<br /><br />Lovely post! Thank you for speaking up and being a stand for peace & reconciliation. Sort of reminds me of my 'election post' ;-) <br /><br />'i cast my vote for kittens':<br />http://www.dangerouslinda.com/3770 Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-40019174637034124222012-11-09T05:24:46.634-08:002012-11-09T05:24:46.634-08:00Galen, thank you for offering your perspective and...Galen, thank you for offering your perspective and thoughts. Our economy is closed tied to what happens in the U.S, and therefore, we are always keen to keep abreast. I certainly enjoyed reading your post! Evelyn Limhttp://www.abundancetapestry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-70467970055777851992012-11-09T00:07:51.646-08:002012-11-09T00:07:51.646-08:00Thank you so much for this, Galen. I'm not sur...Thank you so much for this, Galen. I'm not sure you saw the conversation on my FB wall, but the tone of it scares me. I wish more people will see the benefit of working things out for the better of all. Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-34770601833668796542012-11-08T17:37:25.854-08:002012-11-08T17:37:25.854-08:00
Galen: You are one of my favorite people in Blogl...<br />Galen: You are one of my favorite people in Blogland.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-35045242848846876802012-11-08T17:13:37.490-08:002012-11-08T17:13:37.490-08:00Fabulous words and very true - honestly shared. W...Fabulous words and very true - honestly shared. Wouldn't it be nice.<br /><br />I am so proud of our community because they are busy helping people cope with their feelings. The business that was going to shut down because the vote did not go their way - well - 7 folks met with them ( after the firing of all the employees yesterday) and 4 workable solutions were planned out...the employees will all be back on the job tomorrow and a community resource will not be gone....<br />People need to start talking... yep that paddling together.<br /><br />Good words Galen, good words ...Thank youPatriciahttp://www.patriciaswisdom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-8108122350218518872012-11-08T15:01:49.455-08:002012-11-08T15:01:49.455-08:00Bonnie, Thanks for adding that reminder.Bonnie, Thanks for adding that reminder.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16032527497404485362012-11-08T14:46:44.822-08:002012-11-08T14:46:44.822-08:00You have hit the nail right on the head! One Natio...You have hit the nail right on the head! One Nation Under God is all I can say when I hear so many arguments and sides being taken. Grandma Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962177773337228437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-22049442462246218462012-11-08T14:37:28.732-08:002012-11-08T14:37:28.732-08:00I agree with every word of this! Very inspiring a...I agree with every word of this! Very inspiring and very well put. Thank you! :)Jennifer Flint ~ The Aura Readerhttp://theaurareader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-89761290969393934212012-11-08T14:27:41.370-08:002012-11-08T14:27:41.370-08:00Suzanne, That's true. We have to live togethe...Suzanne, That's true. We have to live together with our choices. (By the way, I've been trying to reach you by email. Maybe I don't have the right address. Would you please email me when you get a chance? galenpearl@gmail.com)Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-62388200061328580362012-11-08T14:26:20.369-08:002012-11-08T14:26:20.369-08:00Alecia, Thanks for much for passing the post along...Alecia, Thanks for much for passing the post along. I really appreciate it! And yes, we have to be able to disagree with respect and compromise.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45482766102393590672012-11-08T14:25:16.664-08:002012-11-08T14:25:16.664-08:00Pattu, I think the leaders will start listening wh...Pattu, I think the leaders will start listening when we start listening. It starts with us. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10847052060665929472012-11-08T14:09:19.251-08:002012-11-08T14:09:19.251-08:00"We have seen the enemy and he is us." W..."We have seen the enemy and he is us." When the bitterness and gloating subside we still have to live with our choices.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902618824470167859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-26767505602428823462012-11-08T13:56:07.562-08:002012-11-08T13:56:07.562-08:00Wonderful truths here Galen! Until we start workin...Wonderful truths here Galen! Until we start working as one nation and not be so divided, we are never going to move forward. I hate how vicious some have been I wish they could see the bigger picture and just agree that, that are things we are going to disagree on and figure out how to work together. <br />Hope you don't mind if I share this on twitter and Fb (if I can get my Internet to cooperate)<br />Great post!!Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-52802955043269537602012-11-08T09:53:52.326-08:002012-11-08T09:53:52.326-08:00Wonderful post. It is applicable to all.Universal....Wonderful post. It is applicable to all.Universal. If only the leaders of the world listen to this simple truth.Vetirmagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881952063893739315noreply@blogger.com