tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post4343697869846962200..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): The Wisdom to Know the DifferenceGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-60703161318552665972011-03-12T17:57:16.003-08:002011-03-12T17:57:16.003-08:00Patricai--Thanks for the tip. I will definitely c...Patricai--Thanks for the tip. I will definitely check it out.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9660564102808150842011-03-12T17:33:36.705-08:002011-03-12T17:33:36.705-08:00Good words here. I would like to recommend the bo...Good words here. I would like to recommend the book by the same title as your post - based on the serenity prayer - author Eileen Flanagan - I reviewed it on my blog. I think it should be a best seller - amazingly good book<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your wisdom herePatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74636469259557831552011-03-11T20:24:39.434-08:002011-03-11T20:24:39.434-08:00alwayswellwithin--It is a simple guideline, isn...alwayswellwithin--It is a simple guideline, isn't it?! Thank you for the encouragement.<br /><br />Alexia--I'm so pleased if my words find a place in your spirit. I like your friend's quote. Very timely for me since I have realized the truth of it just recently. I will remember that one for sure!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63650139430872783572011-03-11T17:46:45.633-08:002011-03-11T17:46:45.633-08:00Such wise words. You always make me think, and you...Such wise words. You always make me think, and you always lift my mood. Thanks, Galen.<br /><br />Another wise friend said to me this morning, "You can do anything, but you can't do everything."<br />So true! I've been trying to do everything. Serenity on order ;)Alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405656530899442354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56829232317920806012011-03-11T17:09:11.748-08:002011-03-11T17:09:11.748-08:00Galen,
It's amazing your group came up with s...Galen,<br /><br />It's amazing your group came up with such a simple guideline! The inability to let go is at the heart of so much of our suffering. I'm so glad you are addressing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63898975866899773982011-03-11T08:43:22.262-08:002011-03-11T08:43:22.262-08:00Karen--Thank you and blessings to you, too!
darli...Karen--Thank you and blessings to you, too!<br /><br />darlin--I agree...well said JJ!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-68879002442377689022011-03-10T23:48:08.174-08:002011-03-10T23:48:08.174-08:00I can relate to this post, I had to discern the di...I can relate to this post, I had to discern the difference as well a while back and it is interesting. I love what JJ made a comment on about control... well said JJ!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-58512513705336410522011-03-10T21:58:03.808-08:002011-03-10T21:58:03.808-08:00These are some of my most favorite words to hear! ...These are some of my most favorite words to hear! Blessings, and Peace always!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4709207754976709032011-03-10T17:13:27.346-08:002011-03-10T17:13:27.346-08:00Jean--Great quote from your mom and grandmother! T...Jean--Great quote from your mom and grandmother! Thanks.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48204956922101485632011-03-10T12:39:12.415-08:002011-03-10T12:39:12.415-08:00Man proposes but God disposes. I can still hear my...Man proposes but God disposes. I can still hear my Mother [and Grandmother] saying this. It was usually in response to some tragedy that affected them dreadfully. But in those words was resolution [and peace]. And an understanding that "some things" are out of our hands. Much as we might not want them to be.Jean Burmanhttp://jeanburman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45874490250192389852011-03-10T11:52:33.295-08:002011-03-10T11:52:33.295-08:00Dandy--So funny that we crossed in cyberspace yest...Dandy--So funny that we crossed in cyberspace yesterday. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />JJ--Your comment reminded me of many passages in the Tao Te Ching about leadership. It's definitely not about control.<br /><br />Jewel--I need to hear this every day, I think! Glad you stopped by.<br /><br />covnitkepr1--I have visited your blog and like it very much. Would be glad to follow.<br /><br />ryoko--I'm familiar with that helpless feeling. Most recently I've experienced it with my kids. I'm reminding myself that they have their own paths in this life and I can't control the choices they make. Still....Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56506669740866970342011-03-10T08:25:59.993-08:002011-03-10T08:25:59.993-08:00Yes, I'm sneaking this into the sports section...Yes, I'm sneaking this into the sports section...not sure how I can meld it into the on line articles he reads!<br /><br />When something is out of your control, it can be like watching a train wreck. I think that's the issue my husband is having. Watching a train wreck isn't fun, so if you can have some sort of grasp on it, you always feel you can help keep it from happening or lessen the blow. When you know you can't, you always get the helpless feeling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-75486947130759659132011-03-09T20:54:44.575-08:002011-03-09T20:54:44.575-08:00Good post.
I’ve been following and enjoying your b...Good post.<br />I’ve been following and enjoying your blog for a while now and would like to invite you to visit and perhaps follow me back. Sorry I took so long for the invitation.Covnitkepr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14155059748601952927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-54900908153821708112011-03-09T17:04:05.049-08:002011-03-09T17:04:05.049-08:00I needed to hear this today, as I needed the remin...I needed to hear this today, as I needed the reminder that there are some things I can't control no matter how hard I try.Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798419908863824036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11518898076185262612011-03-09T16:11:08.352-08:002011-03-09T16:11:08.352-08:00So many people mistake control for leadership. If ...So many people mistake control for leadership. If we strengthen ourselves, we can lead proudly. If we attempt to control, we don't lead at all.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-31687396894083150332011-03-09T12:55:26.591-08:002011-03-09T12:55:26.591-08:00This is great Galen. It feels so good to let go o...This is great Galen. It feels so good to let go of the things we try to control. Trying to control things is vanity. We must put our energy into ourselves! Thanks Galen!Dandyhttp://www.thereflectiveself.comnoreply@blogger.com