tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post6494600279752727167..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Walking with TigersGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-89169628169401504462011-03-24T17:23:18.590-07:002011-03-24T17:23:18.590-07:00~~~utterly profound and beautiful. I loved this.~~~utterly profound and beautiful. I loved this.myinnerchick.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523772091083412278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-62566017885444685662011-03-24T11:41:54.511-07:002011-03-24T11:41:54.511-07:00Jo--Thanks for your nice comment. So glad you hav...Jo--Thanks for your nice comment. So glad you have joined the discussion and I look forward to hearing more of your ideas.<br /><br />Aneri--I look forward to it!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-73797656042307730942011-03-24T10:53:37.037-07:002011-03-24T10:53:37.037-07:00Galen, thanks for visiting, and encouraging me to ...Galen, thanks for visiting, and encouraging me to write again! Will try and put something up soon.aneri_masihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363429426292603118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-77677180612485053732011-03-23T15:51:08.486-07:002011-03-23T15:51:08.486-07:00Hi Galen....I'm back and just read this fabulo...Hi Galen....I'm back and just read this fabulous post!! I, too, believe that control is an illusion....the ONLY thing in our life we can control is OURSELVES AND WHAT OUR REACTION TO LIFE IS. Things are as you said...."what is....is" and the sooner you can come to accept this simple LIFE DOES INDEED BECOME SO MUCH EASIER.<br /><br />thanks again for this wonderful post.<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-39336128247169132902011-03-23T11:56:40.604-07:002011-03-23T11:56:40.604-07:00Jo--Hi and welcome! See you when you get back!Jo--Hi and welcome! See you when you get back!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-55247668810931073502011-03-23T11:39:50.641-07:002011-03-23T11:39:50.641-07:00Hi there....found you thru An Average Girl.....am ...Hi there....found you thru An Average Girl.....am bolting out the door just now....but I'm comin' back to read this post.<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-49137450055673819652011-03-23T08:47:19.082-07:002011-03-23T08:47:19.082-07:00Carolee--Welcome and thanks for following and for ...Carolee--Welcome and thanks for following and for your comment. I appreciate the invitation and would like to know more. Please feel free to email me.<br /><br />Irving--In some ways, it was like some of those near death experiences I've read about. My life didn't flash before me and I didn't see loved ones or the "light" but I was definitely in an altered state. It was a powerful experience and it left a vivid memory. Thanks for your comment, as always!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28887132811575226222011-03-23T06:01:43.398-07:002011-03-23T06:01:43.398-07:00Hi Galen,
That is a lovely story of acceptance an...Hi Galen,<br /><br />That is a lovely story of acceptance and letting go. I believe that we should do all we can to guide events and survive. But when we have done all that is humanly possible, we have to leave the rest to God or fate. Your experience with falling off the ladder kind of reminds me of those near death experiences that I read about or see on TV. I don't recall having such experiences of bliss before. When we realize that things are out of our control, all we can do is to accept what we must and adapt to the outcome as needed. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this lovely article! :)<br /><br />Irving the VizierIrving the Vizierhttp://hanofharmony.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-87018439096879682592011-03-23T05:30:24.237-07:002011-03-23T05:30:24.237-07:00What an interesting post..and blog!
We could use ...What an interesting post..and blog!<br /><br />We could use a blog like yours over at <br /><a href="http://bloggingbuddiesgroups.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Blogging Buddies</a><br /><br />We're heavy on Mom blogs, short on the "self-help" type.<br /><br />Have a Wild & Wacky Wednesday!<br /><br />Keep up the great information!Carolee Sperry a.k.a. The Blogging Biz Momhttp://www.bloggingbizmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-49478469012633849702011-03-22T14:18:05.401-07:002011-03-22T14:18:05.401-07:00Patricia--I never recognized the connection betwee...Patricia--I never recognized the connection between getting stuck and fear so clearly. You are exactly right--Thank you!<br /><br />Kara--Thank you for your kind words. I'm so pleased if anything I say is helpful to someone else.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65226918924684631512011-03-22T13:57:47.844-07:002011-03-22T13:57:47.844-07:00Every post I read of yours give me pause, leads me...Every post I read of yours give me pause, leads me to ponder, and teaches me something. Thank you.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044224027343776064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-58915890893870361622011-03-22T12:44:04.271-07:002011-03-22T12:44:04.271-07:00Fear is such a big item for me - when every I get ...Fear is such a big item for me - when every I get stuck I always trace it back to fear...fear is of the future and can not exist if we are in the present moment. <br /><br />Nice post, good writing. <br /><br />It also gave me a chuckle because I remember a film strip in health class about menstruation where it was referred to as "falling off the roof."Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-75250347326905888022011-03-22T11:42:26.030-07:002011-03-22T11:42:26.030-07:00Karen--Do you think that big tiger on JJ's blo...Karen--Do you think that big tiger on JJ's blog gave it away? Thank you so much for your kind words.<br /><br />Bernie--I've read that people who are drunk or unconscious sometimes escape more serious injury in an accident because they don't tense up. I wasn't drunk or unconscious when I fell off the roof, but once I stopped clawing I was completely relaxed. Perhaps that did help me not get hurt (beyond bruises and scrapes). Perhaps there is a physical as well as an emotional/spiritual side to this, in a tai chi sort of way.<br /><br />Bz--Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />PAMO--Not sure I would walk (calmly) with tigers either! But your comment made me think of the two men who raised Christian the lion. Google it and be amazed at the videos!<br /><br />Evelyn--Thank you for your kind words. I would like to think that I would have remembered the lesson even if I had been seriously injured. I wonder....<br /><br />Carol--I'm so pleased that this post might offer some calm in the midst of challenge. Thank you.<br /><br />Mikey--I'm also near 60 and I assure you my ladder days are over! I'm glad I wasn't hurt, too, beyond bruises and scrapes. Hopefully the story works as a teaching metaphor without having to actually fall off a roof!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29940302523490142472011-03-22T09:38:41.268-07:002011-03-22T09:38:41.268-07:00You've elucidated this concept beautifully. B...You've elucidated this concept beautifully. Being near 60 I'm not going up to roofs any more, but as a teaching metaphor I accept wholeheartedly - and I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt.Invisible Mikeyhttp://invisiblemikey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88395733760381077372011-03-22T08:48:51.412-07:002011-03-22T08:48:51.412-07:00Galen Pearl this is superb. You have posted it at ...Galen Pearl this is superb. You have posted it at just the right time for me. Next time I feel fear I shall think of this post and I know it will calm me. Heartfelt thanks.<br />CarolCarol E Wyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375439814725846546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83910446447020263332011-03-22T07:19:32.434-07:002011-03-22T07:19:32.434-07:00Thanks for sharing a beautiful post on being free ...Thanks for sharing a beautiful post on being free from fear. From your experience, you have demonstrated grace, courage and acceptance. I am glad to know that you have not only emerged fine but managed to gain important lessons to share. Inspiring story! Love it!Evelyn Limhttp://www.abundancetapestry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72795510098731429612011-03-22T06:06:09.979-07:002011-03-22T06:06:09.979-07:00Galen- Perhaps this is why I am here? I don't ...Galen- Perhaps this is why I am here? I don't understand this concept of letting go of fear and I doubt seriously I would walk amongst tigers. I do know that fear guides too many of my choices and I want to change that. It's a start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-67386550635555622372011-03-22T02:41:17.732-07:002011-03-22T02:41:17.732-07:00Great post! I can relate to it! :) It's really...Great post! I can relate to it! :) It's really a wonderful moment when you can let go like this...Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000944324176994600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30293815295844390072011-03-21T22:16:28.858-07:002011-03-21T22:16:28.858-07:00What a good message. If we all were to just "...What a good message. If we all were to just "go with the fall" instead of clawing, we might have a softer landing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63310563220091067802011-03-21T21:18:24.526-07:002011-03-21T21:18:24.526-07:00Funny I just had a feeling JJ would have that to s...Funny I just had a feeling JJ would have that to say! Very wise words and again you have such an amazing talent for delivery when you write the words just flow....thanks Galen!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-21730579391655172452011-03-21T16:01:15.383-07:002011-03-21T16:01:15.383-07:00JJ--I titled this post in your honor. I thought y...JJ--I titled this post in your honor. I thought you would like it!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-20930344493403512872011-03-21T15:09:19.759-07:002011-03-21T15:09:19.759-07:00Galen: Would you not expect me to walk among tiger...Galen: Would you not expect me to walk among tigers?JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.com