tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post8015884753165038514..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Thank You, Alfredo!Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38614402638885776602011-07-11T21:30:00.086-07:002011-07-11T21:30:00.086-07:00Galen,
Teachers can make a big difference in the l...Galen,<br />Teachers can make a big difference in the lives of their students, but often they don't get recognized and appreciated as they should. I am glad Alredo remembered you and expressed his appreciation for what you did for him. <br />I had a high school teacher who changed my life. We kept in touch for years through letters. I was able to tell him how much I appreciated him. He passed away several years ago. Every time I think of him, tears come to me. He is such a special person to me.Qin Tanghttp://onmymind.areavoices.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-37972113478692089182011-06-28T10:05:40.663-07:002011-06-28T10:05:40.663-07:00Sharda--Thanks. I hope I conveyed even a little bi...Sharda--Thanks. I hope I conveyed even a little bit of how special Alredo is. I have a high school teacher I remember that way, too. She really made a difference for me. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-49165318875422280102011-06-28T04:00:44.263-07:002011-06-28T04:00:44.263-07:00Ahhh…this is such a sweet post. At high school I w...Ahhh…this is such a sweet post. At high school I was a little bit weak in one of the subjects, but the teacher of that subject was so sweet and encouraging, that I started getting good grades. Sometimes others make us feel very special and give us the feeling that we actually can do it, and u are a special person that deserves a special gift.;)Shardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310960503614640186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38185439593101875902011-06-25T09:00:55.779-07:002011-06-25T09:00:55.779-07:00ryoko--I hope he does stay in touch. I would real...ryoko--I hope he does stay in touch. I would really like to know how he's doing. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />LeAnn and Patricia--I am glad you liked the story. Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />restoring--I do love to teach. I suspect that teaching in one form or another will continue in my retired life. Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Irving--I appreciate your perspective about the interconnectedness of everything. I had not thought about this in those terms but when you pointed it out, I realized that that was one of aspects I was experiencing. Thank you!<br /><br />JJ--Merci.<br /><br />Evelyn--Thank you for your kind words. What I learned from this story in my own life is that we all have these opportunities when what seems like a small gesture can have a big impact on someone's life. It makes me try to be more attuned to those opportunities and to act with compassion and responsibility. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83580575361084439782011-06-24T21:34:56.134-07:002011-06-24T21:34:56.134-07:00What a brilliant story!! I love it! I almost wan...What a brilliant story!! I love it! I almost wanted to study law myself but in the end, decided in favor of accountancy. I thought that I would have an easier time balancing accounts. Well, the truth is that my accounts have seldom balanced LOL!<br /><br />It's awesome what you did for Alfredo. And he knew how much your words must have meant. It's wonderful that he still remembers you after all these years. <br /><br />Thank you for being you!! You've been such an inspiration for love and light!!Evelyn Limhttp://www.abundancetapestry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-17737536894919928102011-06-24T19:29:37.335-07:002011-06-24T19:29:37.335-07:00Good story, Galen.Good story, Galen.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-71908037599499383662011-06-24T08:19:17.929-07:002011-06-24T08:19:17.929-07:00Hi Galen,
I loved the story you shared! It is so...Hi Galen,<br /><br />I loved the story you shared! It is so heartwarming to read how about the impact you had on Alfredo's life all those years ago. Because of your actions, he was able to become a great lawyer and make a difference in the world. In many ways, you are partly responsible for who he is today. All the good that he does is the result of your willingness to butt into other people's business and it is fitting that he remembers you for it and expresses his gratitude with the gift you received. Such moments in life reminds us of the interconnectedness of the world and how things come full circle. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this lovely article! :)<br /><br />Irving the VizierThe Vizierhttp://hanofharmony.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-40568148695219334262011-06-24T04:16:10.934-07:002011-06-24T04:16:10.934-07:00A special finish for a special act. You were righ...A special finish for a special act. You were right to encourage him. Such affirmations mean a lot. You are still teaching... Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-53173721310955050782011-06-24T04:14:34.248-07:002011-06-24T04:14:34.248-07:00Getting such affirmations... are very special inde...Getting such affirmations... are very special indeed. Great job, teacher. You are still teaching... thanks for such posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15599610831844951652011-06-23T19:48:18.139-07:002011-06-23T19:48:18.139-07:00Thank you for sharing you thank you - magic moment...Thank you for sharing you thank you - magic moment<br />what a lovely thing to do and receive.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9588827269299666782011-06-23T10:10:24.327-07:002011-06-23T10:10:24.327-07:00This was a lovely story and I enjoyed your thought...This was a lovely story and I enjoyed your thoughts on Alfredo.<br />Blessings!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51455196881094105282011-06-23T10:00:21.609-07:002011-06-23T10:00:21.609-07:00Oh Galen, that is so touching! What a great feelin...Oh Galen, that is so touching! What a great feeling that you touched someone's life and how grateful they are for it! What a wonderful gift as well! I hope you keep in touch with him and follow him through is journey in life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36839891039304302902011-06-23T08:58:25.207-07:002011-06-23T08:58:25.207-07:00Sibyl--Yes, those memories of 1L exams will make t...Sibyl--Yes, those memories of 1L exams will make the heart of any lawyer race a bit! Are you still practicing? I don't know how you find time with all the excellent work you do with your blog and your writing! Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />darlin--You are right. It is so very humbling to be acknowledged like this, especially by someone I admire so much. I'm glad you could appreciate how special he is. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-21604677429425873482011-06-23T01:20:54.079-07:002011-06-23T01:20:54.079-07:00Galen this is such a touching story. I wonder if w...Galen this is such a touching story. I wonder if we are all blessed to have that one person in our life who made such a difference? This man sounds incredible and hats off to him to be doing what he is. <br /><br />Don't you find it extremely humbling when someone acknowledges you for making a difference? It sure touches me in an unexplainable way. <br /><br />Have a great day!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-68556971615330979992011-06-22T20:41:15.785-07:002011-06-22T20:41:15.785-07:00Galen: That is such a great story. I am sure you f...Galen: That is such a great story. I am sure you feel so proud :) I had no idea you were a law professor. I must admit that my heart rate raised when I started reading this post and had memories of 1L year :) That single exam<br />is such a killer for the 1 L's mindset.Sibyl Chavishttp://www.possibilityoftoday.comnoreply@blogger.com