Comments on: The Marvellous Power of Thanks http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/ Practical inspiration. For a happier life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:09:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Bob Sugar http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-438 Bob Sugar Fri, 09 May 2008 00:19:48 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-438 To all: My belief is that the universal design is about giving, not getting. The getting is merely the by product of what we give for fun and for free. If I don't like what I'm getting, then I have to dig deep to see what I am giving that is coming back in kind. My mentor Lee told me on many occasions to give from my (perceived)lack and the void will be filled; sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, but it will always materialize through practicing the principle of giving. I have found this principle to be so counter intuitive because my fear says to hold on. I keep learning that it's just the opposite. I need to keep giving and releasing. To all:
My belief is that the universal design is about giving, not getting. The getting is merely the by product of what we give for fun and for free. If I don’t like what I’m getting, then I have to dig deep to see what I am giving that is coming back in kind. My mentor Lee told me on many occasions to give from my (perceived)lack and the void will be filled; sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, but it will always materialize through practicing the principle of giving. I have found this principle to be so counter intuitive because my fear says to hold on. I keep learning that it’s just the opposite. I need to keep giving and releasing.

]]> By: Yin http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-433 Yin Tue, 06 May 2008 02:35:09 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-433 Great idea! I often find myself wanting to celebrate my good news but I'm afraid other people might see it as a show off. I'll be working on it. ;) I just read an article also about throwing parties to celebrate divorces and break ups. While I do think these are sad situations, we should always do our best to make our loved ones feel supported. Great idea! I often find myself wanting to celebrate my good news but I’m afraid other people might see it as a show off. I’ll be working on it. ;) I just read an article also about throwing parties to celebrate divorces and break ups. While I do think these are sad situations, we should always do our best to make our loved ones feel supported.

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-424 Mary Jaksch Sun, 04 May 2008 00:59:47 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-424 @Yin What a lovely idea to have a celebration with others each time we want to share our happiness with others! Another way to do that is to throw a party for someone who has had good news. All too often people don't feel able to celebrate fully because it might arouse envy in others. @Yin
What a lovely idea to have a celebration with others each time we want to share our happiness with others! Another way to do that is to throw a party for someone who has had good news. All too often people don’t feel able to celebrate fully because it might arouse envy in others.

]]> By: Yin http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-412 Yin Fri, 02 May 2008 10:50:44 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-412 I loved this post and I even mentioned it on my personal blog. I also believe in the power of Thanks and giving away. I watched in a soap opera about muslim traditions a family that everytime they had a good news they would make a party to share their happiness for others. My friend and me started doing the same at our dorm, not only when we were happy, but when we wanted to share something with others. I loved this post and I even mentioned it on my personal blog. I also believe in the power of Thanks and giving away. I watched in a soap opera about muslim traditions a family that everytime they had a good news they would make a party to share their happiness for others. My friend and me started doing the same at our dorm, not only when we were happy, but when we wanted to share something with others.

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-410 Mary Jaksch Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:36:43 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-410 From: Kelly http://she-power.com This lovely comment got eaten up by my spam filter by mistake... Beautiful article. Thank you Bob, Brad and Mary - hey that almost sounds like a band! I too have found, particularly in troubled times in my life, that service to others is a powerful instrument in getting perspective on your own problems. I think the balance of how much to give is one I personally have trouble with, but the simple truth is an open and generous heart prospers the most in life, in every way. And sometimes the key is to help people you do not know. It can be less loaded emotionally and the benefits for all concerned are amplified. When we are helped by strangers we are given the opportunity to see the best of humanity and that ca be very healing. And the act of helping strangers can make us feel better about ourselves and give us an opportunity to connect with the invisible thread/spirit that runs through us all. When we help others we indeed feel less alone. Thanks again for a great read. Kelly From: Kelly
http://she-power.com
This lovely comment got eaten up by my spam filter by mistake…

Beautiful article. Thank you Bob, Brad and Mary – hey that almost sounds like a band!

I too have found, particularly in troubled times in my life, that service to others is a powerful instrument in getting perspective on your own problems. I think the balance of how much to give is one I personally have trouble with, but the simple truth is an open and generous heart prospers the most in life, in every way. And sometimes the key is to help people you do not know. It can be less loaded emotionally and the benefits for all concerned are amplified. When we are helped by strangers we are given the opportunity to see the best of humanity and that ca be very healing. And the act of helping strangers can make us feel better about ourselves and give us an opportunity to connect with the invisible thread/spirit that runs through us all. When we help others we indeed feel less alone.

Thanks again for a great read.

Kelly

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-409 Mary Jaksch Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:41:40 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-409 @Catherine L. Taylor I love the way you put it: "When you have become truly present to yourself, you can then be fully present to others." So often - especially when we are in crisis -we shy away from being present with ourselves and then feel isolated and alone - because our inability in being intimate with ourselves prevents us being present with others. @Catherine L. Taylor
I love the way you put it: “When you have become truly present to yourself, you can then be fully present to others.”
So often – especially when we are in crisis -we shy away from being present with ourselves and then feel isolated and alone – because our inability in being intimate with ourselves prevents us being present with others.

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-408 Mary Jaksch Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:34:04 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-408 @Bob and Brad I love the way you highlight service to others as a way of steadying ourselves in difficult times. So often we tend to contract when we feel out of control and focus only on our needs. @Kelly Your idea that it's easier to help people we don't know so well is very interesting. I think when we help those closest to us all sorts of demons can arise, such as resentment, expectation that we'll get something back and so on. @Bob and Brad
I love the way you highlight service to others as a way of steadying ourselves in difficult times. So often we tend to contract when we feel out of control and focus only on our needs.

@Kelly
Your idea that it’s easier to help people we don’t know so well is very interesting. I think when we help those closest to us all sorts of demons can arise, such as resentment, expectation that we’ll get something back and so on.

]]> By: Kelly@SHE-POWER http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-407 Kelly@SHE-POWER Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:59:35 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-407 Beautiful article. Thank you Bob, Brad and Mary - hey that almost sounds like a band! I too have found, particularly in troubled times in my life, that service to others is a powerful instrument in getting perspective on your own problems. I think the balance of how much to give is one I personally have trouble with, but the simple truth is an open and generous heart prospers the most in life, in every way. And sometimes the key is to help people you do not know. It can be less loaded emotionally and the benefits for all concerned are amplified. When we are helped by strangers we are given the opportunity to see the best of humanity and that ca be very healing. And the act of helping strangers can make us feel better about ourselves and give us an opportunity to connect with the invisible thread/spirit that runs through us all. When we help others we indeed feel less alone. Thanks again for a great read. Kelly Beautiful article. Thank you Bob, Brad and Mary – hey that almost sounds like a band!

I too have found, particularly in troubled times in my life, that service to others is a powerful instrument in getting perspective on your own problems. I think the balance of how much to give is one I personally have trouble with, but the simple truth is an open and generous heart prospers the most in life, in every way. And sometimes the key is to help people you do not know. It can be less loaded emotionally and the benefits for all concerned are amplified. When we are helped by strangers we are given the opportunity to see the best of humanity and that ca be very healing. And the act of helping strangers can make us feel better about ourselves and give us an opportunity to connect with the invisible thread/spirit that runs through us all. When we help others we indeed feel less alone.

Thanks again for a great read.

Kelly

]]> By: Catherine L. Taylor http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-406 Catherine L. Taylor Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:42:30 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-406 Thank-you for a wonderful article and story. As someone who has recovered from binge eating disorder, alcoholism, drug abuse, depression and fibromyalgia, I understand the 12 step idea of "the only way to keep your recovery is to give it away in service." The only way to fill your emptiness is to fill it with the love and presence of your own heart. This fullness spills outward and touches everyone you meet. When you have become truly present to yourself, you can then be fully present to others. When you can fully embrace yourself, you can embrace the entire world. I like to say, "Gratitude is the sunshine of an open heart." We need more open hearts in this world. Thanks for the upper. Catherine L. Taylor The Weight Loss Master http://www.secretsofaweightlossmaster.com Thank-you for a wonderful article and story. As someone who has recovered from binge eating disorder, alcoholism, drug abuse, depression and fibromyalgia, I understand the 12 step idea of “the only way to keep your recovery is to give it away in service.”

The only way to fill your emptiness is to fill it with the love and presence of your own heart. This fullness spills outward and touches everyone you meet. When you have become truly present to yourself, you can then be fully present to others.

When you can fully embrace yourself, you can embrace the entire world.

I like to say, “Gratitude is the sunshine of an open heart.”

We need more open hearts in this world. Thanks for the upper.

Catherine L. Taylor
The Weight Loss Master
http://www.secretsofaweightlossmaster.com

]]> By: zenator.com http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-404 zenator.com Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:16:57 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/25/the-marvellous-power-of-thanks/#comment-404 What an amazing blog post. Thank You! What an amazing blog post. Thank You!

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