Comments on: 35 Things that Make YOU Special

By: I TAKE OFF THE MASK

I TAKE OFF THE MASK — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:53:15 +0000

We are special because of everything that makes us the unique and wonderful person that we are. The universe wouldn’t be complete without us

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By: Celes | EmbraceLiving.Net

Celes | EmbraceLiving.Net — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:43:00 +0000

Hey Mary, what a great post that lets us quickly gain more self awareness about ourselves! Thank you so much for sharing I’ve stumbled this post!

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By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:19:45 +0000

@Fiona
Your comment made me smile. I can just imagine your kids rolling their eyes@

It reminded me of my mother. I’ll never forget the day we searched for Peep, our regal black tomcat with white paws.

My mosther walked around our sedate German neighbourhood, banging Peep’s metal plate with fork and shouting “Peep, peep, peep!” You should have seen the neighbours’s faces!

My brother and I walked 3 paces behind her, blushing…

(Peep arrived home three days later)

By: Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.

Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:56:51 +0000

Thank you so much for this article. It makes us take a look at the wonderfully unique things about ourselves.

My adult kids say that I live in a musical because bits of conversation often remind me of lyrics from a song and of course I have to break into singing. I keep this under control in most settings, but at home and with my family I love to break into full song. It’s a healthy and effective way to relieve stress too.

“The hills are alive with the sound of music. . .”

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:47:10 +0000

@Jane
That’s an interesting question about whether other people view us like we view ourselves. I think not. I reckon that our view of ourselves is nothing like how others see us.

Luckily it’s not our business what others think of us

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:30:23 +0000

What a great list, Mary! It reminds me that my thoughts and feelings (which can so often be overwhelming and all-consuming) are just a small aspects of who I am, and that there is so much more to me, to all of us.

The list also made me wonder: does anyone view me in the same ways that I view myself?

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:41:21 +0000

@Nneka
Ah – yes. I see that I left two very important aspects out of the list. Thank you for pointing them out.

By the way, Nneka, I’d like to congratulate you on your lovely article on compassionate leadership:

7 Leadership Lessons from a Board President

By: Nneka | Spirituality Blog

Nneka | Spirituality Blog — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:18:19 +0000

Hi Mary, without knowing the individual, you sure did come up with a comprehensive list. Great job!

I’d add education and talents.

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:56:21 +0000

@Lance
I like the way you equate ’special’ with ‘meaningful’!