Comments on: Comfort, Stretch and Stress: 3 Important Principles of Self Development http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/ Practical inspiration. For a happier life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:04:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: gain self confidence http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-9294 gain self confidence Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:30:48 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-9294 Self development are what people are seeking for. There are great books out there and it would help you and me in lots of ways. Just want to ask if you have any recommendations on what are the good books to read about self improvement. Self development are what people are seeking for. There are great books out there and it would help you and me in lots of ways. Just want to ask if you have any recommendations on what are the good books to read about self improvement.

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]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-823 Mary Jaksch Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:22:51 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-823 Hi Ohm, I sometimes forget to stay with the stretch when I'm learning and developing a new skill. I often rush on to the next challenge without allowing myself to catch up. Hi Ohm,
I sometimes forget to stay with the stretch when I’m learning and developing a new skill. I often rush on to the next challenge without allowing myself to catch up.

]]> By: Ohm http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-820 Ohm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:13:51 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-820 Hi Mary, I can relate to this article since I'm also doing Yoga like you. The stretching part is key in personal development, first, we have to stretch our mind, then stretch our reality by doing whatever it is we need to do. Ohms last blog post..<a href="http://simplisticzen.com/personal-growthjudginglabeling-peoplelabeling-othersjudging-other-peoplemisjudgingkeeping-peacerespectrelationships/" rel="nofollow">Do We Really Need Labels?</a> Hi Mary,

I can relate to this article since I’m also doing Yoga like you. The stretching part is key in personal development, first, we have to stretch our mind, then stretch our reality by doing whatever it is we need to do.

Ohms last blog post..Do We Really Need Labels?

]]> By: Emily http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-783 Emily Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:22:41 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-783 I'd never thought of "stretch" as being a mental thing in addition to physical, but it makes perfect sense. I really love this line: "The optimal way of development is by alternating between comfort and stretch, whilst avoiding stress." I think that really is the best way to live. Very well said. I’d never thought of “stretch” as being a mental thing in addition to physical, but it makes perfect sense. I really love this line: “The optimal way of development is by alternating between comfort and stretch, whilst avoiding stress.”

I think that really is the best way to live. Very well said.

]]> By: Jane http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-773 Jane Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:14 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-773 Very interesting post Mary. Depression and an anxiety disorder have kept me in the stressed zone for long periods of time over the years, which alternates with me spending as much time as I can in the comfort zone to compensate, and not much time 'strecthing'. I developed the attitude that pain is necessary for growth, and it's very affirming to hear again that that's not the case. Very interesting post Mary. Depression and an anxiety disorder have kept me in the stressed zone for long periods of time over the years, which alternates with me spending as much time as I can in the comfort zone to compensate, and not much time ‘strecthing’.

I developed the attitude that pain is necessary for growth, and it’s very affirming to hear again that that’s not the case.

]]> By: Marelisa http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-736 Marelisa Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:29:05 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-736 I like the idea that we should stretch, but then we should hold it for a moment until we become comfortable, then stretch again. And like you point out, sometimes stress is necessary when we need to make a fast change. So there is a season for everything. Marelisas last blog post..<a href="http://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com/?p=179" rel="nofollow">Welcome to Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online</a> I like the idea that we should stretch, but then we should hold it for a moment until we become comfortable, then stretch again. And like you point out, sometimes stress is necessary when we need to make a fast change. So there is a season for everything.

Marelisas last blog post..Welcome to Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online

]]> By: Bengt http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-735 Bengt Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:52:28 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-735 This is a great post. Thankfully I am rarely in the stress zone. I enjoy being in the stretch zone (life long learning) since it makes my comfort zone larger. But it is a process where resting in the comfort zone also is needed so things can settle and we then can take the next step in our personal and spiritual growth. This is a great post. Thankfully I am rarely in the stress zone. I enjoy being in the stretch zone (life long learning) since it makes my comfort zone larger. But it is a process where resting in the comfort zone also is needed so things can settle and we then can take the next step in our personal and spiritual growth.

]]> By: Tom Stine | Spiritual Life Coach http://goodlifezen.com/2008/07/22/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development/#comment-734 Tom Stine | Spiritual Life Coach Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:42:03 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=595#comment-734 Hi Mary.. Nice post. It is great that the universe stretches us even when we don't feel like stretching. Hi Mary.. Nice post. It is great that the universe stretches us even when we don’t feel like stretching.

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