Comments on: Why Susan Boyle Makes Us Cry: Ugly Duckling Becomes a Swan http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/ Practical inspiration. For a happier life Sun, 20 May 2012 16:13:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Crystal Davis http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-14011 Crystal Davis Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:33:19 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-14011 I have felt like an ugly duckling in my communication with others which impacted my self esteem. I think that is why Susan Boyle resonates with each and every one of us. Deep down we all have felt inferior in some way. When one of conquers the fear that has kept us playing small, we all win. Human consciousness rises and our hearts sing. It's especially poignant because each of us have a unique gift that is just waiting for us to express. What was it that led Susan Boyle to that stage that night? I don't think it was mere luck. Persistance and courage are on the list for sure! I have felt like an ugly duckling in my communication with others which impacted my self esteem. I think that is why Susan Boyle resonates with each and every one of us. Deep down we all have felt inferior in some way. When one of conquers the fear that has kept us playing small, we all win. Human consciousness rises and our hearts sing. It’s especially poignant because each of us have a unique gift that is just waiting for us to express. What was it that led Susan Boyle to that stage that night? I don’t think it was mere luck. Persistance and courage are on the list for sure!
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]]> By: Tim http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-8891 Tim Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:12:20 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-8891 Kaushik?what's that.sounds like something i left in the crapper this morning Kaushik?what’s that.sounds like something i left in the crapper this morning

]]> By: Tim http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-8890 Tim Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:09:02 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-8890 she's 2 ugly 2 live and should be shot on sight she’s 2 ugly 2 live and should be shot on sight

]]> By: Erin Kealoha http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5615 Erin Kealoha Tue, 19 May 2009 07:02:35 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5615 Mary- I enjoyed your coverage of Susan Boyle and wanted to share a blog posting from my client, The Responsibility Project, which discusses the theme you touch on about the "ugly duckling." Many agree that even more remarkable than Susan Boyle's angelic voice is the attention she's received for being the unattractive "ugly duckling." In a blog posted on www.ResponsibilityProject.com, award-winning journalist Kathy McManus engages in this debate, asking "Do we have the responsibility to move beyond snap judgments? Is the old adage 'Don't judge a book by its cover' obsolete?" Go to http://www.responsibilityproject.com/blog/post/susan-boyle/ to see this and other thought-provoking blogs, short films and discussion guides to encourage conversations on responsibility and "doing the right thing." Mary- I enjoyed your coverage of Susan Boyle and wanted to share a blog posting from my client, The Responsibility Project, which discusses the theme you touch on about the “ugly duckling.” Many agree that even more remarkable than Susan Boyle’s angelic voice is the attention she’s received for being the unattractive “ugly duckling.” In a blog posted on http://www.ResponsibilityProject.com, award-winning journalist Kathy McManus engages in this debate, asking “Do we have the responsibility to move beyond snap judgments? Is the old adage ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ obsolete?” Go to http://www.responsibilityproject.com/blog/post/susan-boyle/ to see this and other thought-provoking blogs, short films and discussion guides to encourage conversations on responsibility and “doing the right thing.”

]]> By: janice http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5454 janice Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:26:06 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5454 I am stunned that anyone could leave a comment like Lauren's on a blog that usually only attracts the most peaceful and positive of souls. You've achieved your aim, Lauren, if you're reading this. We've noticed you. You've got a reaction. But how sad must you be if you need this kind of attention. I saw the original show on UK TV. It's not fake. I'm Scottish. Many of us look like Susan. Many more of us are not appearance obsessed. Ugly is as ugly does. Go watch the film Shallow Hal, Lauren. I am stunned that anyone could leave a comment like Lauren’s on a blog that usually only attracts the most peaceful and positive of souls. You’ve achieved your aim, Lauren, if you’re reading this. We’ve noticed you. You’ve got a reaction. But how sad must you be if you need this kind of attention.

I saw the original show on UK TV. It’s not fake. I’m Scottish. Many of us look like Susan. Many more of us are not appearance obsessed. Ugly is as ugly does. Go watch the film Shallow Hal, Lauren.

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5446 Mary Jaksch Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:43:25 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5446 Hi Marc and Angel! Yes, it fascinates me that the world has sat up and taken notice by something that is so much the opposite of what we perceive 'glamour' to be. It shows me that we are starved of 'real' soul food Hi Marc and Angel!

Yes, it fascinates me that the world has sat up and taken notice by something that is so much the opposite of what we perceive ‘glamour’ to be.

It shows me that we are starved of ‘real’ soul food

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5445 Mary Jaksch Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:41:10 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5445 Hi Lauren! Beauty sometimes comes in packages. I suppose the media have trained us to see only superficial beauty - you know, the kind one sees on magazine covers. But that's not all there is to know about beauty. Actually, I was amazed to see how at home Susan is on stage and in front of millions of viewers. You or I might get uptight and suffer from nerves. Not Susan. She rose to the occasion and was witty and present. That's beautiful! That was in addition to the beauty of her voice. As I said before, beauty comes in strange packages. Hi Lauren!
Beauty sometimes comes in packages. I suppose the media have trained us to see only superficial beauty – you know, the kind one sees on magazine covers. But that’s not all there is to know about beauty.

Actually, I was amazed to see how at home Susan is on stage and in front of millions of viewers. You or I might get uptight and suffer from nerves. Not Susan. She rose to the occasion and was witty and present. That’s beautiful!

That was in addition to the beauty of her voice.

As I said before, beauty comes in strange packages.

]]> By: Diana http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5444 Diana Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:31:35 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5444 Oh Lauren, your comment is what is ugly. Blogging comments have gotten so... sick, lately. It's a shame. Oh Lauren, your comment is what is ugly. Blogging comments have gotten so… sick, lately. It’s a shame.

]]> By: Lauren H. http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5441 Lauren H. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:30:49 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5441 This story is obviously photoshopped, no one is that ugly. This story is obviously photoshopped, no one is that ugly.

]]> By: Marc and Angel Hack Life http://goodlifezen.com/2009/04/20/why-susan-boyle-makes-us-cr/#comment-5428 Marc and Angel Hack Life Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:42:03 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/?p=2711#comment-5428 So true. This Susan Boyle piece really moved me. It's so inspiring to see how the world reacted to it too. <abbr><em>Marc and Angel Hack Lifes last blog post..<a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2009/04/20/when-our-stories-hold-us-back/" rel="nofollow">When Our Stories Hold Us Back</a></abbr></em> So true. This Susan Boyle piece really moved me. It’s so inspiring to see how the world reacted to it too.

Marc and Angel Hack Lifes last blog post..When Our Stories Hold Us Back

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