Comments on: Your Ability to Fly

By: Happy Birthday, Let’s Live Forever! — Let's Live Forever!

Happy Birthday, Let’s Live Forever! — Let's Live Forever! — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:07:48 +0000

[...] Patricia often writes about important issues, for example funding for treatment for cleft palates, and Stacey writes about creating balance in life, such as in her article about struggles in life. [...]

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:30:05 +0000

Poor butterfly … maybe it just needs a Redbull or the right mentor?

Great story and I like the point about growth. Resistance is growth. Pushing against the weights makes us stronger.

I think it’s easier to push forward when you know you’re on the right track. I think that’s the key. That’s why I think feedback and learning loops are so important.

Great post.

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By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:21:07 +0000

Henie – I am appreciating all of the craziness that comes with having two young boys and recognize time goes fast. May you also continue to pursue the dreams in your heart and your son goes off to explore his. Dragos Roua – I’m hearing you say the more effort you put into your life the more you can enjoy life. Thanks for the thought provoking comment. Jennifer – I want to acknowledge you for learning from your feelings. Perhaps you can slowly be working towards some of those things on your list. Mimi – Thanks for letting me know.

By: Mindful Mimi

Mindful Mimi — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:19:12 +0000

Stacey, Just to let you know that your online retreat button and link are not working... Mindful Mimi´s last blog post..The next thing to saying a good thing yourself, is to quote one -- Ralpho Waldo Emerson

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:55:50 +0000

Love this story! I am struggling with the fact that I am getting older and am beginning to look back on my life with some regrets for things that I didn’t do, and because of where I am in life now (mom, wife, full-time job, etc.) I can’t really do. I am trying to put those regrets in perspective and also learn from them so that I do not regret my NOW in ten more years. Part of me feels very sad and angry about the things I never did but wish I would have, and a (smaller) part of me feels excited that this realization will help me live a more authentic life from now on. This is my struggle.

By: Dragos Roua

Dragos Roua — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:39:07 +0000

Superb metaphor. The value of the life you enjoy is a function of the effort you put in the process of creating it. Thanks for sharing, i didn’t know that story

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By: Henie

Henie — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:08:58 +0000

What a great story to springboard from! I am struggling with soon to be transition of becoming an empty nester. I can't believe that soon, my son will be off on his own to pursue the dreams he holds in his heart and soul. (sigh!) Give me two young boys anytime...to re-live my son's youth would be remarkable! :~) Henie´s last blog post..Guess The Photo Charity Contest (12for12k)

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:20:49 +0000

Stacey Shipman – I related to your comment. Lots of people I know live in a state of content as I am on a constant growing journey. Someone recently asked me if I’d like to take a drink of some of their water. It sounds tempting, but like you, I wonder how boring that could be. Hilde – Hi! Thanks for being part of the Create a Balance experience and for sharing your perspective. For me it’s not about religion. Losing weight and eating healthy, for example, is a struggle for me. Perhaps the struggle is more of a reality of the peaks and valleys in life. Sara – Yes! It is currently a struggle for my 2 year old to embrace the potty. I can’t wait until he can move on to the next lesson. I can hear the compassion in your “voice” about your dog. Your dog is fortunate to have you in her life.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:47:21 +0000

Stacey, I have heard this story before and I like the message. I think we all have times when we struggle and that these struggles help us learn. When we were kids, just learning our ABCs was probably somewhat a struggle, but most of us persisted so we could move on to the next lesson. Right now, I'm struggling with the aging of my dog. She's losing many of senses at the same time. Currently, she's almost completely blind and has difficulty with hearing. Even her sense of smell isn't what it used to be. She handles this pretty well...it's me who struggles when I see her get confused about where she's going. I know it's part of getting older, but it is hard to watch. Sara´s last blog post..Online Dating: The Rejection Letter

By: Hilde

Hilde — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:26:25 +0000

Hi there ! I have heard the story before and was quite impressed by it. Honestly, I need to say that I do not like the idea that you need to struggle to get somewhere. I push the idea away. Maybe it remembers me too much about the message that ‘relegion’ gives about the necessity of pain and sorrow in order to fully appreciate and feel the happiness.

I must admit that I do not really know how to place it ?! I understand though that it helps people pass difficult times. For myself I know that the stories that talk about what’s possible beyond your current difficult situation help me, focussing on the good or the better to come instead of the struggle you need to go through to get there. : )

‘Goal of life is to live in a constant state of celebration or gratitude’ – whatever situation you’re in. I am sure that this feeling is more about myself than about the story : ). Thanks Stacey for reminding me the story…

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