I think it's also important to realize we don't have to do anything that big to lead a fulfilling life and make a contribution to other people. B. Wilde's post http://thebwildecolumn.blogspot.com/2008/09/how... is about his quiet, unassuming grandfather. He's a great role model in this fast-paced, achievement-oriented world. As B. Wilde describes him
"Grandpa didn’t believe that his self-worth was tied to being an overachiever. When driving his truck he looked at his surroundings and enjoyed the ride. When he passed the waterfalls in the Uintah Mountains he always stopped to take a look. And when he set out to accomplish a task, he liked to plan for trouble. But he never went about frantically trying to accomplish a list of self-imposed urgent tasks that, when completed, measured his value as a person. Fortunately, I learned this lesson from him before he passed away two years ago."
What do you think? Does his story resonate with you at all? From what you've said, it seems to me you're making a big contribution every day.
Hello Rummy, you are truly blessed with good people around you. I agree with Jean Bowman, you don't have to do a giant leap to live a fulfilling life, as long as you love what you are doing, you feel fulfilled.. I also salute social workers like your friend because they are living the life of what the Creator wants us to do..
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I'm so happy I came across this. Too often it seems that one person (or two people) can't make a difference. Perhaps that's all in our minds, though. In large part, we're capable of doing what we imagine we're capable of doing.
Hebat cerita! Ini di sekitar umat manusia. Saya memberi hormat ke anda teman BN dan istrinya. Sangat sedikit orang yang mau melakukan itu, walaupun kaya raya. Saya membayangkan bahwa dunia kami akan menjadi damai segera dengan orang seperti mereka.
@love-ely: I am sure that this must be something nice, but I would appreciate it being translated to English. Thank you.
love-ely
· 1 year ago
I apologized to you. Before this, I commented in several Indonesian blog. So I forget to use English here.
Here my comment (translated): Great story! This is about humanity. I salute to your friend BN and his wife. Very few people want to do that, although very rich. Is it true? I imagine that our world will become peaceful soon with people like them.
Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk
· 1 year ago
Tomorrow's post at Transforming Stress is Honoring Our Comfort Zones. (It's accessible now but won't appear on the home page until tomorrow.) It points out that being comfortable doesn't mean we're stagnating. When I start stagnating I'm anything but comfortable, but that doesn't mean I have to be constantly striving for something more in life. I believe in a healthy balance, and I think disparaging "comfort zones" is subtly endorsing our out-of-balance cultural pressures.
I agree with you about being open to new ideas. I test my theories about life by reading and coming in contact with people who look at things differently. It helps me clarify what I really believe as well as expanding my view to understand where other people are coming from. I also try to keep up with the changing world. Our mental maps of the world are constantly becoming out of date.
That was such alovely and uplifting story. It is been said by so many famous people that it only takes a few dedicated people to change a place.. Little by little the more people choose this in small ways adn in a life devoted. Thihgs just get a little better. What dedicating couple and it always is gooood to recieve this kind of life engaging life style who are bettering all of us. Keeps the Hope building, that one day..Peace will be for all. Kindness and charity will prevail. One couples leadership and determination... Thanks for sharing and honoring them.
Recently I read of this lady( backpackinggrannie) named Marla who building a kindergarten in South Africa. She goes to schools, brownie troops and tells her story and the kids raise funds to help with the schools needs. Right now she is working on a roof. She's on healing circle affiliated with Global Harmony... I love her saying little by little like a bird building a nest.
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Thank you very much for sharing this story!
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"Grandpa didn’t believe that his self-worth was tied to being an overachiever. When driving his truck he looked at his surroundings and enjoyed the ride. When he passed the waterfalls in the Uintah Mountains he always stopped to take a look. And when he set out to accomplish a task, he liked to plan for trouble. But he never went about frantically trying to accomplish a list of self-imposed urgent tasks that, when completed, measured his value as a person. Fortunately, I learned this lesson from him before he passed away two years ago."
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Here my comment (translated):
Great story! This is about humanity. I salute to your friend BN and his wife. Very few people want to do that, although very rich. Is it true?
I imagine that our world will become peaceful soon with people like them.
<abbr>Jean Browman--Cheerful Monks last blog post..Creating a Sacred Space</abbr>
I agree with you about being open to new ideas. I test my theories about life by reading and coming in contact with people who look at things differently. It helps me clarify what I really believe as well as expanding my view to understand where other people are coming from. I also try to keep up with the changing world. Our mental maps of the world are constantly becoming out of date.
Again, thanks!
<abbr>Jean Browman--Cheerful Monks last blog post..Creating a Sacred Space</abbr>
Recently I read of this lady( backpackinggrannie) named Marla who building a kindergarten in South Africa. She goes to schools, brownie troops and tells her story and the kids raise funds to help with the schools needs. Right now she is working on a roof. She's on healing circle affiliated with Global Harmony... I love her saying little by little like a bird building a nest.