Comments on: Do You Feel Life is Giving You the Finger?

By: Get Happy Life

Get Happy Life — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:13:14 +0000

I needed this motivational push so much right now! I will now start writing my master thesis, I really wasn’t motivated very much! Thanks
Get Happy Life´s last [type] ..Don’t Be in Rush – Ever

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:08:29 +0000

@Marj, thanks! I was in a little mood when I came up with that.

@Marj and Kirwin, I know how difficult it can be to not see yourself as a victim of circumstances. I’ve also struggled with it. I used to think the world crapped on me sometimes but it really doesn’t. That’s why some people are successful, over and over again, and others are not. It’s all dependent upon how one reacts. I don’t remember where I read it but I saw it explained like this once:

E+R=O. Event + Reaction = Outcome. That tiny formula contains a key to success if you understand it and put it in practice. Since you control R, you Control O.

By: kirwin

kirwin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:08:46 +0000

Wow. What a great way to start the day!

I totally agree in that we choose how to react to situations and circumstances. We can either have a giant pity-party, like you said, or we can become even stronger. It’s what truly makes someone a hero.

By: Marj Galangco

Marj Galangco — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:47:10 +0000

Lol.. love the title, Stephen!
I recently felt this way when I was met with seemingly numerous ‘obstacles’ when I decided to change a specific habit of mine. I thought, “WTF is the Universe not supporting me on this one?”
WRONG question.
When I calmed down I reminded myself that:
1. Things/people/events are as they are. When I label them as “annoying”, “inconvenient”, “bad”, I make them as such in MY experience. But in reality these are merely mental concepts.
2. Whenever I look back and reminisce the most meaningful experiences I’ve had, I always think of those that made me stronger, wiser, bigger, brighter.
3. I would NEVER have had such meaningful experiences if I wasn’t met with challenges, obstacles, or resistance.
Just think – caterpillars, when they’re in their cocoons, literally break down and turn into liquid/mush – before they turn into butterflies.
Just think – kites cannot fly without the force of the wind going against them.
Just think – the darkest moment is just before the break of dawn.
So be glad and accept your challenges with a grateful heart – they are the very things that will make you fly, grow, and sparkle!
I hope I remember these whenever I judge the present moment as something other than it IS.

Have a great day, everyone!