Comments on: The Power of Perspective: It Could Always Be Worse http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:09:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Element of Surprise | Small Hands, Big Ideas http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-473 The Element of Surprise | Small Hands, Big Ideas Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:24:49 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-473 [...] A home is our nest and to me, it’s my safe haven so I’m going to recreate it only this time I know where to live. I have resources. I’m determined to find some fantastic new roommates and a new spot in Boulder that I’ve also wanted to live in. I’m calling it my new chapter in Boulder. Try for renewal, moving on from a relationship lost and onto a new place. I couldn’t have foreseen the last few months happening when I first moved here. Who can? I still know there are upsides, there always are. [...] [...] A home is our nest and to me, it’s my safe haven so I’m going to recreate it only this time I know where to live. I have resources. I’m determined to find some fantastic new roommates and a new spot in Boulder that I’ve also wanted to live in. I’m calling it my new chapter in Boulder. Try for renewal, moving on from a relationship lost and onto a new place. I couldn’t have foreseen the last few months happening when I first moved here. Who can? I still know there are upsides, there always are. [...]

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-1022 Grace Boyle Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:34:27 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-1022 I'm late on this (vacation, yada yada yada). This is a great way to think about things however, I think it's important to remember that we can't always be comparing, either. I usually say things could always be worse (it helps me) but maybe to me, my socialized life, my country, it IS really bad for me. Does that make sense? I'm late on this (vacation, yada yada yada). This is a great way to think about things however, I think it's important to remember that we can't always be comparing, either. I usually say things could always be worse (it helps me) but maybe to me, my socialized life, my country, it IS really bad for me. Does that make sense?

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Grace Boyle Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:34:27 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-408 I'm late on this (vacation, yada yada yada). This is a great way to think about things however, I think it's important to remember that we can't always be comparing, either. I usually say things could always be worse (it helps me) but maybe to me, my socialized life, my country, it IS really bad for me. Does that make sense? I'm late on this (vacation, yada yada yada). This is a great way to think about things however, I think it's important to remember that we can't always be comparing, either. I usually say things could always be worse (it helps me) but maybe to me, my socialized life, my country, it IS really bad for me. Does that make sense?

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-383 sameve Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:09:34 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-383 Matt: You are a fantastic example of making every moment count. What you're doing is challenging, but you're 23 years old and you can do it, so why the hell not? You realize that life is precious and you're making the most of it. For that, I applaud you. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Appreciated as always :) Matt: You are a fantastic example of making every moment count. What you're doing is challenging, but you're 23 years old and you can do it, so why the hell not? You realize that life is precious and you're making the most of it. For that, I applaud you. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Appreciated as always :)

]]> By: Matthew http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Matthew Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:49:38 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-382 Life is short - there's no doubt about it. I have to keep reminding myself of that all the time. The reason behind this move - the reason I quit my job, packed my bags, and have a one way path planned out for me to start my life half-way across the country is because I understand life is short and see every single moment not being LIVED as a moment wasted. I want to savor every minute - so here I go, taking a leap of faith and doing everything I can to enjoy the wild and crazy ride. Great post Sam. Life is short – there's no doubt about it. I have to keep reminding myself of that all the time. The reason behind this move – the reason I quit my job, packed my bags, and have a one way path planned out for me to start my life half-way across the country is because I understand life is short and see every single moment not being LIVED as a moment wasted. I want to savor every minute – so here I go, taking a leap of faith and doing everything I can to enjoy the wild and crazy ride. Great post Sam.

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-381 sameve Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:11:59 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-381 Carlos: You're so right, ambition is great until we lose sight of what's important. We're all so busy trying to fit everything in to our days that we don't stop and look around. We get frustrated when we can't achieve our goals, but we don't realize that getting that far is a lot more than many people can say. I talk so much about appreciating others, and that's important, but it's also important to appreciate our lives and all that we have. Thanks for commenting, and for writing such a great post that was part of my inspiration for this one! Carlos: You're so right, ambition is great until we lose sight of what's important. We're all so busy trying to fit everything in to our days that we don't stop and look around. We get frustrated when we can't achieve our goals, but we don't realize that getting that far is a lot more than many people can say. I talk so much about appreciating others, and that's important, but it's also important to appreciate our lives and all that we have. Thanks for commenting, and for writing such a great post that was part of my inspiration for this one!

]]> By: Carlos Miceli http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-380 Carlos Miceli Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:25:01 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-380 Beautiful, touching, you're so right Sam. This limitless ambition that sometimes we have has spoiled us, into thinking that life has to be all god things, when it's not, nothing like that. In fact, I'm sure we are the generation that bitches the most about what happens to us, when we are also the luckiest ones in the history of humanity. When you think about it, the world is always a better place than it was before.<br><br>So, yes, realizing how lucky we are, it's not only healthy for us, but a responsibility as well. If you're going to be unhappy, try not to be selfish at least.<br><br>Your story moved me, and I feel it for that poor kid. How lucky we are.... Beautiful, touching, you're so right Sam. This limitless ambition that sometimes we have has spoiled us, into thinking that life has to be all god things, when it's not, nothing like that. In fact, I'm sure we are the generation that bitches the most about what happens to us, when we are also the luckiest ones in the history of humanity. When you think about it, the world is always a better place than it was before.

So, yes, realizing how lucky we are, it's not only healthy for us, but a responsibility as well. If you're going to be unhappy, try not to be selfish at least.

Your story moved me, and I feel it for that poor kid. How lucky we are….

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-379 sameve Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:57:02 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-379 It came to mind as I was writing, so I knew I had to find it :) It came to mind as I was writing, so I knew I had to find it :)

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-378 sameve Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:56:37 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-378 Susan: Very good point. We shouldn't discount our feelings, they are still very real. We just have to set boundaries for ourselves so we don't get in the habit of wallowing and giving up (or drowning, as I put it). I hope everything's okay, and please let me know if you need to talk. Thank you for your comments! Susan: Very good point. We shouldn't discount our feelings, they are still very real. We just have to set boundaries for ourselves so we don't get in the habit of wallowing and giving up (or drowning, as I put it). I hope everything's okay, and please let me know if you need to talk. Thank you for your comments!

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/appreciating-life/the-power-of-perspective-it-could-always-be-worse/comment-page-1/#comment-377 sameve Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:53:32 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=359#comment-377 Akhila, thanks! I read your post, and just haven't had a chance to comment yet. Not only have you put your life into perspective, but you are using that perspective as motivation. You're right, it's not always easy, but it's necessary. I think something we often forget about is that there are people who are less fortunate than us in ways beyond living conditions and poverty etc. For example, someone who is very smart and always did well in school can tutor kids who have trouble, and someone who is very athletic and good at sports can work at a sports camp or an after school program. There's so much we can do. Thanks for sharing your insight! Akhila, thanks! I read your post, and just haven't had a chance to comment yet. Not only have you put your life into perspective, but you are using that perspective as motivation. You're right, it's not always easy, but it's necessary. I think something we often forget about is that there are people who are less fortunate than us in ways beyond living conditions and poverty etc. For example, someone who is very smart and always did well in school can tutor kids who have trouble, and someone who is very athletic and good at sports can work at a sports camp or an after school program. There's so much we can do. Thanks for sharing your insight!

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