Comments on: If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me? http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hene (henemak83) | Pearltrees http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3269 Hene (henemak83) | Pearltrees Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:25:01 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-3269 [...] If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me? This all sounds fine and dandy, but sometimes life gets in the way. We are faced with crippling challenges and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But, no matter how crappy our lives might be at any given point, we are still so lucky to be alive. [...] [...] If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me? This all sounds fine and dandy, but sometimes life gets in the way. We are faced with crippling challenges and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But, no matter how crappy our lives might be at any given point, we are still so lucky to be alive. [...]

]]> By: FOLLOW FRIDAY: 14 Generation Y Blogs That Do NOT Mess Around | Brand-Yourself.com Blog http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3257 FOLLOW FRIDAY: 14 Generation Y Blogs That Do NOT Mess Around | Brand-Yourself.com Blog Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:31:43 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-3257 [...] See: If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me? [...] [...] See: If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me? [...]

]]> By: Mike http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3238 Mike Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-3238 I am sorry to tell you this but as with many of the sayings of Jesus this is an ancient Jewish saying attributed to Hillel. In Hebrew it has a great ring - Im ain anili, mi li (If I am not for my self who is) I am sorry to tell you this but as with many of the sayings of Jesus this is an ancient Jewish saying attributed to Hillel. In Hebrew it has a great ring – Im ain anili, mi li (If I am not for my self who is)

]]> By: Loid28 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3100 Loid28 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:47:00 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-3100 thanks 4 your wonderful explanation. this quote is indeed life changing! thanks 4 your wonderful explanation. this quote is indeed life changing!

]]> By: twenty(or)something » Blog Archive » The Art of Letting Go http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-859 twenty(or)something » Blog Archive » The Art of Letting Go Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:36:53 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-859 [...] There are so many messages in this story: there are times when you have to ask for help and times when you have to help yourself. [...] [...] There are so many messages in this story: there are times when you have to ask for help and times when you have to help yourself. [...]

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-901 sameve Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:46:30 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-901 Susan: I totally hear you, and as usual, you put it so eloquently: You have one job in this world: to be you. And you touch on an important point, if we don't take care of ourselves, we won't be able to take care of others. It is a process to find that balance, and it's okay if we never make it completely even, as long as it's not totally lopsided. Thank you so much for your comments. I always look forward to what you have to say :) Susan: I totally hear you, and as usual, you put it so eloquently: You have one job in this world: to be you. And you touch on an important point, if we don't take care of ourselves, we won't be able to take care of others. It is a process to find that balance, and it's okay if we never make it completely even, as long as it's not totally lopsided. Thank you so much for your comments. I always look forward to what you have to say :)

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-858 sameve Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:46:30 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-858 Susan: I totally hear you, and as usual, you put it so eloquently: You have one job in this world: to be you. And you touch on an important point, if we don't take care of ourselves, we won't be able to take care of others. It is a process to find that balance, and it's okay if we never make it completely even, as long as it's not totally lopsided. Thank you so much for your comments. I always look forward to what you have to say :) Susan: I totally hear you, and as usual, you put it so eloquently: You have one job in this world: to be you. And you touch on an important point, if we don't take care of ourselves, we won't be able to take care of others. It is a process to find that balance, and it's okay if we never make it completely even, as long as it's not totally lopsided. Thank you so much for your comments. I always look forward to what you have to say :)

]]> By: Ryan Stephens Marketing » Top 10 Gen Y Blogs: December 2009 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-857 Ryan Stephens Marketing » Top 10 Gen Y Blogs: December 2009 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:30:07 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-857 [...] can forgive her for her reality TV affliction when I read how she poetically navigates everyday conflicts like selfishness, and I don’t think I’m the only one who gets a lot of value from her [Sam] antics [...] [...] can forgive her for her reality TV affliction when I read how she poetically navigates everyday conflicts like selfishness, and I don’t think I’m the only one who gets a lot of value from her [Sam] antics [...]

]]> By: Susan Pogorzelski http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-856 Susan Pogorzelski Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:49:48 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-856 "If I am not for myself, who will be for me?"<br><br>I once saw this quote -- or at least, some variation of it -- on a piece of mixed media art. It so moved me that I took a picture. <br><br>I love this post, Sam. As you probably know, this whole "me" thing is something I'm desperately trying to work on, but something that, as you well know yourself, is not so easy. When you're used to doing for others, it's hard to put the focus back on yourself, to remember that no one will take care of you like you can take care of yourself, that you are your first priority. What it comes down to is you have one job in this world: to be you. That means taking care of yourself so that you can, in fact, take care of others. <br><br>Finding that perfect balance that you describe between selfishness and selflessness is never easy. In fact, there are times where it's doubtful that the perfect balance even exists. But that's what we work towards. As you say, in the comments, it really is a process of becoming -- becoming the best you you can be, the only you there is. <br><br>I love this post, Sam. I love this message and though it's a hard lesson to swallow, I know it's one that has to be learned. Thanks for this, and thanks for that beautiful quote -- it's great to be reminded of it. “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?”

I once saw this quote — or at least, some variation of it — on a piece of mixed media art. It so moved me that I took a picture.

I love this post, Sam. As you probably know, this whole “me” thing is something I'm desperately trying to work on, but something that, as you well know yourself, is not so easy. When you're used to doing for others, it's hard to put the focus back on yourself, to remember that no one will take care of you like you can take care of yourself, that you are your first priority. What it comes down to is you have one job in this world: to be you. That means taking care of yourself so that you can, in fact, take care of others.

Finding that perfect balance that you describe between selfishness and selflessness is never easy. In fact, there are times where it's doubtful that the perfect balance even exists. But that's what we work towards. As you say, in the comments, it really is a process of becoming — becoming the best you you can be, the only you there is.

I love this post, Sam. I love this message and though it's a hard lesson to swallow, I know it's one that has to be learned. Thanks for this, and thanks for that beautiful quote — it's great to be reminded of it.

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/if-i-am-not-for-myself-who-will-be-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-855 sameve Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:39:31 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=888#comment-855 Beth: I grew up hearing about these words too, and at the time, I probably thought it was some old stuff that was totally irrelevant to me. But, now I see that they are actually very relevant, and it's pretty cool. I can definitely relate to what you said. The selfish/selfless balance is difficult for me too. Like a lot of things, it's a process. Thanks for sharing your perspective :) Beth: I grew up hearing about these words too, and at the time, I probably thought it was some old stuff that was totally irrelevant to me. But, now I see that they are actually very relevant, and it's pretty cool. I can definitely relate to what you said. The selfish/selfless balance is difficult for me too. Like a lot of things, it's a process. Thanks for sharing your perspective :)

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