Comments on: Lessons From The Mountain http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/ A journey toward your true peak Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:30:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Finding the Ease in Living Green « 3BL Media's Commentary and News http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-12849 Finding the Ease in Living Green « 3BL Media's Commentary and News Tue, 04 May 2010 23:47:24 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-12849 [...] not have an end or a state of completion.  Too often we find our clients focused on the “top of the mountain.”  They become overly concerned with the gap between where they are and a far-reaching [...] [...] not have an end or a state of completion.  Too often we find our clients focused on the “top of the mountain.”  They become overly concerned with the gap between where they are and a far-reaching [...]

]]> By: Pat Nolan http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-9207 Pat Nolan Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:16:57 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-9207 the article climbing a mountain was very inspirational and helpful Pat. the article climbing a mountain was very inspirational and helpful Pat.

]]> By: How I Lost Thirty Pounds in Thirty Days http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-5404 How I Lost Thirty Pounds in Thirty Days Mon, 04 May 2009 13:17:38 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-5404 Hi, nice post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting. I'll certainly be subscribing to your posts. Hi, nice post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting. I’ll certainly be subscribing to your posts.

]]> By: Happy Birthday, Let’s Live Forever! — Let's Live Forever! http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4711 Happy Birthday, Let’s Live Forever! — Let's Live Forever! Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:08:19 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4711 [...] Jenny, who has a blog about healing, writes about healing pain from within. Kelly writes about life and everything, such as in her articles about enduring friendships and backpacking. Lance’s blog is all about life—one of his articles is about life lessons. [...] [...] Jenny, who has a blog about healing, writes about healing pain from within. Kelly writes about life and everything, such as in her articles about enduring friendships and backpacking. Lance’s blog is all about life—one of his articles is about life lessons. [...]

]]> By: Lance http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4527 Lance Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:40:13 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4527 @Paul - I wish you well on your climb! @Paul – I wish you well on your climb!

]]> By: Paul U http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4483 Paul U Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:50:24 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4483 I'm just starting to climb my own mountain. <abbr><em>Paul U´s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Paulubiadascom/~3/lYSrmXZd4OU/" rel="nofollow">Announcing my contest</a></em></abbr> I’m just starting to climb my own mountain.

Paul U´s last blog post..Announcing my contest

]]> By: Lance http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4481 Lance Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:43:48 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4481 @Stacey/Create A Balance - Thank you! Mount Rainier is a very special place, and one that I'll always remember. We had such a great day visiting this majestic place, and I only wish that we could have explored more - although this gives us an excuse to go back again someday! Right - we'll all have them - peaks and valleys. And it's a journey through all of this. Remembering that there are peaks out there is a key for those times when we are in the valley. Believing this, gives us hope and strength to continue on out of the valleys, and make the peaks even greater! @Jannie - I love it!! And...I'm starting to think that uke travels everywhere!! Hey, you're not the top talker yet...keep talking Jannie...you're on the cusp!! Amanda's been busy here the last couple of days!! @stacey Shipman - The challenges we face in reaching the peaks in our lives - these do make the peaks that much more "earned" and awesome! Sometimes those challenges can seem difficult. And we may want to stop or retreat. And maybe we should if this is not the right mountain right now - if it is though - and we forge forward - there is a grand reward in that peak. And your point of support - critical! When we can have a shoulder to lean on in the valleys, and a another(s) to celebrate the peaks - there is much comfort and joy in this all. Rest is an important point, and one I don't think we've discussed. When we're rested, we are more ready for whatever we encounter on our hike up the mountainside. Keep enjoying all the peaks along the way Stacey! And...I enjoy getting out and hiking too - and that really helped to bring this whole analogy to life... @Stacey/Create A Balance – Thank you! Mount Rainier is a very special place, and one that I’ll always remember. We had such a great day visiting this majestic place, and I only wish that we could have explored more – although this gives us an excuse to go back again someday! Right – we’ll all have them – peaks and valleys. And it’s a journey through all of this. Remembering that there are peaks out there is a key for those times when we are in the valley. Believing this, gives us hope and strength to continue on out of the valleys, and make the peaks even greater!

@Jannie – I love it!! And…I’m starting to think that uke travels everywhere!! Hey, you’re not the top talker yet…keep talking Jannie…you’re on the cusp!! Amanda’s been busy here the last couple of days!!

@stacey Shipman – The challenges we face in reaching the peaks in our lives – these do make the peaks that much more “earned” and awesome! Sometimes those challenges can seem difficult. And we may want to stop or retreat. And maybe we should if this is not the right mountain right now – if it is though – and we forge forward – there is a grand reward in that peak. And your point of support – critical! When we can have a shoulder to lean on in the valleys, and a another(s) to celebrate the peaks – there is much comfort and joy in this all. Rest is an important point, and one I don’t think we’ve discussed. When we’re rested, we are more ready for whatever we encounter on our hike up the mountainside. Keep enjoying all the peaks along the way Stacey! And…I enjoy getting out and hiking too – and that really helped to bring this whole analogy to life…

]]> By: Stacey Shipman http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4472 Stacey Shipman Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:38:18 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4472 As a hiker and one who loves the challenge of a mountain trail, I love these analogies. Very true in my life. The journey up the trail is a challenge and sometimes you don't know which path to take, but it feels so good all the way. And it feels even better when with others (support). And once I reach the top, through the challenge, the results are incredible! I savor it just enough before heading back down. I'm on a climb, and I get tired, but I've got my gear and that allows me to rest when I need it so I can keep going! Enjoying every little peak along the way. As a hiker and one who loves the challenge of a mountain trail, I love these analogies. Very true in my life. The journey up the trail is a challenge and sometimes you don’t know which path to take, but it feels so good all the way. And it feels even better when with others (support). And once I reach the top, through the challenge, the results are incredible! I savor it just enough before heading back down.

I’m on a climb, and I get tired, but I’ve got my gear and that allows me to rest when I need it so I can keep going! Enjoying every little peak along the way.

]]> By: Jannie Funster http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4471 Jannie Funster Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:09:55 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4471 Lance, and wouldn't you know I just changed up the second verse a bit, but it's better now. "I play it in the shower, I play it while I take a bubble bath..." Hey, am I THE "top talker" yet?? Let me post this and go check. :) <abbr><em>Jannie Funster´s last blog post..<a href="http://www.janniefunster.com/?p=4633" rel="nofollow">Seriously Weird!</a></em></abbr> Lance, and wouldn’t you know I just changed up the second verse a bit, but it’s better now. “I play it in the shower, I play it while I take a bubble bath…”

Hey, am I THE “top talker” yet?? Let me post this and go check. :)

Jannie Funster´s last blog post..Seriously Weird!

]]> By: Stacey / Create a Balance http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4466 Stacey / Create a Balance Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:36:28 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4466 Oh Lance, I just love your writing! I also love and miss Mount Rainer. I think understanding that peaks and valleys are a natural part of your life's journey makes the journey more enjoyable. <abbr><em>Stacey / Create a Balance´s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/createabalancecom/~3/Ddk0XjushRI/" rel="nofollow">Your Ability to Fly</a></em></abbr> Oh Lance, I just love your writing! I also love and miss Mount Rainer. I think understanding that peaks and valleys are a natural part of your life’s journey makes the journey more enjoyable.

Stacey / Create a Balance´s last blog post..Your Ability to Fly

]]> By: Lance http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4464 Lance Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:55:01 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4464 @Celes - Hi Celes! Knowing your mountain is half the battle - and you know what yours it, that's great! And another great point - that we don't have to climb these mountains by ourselves - there are others out there climbing right along side of us. And that's a very good thing. When we stumble or fall, there's someone to help. And when we reach milestones along the way, there are others to celebrat with. All good... @Debbie - Hi Debbie! It's great to have your voice here! Yes, those obstacles that slow us down, make us stop, or even retreat. Listen to your heart, Debbie. And your direction will come. I'm glad you enjoyed this, and thank you for sharing part of your journey here with us. @Mark - Thanks Mark! Have a great weekend!! @Jennifer - I love this picture. And yet, the picture doesn't do it justice - how grand it all feels - being there in the mountains! I think that is one of the real keys here - are you on the right mountain? If you're not, it doesn't really matter whether you reach the peak or not, because it's not that "peak" that really connects with you. So, that you are on the right mountain, Jennifer, you are well on your way to that peak. Some days, yes, will be difficult. And some days, you might even wonder if it's worth it. And that's really a question only you can answer. And it all plays a role in your journey toward that peak. @Internet Strategist - I'm glad you came over here (and I know that if you're coming from Jennifer's site, you're coming from a pretty great place!). And thank you for spreading the word - I appreciate it very much. @Yum Yucky - Thanks Josie! I've read it too, a couple of times... @Caroline - Thanks so much Caroline! I think that's part of it. We climb one mountain, reach the top, and then our life journey takes us to a new mountain. With new challenges, new views, and many great possibilities! I wish you well on this mountain you're climbing now - one which isn't bringing joy into your life. That's an important point. Sometimes we have mountains we climb that we don't like to - but may need to in order to get to that next mountain beyond there that we're seeking. Or to help out another, sometimes we end up on mountains that are for joy. And I think that's okay. As long as we know in our hearts that this is the place we should be. All mountains, the real ones, and these figurative ones we've been discussing - yes there are many lessons from them all. Caroline, I appreciate you, and your willingness to share here... @Celes – Hi Celes! Knowing your mountain is half the battle – and you know what yours it, that’s great! And another great point – that we don’t have to climb these mountains by ourselves – there are others out there climbing right along side of us. And that’s a very good thing. When we stumble or fall, there’s someone to help. And when we reach milestones along the way, there are others to celebrat with. All good…

@Debbie – Hi Debbie! It’s great to have your voice here! Yes, those obstacles that slow us down, make us stop, or even retreat. Listen to your heart, Debbie. And your direction will come. I’m glad you enjoyed this, and thank you for sharing part of your journey here with us.

@Mark – Thanks Mark! Have a great weekend!!

@Jennifer – I love this picture. And yet, the picture doesn’t do it justice – how grand it all feels – being there in the mountains! I think that is one of the real keys here – are you on the right mountain? If you’re not, it doesn’t really matter whether you reach the peak or not, because it’s not that “peak” that really connects with you. So, that you are on the right mountain, Jennifer, you are well on your way to that peak. Some days, yes, will be difficult. And some days, you might even wonder if it’s worth it. And that’s really a question only you can answer. And it all plays a role in your journey toward that peak.

@Internet Strategist – I’m glad you came over here (and I know that if you’re coming from Jennifer’s site, you’re coming from a pretty great place!). And thank you for spreading the word – I appreciate it very much.

@Yum Yucky – Thanks Josie! I’ve read it too, a couple of times…

@Caroline – Thanks so much Caroline! I think that’s part of it. We climb one mountain, reach the top, and then our life journey takes us to a new mountain. With new challenges, new views, and many great possibilities! I wish you well on this mountain you’re climbing now – one which isn’t bringing joy into your life. That’s an important point. Sometimes we have mountains we climb that we don’t like to – but may need to in order to get to that next mountain beyond there that we’re seeking. Or to help out another, sometimes we end up on mountains that are for joy. And I think that’s okay. As long as we know in our hearts that this is the place we should be. All mountains, the real ones, and these figurative ones we’ve been discussing – yes there are many lessons from them all. Caroline, I appreciate you, and your willingness to share here…

]]> By: Caroline (the zen in you) http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4463 Caroline (the zen in you) Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:21:26 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4463 Lance, great great post! I feel like I am climbing mountains all the time. Some are tough, but once you get up there, the view is amazing. I have a small mountain to climb that I am not enjoying...but I keep reminding myself that this mountain is teaching me a lesson. Don't all mountains teach us something valuable? <abbr><em>Caroline (the zen in you)´s last blog post..<a href="http://thezeninyou.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/an-experimental-blog/" rel="nofollow">An experimental blog</a></em></abbr> Lance, great great post! I feel like I am climbing mountains all the time. Some are tough, but once you get up there, the view is amazing. I have a small mountain to climb that I am not enjoying…but I keep reminding myself that this mountain is teaching me a lesson. Don’t all mountains teach us something valuable?

Caroline (the zen in you)´s last blog post..An experimental blog

]]> By: Yum Yucky http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4421 Yum Yucky Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:35:09 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4421 Wow! Wonderful post. Now I'm gonna go back and read it again. Then I'm gonna print it out and give it to my husband. <abbr><em>Yum Yucky´s last blog post..<a href="http://www.yumyucky.com/yumyucky/2009/03/free-nachos-to-be-outlawed-in-most-states.html" rel="nofollow">Free nachos to be outlawed in most states</a></em></abbr> Wow! Wonderful post. Now I’m gonna go back and read it again. Then I’m gonna print it out and give it to my husband.

Yum Yucky´s last blog post..Free nachos to be outlawed in most states

]]> By: Internet Strategist http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4419 Internet Strategist Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:02:22 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4419 I followed you back from a comment you left in Jennifer's blog and see that it was a wise investment of my time to do so. I have since shared several of your posts at Twitter, FriendFeed, and cliKball so others will find their way here. While I usually read blogs related to blogging and Internet Marketing there will always be room in my life for inspirational writers like you and Jennifer. <abbr><em>Internet Strategist´s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gmprss/~3/FLUUqilcDmg/" rel="nofollow">Why You Should Enter These Contests and Giveaways - Send Us YOUR Contest NOW</a></em></abbr> I followed you back from a comment you left in Jennifer’s blog and see that it was a wise investment of my time to do so. I have since shared several of your posts at Twitter, FriendFeed, and cliKball so others will find their way here.

While I usually read blogs related to blogging and Internet Marketing there will always be room in my life for inspirational writers like you and Jennifer.

Internet Strategist´s last blog post..Why You Should Enter These Contests and Giveaways – Send Us YOUR Contest NOW

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.jungleoflife.com/2009/03/03/lessons-from-the-mountain/#comment-4418 Jennifer Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:18:33 +0000 http://www.jungleoflife.com/?p=1293#comment-4418 Lance, What a beautiful picture and what beautiful lessons that you drew from this hike up the mountain. The biggest points I'm taking away here is to make sure I have my eye on the destination no matter what and to make sure I'm on the right destination. I feel a sense of peace now knowing that I'm on the right one as I venture out into those all very UNfamiliar territories you talked about. Sometimes the course seems pretty rough, but I know it's all worth it. Thanks for a great post Lance. <abbr><em>Jennifer´s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrinciplesForPeace/~3/wVFA07Fijwo/" rel="nofollow">The Four Purifications of Peace taught by Peace Pilgrim</a></em></abbr> Lance, What a beautiful picture and what beautiful lessons that you drew from this hike up the mountain. The biggest points I’m taking away here is to make sure I have my eye on the destination no matter what and to make sure I’m on the right destination. I feel a sense of peace now knowing that I’m on the right one as I venture out into those all very UNfamiliar territories you talked about. Sometimes the course seems pretty rough, but I know it’s all worth it. Thanks for a great post Lance.

Jennifer´s last blog post..The Four Purifications of Peace taught by Peace Pilgrim

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