Comments on: Detours on the Path of Life

By: Comfort Zones, Yoga, and Change | Jungle of Life

Comfort Zones, Yoga, and Change | Jungle of Life — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:02:48 +0000

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By: Lance

Lance — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:38:16 +0000

Lauren,
It’s great to “meet” you! And, I can’t wait to check out your site, as you can see — this is something I very much find meaning in, too. Those detours.…they really can be some of life’s great moments for us…if we allow them to be.

Thank YOU!!!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:55:06 +0000

I feel like I’ve been here before, but maybe it’s just that the content resonates so much that it feels familiar. I googled “embrace the detour” (the name of my blog) and found this post. I just love it. It’s exactly the themes I explore on my blog — the idea that a detour can be more glorious and fulfilling and life-affirming than the straight path. The things that knock us off course are often the things that take us where we wanted to go in the first place. Anyway, just wanted to say, great post!

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Living Out Loud — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:39:34 +0000

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By: The Evolution of Our Heart’s Desire | The Jungle of Life

The Evolution of Our Heart’s Desire | The Jungle of Life — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:22:35 +0000

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By: The Power To Create | Look Far

The Power To Create | Look Far — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:07:36 +0000

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By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:42:52 +0000

@CG Walters — Thanks much, CG — and it’s great to see you here!

@Jannie — That Hermann…but hey, if he cooks and roofs…how can you go wrong, really!

@Lotus — Lotus, it’s great to have you here! And thanks so much for sharing your own personal story. I think it’s part of the whole learning process for all of us, how we can work through these detours life gives us. And sometimes we learn by trying and then realizing the detours have much on them for us as well.

@Liara — Where we’re meant to be…good way to look at this Liara. Whether we see it as a detour off our “planned” path, or just see it as what’s meant to be — when we really embrace this idea that we’re in the right place for us, then we are open to really what can be possible for us.

@Ian — That’s it! Detours can be such great places to go…and we just might not recognize that normally because we’re so used to traveling the path we’re on — and don’t fully realize that there’s much beyond.

@Colleen — “Thought life”…such a great point, Colleen. Our thoughts lead into our actions…lead into our life. So good to think about. Thanks much!

@Jodi — Hi Jodi. Thank you, so much, for your affirming words! The big vs. little. Maybe it’s something about the bigger detours that can sometimes get us really revved up for what might be — like a big road trip across teh country, and a detour that takes us into some unknown. Sounds exciting and adventurous. The small detours, like a detour on the way to the grocery store — not so adventurous. And such is life. And so maybe that’s what makes big easier than little. Anyway, Jodi, so good to hear your honesty here. And I know you’ll do well with all of it…

By: Jodi at Joy Discovered

Jodi at Joy Discovered — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:32:54 +0000

Hi Lance!
I’m not sure how I missed this post–it’s wonderful, really wonderful! I have to say, I’m pretty good at embracing the big detours in life. I consider myself pretty resiliant, and I try to be strong for others, too. I definitely have better clarity under pressure. For me, it’s the small day to day obstacles that get me. Case in point, I’m referring to small incidents as “obstacles”. I’ll get better. I’m workin’ on it. It’s a process…! Great thinking here. I love your perspective on the whole subject!
.-= Jodi at Joy Discovered´s Last Fabulous Post ..Off the Shelf: 365 Tao~Work =-.

By: TIPs - September 6, 2009 | Your Happiness Power

TIPs - September 6, 2009 | Your Happiness Power — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:45:17 +0000

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By: Colleen

Colleen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:01:01 +0000

"...we looked at life detours through a different lens..." Our thought life is certainly key to what we think of ourselves, the goals we accomplish, and our general outlook on life. .-= Colleen´s Last Fabulous Post ..Kennewick Real Estate Listings =-.

By: Ian | Quantum Learning

Ian | Quantum Learning — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:28:58 +0000

The thing about detours is that they take you to places you wouldn't have gone without them. And sometimes those detours turn out to be better than the original path and so you switch onto them. .-= Ian | Quantum Learning´s Last Fabulous Post ..6 Ways to cultivate confidence =-.

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:08:59 +0000

Some people sense 'detours' do not exist . This term nurtures the perception that you are not where you are meant to be at a given moment. In truth, you always are in the right place. How you choose to view your conditions determines your feelings and whether you see advantages or disadvantages to where you are. To be grateful for everything every moment eliminates the traditional understanding of detour. You are where Higher Self knows you are learning valuabel lessons. .-= Liara Covert´s Last Fabulous Post ..Dawn Hill & Interview on perception shifts =-.

By: Lotus Peng

Lotus Peng — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:25:59 +0000

Hi Lance, it is my fisrt time to be here. I am glad to find you blog by chance. I am working at office, very tired, so your green picture gives me fresh energy. And your views on detours of life are resonated with me. But if 2 months before, I didn’t have the same thought. At that time, I confronted the detour of my life, but what I did at first was to escape , not meet it head on. Whether we want to do or not, the life always drives us to go forward, because reality is before us. As a result, I had to go with the flow. With these two months experience, I learn and get much from the detour . Detour is a chance to for the better. When I haven’t enough ability to reach my destination, detours will make up for my deficiencies.
Lance , thank you , now I am with refreshment .

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:37:27 +0000

Darnit! Hermann is out visiting. He's the new secretary to my blog assistant's helper and I think he's gotten a remarkably big head ever since I hired him. But he's a great roofer and one hell of a cook! .-= Jannie Funster´s Last Fabulous Post ..Ridiculously Green — Austin’s “Ladybird Lake” Hike & Bike Trail =-.

By: CG Walters

CG Walters — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:46:39 +0000

Lance, It always amazes me that even as busy as you are, you always have time to give to (more and more) others. Continued blessings and inspiration to you, CG .-= CG Walters´s Last Fabulous Post ..Laughing IS Praying =-.