Comments on: Winds of Change

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:03:06 +0000

Lance, if we did not have opportunities to experience the 'winds of change' then I believe life would have far less meaning. Its encouraging that you discuss this kind of a topic because so many people fear change, fear the unknown and what it represents. Your blog invites people to feel more comfortable with their personal learning process. Liara Covert´s last blog post..What if you are not waiting for anything?

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:41:08 +0000

Paunchiness, hang in there. When we face tough times, it really can be difficult to keep moving forward. Be confident in the decisions you make, and adjust as necessary. With the Dow continuing to fall, it’s easy for many of us to feel “stuck”. The best we can do is to keep moving — sometimes even if it’s not forward — until we have weathered the storm that’s out there.

By: Paunchiness

Paunchiness — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:01:28 +0000

Thanks for the post... I've been looking around the internet for some inspiration because it's felt like the wind has been in my sails for a long time. Now I'm getting nervous as the dow slides lower and I feel like I could be stuck in the middle of the ocean without anything to push me along. Paunchinesss last blog post..Goose Eggs

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:30:46 +0000

Laurie, yes — we can learn from our mistakes. If we allow ourselves to. Getting to the point of seeing that mistakes aren’t all bad can sometimes be difficult, but when we get there, there is so much good that can come from it! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:40:50 +0000

Nice analogy Lance. You are so right. We can learn from our mistakes. ONce you get over having the mistake it is a good thing to go back and reflect on what happened and how did you contribute to it.

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:21:20 +0000

@Pink Ink — Hey, I love that analogy! Sometimes no wind can be a bad thing too — it means we’re not moving. Important to remember for those times when we think the wind is too much — too little can have the same effect if we let it.

@Jennifer — And that makes me think — the cold wind — that sometimes these winds in our life are what we need to “wake up” and really get ourselves spurred on into new directions. Continue to enjoy the walks Jennifer…

@Meribeth — Thanks! You had me confused for a bit with WOWY! That’s a workout program, right? Workouts are a great way to bring some change (like a good wind) into your life…

@Dave — I think we all have moments like that Dave. Moments where we’re affected by the winds of change — in detrimental ways — because we allow it. I appreciate your comments, and you building me up, but the truth is — you heart knows Dave — and that you should listen to as well.

@Jean — And the thing is, He does know what he’s doing, even if we can’t always see that…

@Stacey/Create a Balance — I think you hit upon a real key to this whole point. We can resist the wind, we can go back inside (ourselves) and avoid the wind — but when we embrace these winds — we have the opportunity to experience growth and learning. If we allow it.

@FitMom — Sometimes we go in long stretches one way or another don’t we. By looking at it the way your are, thorough the positive that can come from it, you’ll be so much better off in the long run (as in marathon!!!).

@Simple Sapien — We all forget at times to appreciate what we have when things are going good Jack. And we’ve all fallen and given up too. The thing is, we can learn from these moments. And the next time we’re faced with these winds, we’ll be ready to face them head on! Thanks for your kind words Jack!

By: Simple Sapien

Simple Sapien — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:35:15 +0000

Gosh... in my life when the wind is blowing in my favor I forget to appreciate and when the wind is against me, I fall and give up. I need to change that. I love your metaphor. You are a great writer, keep it up! I am jealous, hehe. - Jack Rugile Simple Sapien Simple Sapiens last blog post..Forget Recognition, Always Do Your Best

By: FitMom

FitMom — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:26:02 +0000

Totally agree with Stacey. The winds have been in MY face for the last month and the focus is how to handle it in a positive thoughtful learning experience kind of way. Great post. FitMoms last blog post..How to run injury free! An interview with Marni Cota, PT

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:21:47 +0000

At first, I was resisting the wind in your story that you were forced to deal with during your run. Then you helped me see the light. You reminded me to embrace the opportunities I have to learn and grow. Maybe I've been so sleepy lately because of all of the learning and growing I am experiencing these days. When the "winds of change blow" in my life, it is grounding to know I have lessons to learn with each of these experiences. Stacey / Create a Balances last blog post..Two Truths and a Lie

By: Jean Browman--Transforming Stress

Jean Browman--Transforming Stress — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:49:47 +0000

My favorite prayer when things don't go the way I would like is "Thank You, Lord, for the opportunity I sure hope You know what You're doing." It means I don't have to like what's going on, but I'm willing to look for the opportunity in the situation. The Traits of Stress-Hardy, Resilient People expect that life will present challenges and gives guidelines about we can be proactive and prepare ourselves ahead of time. Jean Browman--Transforming Stresss last blog post..What Particle Accelerators Taught Me About Life

By: Dave Fowler

Dave Fowler — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:02:02 +0000

Lance, now that my sails have been extended as far as they’ll go I find myself much more susceptible to the winds of change. Not just on a daily basis but also on an hourly basis. It’s amazing how quickly things can change in a day, it’s like riding the peaks and troughs of a stormy sea. My rather clumsy attempt at following your analogy is an attempt to say that this kind of rapid change can badly affect my motivation if I let it. I did let it today and wasted an hour being angry about something. I should listen to you more closely Lance! Thank you. Dave Fowlers last blog post..Why I Want To Feel Hungry

By: Meribeth

Meribeth — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:58:27 +0000

This is great. You can always join us in WOWY if you need motivation. Love you thoughts as usual. Meribeths last blog post..Stupid Eating!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:50:16 +0000

I couldn’t help but think of your post this morning as it was the first cool morning of the season here and the cold wind was blowing against me.

Jennifers last blog post..Heroes of Healing: Ron Wilkins

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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:50:13 +0000

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By: Pink Ink

Pink Ink — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:28:00 +0000

Sometimes you have to create your own wind. It’s just as hard being in a gale as it is stranded in the middle of the ocean wondering when the wind will pick up again. By all means, row!

Pink Inks last blog post..Doing the Happy Dance