tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post5549971143706337169..comments2023-10-17T10:17:28.786-04:00Comments on The Exception: "I did it!"The Exceptionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13758654167029552230noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post-48040081100162250892009-01-01T23:16:00.000-05:002009-01-01T23:16:00.000-05:00I'm a dreamer at heart but I've had such a bad ten...I'm a dreamer at heart but I've had such a bad ten years it's really hard to keep the faith sometimes...Lost Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186860776269957736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post-44820750553790140732009-01-01T19:29:00.000-05:002009-01-01T19:29:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post and tribute! I can also rela...What a wonderful post and tribute! I can also relate to what you've written, especially the "being in front of a computer" for work, plus the feeling I had for years that I *should* have a hobby or calling I was passionate about, but didn't. (I also like a lot of different things, but didn't feel a strong pull to any one.)<BR/><BR/>I found writing through a series of events in my life a couple of years ago in the most unexpected way. I also now appreciate being able to enjoy many different things. I don't know how these dreams will pan out for me, but I know they MUST be a part of my life. You'll find your passion, too, probably when you least expect it. In the meantime, enjoy the ride!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04712245590233116481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post-62481250130001627292008-12-30T23:48:00.000-05:002008-12-30T23:48:00.000-05:00Dads' Campbellian reference is one of my two favor...Dads' Campbellian reference is one of my two favorite quotations. The other is Jonathan Swift: May you live all the days of your life.<BR/><BR/>I have taken those mantras and tried to apply them in my life. I vowed, when 20, never to be 50 and say, "I wish I would have ..." Never. <BR/><BR/>So I guess I'm trying. Starting my own business isn't a dream I always had, but it has evolved into a dream come true and a demonstration of what my potential is when I put my mind to something and decide to, as Nike so eloquently states, "just do it."<BR/><BR/>It is wonderful to see the risks and the dream pursuits of others. I often live vicariously through the lives of others, as I know some say they live through me. That's healthy, and it gives us all so much hope for what is possible, for goodness, for making that difference...and for personal happiness and fulfillment.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, TE. Meeting you has also been a dream come true. Congratulations on the closure of another year. I wish you much happiness and many blessings--and so many dreams come true in 2009!<BR/><BR/>Be well, TE.Mama Llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392701844744910258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post-61750665296055989652008-12-30T22:38:00.000-05:002008-12-30T22:38:00.000-05:00Well said! Here's to a year of not only following...Well said! Here's to a year of not only following dreams but not losing sight of them, either.<BR/>Happy 2009 to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post-68968225944506569812008-12-30T19:42:00.000-05:002008-12-30T19:42:00.000-05:00This post really moved me. I love hearing stories ...This post really moved me. I love hearing stories of the success of those who followed their dream. I, like you am still trying to define my own, but when I get there I hope I can become one of these stories too. I'm inspired to keep going regardless of the roadblocks I face.MindyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103345017455083144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218017137310902714.post-82177832070945377822008-12-30T19:34:00.000-05:002008-12-30T19:34:00.000-05:00What a nice post for all those people pursuing the...What a nice post for all those people pursuing their dreams! Sounds like you should start a garden. You don't have one right now? (I suppose it's too cold in winter, but in spring/summer/fall?) <BR/><BR/>Joseph Campbell said "follow your bliss", and I think his advice was good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com