tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post8323850300684691877..comments2010-09-14T16:31:42.180-06:00Comments on Living On Purpose: ArtMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072655819062904468noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-63503809539279732232009-10-23T21:27:44.253-06:002009-10-23T21:27:44.253-06:00Melissa, what great thoughts. Thanks for sharing ...Melissa, what great thoughts. Thanks for sharing this.The Taylor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03166477909247023905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-52958303977683121722009-10-22T16:27:51.273-06:002009-10-22T16:27:51.273-06:00Thank you for sharing your experience of meeting t...Thank you for sharing your experience of meeting this awesome man. It sounds like he's really inspired you! I also wish I was more like Art.<br /><br />Remembering and feeling pain is always so difficult. I usually just pretend that everything is fine...but its hard when reality hits and you realize how hard of a time you are really having.<br /><br />It sounds like you have a real grasp on your life though...I love reading all about it! You're so thoughtful!!<br /><br />How is Miss Lucy doing? What is she up to?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14962116701228844031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-41669173388121853162009-10-22T13:56:05.737-06:002009-10-22T13:56:05.737-06:00Kelly,
You bring up some good questions. Here'...Kelly, <br />You bring up some good questions. Here's my opinion. I think we're here to discover the kind of people God want's us to be and it's through our experiences and learning that we become that person. But ultimately we are what we choose to be. I don't believe we are victims of anything. Sure we have weakensses, but even with weakness we have a choice. I think what's important is that we learn to listen to ourselves. I believe there is something within all of us that wants to trust others and love them freely, but it's fear and every expereince that's happened to us since birth that's made us scared to give that love and trust freely. I think all we can do is continue to recognize our choices and always ask ourselves if we're acting in accordance to the person we want to be. I'm sure even Art has off days ;o) We are all works in progress choosing which part of ourselves to revise next. :O) Love ya kel. <br /><br />If you're looking for an awesome read, you should read A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson. It's an incredible book all about this. Enjoy.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072655819062904468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-15507925565912174382009-10-22T13:39:32.077-06:002009-10-22T13:39:32.077-06:00Erin and Katie- Thanks for your comments. I'm ...Erin and Katie- Thanks for your comments. I'm all about "letting it all hang out" Erin. LOL! Thanks for reading. Katie, I will check out the website you recommended. I love finding new amazing sources. Thanks!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072655819062904468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-75710747481179340362009-10-22T10:45:46.003-06:002009-10-22T10:45:46.003-06:00Wow, that is just so crazy that out of chance you ...Wow, that is just so crazy that out of chance you were able to strike up a conversation with an old man at mcdonalds. <br /><br />Do you think that wisdom and trust like his can only come with experience? Do we all have to wait until we are 80 years old to gain that knowledge?Grand Poobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223439935987831945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-3409198089296556072009-10-22T10:17:42.137-06:002009-10-22T10:17:42.137-06:00This is very inspiring. What a great guy and a gr...This is very inspiring. What a great guy and a great example! The book sounds good also. I absolutely want and need to develop this kind of mindset toward people. I feel such compassion for people sometimes, but other times I slip into seeing them as objects. And just like you, I can think of ways this could have made a difference in my marriage. I don't know that it could have changed the outcome necessarily, but it certainly couldn't have hurt. <br /><br />I think I may have given you this link before, but it's a similar article, and I think it gives some good ideas about how to see people the way you're describing:<br /><br />http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/10/soulful-relationships/Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16981415125894714419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216338806233051990.post-17317624429909203962009-10-22T09:59:03.178-06:002009-10-22T09:59:03.178-06:00Beautiful story. There was a guy like that at my w...Beautiful story. There was a guy like that at my work. He had a story for everything. He recently retired and lunch time isn't the same any more. I am really liking your prespective on things. Thanks for letting it all hang out there for us all to see.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603559096786112243noreply@blogger.com