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Re: Diving into to life.

Adam Chandler — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:31:26 -0000

This post has stuck with me for the last week like fly paper, mainly because similar questions have stalked me at various points in life. Brilliant insights abound in this post but its the warm, gentle tone that I find comforting when talking about such a big and overwhelming subject.
Several years ago I jotted some thoughts down on a similar subject and this post sent me digging through old hardrives and doc. files to find it. http://toominithoughts.blogspo...
After rereading this post its obvious that mine has a shortage of both brilliant insight and warmth but maybe there is a thought or two that can further the discussion.

Re: Diving into to life.

Liza LaCasse — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:39:03 -0000

Thank you Robbin. I have children just the age that you're speaking of and... I'm one of those "kids" myself. Fresh out of college and seeking... simplicity, peace, purpose, my place in this new leg of the journey. I so appreciate the encouragement. : )

Re: What is Passion?

Richard Shatto — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:04:36 -0000

I'm starting to recognize the incredible force that passion exerts (or doesn't) on life, on work, on everything that surrounds us.

Re: A Beautiful Space

KatieScully — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:19:21 -0000

It's been great to connect with you, Jessan! We are sending you a virtual cheers!

Re: Dear Bath & Body Works

Dee — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:17 -0000

Cess, I feel your 'pain'! I, too, loved the Purely Silk Sprakling Mountain Spring. Not only was the scent very nice, but it made your hands & body feel silky. So to no avail, out pleas are not being heeded :(

Re: Diving into to life.

robbin phillips — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:38:32 -0000

Justin thanks for chiming in. I love hearing your voice. Come see us!

Re: Diving into to life.

robbin phillips — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:38:10 -0000

Yup. Do a lot of it!

Re: Diving into to life.

robbin phillips — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:32 -0000

Hello Jamie. I love seeing your face on the blog!

Re: A Beautiful Space

Jessan Dunn Otis — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:42 -0000

Thanks for this one, Brains on Fire and Katie Scully. I agree.

Re: Being ‘Wholehearted’

Emily Everhart — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:57:24 -0000

Thanks, Heresmé! I think people just crave to see others as real and vulnerable as they are. Find an imperfect community, find happiness :)

Re: Being ‘Wholehearted’

Heresmé — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:08 -0000

Dear Emily,

What a beautiful post! Thank you!

Indeed, being authentic and truthful as a brand, as a person is a key ingredient to sustainable and blissful life.

Re: Diving into to life.

Jamie Wallace — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:54 -0000

So much here to process, Robbin. Thank you.

Finding "passion" and "purpose" are both very important to me. I really love how you've articulated what's important to you - happiness, simplicity, and peace. You've inspired me to take a closer look at my own "most important things." They are always there, but too often buried beneath the hustle and bustle of our daily grind. Time to pull them out, dust them off, and put them in a place of prominence where we can be reminded of them each day and share them with others.

Wonderful. Glad you're coming slowly out of your writing cocoon. Looking forward to the book.
:)

Re: Diving into to life.

Chad Hartman — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:32:14 -0000

Max has a passion, it just has not become clear to him. I have a passion for gardening, heavy metal music, playing poker and hiking with my family. I think where people lose their way is when they try to make an absolute bond between career and passion. I don't want to seek a career in any of my passions. I love my career and at times am passionate about it, at times I love it and at times I struggle. I'd have to agree with Scott, just do it, do a lot of it, and you will figure it out.

Re: Diving into to life.

Scott Park — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:22:25 -0000

Just do it! ...I've heard that somewhere, but it's true.

Re: Diving into to life.

Justin — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:56:39 -0000

That's a pretty intriguing statement from Cordell. Sure, some people have passions early on, but I think we do setup our youth to have a vision or direction just barely after they've been weened off of diapers. ;)

As you inferred, your passions change as you do as an individual so just start somewhere and figure it out as you go. I've always gotten the sense from grads that they feel whatever they choose is permanent ,and they'll be "stuck" with their choice. It makes them "stuck" by not making a decision.

Re: Lessons Learned While Writing.

robbin phillips — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:17:11 -0000

Hi Despina, Nope. Although that would be fun. I just took a break from blogging for a couple of months.

And yes. Just start somewhere is always a good FIRST step.

Re: Lessons Learned While Writing.

Despina Yeargin — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:41:18 -0000

You're back? Where were you? In a hotel room without any phones? ;) My faves are 2 and 4. So simple...so...let's all just do number 4 NOW and all the other numbers will follow, right?

Love the hair behind the book!

Re: Lessons Learned While Writing.

KatieScully — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:47:24 -0000

You're back!

Re: Lessons Learned While Writing.

spark — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:38:56 -0000

Nice insight. Thx for sharing

Re: Conan and Community

vkonnect — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:20:46 -0000

i think Allie is right.....i agree with her.There are number of people who are having different thoughts and habbits.

Re: Design Discussion: Typography

Expilot internationally — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:01:04 -0000

Other than what I stated before I thought it wassuperb

Re: Design Discussion: Typography

Expilot internationally — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:59:17 -0000

Forgot the I no?

Re: Put me in, Coach!

KatieScully — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:40:25 -0000

Love this- thank you for the awesome point about intuition and gut feelings. They are a part of us, just like the rest of our characteristics, flaws and strengths. A great reminder as to why we leap and when we do. Merci, Heresme team!

Re: Put me in, Coach!

Heresmé — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:50 -0000

Hello Katie,

Thank you for your inspirational post!

No one has the crystal ball, but everyone has an inner guidance: an intuition, a gut feeling, a hunch. This is a very powerful thing that can propel you forward in the right direction and let you reach your true potential, an authentic self-expression.

As Albert Einstein said - "The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will, and the solution comes to you and you don't know how or why."

Re: An Open Thank You Note to Boston

KatieScully — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:39:23 -0000

So happy to hear your friend is safe, Junior. Thanks for visiting!