Comments on: Training, Life, Love, and the crap that gets in the way

By: Russell

Russell — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:26:14 +0000

“We cannot find happiness. we can only choose to be happy.” A very powerful statement and one that leads us to many a twisted turn, as we make choices that we believe will make us happy.

By: Solitude

Solitude — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:13:19 +0000

Russell, yes, you are right. Life is all about choices, and implemetation is full of complexities. Sometimes we choose a path that we think is right for us but then there are obstacles in the way, and we need to redirect ourselves and choose another path. We need to be very careful that we do not choose to retrace our steps to where we were before. We just need to press on. and overcome the unexpected trials along our journey. If we are true to ourselves,honest with those around us, transparent in our purpose, and continue to believe that we will find what we are seeking……..our love for others and all around us will help us choose to be happy. no matter what crosses our pathway of life. We cannot blame or find fault, we choose to overcome, or to be overcome by that which the universe has brought accross our way. If we choose to love, we will find happinesswherever our path may lead. If we are thankful for what we have, we won’t be discouraged. If our choices lead us to loneliness, may we believe that although friends are few, we will find friends in people that we have yet to meet.
We cannot find happiness. we can only choose to be happy..

By: Russell

Russell — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:43:17 +0000

It all about choices, if your choices make you happy, stay with what you have, if they do not, you must make different choices. In statement an easy thing to say, implementation can be fraught with many complexities, but it always comes back to your choices.

By: Solitude

Solitude — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:03:37 +0000

How do I measure my success? By the feelings of accomplishment, a job well done, knowing I’d tried my best, contentment and acceptance of the outcome knowing that the most important part of the journey is learning. If i’ve learned something, that in itself is success.
What is the intention that fuels my dreams? To work towards making life meaningful for myself and others, to give, help, share, and ultimately to love and live life and share in doing these things with the one I love.
Am I successful? Am I realising my dreams? No. Reality is harshly different and the first verse of your quoted verse resonates deeply. Instead of learning from experiences, I seem to make the same mistakes over and over again. When I think things are getting there, “out of nowhere the sidesweep catches you”
Yes, I want to smile, but I have to sigh.