tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post4827594896901195863..comments2009-02-18T14:18:32.953-07:00Good Vibe Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12910657116755170824jmaw@goodvibecoach.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-82026915419696942452009-02-18T14:18:00.000-07:002009-02-18T14:18:00.000-07:00all the bookstores are full of LOA books. Only the writes attract money :))hkkihttp://www.myhobbyblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-39227936944124098372008-01-01T00:28:00.000-07:002008-01-01T00:28:00.000-07:00Thanks for reading and checking in, ImprovGal! And happy new year right back atcha. :)Good Vibe Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12910657116755170824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-18735072613719011552007-12-31T23:21:00.000-07:002007-12-31T23:21:00.000-07:00Your posts always rock - thank you for writing them! :) Happy New Year!ImprovGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11641685268964448909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-21367122209922714202007-12-31T09:52:00.000-07:002007-12-31T09:52:00.000-07:00Rick, you're the kind of guy who sees points that the rest of us regularly miss, so I have a feeling you've come up with a couple of additional insights since you posted these comments! <BR/><BR/>Kudos to you for being open to the exploration. :)<BR/><BR/>And Leslie, I totally agree about those receiving our gifts offer US one in that act! <BR/><BR/>Russ and I were on a dog walk the other day when a group of six asked if I'd take their photo. You'd think they gave me a crown or something for the way I was gushing over the privilege of taking their family photo over the Christmas holiday at this most gorgeous place on planet earth. That they trusted ME to capture this moment of reunion for them, I felt it as a true gift. <BR/><BR/>I know I'm not alone in enjoying that honor, so it was a good reminder for me to be willing to ask others for favors, because it truly is a gift to be able to give. If it weren't for the receivers, we'd be SOL.<BR/><BR/>Now that I think of it, this is very likely why the first time I ever experienced true fulfillment in life was at the end of the first day I volunteered at the pet adoption fair. I never knew anything - let alone scooping litter boxes - could be so satisfying. <BR/><BR/>But that's the magic of being in service, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments, guys!Good Vibe Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12910657116755170824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-6064805086738853522007-12-30T20:57:00.000-07:002007-12-30T20:57:00.000-07:00Besides being incredible touched with Rick's posts I became aware of something. Sometimes those who receive our gifts give us a bigger gift by receiving it.<BR/> How wonderful it is when people allow us to gift them no matter how big or small. There is something powerfully giving when people recieve - isn't that funny. <BR/> We need the balance of giving and receiving and for some of us it requires more courage to receive. So nice that Rick caught onto that and saw he could write a list for the gifts he would like to receive as well as give.<BR/> Here is to taking a second look and starting that list of personal desires.<BR/><BR/>Love LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-23431418194117938662007-12-30T16:08:00.000-07:002007-12-30T16:08:00.000-07:00LOL ..... and I missed the point again!<BR/><BR/>I've started my list!Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07214368801006005782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-76683665902714036482007-12-30T12:46:00.000-07:002007-12-30T12:46:00.000-07:00This is such a wonderful post Jeanette.<BR/><BR/>I got almost nothing this Christmas and I really got in touch with not only how I manifested it for myself but how I also have created it for those around me, too. (ouch!) Christmas was still very lovely here, but I am SO in touch with what my loved ones are getting next Christmas!<BR/><BR/>I am so grateful for you sharing Alyson's example and for Alyson living so boldly.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jeanette!Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07214368801006005782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-66134114525480972622007-12-28T10:54:00.000-07:002007-12-28T10:54:00.000-07:00Pretty cool how that works both ways ... "you are a beautiful soul" is also a reflection of you. I suspect (and intend) you already know that about yourself and see your beautiful self reflected just as easily as the contrasted self. :)<BR/><BR/>Much love to you, soul sister!Good Vibe Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12910657116755170824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-18523943954587576822007-12-28T10:31:00.000-07:002007-12-28T10:31:00.000-07:00I deeply appreciate how you always understand Jeannette. Thank you. <BR/> I am just working things out and looking at what I have manifested, agreed to and essentially am being blessed with by my husband's reflections.<BR/> And here is where the warrior work comes in, do I continue groaning about that and stay stuck in the contrast or do I get my Alyson pen out and start looking at what I do want.<BR/> I am so grateful grateful grateful that you always light the pathway for me. That I might be feeling the contrast but as soon as I see you I feel joy and I forget all about the contrast.<BR/> You are a beautiful soul.<BR/><BR/>Love LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-81686383694807965552007-12-28T09:29:00.000-07:002007-12-28T09:29:00.000-07:00Ha! "What size box that comes in" ... you crack me up, Leslie!! <BR/><BR/>You know this shadow self we often project on others? I wonder if there's something your husband is reflecting to you about you.<BR/><BR/>Like, maybe he's got this habit of grumbling about things he should/could be grateful for. Any part of you that does that? It's clear you have a strong capacity for gratitude (yay for salt lamp and shawl!) and are very capable of expressing it. Ha - for all we know, your sweetie is posting his thanks on some other blog while all you get is the grumbles. lol<BR/><BR/>That's a funny thought.<BR/><BR/>To me, anyway. lol<BR/><BR/>I'm also glad to see Christmas come and go, because it feels like we're more able to focus on what's really important now that it's over. Maybe next year I can more easily see Christmas as part of what's important. That's a nice thought for me. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting, girlfriend. I always enjoy hearing from you whether it's here or the good news posts. I'm also looking forward to your new blog this upcoming year!Good Vibe Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12910657116755170824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957597286059650417.post-8340492912826146592007-12-27T21:47:00.000-07:002007-12-27T21:47:00.000-07:00I love this post! Just what I needed as I once again squeeked through Christmas and thought to myself I absolutely hate Christmas. Okay I said it.<BR/> My husband misbehaves, he pouts about his presents and is not very gracious. He said, "what did you buy this for?", when he opened up the upgraded printer I bought him. I know him well enough to know he will be pleased with it but still it is not fun.<BR/> Then he fights with his older son and just about makes him not apart of Christmas. <BR/> Unlike Alyson he is not able to communicate what he wants, expects not to get it, mad at everyone because they didn't meet up to his expectations, ungracious and miserable.<BR/> The horns do recede as the season winds down, but next year I have already claimed. I am spending it with my mother and brother and my two sons unanimously are coming with me! <BR/> By the way I loved my presents! My favourite being the salt lamp and the soft warm shawl scarf - both right on the mark. Next year I am asking for family harmony and gracious hearts, I wonder what size of box that will come in.<BR/> <BR/>Love LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com