Comments on: Ups and Downs in the Land of Big Dreams http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/ Better Ways to Live, Work, and Change the World Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:27:59 -0500 hourly 1 By: Josh http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-617 Josh Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:30:14 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-617 I am definitely down right now. I'm not sure what the deal is, but I have not felt like writing in days. I wish the human body had a boost button that would provide you with instant energy and direction. Alas, it does not, so I'm catching up on my reading instead. I am definitely down right now. I'm not sure what the deal is, but I have not felt like writing in days. I wish the human body had a boost button that would provide you with instant energy and direction. Alas, it does not, so I'm catching up on my reading instead.

]]> By: fatimada http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-595 fatimada Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:03:11 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-595 And you can find my here <a href="http://www.selfhelpwellness.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.selfhelpwellness.com</a> ..... thanks And you can find my here http://www.selfhelpwellness.com ….. thanks

]]> By: fatimada http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-594 fatimada Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:40 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-594 True ! not to wallow in guilt for too long .... This can easily become a learnt and adaptable behaviour for some , as horrible as this sounds... This is why I had mentioned choice and hope we do learn from our experiences, make valuable decisions on how we hope to feel and not spiral downhill ...Thanks Jeffrey True ! not to wallow in guilt for too long …. This can easily become a learnt and adaptable behaviour for some , as horrible as this sounds… This is why I had mentioned choice and hope we do learn from our experiences, make valuable decisions on how we hope to feel and not spiral downhill …Thanks Jeffrey

]]> By: Melissa http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-593 Melissa Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:21:25 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-593 The part that seems to separate a lot of folks from their dreams is the devotion and work required to make dreams come true. We hear of success and it seems overnight, so we are hard on ourselves for not being able to make our dreams materialize in an instant. We write a chapter in our epic novel, then throw it aside, feeling like we will never finish it. When, in fact, almost all great writers start small and build up to the epic novel. Recognize that doing something like this blog - writing consistently - is a step in making that epic novel happen. Think long term with big dreams. Unwrap any 'overnight' success and most times you will find many, many years of struggle and anguish. The part that seems to separate a lot of folks from their dreams is the devotion and work required to make dreams come true. We hear of success and it seems overnight, so we are hard on ourselves for not being able to make our dreams materialize in an instant. We write a chapter in our epic novel, then throw it aside, feeling like we will never finish it. When, in fact, almost all great writers start small and build up to the epic novel. Recognize that doing something like this blog – writing consistently – is a step in making that epic novel happen. Think long term with big dreams. Unwrap any 'overnight' success and most times you will find many, many years of struggle and anguish.

]]> By: Jeffrey Tang http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-591 Jeffrey Tang Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:49:47 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-591 Sounds good, Madeleine. Please do send me an email or let me know when you finish that post; I'd love to read it. Sounds good, Madeleine. Please do send me an email or let me know when you finish that post; I'd love to read it.

]]> By: Madeleine http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Madeleine Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:06:28 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-590 Jeffrey, In response to your question (responding to my comment), you said,<br>"I think the best way to avoid crossing the line between caring and nagging is to speak from experience, instead of from "on high." Where do you draw the line...."<br><br>This discussion becomes more and more interesting. I agree that speaking from experience is essential, but I think there's more to it. As I started to jot down some notes about this, it suddenly occurred to me that this would make a great blog post for me. I'll be sure to link back to you.Thanks for planting this seed. Jeffrey, In response to your question (responding to my comment), you said,
“I think the best way to avoid crossing the line between caring and nagging is to speak from experience, instead of from “on high.” Where do you draw the line….”

This discussion becomes more and more interesting. I agree that speaking from experience is essential, but I think there's more to it. As I started to jot down some notes about this, it suddenly occurred to me that this would make a great blog post for me. I'll be sure to link back to you.Thanks for planting this seed.

]]> By: Jeffrey Tang http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-589 Jeffrey Tang Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:36:09 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-589 That's awesome, Beth! Isn't it funny how blogs tend to synchronize themselves on a certain topic? <br><br>I've been hearing a lot about The Artist's Way lately; I think it's probably time for me to pick up a copy - right after I finish my current book. I'm gonna jump over and read your post on the topic, so I'll be right back :) That's awesome, Beth! Isn't it funny how blogs tend to synchronize themselves on a certain topic?

I've been hearing a lot about The Artist's Way lately; I think it's probably time for me to pick up a copy – right after I finish my current book. I'm gonna jump over and read your post on the topic, so I'll be right back :)

]]> By: Jeffrey Tang http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-587 Jeffrey Tang Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:20:42 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-587 Thanks for the compliment, Fatima! Glad you enjoyed the post.<br><br>Experience is a fantastic teacher, but only if we pay attention to it :) And I completely agree that guilt can sometimes give us a push in the right direction. But it's also important that we don't wallow in guilt for too long. What do you think? Thanks for the compliment, Fatima! Glad you enjoyed the post.

Experience is a fantastic teacher, but only if we pay attention to it :) And I completely agree that guilt can sometimes give us a push in the right direction. But it's also important that we don't wallow in guilt for too long. What do you think?

]]> By: Jeffrey Tang http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-586 Jeffrey Tang Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:18:45 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-586 These are a few of the questions I've been wrestling with a lot lately. I think the best way to avoid crossing the line between caring and nagging is to speak from experience, instead of from "on high." Where do you draw the line, Madeleine? These are a few of the questions I've been wrestling with a lot lately. I think the best way to avoid crossing the line between caring and nagging is to speak from experience, instead of from “on high.” Where do you draw the line, Madeleine?

]]> By: owlsdaughter http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/ups-and-downs-in-the-land-of-big-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-588 owlsdaughter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:10 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1804#comment-588 This is such a timely discussion. On my blog (<a href="http://www.owlsdaughter.com/owls-wings" rel="nofollow">http://www.owlsdaughter.com/owls-wings</a> ), we have for many months been working our way through The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. By coincidence (!) we are at this very moment discussing how dreams are important, but when we become attached to a certain measure of "success," they can cause paralysis and guilt. Your take on this is just wonderful, so I hope you don't mind that I've quoted you in my own post today. Your blog is a huge inspiration, but the magical synchronicity here is quite something else! :-) <br>Thanks! <br> - Beth This is such a timely discussion. On my blog (http://www.owlsdaughter.com/owls-wings ), we have for many months been working our way through The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. By coincidence (!) we are at this very moment discussing how dreams are important, but when we become attached to a certain measure of “success,” they can cause paralysis and guilt. Your take on this is just wonderful, so I hope you don't mind that I've quoted you in my own post today. Your blog is a huge inspiration, but the magical synchronicity here is quite something else! :-)
Thanks!
– Beth

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