Comments on: Life Sucks And Then You Choose

By: Gwynn

Gwynn — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:30:09 +0000

@Jocelyn – I know what you mean. I sometimes have a hard time choosing how to react but in this case it came naturally and seemed like the right thing to do.

@Ian – I’m finding that out more and more. It’s often said that “you get what you give” but I think there’s a lot of wisdom in that somewhat overused phrase.

By: Ian | Quantum Learning

Ian | Quantum Learning — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:48:32 +0000

Gwynn, this is so true! If you want a positive life you have to have a positive attitude. There's just no other way. If you're negative then whatever life you have or whatever it throws your way is going to suck. Great story! Ian | Quantum Learning’s last blog post..Falling in love does not make you telepathic

By: Jocelyn of I TAKE OFF THE MASK

Jocelyn of I TAKE OFF THE MASK — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:26:38 +0000

Thanks for inspiring us all with your letter and with this post. Sometimes I do find it hard to choose how I’d react when everything really sucks. But your story proves to show that life doesn’t have to suck, especially when we choose the better path

Jocelyn of I TAKE OFF THE MASK’s last blog post..How Do You Treat a Bad Person?

By: Gwynn

Gwynn — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:04:46 +0000

@Rob – That’s a great photo you’ve taken. Thanks for making the photo available under your CC license.

@Lisis – Great minds must think alike — I mentioned Viktor Frankl in my reply was to Lisa. Part of me is grateful that the stress is over and another part of me feels that I shouldn’t be stressed at all in that kind of situation. It’s only money…right?

@Mary – Thanks for the comment. It was a good learning experience and has left me better prepared for when the next difficult situation comes our way.

@David – I’m sorry to hear that your friends got caught up in the market downturn as well. I hope it worked out for them.

By: David Cain

David Cain — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:21:37 +0000

Great story, Gwynn. Good for you for being patient from the start. I remember when the Manitoba housing market was so hot. It really did seem to switch off overnight; I had some other friends caught in a bad position because of it. David Cain’s last blog post..Get Up, Stand Up

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:59:51 +0000

Gwynn, you responded with grace in a difficult situation, and you were rewarded. I’m impressed!

By: Lisis | Quest For Balance

Lisis | Quest For Balance — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:24:32 +0000

Wonderful post (and admirable approach). It remind's me of Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning." I cannot imagine the stress you were under during those uncertain days. I'm so glad you are past that phase now. =-) Lisis | Quest For Balance’s last blog post..Adventure: Persistence and Determination

By: Rob Williams

Rob Williams — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:29:10 +0000

Glad to have helped your post with the photo. Thank you for the attribution!

As for your post, you’re absolutely right – we don’t have much to do with what happens to us, but we can choose how to react to it.

By: Gwynn

Gwynn — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:05:11 +0000

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

@Roger – The Dalai Lama’s got some skills. To be able to say “right now is the happiest time of my life” and to actually mean it is such a huge accomplishment. I’m closer to this stage than I’ve ever been before but I have such an incredibly long way to go yet.

@Jay – I couldn’t agree more. I would take it a step further and say that you sometimes get more than you give. The email I sent may have brightened someone’s day but the assistance with job offers made a massive difference to us.

@Lisa – Your comment makes me think of how Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, or Viktor Frankl each found themselves in situations where they had very little control. They each chose an admirable response to their situations and ended up having a huge positive impact on the world as a result. And thanks for the quote – I love short phrases that sum up a great idea!

@Positively Present – Well put. The first step is to become aware that you have a choice. The next step is to gain enough awareness in a stressful situation to actually make that choice.

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:36 +0000

You make a great point here. You can choose how you react to any situation. You can make a bad situation better and you can make a decent situation worse. It's up to you. Positively Present’s last blog post..let's go! 5 steps for getting on the road to your goal