Comments on: Finding and Bringing Joy http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/ Happiness As a Spiritual Practice Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:45:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Evan http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-2059 Evan Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:23:10 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-2059 nice dog, he look really happy nice dog, he look really happy

]]> By: Lance http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-1791 Lance Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:48:39 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-1791 waw, beautiful post, thank you, really heart touching waw, beautiful post, thank you, really heart touching

]]> By: Touching Hearts and Changing Lives — cheerfulmonk.com http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-1651 Touching Hearts and Changing Lives — cheerfulmonk.com Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:07:38 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-1651 [...] the animals for the local public access TV station for the past four years, and from time to time I spend time with shy, nervous dogs who need special TLC. I also sometimes take calls when a dog hasn’t been adopted locally and [...] [...] the animals for the local public access TV station for the past four years, and from time to time I spend time with shy, nervous dogs who need special TLC. I also sometimes take calls when a dog hasn’t been adopted locally and [...]

]]> By: Transforming Stress Into Personal Power » What I Learned From Massaging Dogs http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Transforming Stress Into Personal Power » What I Learned From Massaging Dogs Sun, 04 May 2008 05:13:42 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-952 [...] most recently with Clyde, shown in the before and after pictures on the left. As I mentioned in Finding and Bringing Joy over at Cheerful Monk, Clyde was vulnerable but trusting when I first gave him the Ttouches. He [...] [...] most recently with Clyde, shown in the before and after pictures on the left. As I mentioned in Finding and Bringing Joy over at Cheerful Monk, Clyde was vulnerable but trusting when I first gave him the Ttouches. He [...]

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-639 Jean Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:01:58 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-639 <strong>Larissa</strong>, Please let me know your reaction when you do read Marley and Me. It really touched my heart. Larissa,
Please let me know your reaction when you do read Marley and Me. It really touched my heart.

]]> By: Larissa http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-638 Larissa Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:58:44 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-638 I really want to read Marley and Me. It's been on my list for a while now. I will definitely have to pick it up. And you're right, Jean, about how it seems hard for humans to be as forgiving toward ourselves and others as we are with dogs. Perhaps it's the idea that dogs rely on us for so many things and they make us feel needed, whereas our relationships with humans are often very different. All I know is there is a certain peace that comes over me when I sit quietly with my dog or play with her. Thanks! I really want to read Marley and Me. It’s been on my list for a while now. I will definitely have to pick it up. And you’re right, Jean, about how it seems hard for humans to be as forgiving toward ourselves and others as we are with dogs. Perhaps it’s the idea that dogs rely on us for so many things and they make us feel needed, whereas our relationships with humans are often very different. All I know is there is a certain peace that comes over me when I sit quietly with my dog or play with her.
Thanks!

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-635 Jean Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:36:48 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-635 <strong>Shamelle</strong> and <strong>Sterling</strong>, :) My blogs are about sharing, so I really appreciate it when people take the time to comment. <strong>bikehikebabe</strong>, <strong>Larissa</strong> and <strong>Sterling</strong>, :) Dogs sure do know how to melt our hearts and lift our spirits, don't they? They remind me that enjoying life is a value in itself, and that we don't have to be perfect to be lovable or to lead a worthwhile life. Has anyone read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Marley-Me-Life-Worlds-Worst/dp/0060817089/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202794142&sr=8-2" rel="nofollow">Marley and Me</a> by John Grogan? That's one of the best love stories I've ever read. Marley was an pain in so many ways, but John loved him deeply and couldn't give up on him. If John could do that with Marley, why can't we do the same thing with ourselves? <strong>Ellen</strong>, I sure hope bringing joy and comfort to yourself is high on your list too! :) Again, thank you all for coming by and sharing. Shamelle and Sterling,
:) My blogs are about sharing, so I really appreciate it when people take the time to comment.

bikehikebabe, Larissa and Sterling,
:) Dogs sure do know how to melt our hearts and lift our spirits, don’t they? They remind me that enjoying life is a value in itself, and that we don’t have to be perfect to be lovable or to lead a worthwhile life. Has anyone read Marley and Me by John Grogan? That’s one of the best love stories I’ve ever read. Marley was an pain in so many ways, but John loved him deeply and couldn’t give up on him. If John could do that with Marley, why can’t we do the same thing with ourselves?

Ellen,
I sure hope bringing joy and comfort to yourself is high on your list too!

:) Again, thank you all for coming by and sharing.

]]> By: sterling | bizlift http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-633 sterling | bizlift Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:39:30 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-633 Jean, like Shamelle I was pleasantly surprised by the thanks for commenting. Very thoughtful of you. We fell in love with a dog at animal rescue about a year and a half ago. We adopted him mainly to keep my American Bulldog company, but the new dog was so high-drive it required more attention than the 1st dog. :-) My fiance and I are often amazed at how much joy this adoption has brought to our lives. It's been very rewarding to watch "Duke" become less fearful and more comfortable and happy over time. Thank you for bringing attention to this worthy cause. Jean, like Shamelle I was pleasantly surprised by the thanks for commenting. Very thoughtful of you.

We fell in love with a dog at animal rescue about a year and a half ago. We adopted him mainly to keep my American Bulldog company, but the new dog was so high-drive it required more attention than the 1st dog. :-)

My fiance and I are often amazed at how much joy this adoption has brought to our lives. It’s been very rewarding to watch “Duke” become less fearful and more comfortable and happy over time.

Thank you for bringing attention to this worthy cause.

]]> By: Ellen | Positive Communication http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Ellen | Positive Communication Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:10:45 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-630 Hi Jean, beautiful.. your life purpose is touching and inspiring.. Honestly, I haven't figured mine out yet completely.. but bringing joy and comfort to my loved ones is definitely on top of the list!! peace to you, Ellen Hi Jean,

beautiful.. your life purpose is touching and inspiring..
Honestly, I haven’t figured mine out yet completely.. but bringing joy and comfort to my loved ones is definitely on top of the list!!

peace to you,

Ellen

]]> By: Larissa http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Larissa Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:04:18 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/02/11/finding-and-bringing-joy/#comment-629 This is such a happy post. I am looking at my dog right now, grateful that she is in my life. This post reminds me to appreciate her, although I try to do it every time I look at her or spend time with her. Thanks for this! This is such a happy post. I am looking at my dog right now, grateful that she is in my life. This post reminds me to appreciate her, although I try to do it every time I look at her or spend time with her. Thanks for this!

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