Comments on: Never Underestimate the Power of Caring http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/ Happiness As a Spiritual Practice Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:08:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tammy http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-17496 tammy Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:07:40 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-17496 this post brought tears. so thankful tuffy found a good home. when you said he looked up at his rescuers and tried to wag his tail... well that says it all about the dog world. they keep showing us unconditional love. we just don't get it. glad to read a fascinating comment about your birthplace and your early memories bhb! you are all simply wonderful, literate, caring, interesting people! friends really! love, tammy j this post brought tears.
so thankful tuffy found a good home. when you said he looked up at his rescuers and tried to wag his tail… well that says it all about the dog world. they keep showing us unconditional love. we just don’t get it.
glad to read a fascinating comment about your birthplace and your early memories bhb!
you are all simply wonderful, literate, caring, interesting people! friends really!
love,
tammy j

]]> By: bikehikebabe http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-728 bikehikebabe Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:40:15 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-728 Hi Robert, I was born near Palembang, Sumatra. Palembang was bordered by a leper colony island & a river full of crocodiles. My mother was almost bit by a cobra when pregnant with me. The forest was full of noisy monkeys that were gone after the 2nd World War.The Japanese ate them during the war. My father used to say "This little pig went to the market" in Maylasian which I remember, but with bad pronunciation. What memories! Hi Robert,
I was born near Palembang, Sumatra. Palembang was bordered by a leper colony island & a river full of crocodiles. My mother was almost bit by a cobra when pregnant with me. The forest was full of noisy monkeys that were gone after the 2nd World War.The Japanese ate them during the war. My father used to say “This little pig went to the market” in Maylasian which I remember, but with bad pronunciation.
What memories!

]]> By: Robert @ reason4smile http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Robert @ reason4smile Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:25:03 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-727 Hi Bikehikebabe, what a small world, which city were you born? I believe you're a Dutch, isn't it? I'm from Surabaya, wondering if you know that? Can I ask Jean to pass me your email so that we can easily keep in touch =) Jean, thanks for mentioning StumbleUpon, bikehikebabe, appreciate if you can help as well. Let me know if you need some help on setting up the account or the toolbar. Cheers, Robert Hi Bikehikebabe,
what a small world, which city were you born? I believe you’re a Dutch, isn’t it? I’m from Surabaya, wondering if you know that?
Can I ask Jean to pass me your email so that we can easily keep in touch =)

Jean, thanks for mentioning StumbleUpon, bikehikebabe, appreciate if you can help as well. Let me know if you need some help on setting up the account or the toolbar.

Cheers,
Robert

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-725 Jean Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:10:24 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-725 <strong>Pauline</strong>, The encouraging thing is that progress is being made. Sure, 4 million animals are killed by shelters each year, but 20 years ago the number was 17 million. And No More Homeless Pets programs are working hard to reduce that number even more. Spay/neutering is a big part of the effort. Ending irresponsible puppy mills is another. I find working with my local Friends of the Shelter, which has essentially turned our town into a no-kill one, and reading inspiring stories helps keep me going. I wrote this week's post because thinking about the homeless dogs in Iraq (the previous post) was breaking my heart. Thank you so much for coming by. I like your site, too! Pauline,
The encouraging thing is that progress is being made. Sure, 4 million animals are killed by shelters each year, but 20 years ago the number was 17 million. And No More Homeless Pets programs are working hard to reduce that number even more. Spay/neutering is a big part of the effort. Ending irresponsible puppy mills is another. I find working with my local Friends of the Shelter, which has essentially turned our town into a no-kill one, and reading inspiring stories helps keep me going. I wrote this week’s post because thinking about the homeless dogs in Iraq (the previous post) was breaking my heart. Thank you so much for coming by.

I like your site, too!

]]> By: Pauline http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Pauline Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:02:55 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-722 This is one of the most amazing posts that I've read. I love animals very much and know that the stories that we hear about the animals that were rescued that got a second chance are the rare ones as most dogs in the shelters don't get this chance but it is really warming me heart to hear of dogs that got such love to help them have a life with a deserving family This is one of the most amazing posts that I’ve read. I love animals very much and know that the stories that we hear about the animals that were rescued that got a second chance are the rare ones as most dogs in the shelters don’t get this chance but it is really warming me heart to hear of dogs that got such love to help them have a life with a deserving family

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-721 Jean Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:00:04 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-721 <strong>Ellen</strong>, Working with abused children is probably the hardest job in the world. It's so hard not to get burned out...I'm glad you're finding other ways to feed your soul. And, as you say, when you're new at the job and still struggling to master it, you're already stressed and exhausted. We're rooting for you, so please keep letting us know how it's going. Even though I don't believe in a theist god, I am sending you my prayers and good wishes. <strong>bikehikebabe</strong>, Thanks for giving Robert your encouragement. You might try hitting the Stumble button at the bottom of his post. It's another way of giving support...it tells other people about it and gives them a chance to vote, too. I've installed the Stumble Upon toolbar on my machine, so it's easy for me to click on any post I like. Ellen,
Working with abused children is probably the hardest job in the world. It’s so hard not to get burned out…I’m glad you’re finding other ways to feed your soul. And, as you say, when you’re new at the job and still struggling to master it, you’re already stressed and exhausted. We’re rooting for you, so please keep letting us know how it’s going. Even though I don’t believe in a theist god, I am sending you my prayers and good wishes.

bikehikebabe,
Thanks for giving Robert your encouragement. You might try hitting the Stumble button at the bottom of his post. It’s another way of giving support…it tells other people about it and gives them a chance to vote, too. I’ve installed the Stumble Upon toolbar on my machine, so it’s easy for me to click on any post I like.

]]> By: bikehikebabe http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-720 bikehikebabe Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:01:23 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-720 For Ellen: I was just kidding about "misspelling words & saying something stupid" to make my Comment look better. I look forward to your Comments. Inspirational ! For Ellen: I was just kidding about “misspelling words & saying something stupid” to make my Comment look better. I look forward to your Comments. Inspirational !

]]> By: bikehikebabe http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-719 bikehikebabe Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:54:25 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-719 For Robert: Small World! I was born in Indonesia in 1933 (where you live). It was called Dutch East Indies then. My father was working there for Standard Oil. For Robert: Small World! I was born in Indonesia in 1933 (where you live). It was called Dutch East Indies then. My father was working there for Standard Oil.

]]> By: Ellen | Positive Communication http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-717 Ellen | Positive Communication Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:38:03 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-717 Hi Jean, thanks for an indeed heartwarming story; a great reminder of the power of caring.. Your last question 'do you get a chance to hear about the success stories that feed your soul' is at this moment right on target for me.. I'm trying to find my balance in a new job, working like crazy to get everything done in time, but with limited success so far.. And that really can be tough sometimes. I'm learning more and more that those success stories aren't always available, so I'll have to find another way to feed my soul. Knowing e.g. that I'm doing everything I can.. The thing I care deepest about, trying to prevent child abuse, or even worse children dying at a young age, having known nothing but pain, fear and abuse, is exactly such a cause.. It's the drive that keeps me going, knowing that I'm getting nearer to what I am 'supposed to be doing in this life', and knowing that with that, I will find a way to become more successful at what I do. I guess that's what feeding my soul at this moment, together with finding more and more opportunities on the way that indicate to me that I am indeed on the right track.. Wow.. didn't realise that one until I wrote it down here.. thanks for that Jean!!! Hi Jean,

thanks for an indeed heartwarming story; a great reminder of the power of caring..

Your last question ‘do you get a chance to hear about the success stories that feed your soul’ is at this moment right on target for me.. I’m trying to find my balance in a new job, working like crazy to get everything done in time, but with limited success so far.. And that really can be tough sometimes. I’m learning more and more that those success stories aren’t always available, so I’ll have to find another way to feed my soul. Knowing e.g. that I’m doing everything I can..

The thing I care deepest about, trying to prevent child abuse, or even worse children dying at a young age, having known nothing but pain, fear and abuse, is exactly such a cause..

It’s the drive that keeps me going, knowing that I’m getting nearer to what I am ‘supposed to be doing in this life’, and knowing that with that, I will find a way to become more successful at what I do. I guess that’s what feeding my soul at this moment, together with finding more and more opportunities on the way that indicate to me that I am indeed on the right track..

Wow.. didn’t realise that one until I wrote it down here.. thanks for that Jean!!!

]]> By: Robert @ reason4smile http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Robert @ reason4smile Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:16:53 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/03/03/never-underestimate-the-power-of-caring/#comment-716 Hi Bikehikebabe, Lol, I'm from Indonesia, those are my indonesian friends, most of them are nicknames actually. I stay in Singapore right now, using English at my office, blogging in a way help me improve my English as well. Thanks for your subscription, that really encourages me. Jean, thanks for the comment! =) Hi Bikehikebabe,
Lol, I’m from Indonesia, those are my indonesian friends, most of them are nicknames actually. I stay in Singapore right now, using English at my office, blogging in a way help me improve my English as well.
Thanks for your subscription, that really encourages me.

Jean, thanks for the comment! =)

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