Comments on: The Joy of Facing Challenges http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/ Happiness As a Spiritual Practice Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:20:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1125 Jean Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:52:27 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1125 Shilpan, Good for you! Your latest post on living a recession-proof life is timely. My husband and I have always done that, and we've been very happy living well within our means. It's such a liberating way to live. Shilpan,
Good for you!

Your latest post on living a recession-proof life is timely. My husband and I have always done that, and we’ve been very happy living well within our means. It’s such a liberating way to live.

]]> By: bikehikebabe http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1121 bikehikebabe Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:57:15 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1121 Shilpan said, "I believe that knowing certainty of misery is far better than avoiding misery of uncertainty." So well said. Shilpan said, “I believe that knowing certainty of misery is far better than avoiding misery of uncertainty.”
So well said.

]]> By: Shilpan | successsoul.com http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1120 Shilpan | successsoul.com Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:26:44 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1120 Jean, Leaving my family and friends to embark upon a new life was the tipping moment in my life. It was the journey of boundless challenges - New country, new culture, new reality. After all, I feel that it was well worth decision. I believe that knowing certainty of misery is far better than avoiding misery of uncertainty. Please visit my blog when time permits. :) Shilpan Jean,

Leaving my family and friends to embark upon a new life was the tipping moment in my life. It was the journey of boundless challenges – New country, new culture, new reality. After all, I feel that it was well worth decision. I believe that knowing certainty of misery is far better than avoiding misery of uncertainty.
Please visit my blog when time permits. :)

Shilpan

]]> By: Adebola http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Adebola Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:23:10 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1117 You are right Jean. We are birds of the same feather :) I've always believed there is nothing anyone can do that I can't and what I tell my students is that if I can, THEY TOO CAN! Have a great day my friend ;) You are right Jean. We are birds of the same feather :)

I’ve always believed there is nothing anyone can do that I can’t and what I tell my students is that if I can, THEY TOO CAN!

Have a great day my friend ;)

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1116 Jean Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:44:58 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1116 Darren, I agree, what's the big deal about "failing"? Worrying about it can be a trap. Adebola, I learn best by doing, with the help of books and sometimes other people, rather than by formal courses. It's lot faster. It's sounds as if you're the same way. Darren,
I agree, what’s the big deal about “failing”? Worrying about it can be a trap.

Adebola,
I learn best by doing, with the help of books and sometimes other people, rather than by formal courses. It’s lot faster. It’s sounds as if you’re the same way.

]]> By: Adebola http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1115 Adebola Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:45:59 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1115 Jean, I see myself as a warrior too. A friend just started learning Web Designing and was with me this morning and started asking some questions about designing. He was marvelled at my responses knowing fully well I didn't attend any formal computer training school. ;) <b>Where there is a will, there is always a WAY!</b> For those that wish to read my post on challenges, visit the link below: <a href="http://www.the-lessons-of-life.com/Motivational-Blog/2008/06/09/what-adversities-do-to-us/" rel="nofollow">What Adversities Do To Us</a> :) Jean,
I see myself as a warrior too. A friend just started learning Web Designing and was with me this morning and started asking some questions about designing. He was marvelled at my responses knowing fully well I didn’t attend any formal computer training school. ;)

Where there is a will, there is always a WAY!

For those that wish to read my post on challenges, visit the link below:

What Adversities Do To Us :)

]]> By: Darren Daz Cox http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1114 Darren Daz Cox Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:39:54 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1114 I'm glad I've failed at so many things as it makes life less troublesome when you learn to appreciate the things you have accomplished! I’m glad I’ve failed at so many things as it makes life less troublesome when you learn to appreciate the things you have accomplished!

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Jean Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:33:13 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1113 Adebola, I love that quote. I think of myself as a warrior, too...in your sense of the word, not the idea of fighting with people. I did go to your site and read your post...I'm glad you found it and republished it. Thanks for the link. bikehikebabe, :) You're an inspiration to us all. It doesn't matter what our passion is, the important thing is to pursue it. And you certainly are doing that! David, Could you start learning about another culture before leaving home? I'm thinking of a friend who tutored Japanese visitors in English and started learning Japanese herself. She eventually lived in Japan for a year. By the time she went there she had a good background. Adebola,
I love that quote. I think of myself as a warrior, too…in your sense of the word, not the idea of fighting with people. I did go to your site and read your post…I’m glad you found it and republished it. Thanks for the link.

bikehikebabe,
:) You’re an inspiration to us all. It doesn’t matter what our passion is, the important thing is to pursue it. And you certainly are doing that!

David,
Could you start learning about another culture before leaving home? I’m thinking of a friend who tutored Japanese visitors in English and started learning Japanese herself. She eventually lived in Japan for a year. By the time she went there she had a good background.

]]> By: David | beplayful http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1111 David | beplayful Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:54:06 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1111 Thanks for the quote and the pictures! I would love to be brave and jump into another country, another culture. Thanks for the quote and the pictures! I would love to be brave and jump into another country, another culture.

]]> By: bikehikebabe http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/06/09/the-joy-of-facing-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-1110 bikehikebabe Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:02:52 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=458#comment-1110 P.S. I forgot the stretches (at home) are a must. Also relaxation. All this takes time. P.S. I forgot the stretches (at home) are a must. Also relaxation.
All this takes time.

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