Comments on: An Evolutionary Process http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:06:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: 4 Questions to Facilitate Change: Where am I in My Life Right Now? | Ellen Living http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-22 4 Questions to Facilitate Change: Where am I in My Life Right Now? | Ellen Living Mon, 14 May 2007 12:37:48 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-22 [...] my previous post, An Evolutionary Process, I answered the question of who I am right now, admitting that I am in a comfortable rut. I am not [...] [...] my previous post, An Evolutionary Process, I answered the question of who I am right now, admitting that I am in a comfortable rut. I am not [...]

]]> By: The Virgo, self-acceptance, and the inherent goodness of the universe » monkatwork.com http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-14 The Virgo, self-acceptance, and the inherent goodness of the universe » monkatwork.com Mon, 07 May 2007 20:22:01 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-14 [...] to all who commented on the previous post: Jean B, Brett Evans, Liz Strauss, Tara, Wendy Piersall, Ellen Moore, Carolyn Manning, Dave [...] [...] to all who commented on the previous post: Jean B, Brett Evans, Liz Strauss, Tara, Wendy Piersall, Ellen Moore, Carolyn Manning, Dave [...]

]]> By: Monday Motivation :: Your Weekly Kick in the Pants - eMoms at Home - Blogging and Internet Marketing for Home Based Entrepreneurs http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-13 Monday Motivation :: Your Weekly Kick in the Pants - eMoms at Home - Blogging and Internet Marketing for Home Based Entrepreneurs Mon, 07 May 2007 15:14:05 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-13 [...] to work-life balance. I hardly looked at my computer at all this weekend (except to tell Ellen that she nearly moved me to tears with her post late Friday [...] [...] to work-life balance. I hardly looked at my computer at all this weekend (except to tell Ellen that she nearly moved me to tears with her post late Friday [...]

]]> By: ellen http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-9 ellen Sat, 05 May 2007 22:15:39 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-9 Jean, Thank you for sharing about Milton Erikson. What an inspiring story. In answer to your first question I know I am lucky but I stop there and I think that is part of my rut. Your second question requires action and that is what I need to do. Jean,

Thank you for sharing about Milton Erikson. What an inspiring story. In answer to your first question I know I am lucky but I stop there and I think that is part of my rut. Your second question requires action and that is what I need to do.

]]> By: Jean Browman http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-7 Jean Browman Sat, 05 May 2007 18:37:18 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-7 Bless you for that post! It really touched our hearts. I've had a lot of physical problems, too. Knowing the story of Milton Erickson has been an inspiration to me during tough times. He was the father of modern medical hypnosis, and when someone asked him how he did it he said: "I was lucky. I was completely paralyzed as a child." In fact, he had polio and at one point the doctor told his parents he wouldn't live until morning. He overheard them and had his parents move his bed so he could look at the east window of his bedroom. Then he stayed awake all night so he could see the sunrise. The reason he was so sensitive to people--and so great at hypnosis--was because when he lying in his bed, not being able to move, he tuned into what was going on around him. He could tell who was coming up the walk by the unique sounds of the gate opening. Granted, it's a bit of a stretch sometimes, but when things get tough I ask myself, "Okay, Jean, Old Gal, how does this make you lucky? What's the opportunity here?" It's not a bad spiritual path to try to follow. Bless you for that post! It really touched our hearts.

I’ve had a lot of physical problems, too. Knowing the story of Milton Erickson has been an inspiration to me during tough times. He was the father of modern medical hypnosis, and when someone asked him how he did it he said: “I was lucky. I was completely paralyzed as a child.” In fact, he had polio and at one point the doctor told his parents he wouldn’t live until morning. He overheard them and had his parents move his bed so he could look at the east window of his bedroom. Then he stayed awake all night so he could see the sunrise. The reason he was so sensitive to people–and so great at hypnosis–was because when he lying in his bed, not being able to move, he tuned into what was going on around him. He could tell who was coming up the walk by the unique sounds of the gate opening.

Granted, it’s a bit of a stretch sometimes, but when things get tough I ask myself, “Okay, Jean, Old Gal, how does this make you lucky? What’s the opportunity here?” It’s not a bad spiritual path to try to follow.

]]> By: ellen http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-5 ellen Sat, 05 May 2007 13:25:47 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-5 Adam, Thanks for your kind words. I guess if you are as bald as a monk it must have been your destiny :) I'll seek you out at SOBCon. Adam,

Thanks for your kind words. I guess if you are as bald as a monk it must have been your destiny :)

I’ll seek you out at SOBCon.

]]> By: Adam Kayce : Monk At Work http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-4 Adam Kayce : Monk At Work Sat, 05 May 2007 12:51:55 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-4 Ellen, I'm glad I could provide the jumping off point... and thank you for responding with such openness. I love your point about living, not just existing; no matter who someone is, I think it's easy to fall into a rut. That you're seeing a place for more aliveness is a great thing. And I'll look for you at SOBCon — I'll be easy to spot; 6'4" and bald as a monk. ;-) Ellen,

I’m glad I could provide the jumping off point… and thank you for responding with such openness.

I love your point about living, not just existing; no matter who someone is, I think it’s easy to fall into a rut. That you’re seeing a place for more aliveness is a great thing.

And I’ll look for you at SOBCon — I’ll be easy to spot; 6′4″ and bald as a monk. ;-)

]]> By: ellen http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-3 ellen Sat, 05 May 2007 03:34:13 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-3 Wendy, Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. Your post helped me to take that leap of faith and speak the truth. It is important for me to stop and examine where I am in life and be okay with that while also striving to become the person I know I can be, the one who speaks from the heart. I'll see you in Chicago. I can't wait. Wendy,
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. Your post helped me to take that leap of faith and speak the truth. It is important for me to stop and examine where I am in life and be okay with that while also striving to become the person I know I can be, the one who speaks from the heart.

I’ll see you in Chicago. I can’t wait.

]]> By: Wendy Piersall :: eMom http://www.ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-2 Wendy Piersall :: eMom Sat, 05 May 2007 02:18:23 +0000 http://ellenliving.com/2007/05/04/an-evolutionary-process/#comment-2 Wow, Ellen. Wow. I've had a hard time commenting on all of the great blogs I've wanted to lately. And I certainly don't do it at 9:00pm on a Friday night when I'm totally 'off the clock'. But your post moved me to respond. It is so clear that not only is your heart speaking to you, but you are indeed listening. You may have had to overcome many obstacles in your life, and your life might not be where you want it to be today. That's OK. Because only one in a million hear their heart's message. And even fewer heed the call. I honor both you and your heart for writing this post. You are moving mountains with your courage and faith. Hugs, Wendy (PS - I can't wait to meet you to!! :) ) Wow, Ellen. Wow. I’ve had a hard time commenting on all of the great blogs I’ve wanted to lately. And I certainly don’t do it at 9:00pm on a Friday night when I’m totally ‘off the clock’.

But your post moved me to respond. It is so clear that not only is your heart speaking to you, but you are indeed listening.

You may have had to overcome many obstacles in your life, and your life might not be where you want it to be today.

That’s OK.

Because only one in a million hear their heart’s message. And even fewer heed the call.

I honor both you and your heart for writing this post. You are moving mountains with your courage and faith.

Hugs,

Wendy

(PS - I can’t wait to meet you to!! :) )

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