tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257811012678007955.post54020520592195807..comments2023-12-16T20:19:41.067-08:00Comments on Christina Sell: Try Really HardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257811012678007955.post-49596844161760071622010-01-09T11:11:04.928-08:002010-01-09T11:11:04.928-08:00Yeah, Dale!Yeah, Dale!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257811012678007955.post-87519338696580358862010-01-09T00:13:18.390-08:002010-01-09T00:13:18.390-08:00I think that this is a very complicated subject, a...I think that this is a very complicated subject, and I think that the best paradigm is "to your own self be true." I think that we should try really hard with things that really matter to us, & if we decide to change our life in some way, but we don't seem to be able to have any real passion fro it, then maybe we chose a change that we aren't really ready to make.<br /><br />There have been changes that I have played around with in my life, but didn't succeed at until there was a compelling reason. In retrospect, I see that these changes didn't happen sooner because the passion for that change was not there. <br /><br />In our practice, we have great opportunities to practice growing passion into improvement using the wisdom of the UPA. And we practice Ahimsa to keep our passion from being corrupted into fanaticism.<br /><br />And let's recognize that in our practice, if the passion isn't there, we will not have the enduring strength, commitment, and drive to bring about the change that we desire. (Of course, if our real passion is pride, not our best yoga, then other things will be brought forth...)<br /><br />In the same way, in life I think that we can only beautifully achieve those difficult things which we passionately desire.<br /><br />So, I am NOT urging folks to become more passionate about the things that they commit to, but to commit to only the things that they are passionate about.<br /><br />Don't woo every girl; just the one that sets you on fire :-).<br /><br />And _then_ don't take No for an answer :-).Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789755679554213814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257811012678007955.post-73617225811013031712010-01-07T08:27:32.796-08:002010-01-07T08:27:32.796-08:00Hello Christina~ I am hoping to see you while in ...Hello Christina~ I am hoping to see you while in Tucson even if only to give you a big hug and quick hello.<br />Thank you for this post. My theme for Sunday was quite similar and agree that it is important to get clear on what matters, go for that, and stick to it. I really love the last portion of this post about giving fully to 'Our Work' and letting go from there. <br /><br />You are awesome and love the clarity with which you are able to convey these teachings. I love the tangibility and the possibility of it all.<br /><br />Thank you! <br /><br />Love to you,<br /><br />MarciaMarcia Tulloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841542239175241360noreply@blogger.com