Comments on: What Are You Waiting For?

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:04:32 +0000

Casi, I think there’ll always be a lot of “what ifs”. Hope you get to walk away and do something which you truly enjoy. There will be a way … and it doesn’t need to be terrifying, it can be an adventure! Best of luck!

By: Casi Bristlin

Casi Bristlin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:43:29 +0000

I can definitely relate. I have been in this industry for 15 years. It has taken so much of me. I have dreamed of the day that I could walk away and not look back. I would love to do something more with my life. I would love to be able to do more with my family and what makes me happy. I am so afraid of changing. There are so many “what if’s”. Life is about taking risks. Perhaps it is time for me to take one of my own.

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By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:18:11 +0000

Interesting question, Helen! Sadly, I suspect some people have found in the past that an unexpected favour or good turn means that the other party wants something from them.

Like you, I get the warm-fuzzies from helping people out. I love feeling that I’ve made a difference – for the better! – in someone’s day.

I’m glad you experienced generosity yourself; I’m sure that’s why you’re such a warm and generous person – you want to give something back. I’ve heard this described as “pay it forwards” – accept the good turns that others do for you, and instead of trying to offer them something in return, find someone who needs your help too.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:22:44 +0000

Why is it so hard for people to simply accept a good deed\gesture without thinking a person “wants” something because of it. What I get out of is is simple – a good feeling down deep that there is not better payment. Sometimes life was very difficult for me and 3 kids but we made it and many times through the generosity of different sorts that people didn’t even realize. It’s very simple really – what goes around comes around>”a

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:02:11 +0000

Thanks Lorna (and so lovely to hear from you – I didn’t know you were an Aliventures reader!) Huge congratulations on branching out on your own: I think that scary-excited feeling is a good sign that adventure lies ahead…

(If anyone happens to be looking for a creative writing course in Oxford, UK, let me take this opportunity to recommend Lorna — I attended a day course of hers a few months ago and it was one of the best I’ve ever been to.)

By: Lorna

Lorna — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:29:24 +0000

Ali, this is a great post and strikes such a chord with me. For years now I’ve been putting off starting my new venture because of not having had enough faith in myself and wanting conditions to be absolutely perfect. I’ve now taken a deep breath and just done it – and it certainly isn’t perfect yet, but already I’ve done more than I could have believed possible. I’ve brought my website to life and I’m really proud of it and I’ve set up courses in creative writing – and this time I won’t be doing it for an organisation, even though that’s always been a safer ‘umbrella’ under which to work. It’s scary to be out from under the umbrella but it’s also exciting!

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By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:22 +0000

Thanks for this I'm not one for fawning commentary but love the tone and feel of this piece really made the piece resonate with me. If I could add my two cents I think what we're all waiting for is, is to somehow succeed "magically" skipping those last few steps which are the most difficult. To prepare for success is to make the disappointment that much more painful. I really think fear of success is our biggest barrier to living deeply fulfilling lives. Prepare for success and expect a failure or two along the way and you'll win more than you lose. .-= Michael´s last blog ..Goal Gym; Goal Large or Goal home =-.