Comments on: Stay Positive in the Midst of Adversity http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/10/stay-positive-in-the-midst-of-adversity/ The Power of Appreciation Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:46:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Gina Guzzo http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/10/stay-positive-in-the-midst-of-adversity/#comment-298 Gina Guzzo Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:37:30 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=97#comment-298 I think it is true that in harder times, keeping focused on what is good is even harder, but heres the pearl in that, if you can stay focused and happy despite all the worries and concerns around you then you will make greater growth as a human being, it is like meditating in the middle of Times Square hard yes but what an impact on your consciousness if you can do it. And we are at a crucial point in humanity when the message of appreciation has to sink in, or else it will get harder, so do the work appreciate the moment and the beauty of it, NOW is all there is. I have kept a gratitude journal for a year and a half and wow has my outlook on the world and life changed. Cant wait to hear you again Mike at our company! I think it is true that in harder times, keeping focused on what is good is even harder, but heres the pearl in that, if you can stay focused and happy despite all the worries and concerns around you then you will make greater growth as a human being, it is like meditating in the middle of Times Square hard yes but what an impact on your consciousness if you can do it. And we are at a crucial point in humanity when the message of appreciation has to sink in, or else it will get harder, so do the work appreciate the moment and the beauty of it, NOW is all there is. I have kept a gratitude journal for a year and a half and wow has my outlook on the world and life changed. Cant wait to hear you again Mike at our company!

]]> By: Margaret Dittinger http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/10/stay-positive-in-the-midst-of-adversity/#comment-297 Margaret Dittinger Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:26:11 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=97#comment-297 Mike, I am sitting at my desk looking out at an absolutely awesome sunrise and thinking how lucky I am to be able to see this. A co-worker was at my desk enjoying this with me. I feel very fortunate to be able to work and see this wonderful display of God's handiwork. It puts the 401K loss in a different perspective. Sure, I'd like to have the money back but God is still there for me and I will focus on the beauty and not the ugliness. Also, a friend's brother just found out he has cancer and not long to live. How can anything be worse than that? Thank you for your columns and reminding us of what is really important. Friends, family and faith. All the rest takes a backseat. Mike,
I am sitting at my desk looking out at an absolutely awesome sunrise and thinking how lucky I am to be able to see this. A co-worker was at my desk enjoying this with me. I feel very fortunate to be able to work and see this wonderful display of God’s handiwork. It puts the 401K loss in a different perspective. Sure, I’d like to have the money back but God is still there for me and I will focus on the beauty and not the ugliness. Also, a friend’s brother just found out he has cancer and not long to live. How can anything be worse than that? Thank you for your columns and reminding us of what is really important. Friends, family and faith. All the rest takes a backseat.

]]> By: Cheryl Cummins http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/10/stay-positive-in-the-midst-of-adversity/#comment-296 Cheryl Cummins Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:37:50 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=97#comment-296 Hello Mike, I wanted to share with something that has come up with me with the great losses in my 401K money recently. I don't make a lot of money, but have always been blessed to make enough to share with groups that I believe in. When I found that my retirement fund was going South, I could not resist the impulse to sit at the computer and send More money out that ever before. Somehow, I feel freed up, am not worried about what will come and Love that what I have can be spread around. Good, good work that you are doing. Cheryl Hello Mike,

I wanted to share with something that has come up with me with the great losses in my 401K money recently. I don’t make a lot of money, but have always been blessed to make enough to share with groups that I believe in. When I found that my retirement fund was going South, I could not resist the impulse to sit at the computer and send More money out that ever before. Somehow, I feel freed up, am not worried about what will come and Love that what I have can be spread around.

Good, good work that you are doing.

Cheryl

]]> By: Deborah Zeni http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/10/stay-positive-in-the-midst-of-adversity/#comment-292 Deborah Zeni Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:25:49 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=97#comment-292 Hi Mike, You are so right. Too many people are borrowing worry and fretting about what may come, losing their jobs, reduction in pay, loss of home or health insurance. It is important to be as prepared as you can for crises situations, however in the midst of "potential" bad times, we forget to appreciate and relish in the now and the fact that we are still working at full pay, we have health insurance, we are making the mortgage, have families that loves us and good people like you to remind us of just that ! Thanks again- DZ Hi Mike,

You are so right. Too many people are borrowing worry and fretting about what may come, losing their jobs, reduction in pay, loss of home or health insurance. It is important to be as prepared as you can for crises situations, however in the midst of “potential” bad times, we forget to appreciate and relish in the now and the fact that we are still working at full pay, we have health insurance, we are making the mortgage, have families that loves us and good people like you to remind us of just that ! Thanks again- DZ

]]> By: Gwen Douglas http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/10/stay-positive-in-the-midst-of-adversity/#comment-291 Gwen Douglas Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:23:09 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=97#comment-291 Great Article and sound principles. I have forwarded to my friends. Great Article and sound principles. I have forwarded to my friends.

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