Comments on: Be, Do, Have

By: Eric Newport

Eric Newport — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:54:59 +0000

Mike-
You spoke at my church, Unity Center Walnut Creek, about a month ago. What you said about being bold really stuck with me. I’ve been finding that the more I take action, no matter how scary it may be, the more I succeed in things I never would have seen myself doing. My life has become more dynamic, more fun, and more successful. Of course, also like you talked about, my pessimist side often seems to rear its ugly head in the most inopportune times. The fact that you admit to your negativity rather than pretending like you have a perfect life is really helpful to me because I used to feel like I was doing something “wrong” or that I was defective in some way for not feeling great 100% of the time, even though I followed the advice of the Law of Attraction, etc. I have since realized that negativity is a natural part of life that is not a “bad” thing to experience. Rather, it gives me an opportunity to appreciate the truly good times in my life.
Thank you,
Eric Newport

By: Solari Jenkins

Solari Jenkins — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:56:06 +0000

Mike, I always enjoy your perspective on meaningful topics that you cover, but I have difficulty in attracting my dream through being the person I expect to become once I realize it. I am naturally a personable individual in both my personal, social life as well as my professional one. What I want to have is a entertainment venue (Jazz and Blues club) that also
offers great food and gracious service. I think that the mature adults who enjoy good entertainment, food,
and the company of like-minded people deserve and would frequent such a place. But try as hard as I can over lo, these many years, and I cannot get the resources to bring this dream into a reality. I’ve prayed, shared the info with countless others, meditated on it for direction and clarity, sacrificed
and fasted… I guess it’s just not time for it yet.
I’m reminded of one of the sayings my Grandmother would say, “God may not come when you call Him, but
He will be right on time.”

Mike continue your inspiring journey…

All the best,
Solari Jenkins

By: Reid Peterson

Reid Peterson — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:11:28 +0000

nice, authentic post. It can be very difficult to inspire others to be more “be” through the medium of writing.

I commend your efforts to help humanity be more “human being” like.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:30:06 +0000

This article immediately made me think of a memory of my children. I have two boys and when they were babies and I was nursing them, all I could focus on was all the work I needed to do after they were fed. The laundry piling up, or the dishes needing to be washed, or bills paid…instead of just enjoying watching their little faces and getting wrapped up in connnecting with them. Now, my “babies” are 10 and 7 and I feel so regretful for rushing those priceless moments by so quickly and not just enjoying BEING a mom. It’s taught me a great lesson in life on slowing down and living in the moment. Now, when I watch their football or baseball cames…regardless how much “work” is piling up at home or in the office–I’m 100% focused on them and the moment. It does take self discipline to remind myself the huge importance of it all so thanks for the reminder today!