Comments on: Personal Change is a Do-It-Yourself Job http://www.midlifecrisisqueen.com/2008/08/04/personal-change-is-a-do-it-yourself-job/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:37:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: midlifecrisisqueen http://www.midlifecrisisqueen.com/2008/08/04/personal-change-is-a-do-it-yourself-job/comment-page-1/#comment-261 midlifecrisisqueen Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:33:05 +0000 http://midlifecrisisqueen.wordpress.com/?p=538#comment-261 Thanks Barbara and Brad for your great comments! Love the quote at the beginning of your blog , Barbara. Who is it from? You? I think it's about time we put together an incredible book of midlife change stories for everyone to enjoy!!! Laura Lee Thanks Barbara and Brad for your great comments! Love the quote at the beginning of your blog , Barbara. Who is it from? You? I think it’s about time we put together an incredible book of midlife change stories for everyone to enjoy!!!

Laura Lee

]]> By: smilin' brad http://www.midlifecrisisqueen.com/2008/08/04/personal-change-is-a-do-it-yourself-job/comment-page-1/#comment-260 smilin' brad Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:24:17 +0000 http://midlifecrisisqueen.wordpress.com/?p=538#comment-260 I recall many sessions with the marriage counselors while still married, trying to fend off the inevitable. The same pattern replayed itself a number of times. After about 6 months there would come a point where the counselor would ask my wife: "Now that we have explored the events and issues of your past that have resulted in your current level of dissatifaction with Life, what are YOU willing to change to bring about different results?" I clearly recall her response: "Me?! What am I willing to change?! What do you think I'm paying you for?!" I knew I was done for. Next! Brad I recall many sessions with the marriage counselors while still married, trying to fend off the inevitable. The same pattern replayed itself a number of times. After about 6 months there would come a point where the counselor would ask my wife: “Now that we have explored the events and issues of your past that have resulted in your current level of dissatifaction with Life, what are YOU willing to change to bring about different results?”
I clearly recall her response: “Me?! What am I willing to change?! What do you think I’m paying you for?!”
I knew I was done for.
Next!
Brad

]]> By: Barbara Weibel http://www.midlifecrisisqueen.com/2008/08/04/personal-change-is-a-do-it-yourself-job/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Barbara Weibel Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:16:03 +0000 http://midlifecrisisqueen.wordpress.com/?p=538#comment-259 Hi Laura: All I have to say about this post is: AMEN TO THAT! I recently found your blog through the Blogging Boomers Carnival and have been reading ever since. Our stories are similar in so many ways. At 54, I walked away from a successful career and, despite having nearly $9,000 in mortgages each month, I donned a backpack traveled solo around the world for six months, searching for what brings me joy. Although I originally started my blog to keep friends and family about my trip, I enjoyed writing so much that I kept it going upon my return. Today my blog deals with my spiritual journey, philosophical views, travels, my humorous (if slightly sarcastic) opinions, etc. I hope you will take a few minutes to check it out and perhaps recommend me to be a member of the Carnival, if you think my blog would be a good fit. Thanks so much, Barbara Weibel http://holeinthedonut.com Hi Laura:
All I have to say about this post is: AMEN TO THAT! I recently found your blog through the Blogging Boomers Carnival and have been reading ever since. Our stories are similar in so many ways. At 54, I walked away from a successful career and, despite having nearly $9,000 in mortgages each month, I donned a backpack traveled solo around the world for six months, searching for what brings me joy. Although I originally started my blog to keep friends and family about my trip, I enjoyed writing so much that I kept it going upon my return. Today my blog deals with my spiritual journey, philosophical views, travels, my humorous (if slightly sarcastic) opinions, etc. I hope you will take a few minutes to check it out and perhaps recommend me to be a member of the Carnival, if you think my blog would be a good fit. Thanks so much,
Barbara Weibel
http://holeinthedonut.com

]]> By: Brenda http://www.midlifecrisisqueen.com/2008/08/04/personal-change-is-a-do-it-yourself-job/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Brenda Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:41:25 +0000 http://midlifecrisisqueen.wordpress.com/?p=538#comment-258 This post reflects the message I think we all need to get these days: no one has my solutions but me! It takes time, effort and tears ... but taking other easier paths just won't get me to my destination! Good article! This post reflects the message I think we all need to get these days: no one has my solutions but me! It takes time, effort and tears … but taking other easier paths just won’t get me to my destination! Good article!

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