Comments on: Letting Go http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/2009/09/13/letting-go/ Reflections of a Buddhist Physician Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:59:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Annetta http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/2009/09/13/letting-go/#comment-2576 Annetta Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:20:07 +0000 http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/?p=3745#comment-2576 Alex, I just came across your article today. I found it to be very inspirational and exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. Annetta Alex,

I just came across your article today. I found it to be very inspirational and exactly what I needed. Thank you so much.

Annetta

]]> By: VerseZ http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/2009/09/13/letting-go/#comment-1930 VerseZ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:06:20 +0000 http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/?p=3745#comment-1930 Thanks! I really needed this post today. I'm going to keep coming back to it from time to time. I'm going to be a mom soon, and your words have fit perfectly in my thoughts. Fit better than all the mommy and parenting books I've been reading. Thanks! <blockquote><em><strong>VerseZ</strong>: Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child. Parenting for me has been a wild ride, far more enjoyable than I even expected. Alex</em></blockquote> Thanks! I really needed this post today. I’m going to keep coming back to it from time to time. I’m going to be a mom soon, and your words have fit perfectly in my thoughts. Fit better than all the mommy and parenting books I’ve been reading. Thanks!

VerseZ: Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child. Parenting for me has been a wild ride, far more enjoyable than I even expected.

Alex

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/2009/09/13/letting-go/#comment-1588 Rebecca Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:23:52 +0000 http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/?p=3745#comment-1588 Alex, A funny thing just happened. I was dropping my son off at the Montessori school, and as I stood in line to check in, I saw the name of your son come up on the screen. I think you were in front of me in line! I just discovered your blog last night, and you were on my mind. This post resonated with me in particular since our son also just started with the school in September. I'm looking forward to reading your older posts. I am a financial planner, and am hoping to bring a similar mindfulness to my practice. While I don't have to worry about feeling responsible for my clients' deaths, last year's market crisis had me feeling like I'd destroyed their lives. Thanks for doing this! <blockquote><em><strong>Rebecca</strong>: What a strange small world! I was in fact just dropping Cruise off! I'm glad you liked the post. Alex</em></blockquote> Alex,
A funny thing just happened. I was dropping my son off at the Montessori school, and as I stood in line to check in, I saw the name of your son come up on the screen. I think you were in front of me in line! I just discovered your blog last night, and you were on my mind. This post resonated with me in particular since our son also just started with the school in September.

I’m looking forward to reading your older posts. I am a financial planner, and am hoping to bring a similar mindfulness to my practice. While I don’t have to worry about feeling responsible for my clients’ deaths, last year’s market crisis had me feeling like I’d destroyed their lives. Thanks for doing this!

Rebecca: What a strange small world! I was in fact just dropping Cruise off! I’m glad you liked the post.

Alex

]]> By: Jacqueline http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/2009/09/13/letting-go/#comment-1286 Jacqueline Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:47:26 +0000 http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/?p=3745#comment-1286 Mary Contrary, I have not known Alex and his family for years and consequently, have no bias. I understand that you viewed my comment as offensive. I do not dispute that that is your perception. My comment results from a reading of Alex's article and not from extraneous experience with the writer, his family or a view of him personally. Ego is the "I" or self of any person. Less emphasis on ego brings more contentment. In so saying, I am not attacking your friend. Mary Contrary,

I have not known Alex and his family for years and consequently, have no bias. I understand that you viewed my comment as offensive. I do not dispute that that is your perception. My comment results from a reading of Alex’s article and not from extraneous experience with the writer, his family or a view of him personally. Ego is the “I” or self of any person. Less emphasis on ego brings more contentment. In so saying, I am not attacking your friend.

]]> By: Mary Carlisle http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/2009/09/13/letting-go/#comment-1272 Mary Carlisle Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:42:30 +0000 http://www.happinessinthisworld.com/?p=3745#comment-1272 Jaqueline, Having known Alex and his family for years he is FAR from ego driven; as a matter of fact he is one of the most thoughtful, sincere, and caring human beings, husband and father I have ever known. You're way off in your judgment. Did you even read the full meat and potatoes of the entire article? Perhaps it's a reflection of your own ego you see. Just a thought. Jaqueline,

Having known Alex and his family for years he is FAR from ego driven; as a matter of fact he is one of the most thoughtful, sincere, and caring human beings, husband and father I have ever known. You’re way off in your judgment. Did you even read the full meat and potatoes of the entire article? Perhaps it’s a reflection of your own ego you see. Just a thought.

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