Comments on: Stand for Something http://www.lifecoachlaurie.com/2010/05/06/stand-for-something/ Life Coaching Business Coaching services Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:54:52 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Amy http://www.lifecoachlaurie.com/2010/05/06/stand-for-something/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Amy Thu, 13 May 2010 00:20:22 +0000 http://www.lifecoachlaurie.com/?p=537#comment-88 Laurie: I love that when you write your passion oozes out of every word. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Clearly you know who you are and I am grateful to say - me too! Keep up the great work. Amy @ParmFarm Laurie:

I love that when you write your passion oozes out of every word. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Clearly you know who you are and I am grateful to say – me too! Keep up the great work.

Amy
@ParmFarm

]]> By: Rosemary James http://www.lifecoachlaurie.com/2010/05/06/stand-for-something/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Rosemary James Fri, 07 May 2010 16:03:08 +0000 http://www.lifecoachlaurie.com/?p=537#comment-82 I think I get what you mean. I have been one of those people who have been looking outside of my self for my passion/purpose. I need to look at the WHY more and to delve inside of me. I have used the same excuses in the past as you mentioned. There are too many other people doing the same thing; or they do it better than I could do it. Lately I have been working on being more authentic. Last night, for the first time, I think, in my life, I was able to speak from my heart to someone, without fear of reprisal. I spoke to this person about what I value in myself. Although at times it was heart wrenching, I felt so empowered by my own words. There was still some emotion entwined, but I spoke from my heart and it felt good. With that said, I have also begun to take stock of what is important to me. I went on a medical mission last year to India. I also volunteered at the C.A.R.E.S. clinic at Bartle Hall last December. I so enjoyed helping those who needed my help. I have begun to think about participating in more medical missions. I also love animals. Again though, I would be volunteering my time to work with animals. I have an autistic grandson. I learned about the Son-Rise program, which helps parents and family work with their children to recover from autism. I want to go to their start-up program; but I also want to go through their training program for facilitators. I see a pattern here of "service to others". I have also had the opportunity to do outreach service within my own community, thanks in part to my church. How do I take all of these experiences/desires/passions and roll them in to a viable, income producing, life fulfilling, job? Therein lies my dilemma. Help, Laurie! I think I get what you mean. I have been one of those people who have been looking outside of my self for my passion/purpose. I need to look at the WHY more and to delve inside of me. I have used the same excuses in the past as you mentioned. There are too many other people doing the same thing; or they do it better than I could do it. Lately I have been working on being more authentic. Last night, for the first time, I think, in my life, I was able to speak from my heart to someone, without fear of reprisal. I spoke to this person about what I value in myself. Although at times it was heart wrenching, I felt so empowered by my own words. There was still some emotion entwined, but I spoke from my heart and it felt good. With that said, I have also begun to take stock of what is important to me. I went on a medical mission last year to India. I also volunteered at the C.A.R.E.S. clinic at Bartle Hall last December. I so enjoyed helping those who needed my help. I have begun to think about participating in more medical missions. I also love animals. Again though, I would be volunteering my time to work with animals. I have an autistic grandson. I learned about the Son-Rise program, which helps parents and family work with their children to recover from autism. I want to go to their start-up program; but I also want to go through their training program for facilitators. I see a pattern here of “service to others”. I have also had the opportunity to do outreach service within my own community, thanks in part to my church. How do I take all of these experiences/desires/passions and roll them in to a viable, income producing, life fulfilling, job? Therein lies my dilemma. Help, Laurie!

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