Yep! I thought teaching was my dream job, so I went and got the PhD. Seems crazy to me now! 🙂 (I taught for three years but burned out and went back to research/software development. But grad school is where I learned how to write a book, so it was still a useful experience.)

Thanks, Chris!

Very enlightening, very helpful, and who would of thought it would of come from him.

I’ve had some moments like this, too! It’s almost more effective than if someone you expected had done it. Right on!

Awwww! I love stories like this! It’s amazing how people come through if you can just bring yourself to ask. Sometimes they do even if you don’t ask! I’m really glad you had this experience–thank you for sharing it!

Thanks, Harley!

The internet is a funny thing.

Truer words were never spoken! 🙂

Letting people in is certainly not the easiest thing as it requires a great deal of trust, but it is also one of the single greatest things to live for. SO great that even if you get hurt, it’s worth taking another try.

For me, it was my one good friend who came through for me when I was having some particularly rough months where being at the crossroads of life was starting to take its tole on me. What I found particularly amazing is that as much as I love this friend, words of wisdom, was not one of his character strengths.

None-the-less on one not so special day he came through for me, pretty much giving my a birds eye perspective of my entire world. Very enlightening, very helpful, and who would of thought it would of come from him.

You never know where or when things will turn up, but they always do!

Louise

Many thanks! I’m honored to be included in a list of such great people. 😀 You rock.

You are absolutely right about how you can’t do everything yourself. (still learning that myself) The internet is a funny thing. 😉

Thanks, Rachel! For years I was so afraid to ask for help with anything or admit that I couldn’t do everything myself. I can’t believe how much nicer it is to let people in and accept their help. You’re right, it’s definitely the way to go.

No man or woman is an island. People need people. If you are struggling in any area of your life, have the courage to ASK for help! When you need help in your marriage, make an appointment with a marriage counselor. If you need assistance in your business, hire a personal coach. When you need encouragement, seek out a friend. If you are struggling with a personal issue, seek therapy.

Rachel Lavern
Personal Transformation, Enlightenment and Development Coach
“Live without limits because nothing is impossible to you.”