richforsandy: 2007-08-07 07:35:35

says: I  think why am I put on this planet just to do and serve people . What about me? Hi Barbie, Richard here: I am resisting the start of the lessons here.  I am getting to like the founding idea of Oliver's, and appreciate the good work in developing it. I appreciate your comment: "I  think why am I put on this planet just to do and serve people . What about me? There is joy in serving the right motive.  Mr Wallace Wattles, who wrote the 1910 classic, 'The Science of Getting Rich" says, 'more Life to all and less to none is a good motive'. I agree.  Others deeply affect us, sometimes in a way that does grow more Life to all and less to none. Focused minds and hearts can bring out our full rich flavour and greatest strengths. Why not the ideal self? Have we ever been able to define that?  I believe it is the pursuit, our focus, and our desire that matters more than attaining. Are we caring about growing our wonderful potential and doing positive things, asking great questions like this, in a place of encouragement.  Getting to know one's self. Helping others, in a place where honesty helps most. I have lied to myself before many times because I wasn't thinking straight or doing the right things. I was twin minded. I am learning this is a waste of good energy and limited supply of this life we have.  There is an ultimate Love and intelligence that works for us greatly and connects us in our gratitude. The best thing I read in the paper yesterday was this: "Learning begets learning. Each subsequent investment in learning in an individuals life yields a higher rate of return as a result of the earlier investment." -nobel economist, James Heckman, University of Chicago. Please forgive me for such a long comment. I have been dealing with bottled up pressure for the past number of years in business and I just need some place to blow and also regain greater confidence in myself. Hey, we're down different paths, with our own power.  For every situation, we can ask "What is the lesson that I am trying to learn here" I don't know about you, but I have to work on me everyday. I hope to do a lot of it here and will be honored to encourage anyone here to engage in a powerful way, honour the site idea. I will br getting into the steps, just need to spout a bit if thats ok with you. I hope you will grow with me. Thanks. Richard 

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