en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/751451 Comments by Christopher M Jones http://www.christophermathewjones.com/2010/09/cosmic-fishbowl.html#IDComment100084141 Oh dude!!! [my bust] I completely didn't let you know about what had happened. I ended up finding something that topped what I was working on, and I've actually been lost in it for about a good week now. I've sent it as an attachment to your email. Tell me what you think about it! Good looks for hitting me up =] Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:21:12 +0000 http://www.christophermathewjones.com/2010/09/cosmic-fishbowl.html#IDComment100084141 http://michele-raucci.blogspot.com/2010/09/first-day-shine.html#IDComment97905432 Awesome. Just...AWESOME! 'Twas a most wonderful quick-read of inspiration my love. Looking forward to watching this philosophy evolve. =] Thu, 9 Sep 2010 23:31:43 +0000 http://michele-raucci.blogspot.com/2010/09/first-day-shine.html#IDComment97905432 http://www.finerminds.com/career-entrepreneurship/energetic-personality-test/#IDComment97350285 Blessings Vishen! I expected to fall under the Happy But Broke category, but the results came out with [balanced???] results. I got three A's, three B's AND three C's!!! No clue where that places me, HELP lol. ^___^ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:33:25 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/career-entrepreneurship/energetic-personality-test/#IDComment97350285 http://www.christophermathewjones.com/2010/09/cosmic-fishbowl.html#IDComment97315918 I'm glad you did! =] Keep an eye out on that inbox tomorrow! Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:56:52 +0000 http://www.christophermathewjones.com/2010/09/cosmic-fishbowl.html#IDComment97315918 http://www.christophermathewjones.com/2010/09/cosmic-fishbowl.html#IDComment97212314 Ah yes, in the words of the GREAT SAKIRA [my little sister for those who don't know =] " SEA MONKEY SEE, SEA MONKEY DO ! ! ! " Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:33:00 +0000 http://www.christophermathewjones.com/2010/09/cosmic-fishbowl.html#IDComment97212314 http://michele-raucci.blogspot.com/2010/09/sea-monkeys.html#IDComment97045591 Blessings my goddess! I'm dropping you a line to let you know how proud I am of this first post! This marks the first page of the newest chapter of your life, and I can't wait to see where it will lead you. =] I am looking at our sea monkeys now, and I know exactly what you mean. It is nothing short of amazing how these tiny creatures could bring out the deepest of ponderings; the glory of the Source shines through them just as brightly as through us. Perhaps, maybe, they are quicker to realize that, and that is what drives them to swim so purely, hm? May we all receive such enlightenment one day. ^___^ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 05:25:01 +0000 http://michele-raucci.blogspot.com/2010/09/sea-monkeys.html#IDComment97045591 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living/#IDComment52020140 aww, thanks a bunch! ^___^ i had a great night's sleep by the way. [note: I'm now a follower on your intensedebate profile, but your facebook link is broken] Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:35:26 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living/#IDComment52020140 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living/#IDComment51985985 And another thing! I am a full believer and supporter of Edison's sleeping habits. In fact, I'll be heading off for a good rest right after I submit this. Even Da Vinci said that geniuses tend to do less work than the average hu-man-society-slave. By a show of hands, who wants to be a genius?!? ^,^ oh yeah, ditto! But not too long...we must not dwell in the doldrums [Phantom Tollbooth reference]. If we do, we'll realize just how miserable we can be. I don't dig misery. And I don't want you to either. Say no to emo! *steps of soap box* ^,^ I am glad others really aren't thinking about me. I have enough to be paranoid about to wonder what is going on in someone's head. The way I see it, if they are taking time out of their lives to criticize or idolize [no preference, by the way], then I must be someone important, right? ^____^ positive programming, folks! Okay, time for me to take a lesson from the heart, literally. G'night everybody! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:44:56 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living/#IDComment51985985 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living/#IDComment51985968 Namaste & Salutations, fellow winners in this game called life! Starting off strong, I like to think of the day-tight compartments much in the same way people envisioned the survival of the Titanic, had its anti-sink tech actually worked out. As the water fills the base of the Our Lives Cruise Ship, nice little water-tight compartments will do us the pleasure of keeping the past and future out of the way...hence, no sinkage, correct? Or in our case, no stomach ulcers and no melt-downs. Woot! ^,^ <--[tis the *woot* face; it shall show up often] I really like being cool about how everything is. The only guy in history who ever fought reality and won, was Neo. Unfortunately for us mere mortals, there is no blockbuster special effects which allow us to bend space and time...so we can just accept things as they are...aah, serenity! ^___^ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:44:39 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living/#IDComment51985968 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/#IDComment51984797 The idea of the four Quadrants was the most interesting bit, to me that is. I like the reinvention of the XY [male/female] quadrant technique used to predict the sex of an unborn child. [We covered that back in high school chemistry..lovely *sarcasm* memories there ^____^] Hit the target with the "Roles & Goals" [amazing way to test one's sanity, by the way] And who said 'just saying no' was merely for the obvious cases? I would love to spread a bit of no around to many aspects of my life which detract from my ability to actually l.i.v.e. it. ;] The fourth and fifth habit I'll skip over for the sake of space and time, but the sixth is yet another spiritual math lesson: now, 1 + 1 = 3 plus! Just when you thought you had addition down, here comes synergy a'knockin'! I have always believed in this in some form or other; it's nice to see it proudly displayed. Oh, and sharpen your saw folks! Remember the saying, "(s)he ain't the sharpest tool in the shed?" No more dullness for us, fellow champions. Claim your sharpened selves! [I know I am! ^___^] Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:31:16 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/#IDComment51984797 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/#IDComment51984737 Hello again, fellow Champions! The 7 Habits material is definitely amazing stuff. No doubt about that. I'll be briefer this time around ^____^. I dig the Pavlov's Dog connection. Many, many individuals tend to swim with the current [salivate when they hear the bell, so to speak]. We are programmed that way, but I would very much prefer the ability to choose my response to stimuli. That makes me feel much more like a human, and less domesticated, perhaps? But that's just me, right? As for the second habit, I have come across many variations of the funeral exercise prior to reading these notes;it seems to be "in" to ponder one's eulogy. But it is powerful, nonetheless. I'll be sure to take time out to try that within the next couple of days. It'll be a bit harder for me considering I'm still a few months from 20, but it's never to early to consider my death, hehe. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:30:26 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/#IDComment51984737 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51587412 [the last part, I promise ! ! ! ^____^] I was taught that 1+2+3=6, but after reading this, I know the truth now: it equals FOUR [the 4th Agreement, that is ^-^]. 'Kaizen' is officially my favorite word for the week! Continual improvement, or baby steps leading to reaching ever-increasing levels of improvement, is much less stressful than leaping and bounding over canyons full of self-defeating emotions which can put a halt on one's journey. In this sprint we call life, it's already enough that the timer is winding down everyday...but to then rush through it on top of that? Not I, says the Jones. I would much rather pace myself and utilize these agreements to gradually 'transcend social conditioning'. After all, it takes personal awareness, patience, and practice to follow through on these agreements...and none of that sounds like rushing to me. Until tomorrow, then! ^___^ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:46:11 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51587412 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51587362 [continued] Making assumptions, I believe, is an illusory tool we, as human beings, have been conditioned to utilize in the event we find ourselves playing the role of the 'cowardly lion'. It is much easier to fearfully accept [and believe] an assumption than to courageously ask the question. I think this behavior ties into taking things personal, because the answer we receive may or may not be an answer we want to hear [in which the latter is often the case] and it takes a bigger person to calm the desire to find fault in the response due to a simple difference of opinion. Moving on... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:45:43 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51587362 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51587245 Hey there, Chris here! I have been really looking forward to this Challenge; can't wait to see all of the positivity and change it will bring everyone! I'll summarize my response to these amazing Four Agreements the best I can [it won't be easy ^-^]. The 1st Agreement struck a chord in me. It is a balancing act in terms of implementation; I mean, it's one thing to take responsibility for one's actions...but then to not judge yourself in addition? I have always been my best critic, so it will be interesting to see how I feel after I learn to not be so judgmental towards myself after making mistakes. As far as not taking anything personally, my oh my! If there is one unnecessary cause of suffering humankind unknowingly accepts, it is this. I fought my way through this for many years before accepting that 'bullies' attack with both verbal or physical weapons...the verbal are harder to defend oneself from. It is empowering to realize that I don't have to acknowledge being talked 'down' to, for that act in & of itself displays a lack of self esteem. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:44:25 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51587245 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51586939 Hey there, Chris here! I have been really looking forward to this Challenge; can't wait to see all of the positivity and change it will bring everyone! I'll summarize my response to these amazing Four Agreements the best I can [it won't be easy ^-^]. The 1st Agreement struck a chord in me. It is a balancing act in terms of implementation; I mean, it's one thing to take responsibility for one's actions...but then to not judge yourself in addition? I have always been my best critic, so it will be interesting to see how I feel after I learn to not be so judgmental towards myself after making mistakes. As far as not taking anything personally, my oh my! If there is one unnecessary cause of suffering humankind unknowingly accepts, it is this. I fought my way through this for many years before accepting that 'bullies' attack with both verbal or physical weapons...the verbal are harder to defend oneself from. It is empowering to realize that I don't have to acknowledge being talked 'down' to, for that act in & of itself displays a lack of self esteem. Making assumptions, I believe, is an illusory tool we, as human beings, have been conditioned to utilize in the event we find ourselves playing the role of the 'cowardly lion'. It is much easier to fearfully accept [and believe] an assumption than to courageously ask the question. I think this behavior ties into taking things personal, because the answer we receive may or may not be an answer we want to hear [in which the latter is often the case] and it takes a bigger person to calm the desire to find fault in the response due to a simple difference of opinion. Moving on... I was taught that 1+2+3=6, but after reading this, I know the truth now: it equals FOUR [the 4th Agreement, that is ^-^]. 'Kaizen' is officially my favorite word for the week! Continual improvement, or baby steps leading to reaching ever-increasing levels of improvement, is much less stressful than leaping and bounding over canyons full of self-defeating emotions which can put a halt on one's journey. In this sprint we call life, it's already enough that the timer is winding down everyday...but to then rush through it on top of that? Not I, says the Jones. I would much rather pace myself and utilize these agreements to gradually 'transcend social conditioning'. After all, it takes personal awareness, patience, and practice to follow through on these agreements...and none of that sounds like rushing to me. Until tomorrow, then! ^___^ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:40:39 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/the-four-agreements-by-don-miguel-ruiz/#IDComment51586939 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-challenge-videos/#IDComment50905596 I was wondering...what if I already have GratitudeLog and IntenseDebate accounts, and purchased the notes back in December? Can I still take part in the challenge? I would really like to ! ! ! ^___^ Thu, 7 Jan 2010 18:50:31 +0000 http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/philosophersnotes-challenge-videos/#IDComment50905596