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By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:23:24 +0000

Excellent post. I have found that the moment we let go of the emotional baggage we know is there, new opportunities arise really quickly. It’s like we prove to ourselves that we can accept the greater and bigger opportunities ahead by first letting go of the old. If we hold on to things that no longer serve us, how do we get to where we really want? That is the question one must ask when they aren’t willing to change.

By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:23:18 +0000

Thanks for this Karl — I can definitely relate to the nauseous sensation in your stomach you described when you felt rejected — and like you say, those are moments where we can take a look inside and ask “whoa, I’m reacting as if I’m in serious danger here — what might really be going on?”

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:19:28 +0000

Hi Karl, thanks for the link love! This was a really good article. I don't know what in this article made me think of ACT, but if you've never looked into it I suggest you give it a try. Here is a really wonderful book. I hope this goes through and doesn't turn into spam: The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:14:43 +0000

Hi Ed, Hope that burst of energy served you well.

Hi J.D., Thank you.

Hi Lance, Visualization is a great tool. I’ve been experimenting with more of this process. So far I love the results.

Hi Positively Present, When we let go of our fear and stop trying to hold on to it we can accomplish amazing things.

Hi Megan, Perseverance does pay off. The more we try, adjust and try again the better chance we have at success.

Hi Tess, When we find a way to find peace with our feelings it’s so much easier to enjoy difficult situations.

Hi Evita, Thank you. It’s always nice to hear kind words about my writing. Some times I’m a little too tough on myself.

Hi Iman, Feel the fear is a great way of putting it. When we decide to feel it’s wrath we realize we made more of a big deal out of it than we really should have.

By: Iman Yusef-Yahya

Iman Yusef-Yahya — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:52:30 +0000

What really leapt out at me was “It came down to letting go of my fear in order to allow success to happen.” Sometimes we fail to see such things as fear for what they really are – dream-stealers.

The only way that I have learned to conquer this emotion is walking through it. As I’ve I heard it stated on many occasions,”Feel the fear, and do it any way.” By no means am I trying to over-simplify the process, but ultimately, that’s what it comes down to – either I feel the fear, and do it anyway, or allow the fear to be bigger than me.

Thanks for the post.

By: Evita

Evita — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:14:32 +0000

This was fantastic to read Karl – how motivational!

It is so true, fear holds us back from so much, and in the end why? We sabotage our own happiness and success.

Now a big question, you said “I realize that nothing I create will be perfect.”

But Karl, perfect according to whom? In my view what you write is perfect – perfect for you and perfect for whoever reads it and resonates with it. There is not one perfect out there, and I just want you to give yourself more credit. You are awesome, your writing is awesome. Look how far you have come already!

Keep believing in yourself, keep creating and keep enjoying your creations. That is perfection in itself

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:35:22 +0000

“Your fear is the heaviest detriment to your creativity. An anchor on your imaginative thoughts.”

This is my issue right here. I’ve been taming my fears for a couple of months now and currently they are mostly non-existent.

I could also relate to you trying to get rid of feelings vs becomeing at peace with them.

Like Megan, I love the Tori Amos quote. And can relate.

The Chicken Soup people suceeded because the stories are written at a 7th grade level. That’s the readihg level for the majority of the population. I say go with it…Thanks for helping me set sail on Monday morning, Karl!

By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord

Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:02:06 +0000

That Tori Amos quote is AWESOME! Wow… so much wisdom in those words. We have to bleed in order for the cleansing to begin. I love that metaphor.
There are days when my confidence is affected by my emotions, and being a woman I can clearly point to the calendar and know instantly when a better day would be to attempt something big & bold. I’ve found I can muster my courage by looking at others who succeeded, but may have struggled a bit. I don’t think many people just rise to the top without being challenged – either externally (rejection) or internally (self-doubt). It’s part of being human, so when I see stories about now-famous authors who were turned down 100 times before finally getting something published, I think, “Yes, perseverance pays off.” John Grisham is a GREAT example of that.
Thanks for sharing your story so openly with us, Karl. We’re all in the same boat, so to speak — these human bodies and minds mean we all suffer, but the great news is, we also have the power to overcome and rise to our greatest potential!