Comments on: Grow your Business by Completely Ignoring your Inner Wisdom

By: Michelle Vandepas

Michelle Vandepas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:44:25 +0000

Wendy this is a great story and I can relate. Often it is after that we can see so clearly. Now, (that I'm older and sometimes know better) I have some tricks. If I don't know what my heart wants to do, I tap it with my fingers. Tap tap tap on my heart and sometimes the answer comes. If not, well then I just wait. Our hearts don't steer us wrong. Michelle Vandepas's last blog post..Now You Too Can Be Tagged By A Blogger’s Compulsive Behavior!

By: Dorie

Dorie — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:51:20 +0000

I followed you from another blog in which you commented regarding a “dip” in your life…that was my hook to see what else I might read from you. Sure enough, here it was. Recovery from my reaction to others’ addictions and gleening wisdom from past mistakes are the treasures that first seemed like disasters. Accepting the message from up above, I’ve grown to see that I can revel in trying and adjusting rather than failing and languishing. We were never intended to do things perfectly the first time… Some of us are just more flamboyant when we finally discover the red flags in life.

By: Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:44:46 +0000

Ria, I definitely agree that we shouldn’t go over-board and let fear of change get the best of us. Sure, if we have a strong feelng about something, it’s always recommended to think twice before acting, but that doens’t mean that we should over-do it.

Alan Johnson

By: Dorothy Stahlnecker

Dorothy Stahlnecker — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:39:34 +0000

There have been so many times, I’ve had that darn feeling myself and ignored it. This gives me real insight that I’m not the only one and should reconsider what the feelings mean.

From this day forward, I’ll think twice..when my stomach tells me stop and reevaluate the moment.. Your trip home..was a great reflection for our young teens to think about..

Dorothy from grammology
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By: Ria Kennedy

Ria Kennedy — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:14:21 +0000

I think it is important to realize that instinct can be faulty, i.e., we may need to override our fear of change to make progress, but once we realize we can take a chance on making our life better, we can make a habit of it.

However, although we may not have a crystal ball to avoid all mishaps, it is imperative we stay in tune with what’s going on around us and listen to our hunches on how to make it work out and avoid disaster.

I am so glad you remained safe and have lived to create this blog! It’s really a great place to come and be inspired!

By: Edward

Edward — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:34:53 +0000

There’s a chinese idiom which says: Failure is the mother of success. Guess that can be use in this situation

By: Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:08:19 +0000

Getting out of your comfort zone and not being lazy is always recommended, but when you have a strong negative feeling about one of your decision, thinking things through at the very least is a must.

Alan Johnson

By: Kelvin Kao

Kelvin Kao — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:18:18 +0000

Great story, Wendy!

When I first started reading, I was thinking to myself, “but you also said we need to get out of our comfort zone…” but after reading the whole thing, I thought: Yeah, damn right. Sometimes the signs are there. Your subconscious try to tell you no but your conscious mind decides to override it. And when the bad signs keep popping up, you just can’t ignore them anymore. I can certainly relate.

By: Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:17:58 +0000

Indeed, there are times when you should definitely listen to what your inner voice is saying. Plans can and should be changed if you know that they do no longer represent you as a person. Yet sometimes, you just have to learn it the hard way as a result of making decisions and not taking your instincts into consideration.

Alan Johnson

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:01:07 +0000

As James says, thanks for sharing this Wendy. I got a clear picture of your Amtrak ride through the Rockies (I had some similar thoughts on the trans-Mongolian railway).

It’s quite clear to see from your efforts that things are working out great over there, and I’m very happy for you.

By: James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises

James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:43:16 +0000

This was great to read. Thanks for sharing.

I have my own theory: When you get three distinct, clear signals from the Powers that Be (for lack of better terms) that you should do something, do it. Someone’s giving you a damned important message and you’d better listen.

I was traveling to a job interview for a job I didn’t really want. First signal, the guy on the phone sounded a little… off. Second signal, I’d driven a half hour before I realized that I’d forgotten my coffee (OOH NO!). Third? I got a speeding ticket for going 5 clicks over the limit.

I thanked the officer, took my ticket, turned around and headed back home. I later learned that the person who did get the job was laid off a month later and had never received a single paycheck.

Good thing I listened