Comments on: When Life “Challenges” You – How Do You Respond?

By: elainedolan

elainedolan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:22:58 +0000

hey Joey hows life?I have been checking my emails and have discovered my private client access has disappeared once again..I originally have it on desktop on another computer but this is elsewhere and I wont be there for another while.hoping you can resend the info again .Yours sincerely Elaine Dolan

By: Dell

Dell — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:37:24 +0000

Mandy, this is touching I really like your soulful comments. I can identify with your issues too.

Dell

By: delka

delka — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:15:30 +0000

Hi Dom or Joey,
I do not know who will be accessing this post but I just want to let Dom know that one psychologist, Havinghurst, noted that people in their middle years tend to be uncomfortable with their jobs and go insearch of another. The thing is, I had this same unsettling experience when I was in my mid thirties, I have done nothing about it and now in my mid forties I am indeed regretful and miserable at the same old job. I am also afraid of taking risks, venturing out, looking for new horizons. This does no one any good. So sit down and carefully explore your options and do not let fear of the unknown cripple you. I still want to venture out but do not know how. Crippled? yes but not giving up.

I am a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator/Clinical Instructor. I have both a bachelor's and master's degree but am I fulfilled career wise? NO!!! Yes, I am giving advise that I should take for myself and I really want to make some significant changes this year, this may involve migrating but I need to change or else...

So Dom, do what you need to do but move on. All the best and good luck.

Delka

By: JoeyAtlas

JoeyAtlas — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:49:12 +0000

Thanks for these great words of support and encouragement, everyone – They are MUCH appreciated!

Joey

By: carolinacanario

carolinacanario — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:42:06 +0000

i totally agree with you Joey, be encouraged Dom, this is your time to fullfill all your dreams and goals and not to stay in safety zone, this is the time that God has given to you! We will support your job… and im not even an american or live in the US, im from the dominican republic, so you two (Joey and Dom) have people watching over you worlwide!

By: sheilalu

sheilalu — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:26:54 +0000

Hi Joey!
I truly agree with you: “A diamond becomes a diamond after certain elements are combined and then exposed to incredibly extreme levels of pressure and forces…”.
As an only child I was really spoilt and pampered by my parents but after my father's death, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and life has been hard ever since. Although I sometimes really think of what my life would have been like if nothing would have happened, I am very proud of the mature and responsible person I have grown to be.
I hope all will be well for your brother, but if things don't turn right, I know he will find the strength to start over again and maybe build something bigger.
Bye

By: tammycampbell

tammycampbell — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:14:11 +0000

LOVED READING THIS~

There should be more siblings who band together to love and support each other....cheers to you guys! I personally would LOVE to recieve healthy, easy recipes. I have a pretty good hunch most people go threw their busy day with out giving much thought to what they put into their mouths, and usually end up making bad food choices. Also, I believe people don't realize how important good food is to your body and mind....Dom wouldn't it be amazing to be part of a possitive CHANGE in someones life choices!

I encourage you to go for it...go for anything! Take a leep of faith, if it doesnt work thats ok...at least you tried, success comes with adventure.

GOD BLESS AND BE WELL!
Tammy

By: JoeyAtlas

JoeyAtlas — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:36:23 +0000

Great comment Yasmeen!
We appreciate this input. Excellent ideas.

– Joey

By: Yasmeen

Yasmeen — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:01:20 +0000

Hi Joey, Dom… I admire yr entrepreneurial spirit and I definitely agree with Joey that this is the time to realign yr goals and rethink yr priorities. So one very important question I think is: what do you really really really want to do with the rest of yr life? About yr cooking, I'm sure you are a swell cook but to actually prepare and distribute food to as many people as possible, you will need start-up capital to rent a place, equip yr kitchen, maybe hire staff, and so on. I was thinking: why not create yr own website and educate people about healthy eating habits, incredibly healthy food items, and publish yr recipes online. For instance, I know that a lot of people have no idea about the bad effects of artificial flavorings, preservatives, taste enhancers et al (you know the items indicated by “E”-xxx ), and don't get me started on Aspartame, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and their ilk. You could affiliate yourself on yr website with healthy products like organic food items, free-range chickens and eggs, and meat that does not contain hormones, antibiotics, and what not! Yech! You can teach people to break their bad eating habits and teach them awesome ways to a healthier life. With a positive attitude, one can always take away the “mis” in misfortune. One day you will be able to look back on this time and say that the best thing that happened to you was when you were made redundant! All the best to you and yr families.

By: JoeyAtlas

JoeyAtlas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:43:44 +0000

Susan… VERY COOL!! …sounds like you two are 'living right'… Keep at it!

Thanks for your great words here – they are greatly appreciated – and it means a lot, not only to us – but everyone else who follows along and travels this journey with us… We all do it together – we are all connected whether we know it or not…

Joey