Comments on: A Personal Growth Lesson From A Little Bird http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/ Strategies for Positive Change Tue, 22 May 2012 22:25:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steve-Personal Success Factors http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-12123 Steve-Personal Success Factors Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:05:31 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-12123 Good points here, Jonathan. It really is helpful to examine our friendships in terms of where we are and where we want to be. I believe, though, that it's good to have mentor relationships, peer relationships with those ahead of you, but also to be open to be a mentor and peer to those behind you, so that you help them raise their own games: if they're open, that is :) Good points here, Jonathan. It really is helpful to examine our friendships in terms of where we are and where we want to be. I believe, though, that it’s good to have mentor relationships, peer relationships with those ahead of you, but also to be open to be a mentor and peer to those behind you, so that you help them raise their own games: if they’re open, that is :)
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]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8634 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:26:51 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8634 Hi Marko, that's an interesting observation. I think there are some other considerations that fit into this scenario as well. It seems that no matter how similar we may be (development wise) to someone else, the understanding is always distributed differently. Your areas of deepest comprehension likely vary from mine because of individual experiences, etc. So, even if we had an 80% similarity score, we could still share many insights in the areas covered by the 20%. I also feel that I can learn from people at all stages of development to some degree. In fact, some of the most profound "truths" were given to me by my daughter when she was quite young. <a href="http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/personal-development-%E2%80%93-is-your-ego-getting-in-the-way/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here's an example</a>. Such lessons have served me well for decades. I guess my bottom line is that life has a way of teaching us in unexpected ways, and often from unexpected sources. It doesn't matter how we come in contact with greater knowledge and awareness. What matters is that we remain open to being taught. Marko, thank you once again for stimulating my thoughts to ponder some important concept. You're good at it and I really enjoy it. Hi Marko, that’s an interesting observation. I think there are some other considerations that fit into this scenario as well. It seems that no matter how similar we may be (development wise) to someone else, the understanding is always distributed differently. Your areas of deepest comprehension likely vary from mine because of individual experiences, etc.

So, even if we had an 80% similarity score, we could still share many insights in the areas covered by the 20%.

I also feel that I can learn from people at all stages of development to some degree. In fact, some of the most profound “truths” were given to me by my daughter when she was quite young. Here’s an example. Such lessons have served me well for decades.

I guess my bottom line is that life has a way of teaching us in unexpected ways, and often from unexpected sources. It doesn’t matter how we come in contact with greater knowledge and awareness. What matters is that we remain open to being taught.

Marko, thank you once again for stimulating my thoughts to ponder some important concept. You’re good at it and I really enjoy it.

]]> By: Marko -- Calm Growth http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8532 Marko -- Calm Growth Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:29:32 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8532 Very interesting Jonathan... I'll try to show my opinion about this things as I see them... All this depends on what stage is our current personal development. Allow me to explain. Let's us imagine three (fictional) levels of personal development. The first level is the worst. State of mind a little over a suicide. That person is in terrible condition. Usually this person constantly complains to others and its often crying and feeling depressed. The second level is "normal person". The person who goes to work, not risking a lot, watch TV often, have a wife\ husband, children, a couple of problems etc. The third level is the highest stage of development. A very spiritual person, very experienced, thoughtful and so on. (I simplified a bit, I do not want to have too long and exhausting comment.) People who are on the first (worst) and some on second (middle) level, they grow only if they socialize with people better than them and people with similar systems of beliefs. In contrast, people at the top and some from the middle stage of development, will not advance and grow if they socialize with like-minded. They will grow only if they socialize with people who have different beliefs than themselves... Why? Because people from the "worst" and some from middle "category" do not have that level of openness and learning abilities from other than themselves. On the contrary, they are afraid of others. While those on the larger stage of personal growth, have a greater awareness and understanding that only by exploring our differences we can learn from each other. I hope you understand my point, Jonathan. Warm regards.... Marko (CalmGrowth) .-= Marko -- Calm Growth´s last amazing blog post ..<a href="http://calmgrowth.com/2010/06/01/the-current-state-of-personal-development-scene-part-3/" rel="nofollow">The Current State of Personal Development Scene — Part 3</a> =-. Very interesting Jonathan… I’ll try to show my opinion about this things as I see them…

All this depends on what stage is our current personal development.

Allow me to explain. Let’s us imagine three (fictional) levels of personal development.

The first level is the worst. State of mind a little over a suicide. That person is in terrible condition. Usually this person constantly complains to others and its often crying and feeling depressed.

The second level is “normal person”. The person who goes to work, not risking a lot, watch TV often, have a wife\ husband, children, a couple of problems etc.

The third level is the highest stage of development. A very spiritual person, very experienced, thoughtful and so on.

(I simplified a bit, I do not want to have too long and exhausting comment.)

People who are on the first (worst) and some on second (middle) level, they grow only if they socialize with people better than them and people with similar systems of beliefs.

In contrast, people at the top and some from the middle stage of development, will not advance and grow if they socialize with like-minded. They will grow only if they socialize with people who have different beliefs than themselves…

Why? Because people from the “worst” and some from middle “category” do not have that level of openness and learning abilities from other than themselves. On the contrary, they are afraid of others.

While those on the larger stage of personal growth, have a greater awareness and understanding that only by exploring our differences we can learn from each other.

I hope you understand my point, Jonathan.

Warm regards….

Marko (CalmGrowth)
.-= Marko — Calm Growth´s last amazing blog post ..The Current State of Personal Development Scene — Part 3 =-.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8469 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Fri, 28 May 2010 20:59:36 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8469 Hi Liza, yes, I am blushing. Thank you for being so open and encouraging. Once you start writing you will probably amaze yourself. Don't wait for everything to be perfect. Start your blog and go for it. Blogging is a fantastic way to discover yourself. We learn to write by writing. It's a process that is full of wonderful learning experiences. You'll do great. Hi Liza, yes, I am blushing. Thank you for being so open and encouraging. Once you start writing you will probably amaze yourself. Don’t wait for everything to be perfect. Start your blog and go for it. Blogging is a fantastic way to discover yourself. We learn to write by writing. It’s a process that is full of wonderful learning experiences. You’ll do great.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8468 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Fri, 28 May 2010 20:51:27 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8468 Hi Farnoosh, I think you are amazing and I am so pleased to be part of your circle. I get really excited when someone as young as you are has come to so many important realizations. I know it is only the beginning of an extraordinary journey of awareness and knowledge. Hi Farnoosh, I think you are amazing and I am so pleased to be part of your circle. I get really excited when someone as young as you are has come to so many important realizations. I know it is only the beginning of an extraordinary journey of awareness and knowledge.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8467 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Fri, 28 May 2010 20:45:19 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8467 Hi Gail, you said that so very well. My observations and conclusions run totally parallel to yours. Some peoples lives are so wrapped up in drama that it can be exhausting, even for the spectator. Your words are always so wise and insightful. Allow me to echo your closing sentiments. I am also inspired by you and very grateful to know you. I find you to be quite remarkable. Hi Gail, you said that so very well. My observations and conclusions run totally parallel to yours. Some peoples lives are so wrapped up in drama that it can be exhausting, even for the spectator. Your words are always so wise and insightful. Allow me to echo your closing sentiments. I am also inspired by you and very grateful to know you. I find you to be quite remarkable.

]]> By: Liza Manuel http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8446 Liza Manuel Fri, 28 May 2010 14:20:59 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8446 I love your site! It helps me realize the things that I'm not really aware of. Sometimes I don't pay much attention to simple things that can change my life. Instead, I try to find the complicated ones. This is really a big help for me. I am so glad that I stumbled upon it. And speaking of letting people influence my life, I think I should make friends with guys like you full of positive things in life! You guys will be my inspiration from now on. Actually, I have always had this desire to be a writer but I just don't know how to start and when to start. I'm usually not confident about my skills. But I would like to try. I am just figuring out what will be my theme when I have my own blog. Thanks Jonathan. You're my idol! I love your site! It helps me realize the things that I’m not really aware of. Sometimes I don’t pay much attention to simple things that can change my life. Instead, I try to find the complicated ones. This is really a big help for me. I am so glad that I stumbled upon it. And speaking of letting people influence my life, I think I should make friends with guys like you full of positive things in life! You guys will be my inspiration from now on. Actually, I have always had this desire to be a writer but I just don’t know how to start and when to start. I’m usually not confident about my skills. But I would like to try. I am just figuring out what will be my theme when I have my own blog. Thanks Jonathan. You’re my idol!

]]> By: Farnoosh http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/a-personal-growth-lesson-from-a-little-bird/#comment-8445 Farnoosh Fri, 28 May 2010 14:11:06 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=315#comment-8445 Ouch for the little bird and I'd never heard that story but so much truth here: "people you associate with have a strong influence on the direction of your personal growth". Jonathan, until recently (say last 5 years), I did not realize that I could very well END friendships and relationships that are not in my favor. The first time I did this, I felt so liberated. Now I am very selective about who I let in my circle.... On another note, my darling childhood friend has been telling me how she had let this other friend treat her through the years. "Were you crazy" I yell at her, since I wasn't there to do that when this was happening. In desperation for having a friend in her life, she let it happen over and over until a real friend walked into her life and made her stop.....Thank you for another great insight and articulation on how we should be aware of our personal growth and the outside influences, be they loud and clear or hardly perceptible to the human ear!!! Ouch for the little bird and I’d never heard that story but so much truth here: “people you associate with have a strong influence on the direction of your personal growth”. Jonathan, until recently (say last 5 years), I did not realize that I could very well END friendships and relationships that are not in my favor. The first time I did this, I felt so liberated. Now I am very selective about who I let in my circle….
On another note, my darling childhood friend has been telling me how she had let this other friend treat her through the years. “Were you crazy” I yell at her, since I wasn’t there to do that when this was happening. In desperation for having a friend in her life, she let it happen over and over until a real friend walked into her life and made her stop…..Thank you for another great insight and articulation on how we should be aware of our personal growth and the outside influences, be they loud and clear or hardly perceptible to the human ear!!!

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