Comments on: Little White Lies We Tell Ourselves

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:57:13 +0000

Corey:

I’m so glad you found my blog and learned some interesting things – thank you! I’m delighted to know you’re a young person who is interested in personal development and I look forward to staying in touch with you! Happy New Year!

By: Corey L

Corey L — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:41:17 +0000

Hi, I found this post really interesting. I had never thought about how you can get self esteem from something like a simple accomplishment, and how you need to take action into your own hands when you have a goal or dream. And even though I’m only 14 I understood everything you talked about, and learned a lot. Thanks.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:39:20 +0000

@ Liara Covert:

How cool is that! I love it. You sense synergies with certain people. Tell me more about that. How did you develop that level of awareness? I’m truly intrigued.

I look forward to reading your recommended article – thanks for sharing.

I love being reminded that Higher Forces are always involved in our lives. You are totally right that when you believe in yourself, you send energy out into the world that returns in ways you do not foresee. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing that with me because you just made my day! Even though I know this intellectually and spiritually (heart), we all need to be reminded and yours was very timely.

Higher Forces also use people like you and me to communicate certain messages to others who need to hear/read them. That’s what just happened here. Bless you!

I’ve been to your site and am learning more about you. Thanks so much for bridging the connection between the two of us. I look forward to supporting your spiritual journey as much as you have done for me.

God Bless You!

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:10:48 +0000

Stephen, I discovered your blog through Lance on The Jungle of Life. As I read through blogger comments, I sense synergies with certain people and your comments resonated with me.

Thank you for the book recommendation. As an avid reader, I look forward to experiencing that.

Your fascination with the subject of this post leads me to believe yo uwill appreciate this:
http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au/journal/2009/1/16/10-excuses-used-for-withholding-the-truth-and-options.html#entry2853095

I have known people whose businsses have thrived without very much if any self-promotion. Higher Forces are always involved in our lives. When you believe in yourself, you send energy out into the world that comes back in forms you do not foresee. Some people believe self-directedness and visualisation are indispensible. Other people believe meditation is the only tool you will ever need. Each person is on a personal journey of self-discovery. You laways find what you need and it has always existed. You just open senses wider to notice.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:56 +0000

@ Liara Covert:

Thanks Liara for exploring my blog the way you have. I really appreciate it. How did you find me? I’m curious. There are no accidents, you know. You were led somehow to find me and now a connection has been made.

You’re right – there’s a difference between arrogance and self-promotion. I still need to work on the self-promotion part as I’m not a very aggressive marketer. It seems that God has been my marketer so far and I’ve been fine with that. It may not necessarily get me a ton of speaking engagements month after month but that’s okay. I’m open to what my intuition tells me and then I take action on it. That’s the best I can do.

If you haven’t bought that book I mentioned, I’d recommend it. It’s a great read and you’ll find yourself nodding your head several times.

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:35:10 +0000

Stephen, I am taking a great deal of pleasure as I explore your blog. I share a philosophy that life is what happens when you are waiting for something else. The more people tell themselves they can’t won’t shouldn’t or belittle their talents, the less energy they have remaining to promote themselves. There is a difference between arrogance and self-promotion. Yet, not everyone has evolved to discover this yet. It is a question of finding the courage and the confidence to believe in your own potential. After all, if you do not take this initiative, why would anyone else?

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:05:03 +0000

@ jackie:

Thanks for letting me know the impact of this article on you. I’m glad it triggered something inside you – perhaps being led to this was the beginning of a wake up call? If so, consider yourself blessed because a wake up call usually leads to bigger and better things.

By: jackie

jackie — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:46:37 +0000

After reading the article, I felt uneasy. Because it’s true. I do tell myself those things, and I’m so glad a friend gave me a link to this site because now I know what has been holding me back from being who I truly am. Thank you so much.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:49:52 +0000

Zoey:

Welcome to Adversity University. I’m so glad we have Chris as our favorite connector in the blogging/Internet world. Thanks for coming by and for telling me you’ll be back. That’s great!

Yes, it’s about accountability and consciously shutting off that little tape recorder inside our heads. The first step is often a level of awareness.

By: Zoey Jordan

Zoey Jordan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:08:03 +0000

Hi Stephen,
I too found you through Chris Brogan. Now he is really a great resource isn’t he? This post you wrote is just amazing. It comes down to accountability and being HONEST with ourselves, turning off that little negative tape that plays in the background if we allow it to. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts here — I’ll be back to read more!
Cheers!
Zoey