Comments on: You are a Star!

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:42:45 +0000

Mark David:

Glad you enjoyed the post – whether or not we realize it, all of us are stars. We just need to allow ourselves to shine.

You’re right – when we share our stories, we have the potential of inspiring others. People love to read stories versus a dry run of “The ABCS of Life.”

By the way, I noticed that you’ve written some books – you have stories of your own, I presume?

By: Mark David Gerson

Mark David Gerson — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:21:59 +0000

Great post! It’s so true that we’re too often embarrassed to shine our light into the world, forgetting what a gift that light can be to others. In my experience, what most inspires others is when we share our stories — as you did with this post. Of course, sharing our stories is not only about sharing our surface successes; it’s about sharing the adversity and the underlying redemption. Thanks for stepping into the spotlight long enough for me to find your blog!

- Mark David

Mark David Gersons last blog post..Cosmic Puberty, or Living Radical Evolution

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:08:40 +0000

Karen:

Yes, you’re right – comments bloggers receive usually have more to do with them, which is something I have to keep in mind. This goes along with my teachings that if there is something about another person that’s bothering us, it’s not them, it’s us.

But like you said, it’s always good to do a little self introspection when we hear things that might be a bit uncomfortable for us b/c there might be a nugget of truth in what they’re saying about us.

Thanks for your input!

By: Karen Putz / DeafMom

Karen Putz / DeafMom — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:29:59 +0000

Stephen,

Yes, we do have to consider the source and the possibility that the comments we receive might be more about the other person than ourselves. I think we have so much to learn about what other people say, because it gives us something to reflect inward about ourselves and discover what really has weight and what doesn’t.

Karen Putz / DeafMoms last blog post..Identifying the Deaf Gene

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:36:10 +0000

Tsufit:

LOL – thanks a lot for helping me pronounce your very interesting-sounding name.

By: Tsufit

Tsufit — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:35:45 +0000

Twist your tongue no longer Stephen.
Tsufit is pronounced “Tsoo-feet”; the “Ts” is like in Tsunami. I spend all day spelling it, but at least I don’t get forgotten.
Tsufit

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:52:35 +0000

Ryan:

Wow, that’s quite a compliment you just gave me there! Well, if you stick around long enough, I’ll have some products and services coming on the pipeline outside my professional speaking and life coaching services.

I’m still formulating a way to help people reach inside themselves and find their inner selves. I love the idea of taking people to the next level and I think you just saw that – thanks!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:50:55 +0000

That’s a pretty sweet talent you have–making people feel at ease. Do you think you could bottle that up and sell it, because I’d be first in line. I’m not kidding. Here, take my credit card!

Ryans last blog post..going out in a chariot of fire

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:14:27 +0000

Ryan:

I know exactly what you mean by the bombardment of sites and seminars telling you a million ways to make money.

SOBCon08 was actually very “non-commerical” and it was done that way for a purpose. The organizers wanted to run the event in a very non-salesy way and they succeeded. By far. There were no pushy salespeople trying to get you to do this or that.

It was all about learning, fellowship, connections and fun. I really, really enjoyed it. I made some wonderful new friends that will probably last a life time. So that’s an option for you next year if you’re up for it. I’ll be sure to get you situated comfortably. I love people and I have this gift of helping people be at ease because I’m at ease with myself, giving them to be permission to be at ease too (subconsciously).

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:11:14 +0000

Never heard of the book, but I’ll look it up.

A blogging conference would be fun, as long as it’s not one of those things where they constantly tell you a million different ways to earn six figures by blogging. I get turned off by those kind of sites.

Ryans last blog post..going out in a chariot of fire