Comments on: Changing Your Perceptions…Can You Do It?

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:26:06 +0000

No, I’ve never heard of that book – I’ll check it out. Thanks for letting me know about it.

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:15:15 +0000

I wonder if you have ever read the book, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski? The perspectives offered invite readers to explore mysteries of the human heart, some of which are impossible to articulate. This experience itself expands perception.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:40:04 +0000

@ Liara Covert:

You’re right – we’ve become so immune to the things we take for granted that we are so detached. I admit that I don’t care where I get my gas and electricity from as long as I get it. As long as I can plug in my appliances, I’m happy.

I’ve also witnessed myself become detached from people at times. I have seen how people have become indifferent towards on another. I was pondering this yesterday when I was out for a long walk. There were others on the path and each person that walked by either looked at me or they didn’t. The ones who didn’t were in their own world and did not bother to say hi or make a connection. I admit it’s easier not to make the connection at times. You just want to keep walking and maintaining your own bubble.

While we have become indifferent, I also believe we are moving towards the light and there will come a time when all of us do care about one another and there’s a real sense of love and connection. It’s just a matter of time. Maybe by the Year 2012?

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:25:24 +0000

When it comes to something like gas, or many other items people regularly consume, they honestly have no clue what things actually cost. Prices will go up and down. The news will blame the economy. People will blame government, unstable markets or anything but themselves, their lifestyles, misunderstandings and values. People complain due to discomfort about change. What they are really saying is that they are frustrated about their own selective ignorance about reality. All of this tells people they are not meant to leave change to future generations. We are each invited to explore and renew basic human values. What does this mean? People have grown too detached, disconnected and indifferent to other people, to where their food comes from and how their choices directly effect people they know and do not know. Hope lies in each individual. We are on a path to reinstitute commitment to universal human values, interdependence and love on a global scale. It will not happen overnight, but it will happen. We are all contributing to this life-transforming vision that is already advancing invisible global change.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:23:49 +0000

Lorie:

Welcome to Adversity University! So glad you stopped by and enjoyed this post about perception. Congrats on having a great clip to show future media prospects even though WGN did not show the photo.

You see, everything happens for a reason. We may not know it at the time but sooner or later it becomes apparent.

When I was on Wall Street, I was interviewed on CNN and a week or two later a copy of the tape arrived. I did not know I would end up using it for part of my demo tape years later! Turned out to be a very useful piece.

I believe God/the universe (or however you like to label it) is always helping us prepare for the future. Great to hear about your situation! Congrats.

By: Lorie Marrero

Lorie Marrero — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:27:18 +0000

Stephen,

I LOVE looking for the positive in all things, and LOVE that you said that about 9/11 because I have thought the same thing. Recent incident for me: I was on WGN in Chicago, live, and the photo they had supposedly queued up to show did not appear. Yikes! I just rolled with it. Now, I have a GREAT clip to show future media prospects that proves I can handle live television well. It all works out!

- Lorie

Lorie Marreros last blog post..Collecting for a Living

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:08:55 +0000

Lori:

You just keep doing what you’re doing – I love having people like you in this world!

You are of the right mindset and I hope your family never gets a chance to turn you the other way with their complaints about your desire to pay it forward.

Please don’t stop – we need more people like you! Even though your parents were angry that you did the right thing (go figure), they must have done something right with you.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:28:05 +0000

This is sooo true! My family is always commenting on my “incredible luck.” What they don’t get is that I create it by believing in the goodness of other people. I have been in situations where I’ve had to rely on the kindness of strangers (flat tire on the highway- before cell phones) and my favorite was a few years ago when I hit a parked car as I was pulling into the neighboring stall. Since the owner was not around, I left a note on the windshield with my contact information. My parents were furious that I “did the right thing.” (Really confusing contradiction there), The owner later called to thank me for being so honest and said that he wouldn’t pursue filing insurance or anything against me. I’ve also been chastised for helping someone charge a dead battery in a busy parking lot (trying to pay it forward), but again, it all turned out okay.

I’m not advocating asking a random stranger to hold your wallet for you, but I truly believe that if you hold the opinion that people are genuinely good, their behavior will reinforce this opinion more often than not.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:10:15 +0000

Charles:

I’m glad you find this to be one of the more useful blogs. Next time you visit, why don’t you share with us what you’ve found most impactful?

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:01:57 +0000

Patricia:

Well, I’ll tell you one thing. You’re very courageous to be talking about your incest. It’s a choice you have chosen to go public with and I see that it’s given you tremendous power for healing not only yourself but also those of others who have experience similiar situations.

It takes a lot of guts to stand in the light and say, “This is what happened to me. This is what I’m doing to heal myself.” Bravo!