Comments on: Update: Request for Help, An Experiment

By: Colleen Fitzpatrick Audette

Colleen Fitzpatrick Audette — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:07:33 +0000

Stephen I know all to well that if you set your mind to something then it will happen. you seem to have this inner peace that drives you. I sometimes wish I had all your energy! I do wish I had some $$$ to give ya. Being a mom to 2 kids and my oldest with Aspergers I find little left to spare. maybe in the near future. my husband stays home to take care of the kids and I work. so you can imagine there is little left over. but I will share your plight with others.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:24:14 +0000

@ Nita:

Yes, it’s brave indeed but I’m excited and determined. I’ve already put it out there via Facebook and Twitter and plan to drop such messages every so often throughout the rest of the year to remind people what I’m up to. Thanks!

I’ll certainly look into the scholarship you mentioned. I’ll probably have to join to be eligible since I’m not a member (I used to be years ago though).

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:22:24 +0000

@ Sid Savara:

Hey, it’s great to see you again Sid. Thanks for your everlasting support. Now you know what’s going on!

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:20:34 +0000

@ Deb Estep:

Thanks Deb! Yes, I’ve contacted the admissions department about scholarships. They have a very small fund but I will be applying because every little bit helps.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:18:21 +0000

@ Liara Covert:

I read that article which inspired me greatly. Thanks for sharing.

Yes, people feel a calling at different stages of their lives. I’m being struck with the desire to accumulate more knowledge in an area that fascinates me. Thank you for your emails with ideas - they were greatly appreciated.

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:50:37 +0000

Stephen, people will feel a calling at different stages of your life. You are best equipped to discern what matters for you at this point. I emailed a few ideas in response to this post. Enjoy the following:

Surgeon, 80, to graduate with an MD from the University of Melbourne
http://uninews.unimelb.edu.au/view.php?articleID=3905

By: Deb Estep

Deb Estep — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:30:32 +0000

Dear Stephen,

I have no doubt that whatever you put your mind to,
you will excel.!!

Thanks for adding the link to The University of Santa Monica.
I was able to go there and read more on the subject of
spiritual psychology.

Have you contacted the admissions department about
grants or scholarships ?

xo xo
Deb-N-Ohio

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:55:25 +0000

Awesome Stephen! I unfortunately have nothing to contribute for the specific knowledge you seek - but I do know that Santa Monica is a fairly health conscious area, and I am sure there is a *huge* demand for motivational speakers there.

Though there’s nothing I can contribute, I support you and I am excited about this new direction for you. I had noticed you weren’t writing as regularly as in the past, and I wondered what was going on.

By: Nita

Nita — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:09:18 +0000

Hi Stephen…

Going back to school after 25 years IS brave! I wish you best of luck.

I’m sorry, I don’t know anyone in Santa Monica. Try “advertising” in your status message on your FB or post a FB note.

Btw, try the Alexander Graham Bell scholarship. I would suggest to include in your essay something about deafness and your contribution to it, etc.

Nita