Comments on: A World of Hope http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/ To boldly go where no you has gone before. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:53:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Recent Links Tagged With "stable" - JabberTags http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-4236 Recent Links Tagged With "stable" - JabberTags Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:49:29 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-4236 [...] by senacesweb on Sat 20-12-2008 unstable, stable Saved by MelodyxKenny94 on Tue 16-12-2008 A World of Hope Saved by iMediaWorks on Tue 09-12-2008 One False Step Made Me Fall Saved by ronronnienie on Sat [...] [...] by senacesweb on Sat 20-12-2008 unstable, stable Saved by MelodyxKenny94 on Tue 16-12-2008 A World of Hope Saved by iMediaWorks on Tue 09-12-2008 One False Step Made Me Fall Saved by ronronnienie on Sat [...]

]]> By: Designing Your Dream « Persistent Illusion http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-3181 Designing Your Dream « Persistent Illusion Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:14:40 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-3181 [...] learned of SanityFound’s dream of escaping the horrid conditions of South Africa and abuse at the hands of one with whom she should be safe.  [...] [...] learned of SanityFound’s dream of escaping the horrid conditions of South Africa and abuse at the hands of one with whom she should be safe.  [...]

]]> By: Return To Manliness Roundup: Cuban TaeKwonDo Fighter Loses His Mind Edition | Return To Manliness http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2876 Return To Manliness Roundup: Cuban TaeKwonDo Fighter Loses His Mind Edition | Return To Manliness Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:27:48 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2876 [...] A World Of Hope. (@Persistent Illusion)  Hayden writes a fantastic blog about a very timely theme in this election year, hope.  This article dives into a story from another blogger named SanityFound (and her tales of her mother).  A very good read since Hayden is such a good writer. [...] [...] A World Of Hope. (@Persistent Illusion)  Hayden writes a fantastic blog about a very timely theme in this election year, hope.  This article dives into a story from another blogger named SanityFound (and her tales of her mother).  A very good read since Hayden is such a good writer. [...]

]]> By: marlajayne http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2861 marlajayne Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:20:50 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2861 The resilience of the human spirit is so surprisingly strong sometimes...as in the case of SanityFound. I'm definitely going to have to check out this young woman's blog. I haven't thought about Dr. Frankl's book in a while, and you've inspired me to get it off the shelf. One of the things I remember is his revelation that he had absolutely no control over things like when he ate, slept, marched...or anything else. The guards decided everything for him. One day he realized that the only thing he could control were his own thoughts, something these guys couldn't see or tamper with. I love cognitive psychology and the understanding of just how powerful our thoughts can be in shaping our reality. LOVE the photo! You're so cute! <strong>hayden tompkins says:</strong> :hangs head: Now you know my deep dark secret! You are absolutely right about Viktor Frankl. What he said in that regard was a big revelation for me. I realized that so much of the pain in my life came from fighting the things I could not change. I've gotten that message in several ways over the years - including from the Serenity Prayer. Somebody <em>really</em> wanted me to get that memo! The resilience of the human spirit is so surprisingly strong sometimes…as in the case of SanityFound. I’m definitely going to have to check out this young woman’s blog.

I haven’t thought about Dr. Frankl’s book in a while, and you’ve inspired me to get it off the shelf. One of the things I remember is his revelation that he had absolutely no control over things like when he ate, slept, marched…or anything else. The guards decided everything for him. One day he realized that the only thing he could control were his own thoughts, something these guys couldn’t see or tamper with. I love cognitive psychology and the understanding of just how powerful our thoughts can be in shaping our reality.

LOVE the photo! You’re so cute!

hayden tompkins says:

:hangs head: Now you know my deep dark secret!

You are absolutely right about Viktor Frankl. What he said in that regard was a big revelation for me. I realized that so much of the pain in my life came from fighting the things I could not change. I’ve gotten that message in several ways over the years – including from the Serenity Prayer. Somebody really wanted me to get that memo!

]]> By: Connie http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2856 Connie Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:57:48 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2856 Wow. I am here...wow...I am amazed and astounded at the human spirit. Hope for future generations is restored when reading about the "younger" crowd and the difference each of you makes! Sending prayers, peace, light and love to each...especially to you Sanity Found! <strong>hayden tompkins says:</strong> Isn't it amazing? And I sure hope you are counting yourself in this 'younger crowd'. I've seen your photos. I do believe I saw some frolic and some vim and definitely some vigor too! Wow. I am here…wow…I am amazed and astounded at the human spirit. Hope for future generations is restored when reading about the “younger” crowd and the difference each of you makes! Sending prayers, peace, light and love to each…especially to you Sanity Found!

hayden tompkins says:

Isn’t it amazing? And I sure hope you are counting yourself in this ‘younger crowd’. I’ve seen your photos. I do believe I saw some frolic and some vim and definitely some vigor too!

]]> By: Kip de Moll http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2851 Kip de Moll Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:37:30 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2851 Arlo Gutherie did a skit on how we're always told to not feel bad, there's always somebody who has it worse, but he wanted to know about the "Last Guy", the guy at the end of the line who really did have "it" worse than anybody else. One reason I felt moved to publicly tell my story was that in my neighborhood, my friends did tell me I had it pretty bad, but my relentless optimism seemed to always carry the day. I thought maybe my tale could inspire others. But sure enough, blogging has only shown that there are so many others with harder tales to tell, higher mountains to climb, and people havve surmounted them with incredible grace, fortitude and modesty. Once again, I am humbled and grateful to relearn the lesson. <strong>hayden tompkins says:</strong> Well, I surely wouldn't want to be the "Last Guy". If if you win, you lose! Arlo Gutherie did a skit on how we’re always told to not feel bad, there’s always somebody who has it worse, but he wanted to know about the “Last Guy”, the guy at the end of the line who really did have “it” worse than anybody else.

One reason I felt moved to publicly tell my story was that in my neighborhood, my friends did tell me I had it pretty bad, but my relentless optimism seemed to always carry the day. I thought maybe my tale could inspire others.

But sure enough, blogging has only shown that there are so many others with harder tales to tell, higher mountains to climb, and people havve surmounted them with incredible grace, fortitude and modesty.

Once again, I am humbled and grateful to relearn the lesson.

hayden tompkins says:

Well, I surely wouldn’t want to be the “Last Guy”. If if you win, you lose!

]]> By: Amber http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2850 Amber Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:04:40 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2850 LOL @ Will blog for hugs... ok which one of us bright sparks is gonna use that as a topic huh? Gotta love it...!!!! <strong>hayden tompkins says:</strong> I say you go for it! LOL @ Will blog for hugs… ok which one of us bright sparks is gonna use that as a topic huh? Gotta love it…!!!!

hayden tompkins says:

I say you go for it!

]]> By: SanityFound http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2846 SanityFound Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:49:28 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2846 Oooo oh oh Amber one from me as well ... it's corny I know but you're getting one from SA now special delivery and all! <strong> hayden tompkins says:</strong> Woohoo, special delivery!! Oooo oh oh Amber one from me as well … it’s corny I know but you’re getting one from SA now special delivery and all!

hayden tompkins says:

Woohoo, special delivery!!

]]> By: spy789 http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2845 spy789 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:11:55 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2845 You know what; it's so sad that we live in such a screwed up society today. I'm not as educated as you are on the topic, but I know enough that so many people are facing hardship everyday around the world... What was that first picture? A concentration camp? My neighbor is from the famous photo of the guys standing by their beds... <strong>hayden tompkins says:</strong> I agree, that's why good people should never stand by and do nothing. Have you ever read "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl? It's a book written by someone who survived a concentration camp. It's incredible, I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Your neighbor sounds pretty lucky to have someone so socially aware living next door! You know what; it’s so sad that we live in such a screwed up society today. I’m not as educated as you are on the topic, but I know enough that so many people are facing hardship everyday around the world… What was that first picture? A concentration camp? My neighbor is from the famous photo of the guys standing by their beds…

hayden tompkins says:

I agree, that’s why good people should never stand by and do nothing. Have you ever read “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl? It’s a book written by someone who survived a concentration camp. It’s incredible, I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

Your neighbor sounds pretty lucky to have someone so socially aware living next door!

]]> By: thedailydish http://throughtheillusion.com/2008/08/21/a-world-of-hope/#comment-2844 thedailydish Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:49:14 +0000 http://persistentillusion.wordpress.com/?p=1875#comment-2844 WOW what a story. I've seen SanityFound's comments on your blog for a long time, but never knew anything about her personally. I will have to read the details when I am free. Here's to friendship and the strength of the human spirit! Best of luck to you all. <strong>hayden tompkins says:</strong> Here's to inspirational women raising the next generation! WOW what a story. I’ve seen SanityFound’s comments on your blog for a long time, but never knew anything about her personally. I will have to read the details when I am free. Here’s to friendship and the strength of the human spirit!

Best of luck to you all.

hayden tompkins says:

Here’s to inspirational women raising the next generation!

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