tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post7126524067266813882..comments2024-02-24T23:16:53.149-08:00Comments on Searching for Bright Light: Aspiring to Make a Difference--and Failing due to LazinessNorthern Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15969094667907320393noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-5353280069974775072008-01-29T11:18:00.000-08:002008-01-29T11:18:00.000-08:00Ezra & Naomi, You've given me a hearty laugh and a...Ezra & Naomi, You've given me a hearty laugh and a big blush from your flattery...But I still feel that sometimes the bald truth is still the truth even if it doesn't seem right! Thank you for being so sweet.Northern Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969094667907320393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-15070136113238894082008-01-28T21:08:00.000-08:002008-01-28T21:08:00.000-08:00Dear Northern Light,My wife and I once had a conve...Dear Northern Light,<BR/>My wife and I once had a conversation about whether the 36 Hidden Tzadikim could include a lady -- based on the case of YOU! This is a true story. So don't give us this stuff about being insignificant because you don't get 200,000 blog hits!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-33639694553140018282008-01-23T15:59:00.000-08:002008-01-23T15:59:00.000-08:00Doubletee and especially Mink, You have made me ch...Doubletee and especially Mink, You have made me chuckle, even laugh! I was not fishing for validation, I swear! Facts are facts, and I wrote, without resentment, that some people are superior and more important than others--which is TRUE, like it or not. That doesn't mean I feel worthless or low, and in fact, I enjoy my lesser-important life to the HILT! The nagging problem for me is, however, that I know in my heart of hearts that I COULD be doing the SAME enjoying and ALSO making a much bigger difference, on my own! It is that lazy waste of time, which, frankly, comes from a strange inner fear of being judged, that stops me from what I SHOULD be doing and writing. Shame on me--and for THAT, I am lesser than the 200,000-hit man who really USES his time, most prolifically and brilliantly.Northern Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969094667907320393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-44839729278211327072008-01-22T23:09:00.000-08:002008-01-22T23:09:00.000-08:00DEAR inFURiating Bright light! I don't know how to...DEAR inFURiating Bright light! I don't know how to explain that every single sentence you write about yourself is 5,000% wrong. I found myself getting mad, and in trying to figure out what to say, I find myself getting madder. Where to begin? Which of the 2,436 falsehood should I choose to argue down first? And how can I use mere WORDS to convey the effect you have on me, the love you inspire, the lesson your life is to me and so many others in HOW to live. Sheesh! You are making me SOOOOOOOOOO mad. I need some anger management. GRRRRRRRRRRRR! If I didn't love you, I'd hate you!!!! Choose another subject!!!!! #$%#$!%#$^%$@^%$^$@^^% = inexpressible indignation at this inexcusable lashon hara against yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-21812325546247585312008-01-22T11:07:00.000-08:002008-01-22T11:07:00.000-08:00Oh, ye of idealistic faith!Seconding SJ's thoughts...Oh, ye of idealistic faith!Seconding SJ's thoughts big-time, I also opine that the Almighty judges each of us with individual <BR/>"rulers" and that's the only comparison/judgment that counts in the world beyond. If you really think MisterMasterBlogger can do what he does without all YOU do for him, your family, and our community, try physically absenting yourself for two weeks (without extraneous help)as I've been compelled to do myself in the past year due to family demands -- something you'll never do, at least for now. Yes, takeout and paper plates may work for a week, but your physical/emotional/ spiritual presence is absolutely required in his life. <BR/><BR/>And I am NOT dissing either him nor his ability to function -- I just think you're giving yourself short-shrift in the Esteem Dept. You ... a valuable wife/mom/friend?<BR/>... uh, try ... PRICELESS! I've seen how he totally lights up in your presence -- you're the ever-ready battery that helps power HIS light, don'tcha know? <BR/><BR/>No one can assuage your guilt, but no one I know is judging you. So keep on blogging, shopping,cooking,<BR/>organizing,carpooling,rainbowing, laughing, loving -- with mucho gusto ... POWER ON!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-7678154265346435392008-01-21T18:52:00.000-08:002008-01-21T18:52:00.000-08:00Thank you, SJ, that means a lot to me!Thank you, SJ, that means a lot to me!Northern Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969094667907320393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-17777529344693970542008-01-21T13:18:00.000-08:002008-01-21T13:18:00.000-08:00You can't spend your life comparing yourself to ot...You can't spend your life comparing yourself to others. Everyone has a unique purpose in this world--some will impact society at large, some will impact their communities, some will impact just close family and friends. The important thing is to feel that you are fulfilling your role to the best of your ability. And, as far as I can see, you're doing an excellent job so far. :)SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085726186055340423noreply@blogger.com