Paul's Corner

What a powerful and inspiring message, Paul.

Thank you.

Sally C.

Beautiful, Paul, is all I can say.

It's true most of us notice our flaws more than what ever we may be good at, like me, a week or so ago I did really badly at the Rumba and because of that I didn't think I was good enough and nearly gave it all up but I didn't. Because I came on here and read the things you've said.

I also know how hurtful it can be when others put you down, I went up to a friend's dance class and some girls said "Why is she wearing dance shoes when she can't even dance?" That hurt but that's how people are sometimes, isn't it?

By the way, I've created something for Elise, she's so courageous. Click on my name to see what it is!

Stay happy.

Love you lots.
Clair.xxx

What a coincidence I just finished reading a book titled, "The Voice of Knowledge" by Don Miguel Ruiz, and he discusses some of these topics that are in your post.

To free oursleves from the negativity we must love ourselves unconditionally, free of self judgement and judgement from others. Therefore, live life truthfully by being able to live as who we are and letting our light shine brightly. Quite a discovery in the journey.

Great post I love it!

Julie

Paul, thanks for the truth in what you've said here. The realisation of that truth is probably the greatest gift we can give ourselves.

I was reminded of this:

'You are a creature of light,
From light you have come,
to light shall you go,
and surrounding you through every step
is the light of your infinite being.'

Richard Bach

Mary

Heavy Stuff!

What a wise person you are.

Take care & love to all.
Marge

Hi everyone,

What good advice Paul, I only hope I have courage enough to follow it through. But I'm sure it will make me stronger just thinking about it and one step closer to who I want to be. Which is just an extension of myself by the way, not Albert Einstein or some super thin celebrity superstar!

Thank you for reaffirming some of my thinking,
Love and prayers to all xxx

p.s. - although I do think there are a lot of people in this world who could do with a lot more self judgement! not wishing to diminish their light or anything, but you have to admit, how do they sleep at night...

Oh, and Clair (somewhere in the U.K. like me!), your dance shoe story reminds me of one time in choir when the girls in the row in front turned round to make faces at my friend and my singing. It was a bit of a slap on the face but we just sang louder and had a good laugh afterwards at the extent of their bitchiness. And besides, they were probably just jealous of how good we sang, just like your dancing :)

Hi Paul et. Al.

Hopefully your latest post does not come in the wake of someone trying to bring you down on yourself. The post before it was so positive, and made us all happy for you (being as busy as you are now!). The older I get, the less importance I put into what others "opinions" are. Live and let live. Continue bieng happy for all that is happening in your life. And the same to the rest of us!

Tracie

This post was actually written for my kids imparticular my eldest Elise whom I am working to encourage to allow the light within her to be a guiding force rather than the outer accoutrements of school life.

We are, by nature, flawed creatures. Consider then that the art of living is working with both flaw and perfection to create the masterpiece of our own lives. Michelangelo said he “saw the angel in the marble and carved until he set him free”. With persistence, we carve away our own flaws and set the angel within us…free. I am still working on my flaws. I think I may need a bigger hammer and chisel. 8-)

Dearest Paul,

Years ago you were grabbed by Les Kendall who said, "you have a light in you, boy...let it shine"....and you did!

Shalom and love,

Gran Mil

Thanks for that Nadia.

Paul,

Yes, it has been a while.

It may have been written for Elise, but it was

EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR, EXACTLY WHEN I NEEDED TO HEAR IT.

I checked back to this site on the exact time I needed to and once again I found comfort, thanks.

Kelly

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

Ya know-I've recently contracted "How Much More I Can I Handle" Syndrome. No need for me to provide details-I know that I'm not the only one who has suffered from this syndrome!!

So....I read Paul's entry and remember to pull myself back-see what the big picture really is-shake myself off-get back on track. The symptoms of the syndrome are nothing detrimental-just bothersome.

I hope all are doing fine-the syndrome isn't contagious through the computer!!

HUGS!
Abeth

Hi Everyone.

Paul,

Like many of us here, your words come at such a crucial time.

For you to share the fact that this was for Elise...I can't tell you what that means to me.

I'm going through a time with my mother, (yes, I'm a full grown woman) that if these or similar words could have been said to me, I may not be going through.

Your daughter must know how lucky she is to have a father who has a heart and a soul that is constantly searching for ways to feed itself and others around you.

We all seem to want unconditional love from other key people in our lives, but forget that we may have to give it to ourselves first and foremost.

When children are raised feeling that this is missing, it's hard to give it to yourself. You are teaching your sweet child so many important lessons. I just can't say enough, how important and special this is and what it will mean to your children.

I just love what you have written and will read it over and over and over again, because, I am not seeking the written words in books and I should be. I have a thick skull and luckilly, God is pounding his fist on it. Your words didn't even hurt! :)

Paul, you're just such an awesome person.

My heart is full of gratitude and love at the mere fact of ever finding this site!

God Bless you and Keep you!!

Wow! Very powerful stuff!
Thanks for sharing it with us, even though it was meant for your kids.