Comments on: What A One-Legged Runner Taught Me About The Economy http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/ Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ruth http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6241 Ruth Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:05:34 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6241 The power of the human spirit is absolutely awesome. And when we see it in action I think it often overwhelms us even as it makes our own whines and "I can't do thats" seem really insignificant. I've been reading the story of <a href="http://www.azeemkayum.com/photos" rel="nofollow">Azeem Kayum</a> as he tells it in Wrestling with the Goddess, and it's so amazing to see what he's overcome with severe mental and physical challenges to become an inspiration to many others. The power of the human spirit is absolutely awesome. And when we see it in action I think it often overwhelms us even as it makes our own whines and “I can’t do thats” seem really insignificant. I’ve been reading the story of Azeem Kayum as he tells it in Wrestling with the Goddess, and it’s so amazing to see what he’s overcome with severe mental and physical challenges to become an inspiration to many others.

]]> By: Annie http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6151 Annie Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:50:14 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6151 Two and a half years ago, my husband died quite suddenly at the age of 51. I felt like the most picked on person in the universe. We had only been married a short time and were both finally experiencing the joy that we had longed for our whole lives. Why me? Why did this happen? Why, why, why, was a constant question. I felt sorry for myself; I wanted everyone else to feel sorry for me. For a while I was paralyzed by the grief. But when I finally surfaced and looked around and started to hear other people’s stories, I realized I had joined a very big club of people whose lives took a turn that they didn’t want or expect. Hard stuff happens to everyone to different degrees. But I still had so much, it took a while to change my perspective, but now at this Thanksgiving season especially, I see blessings all around me. I’m not sure I have reached the point as Rainer Maria Rilke suggests of loving the difficult (re; Meryl333), but knowing I can survive what for me was the very worst thing, gives me the strength and knowledge that I can survive anything. Thank you for reminding us that we need to count our blessings most especially in tough times. Two and a half years ago, my husband died quite suddenly at the age of 51. I felt like the most picked on person in the universe. We had only been married a short time and were both finally experiencing the joy that we had longed for our whole lives. Why me? Why did this happen? Why, why, why, was a constant question. I felt sorry for myself; I wanted everyone else to feel sorry for me. For a while I was paralyzed by the grief. But when I finally surfaced and looked around and started to hear other people’s stories, I realized I had joined a very big club of people whose lives took a turn that they didn’t want or expect. Hard stuff happens to everyone to different degrees. But I still had so much, it took a while to change my perspective, but now at this Thanksgiving season especially, I see blessings all around me.

I’m not sure I have reached the point as Rainer Maria Rilke suggests of loving the difficult (re; Meryl333), but knowing I can survive what for me was the very worst thing, gives me the strength and knowledge that I can survive anything.

Thank you for reminding us that we need to count our blessings most especially in tough times.

]]> By: Justin http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6150 Justin Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:03:14 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6150 How inspiring that is, that a one-legged man could do so much and without any assistance. And what a great lesson that even after experiencing such a harsh disability, you can still achieve anything you want. I'd say that is a good lesson that everyone should acknowledge. How inspiring that is, that a one-legged man could do so much and without any assistance. And what a great lesson that even after experiencing such a harsh disability, you can still achieve anything you want. I’d say that is a good lesson that everyone should acknowledge.

]]> By: Sandy Guerriere http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6143 Sandy Guerriere Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:07:20 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6143 Incredible journey into reality, this moving story needs to be published in the New York Times. Thank you Jonathan for your beautifully written post, it's message is thought provoking for all of us. Incredible journey into reality, this moving story needs to be published in the New York Times.
Thank you Jonathan for your beautifully written post, it’s message is thought provoking for all of us.

]]> By: Steve C | MyWifeQuitHerJob http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6126 Steve C | MyWifeQuitHerJob Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:48:03 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6126 Hi Jonathan, This was an extremely well written post as usual. I've been kind of burned out and stressed lately and reading this story really made me lighten up. I have to constantly remind myself that I'm lucky and that life is great despite its little annoyances. Hi Jonathan,

This was an extremely well written post as usual. I’ve been kind of burned out and stressed lately and reading this story really made me lighten up. I have to constantly remind myself that I’m lucky and that life is great despite its little annoyances.

]]> By: Sylvia http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6123 Sylvia Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:04:45 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6123 Thanks for this, Jonathan. Waking up opens us to seeing where it's possible to thrive. Thanks for this, Jonathan. Waking up opens us to seeing where it’s possible to thrive.

]]> By: John Haydon http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6102 John Haydon Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:21:33 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6102 Jonathon, Great post. I checked out the <a href="http://www.achillestrackclub.org/who/index.html" rel="nofollow">Achilles Club</a> and my first thought about this guy was: "Of course he's going to inspire many people - he has a <b>mission</b>! Throughout my life, a constant lesson that I seem to keep re-learning (or just remembering) is the unbelievable power of mission. Imagine if the same guy was in this race, but he was angry and bitter because of his obstacle. Would anyone be inspired? Would he actually even begin the race? Victor Frankel drives home the important power of mission and meaning in "Man's Search For Meaning". Thanks for such an enlightened post! John Jonathon,

Great post. I checked out the Achilles Club and my first thought about this guy was: “Of course he’s going to inspire many people – he has a mission!

Throughout my life, a constant lesson that I seem to keep re-learning (or just remembering) is the unbelievable power of mission.

Imagine if the same guy was in this race, but he was angry and bitter because of his obstacle. Would anyone be inspired? Would he actually even begin the race?

Victor Frankel drives home the important power of mission and meaning in “Man’s Search For Meaning”.

Thanks for such an enlightened post!

John

]]> By: Usiku http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6101 Usiku Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:31:04 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6101 Time and time again, we are reminded that endurance has never been a function of the physical. Time and time again, we are reminded that endurance has never been a function of the physical.

]]> By: Matthew Scott http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6100 Matthew Scott Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:15:35 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6100 @Matt, I hope I have the courage of Mr. Akhwari as well. Thanks for comment to Jonathan's great blog post. @Matt,

I hope I have the courage of Mr. Akhwari as well.

Thanks for comment to Jonathan’s great blog post.

]]> By: Matt @ Permanent Fitness http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/what-a-one-legged-runner-taught-me-about-the-economy/#comment-6099 Matt @ Permanent Fitness Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:57:43 +0000 http://jonathanfields.com/blog/?p=913#comment-6099 Matthew Scot That's a really beautiful story about pride and patriotizm. I hope that when I find myself in a trial, I will be as proud and strong as John Stephen Akhwari. Thanks Matthew Scot
That’s a really beautiful story about pride and patriotizm.

I hope that when I find myself in a trial, I will be as proud and strong as John Stephen Akhwari.

Thanks

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