Comments on: Would You Answer an Authentic Call? http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/ Because answering questions is easier than questioning answers Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Janne Asmala http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Janne Asmala Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:08:26 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-30 Yeah, that's indeed a topic for another post, perhaps a bit later as the situation and my view of it unfolds. For now I'm just resting in the blessed confusion of not knowing what'll happen, but knowing that moving to Finland is the right thing to be doing.<br><br>Heh, I like the metaphor with the elephant. And I think it's true to see the protector as the mind/elephant. I get the feeling that it's not so much about pushing the mind aside, as it's about embracing it <em>and</em> moving beyond it. Yeah, that's indeed a topic for another post, perhaps a bit later as the situation and my view of it unfolds. For now I'm just resting in the blessed confusion of not knowing what'll happen, but knowing that moving to Finland is the right thing to be doing.

Heh, I like the metaphor with the elephant. And I think it's true to see the protector as the mind/elephant. I get the feeling that it's not so much about pushing the mind aside, as it's about embracing it and moving beyond it.

]]> By: Tomi http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Tomi Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:17:42 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-29 So, how do you feel now that "the call" finally came and you accepted it? What are your thoughts in retrospect? Maybe this could be a new blogposting altogether...<br><br>- tomi<br><br>PS. Now I have the right words... the protector within is the elephant! :) When you feel scared this fear is coming from your mind (that I call the elephant). You can choose to push the elephant aside and reach for the love-filled passion behind it. So, how do you feel now that “the call” finally came and you accepted it? What are your thoughts in retrospect? Maybe this could be a new blogposting altogether…

- tomi

PS. Now I have the right words… the protector within is the elephant! :) When you feel scared this fear is coming from your mind (that I call the elephant). You can choose to push the elephant aside and reach for the love-filled passion behind it.

]]> By: Janne Asmala http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Janne Asmala Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:08:26 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-25 Yeah, that's indeed a topic for another post, perhaps a bit later as the situation and my view of it unfolds. For now I'm just resting in the blessed confusion of not knowing what'll happen, but knowing that moving to Finland is the right thing to be doing.<br><br>Heh, I like the metaphor with the elephant. And I think it's true to see the protector as the mind/elephant. I get the feeling that it's not so much about pushing the mind aside, as it's about embracing it <em>and</em> moving beyond it. Yeah, that's indeed a topic for another post, perhaps a bit later as the situation and my view of it unfolds. For now I'm just resting in the blessed confusion of not knowing what'll happen, but knowing that moving to Finland is the right thing to be doing.

Heh, I like the metaphor with the elephant. And I think it's true to see the protector as the mind/elephant. I get the feeling that it's not so much about pushing the mind aside, as it's about embracing it and moving beyond it.

]]> By: Tomi http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Tomi Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:17:42 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-24 So, how do you feel now that "the call" finally came and you accepted it? What are your thoughts in retrospect? Maybe this could be a new blogposting altogether...<br><br>- tomi<br><br>PS. Now I have the right words... the protector within is the elephant! :) When you feel scared this fear is coming from your mind (that I call the elephant). You can choose to push the elephant aside and reach for the love-filled passion behind it. So, how do you feel now that “the call” finally came and you accepted it? What are your thoughts in retrospect? Maybe this could be a new blogposting altogether…

- tomi

PS. Now I have the right words… the protector within is the elephant! :) When you feel scared this fear is coming from your mind (that I call the elephant). You can choose to push the elephant aside and reach for the love-filled passion behind it.

]]> By: Janne Asmala http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Janne Asmala Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:04:24 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-17 Man, spot on!<br><br>It's like a little voice at the edge of my attention going "Yeah, rest for now, but one day soon…" For now I'm still waiting for the final internal call, but I know I can't ignore it when the time comes. Man, spot on!

It's like a little voice at the edge of my attention going “Yeah, rest for now, but one day soon…” For now I'm still waiting for the final internal call, but I know I can't ignore it when the time comes.

]]> By: Tomi http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Tomi Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:32:08 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-16 Hey,<br><br>I know that feeling. I had it also before I knew what needed to be done. It's called passion and it makes you shit-scared. I guess it's your inner consciousness trying to protect you... 'cos once you're "in the passion zone" there's nothing stopping you. Yes, you can get hurt, but you enjoyed every minute of it. :)<br><br>Go for it! Hey,

I know that feeling. I had it also before I knew what needed to be done. It's called passion and it makes you shit-scared. I guess it's your inner consciousness trying to protect you… 'cos once you're “in the passion zone” there's nothing stopping you. Yes, you can get hurt, but you enjoyed every minute of it. :)

Go for it!

]]> By: Annika http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Annika Mon, 11 May 2009 06:46:45 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-15 If the reply is positive there is not half as much to fear. Then there are at least two of you with the same idea, and sharing a dream always makes it that much easier to follow through. I don't think a "yes" is scary, I think it's a relief. It's a sign you're not alone. If the reply is positive there is not half as much to fear. Then there are at least two of you with the same idea, and sharing a dream always makes it that much easier to follow through. I don't think a “yes” is scary, I think it's a relief. It's a sign you're not alone.

]]> By: Janne Asmala http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Janne Asmala Mon, 11 May 2009 06:16:59 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-14 I tend to agree. If the call is authentic, I will know.<br><br>As far as making the call goes, I'm actually more scared of a positive answer. After that it's too late to shy away from playing at the top of your game, no more space for excuses, preparation, and procrastination. I tend to agree. If the call is authentic, I will know.

As far as making the call goes, I'm actually more scared of a positive answer. After that it's too late to shy away from playing at the top of your game, no more space for excuses, preparation, and procrastination.

]]> By: Annika http://asmala.name/2009/05/09/would-you-answer-an-authentic-call/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Annika Mon, 11 May 2009 05:59:40 +0000 http://asmala.name/?p=104#comment-13 I would answer the call. If it was authentic, as you said... But how do you know if it is? But then again, if it really is real, I'm sure you'll know. <br><br>And I think for me personally, making such a call would be more difficult than answering it. You need a lot of courage to call out to someone else, without knowing what they'll reply. I would answer the call. If it was authentic, as you said… But how do you know if it is? But then again, if it really is real, I'm sure you'll know.

And I think for me personally, making such a call would be more difficult than answering it. You need a lot of courage to call out to someone else, without knowing what they'll reply.

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