Comments on: Telling A New Story http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:03:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cirel http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-266 Cirel Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:06:59 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-266 Stories like these always make me want to ask the question: "Why is holding on to the disbeliefs about ourselves easier than accepting our obvious greatness?" After reading some of the comments for this post, I see that most people (if not everyone) can empathize with the author. I find it interesting that the story seems to be a universal truth. Is there something about our society that allows this kind of mentality to thrive? <br /><br />As for the second part of the story, I think it takes a great amount of self-reflection to reach this point. I also believe it takes constant effort to put it into practice. I really liked how the last few sentences asserted that self-confidence and humbleness can co-exist. Stories like these always make me want to ask the question: "Why is holding on to the disbeliefs about ourselves easier than accepting our obvious greatness?" After reading some of the comments for this post, I see that most people (if not everyone) can empathize with the author. I find it interesting that the story seems to be a universal truth. Is there something about our society that allows this kind of mentality to thrive?

As for the second part of the story, I think it takes a great amount of self-reflection to reach this point. I also believe it takes constant effort to put it into practice. I really liked how the last few sentences asserted that self-confidence and humbleness can co-exist.

]]> By: Miki http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-265 Miki Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:19:16 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-265 Many of us were raised with low-to-no self-esteem. My sister got past it by standing in front of a mirror morning and night, staring at herself and stating out loud, "I am a worthwhile person."<br /><br />I overcame it by rejecting my own opinion and relying on the opinions of those I respected. I realized that you can't believe and trust people on multiple subjects and also believe that they are all wrong on the same subject?€”you!<br /><br />Eventually, their opinions sank in, although the old echos are still there if I'm silly enough to listen. Many of us were raised with low-to-no self-esteem. My sister got past it by standing in front of a mirror morning and night, staring at herself and stating out loud, "I am a worthwhile person."

I overcame it by rejecting my own opinion and relying on the opinions of those I respected. I realized that you can't believe and trust people on multiple subjects and also believe that they are all wrong on the same subject?€”you!

Eventually, their opinions sank in, although the old echos are still there if I'm silly enough to listen.

]]> By: Mary Jo Asmus, President, Aspire Collaborative Services LLC http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-264 Mary Jo Asmus, President, Aspire Collaborative Services LLC Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:03:57 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-264 Monica,<br /><br />I think affirmations (whether at bedtime or anytime) can help! Thanks for your uplifting comments.<br /><br />Steve, <br /><br />It is sad that her story is one that many of us have. It will be interesting to hear from her (soon, I hope) about how her new story is going. Monica,

I think affirmations (whether at bedtime or anytime) can help! Thanks for your uplifting comments.

Steve,

It is sad that her story is one that many of us have. It will be interesting to hear from her (soon, I hope) about how her new story is going.

]]> By: Steve http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-263 Steve Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:20:43 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-263 Amy (Anonymous) writes skillfully. I felt her low self-esteem. I felt her sadness. I felt her hope for a transformation.<br /><br />The words, "I (Amy) will never measure up to the talent of others," rang in my ears. I believe those words define a powerful <i>rule</i> for Amy. Until she transforms it, the rule will continue to exert its gravity.<br /><br />Change is always possible. I wish Amy my best for transforming her rule so the people who read her next story feel her joy rather than her sadness. Amy (Anonymous) writes skillfully. I felt her low self-esteem. I felt her sadness. I felt her hope for a transformation.

The words, "I (Amy) will never measure up to the talent of others," rang in my ears. I believe those words define a powerful rule for Amy. Until she transforms it, the rule will continue to exert its gravity.

Change is always possible. I wish Amy my best for transforming her rule so the people who read her next story feel her joy rather than her sadness.

]]> By: Monica Diaz http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-262 Monica Diaz Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:56:43 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-262 That story about being an impostor about to get caught resonates with so many of us. But the deeper truth is not only about changing the story to a successful and humble woman...it is about changing the story BEHIND that one. The one that says you deserve the success, you are worthy of it. You are YOU! Alive, imperfect, at ease with yourself. What a great story to tell yourself as a bedtime tale! I know I need reminding of it many times in life. And I need it to inform my everyday actions, including accepting praise! Thanks for a touching and authentic story here and give my love to your anonymous contributor. That story about being an impostor about to get caught resonates with so many of us. But the deeper truth is not only about changing the story to a successful and humble woman…it is about changing the story BEHIND that one. The one that says you deserve the success, you are worthy of it. You are YOU! Alive, imperfect, at ease with yourself. What a great story to tell yourself as a bedtime tale! I know I need reminding of it many times in life. And I need it to inform my everyday actions, including accepting praise! Thanks for a touching and authentic story here and give my love to your anonymous contributor.

]]> By: Mary Jo Asmus, President, Aspire Collaborative Services LLC http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-261 Mary Jo Asmus, President, Aspire Collaborative Services LLC Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:39:06 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-261 Siraj, Jason and Kara - thanks for your insightful comments and we'll see if anonymous is willing to share her journey further. Siraj, Jason and Kara – thanks for your insightful comments and we'll see if anonymous is willing to share her journey further.

]]> By: Mary Jo Asmus, President, Aspire Collaborative Services LLC http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-260 Mary Jo Asmus, President, Aspire Collaborative Services LLC Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:38:01 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-260 Siraj, Jason and Kara - thanks for your insightful comments and we'll see if anonymous is willing to share her journey further. Siraj, Jason and Kara – thanks for your insightful comments and we'll see if anonymous is willing to share her journey further.

]]> By: karavickrey http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-259 karavickrey Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:33:49 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-259 Great post! I think that everyone has a time in their life that reassemblies this story, but it is difficult to admit it. Many put up a facade of self confidence because we are told hat it is a desirable trait, but the author is brave for admitting her feelings. <br /><br />I would love to hear how the journey continues. Great post! I think that everyone has a time in their life that reassemblies this story, but it is difficult to admit it. Many put up a facade of self confidence because we are told hat it is a desirable trait, but the author is brave for admitting her feelings.

I would love to hear how the journey continues.

]]> By: karavickrey http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-258 karavickrey Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:32:40 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-258 Great post! I think that everyone has a time in their life that reassemblies this story, but it is difficult to admit it. Many put up a facade of self confidence because we are told hat it is a desirable trait, but the author is brave for admitting her feelings. <br /><br />I would love to hear how the journey continues. Great post! I think that everyone has a time in their life that reassemblies this story, but it is difficult to admit it. Many put up a facade of self confidence because we are told hat it is a desirable trait, but the author is brave for admitting her feelings.

I would love to hear how the journey continues.

]]> By: Jason Shick http://www.aspire-cs.com/telling-a-new-story/comment-page-1#comment-257 Jason Shick Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:31:47 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/new-site/telling-a-new-story#comment-257 Great story. I love to hear about another person who is coming to terms with the idea that maybe they do have something of value to offer that nobody else has. In many ways, I think most people could relate to this woman's story. I'd like to read some updates later and see how things are coming for her. Great story. I love to hear about another person who is coming to terms with the idea that maybe they do have something of value to offer that nobody else has. In many ways, I think most people could relate to this woman's story. I'd like to read some updates later and see how things are coming for her.

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