Comments on: Resolution For Happiness

By: A Little Bit of Everything

A Little Bit of Everything — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:57:04 +0000

[...] so incredibly tired.” It’s the excuse I would give when asked to go out to dinner with friends or shopping with my mom right before I rested my head back down against the pillow and closed my [...]

By: If the Daylight Feels Like It’s A Long Way Off

If the Daylight Feels Like It’s A Long Way Off — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:43:39 +0000

[...] turn out. On the days I feel good, the world is full of life and love and everything in between. On the days I don’t, I withdraw, hiding inwardly among my own thoughts and reflection, my eyes losing their sparkle, [...]

By: Susan Pogorzelski

Susan Pogorzelski — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:30:23 +0000

Lyssa! I love hearing from you I think that’s it exactly. Life is all about taking these little steps and while leaving the house for work or trying a new restaurant may not seem like a victory to some (or most), for those who struggle with anxiety and fear, it’s an accomplishment all its own. The fact is — these fears are irrational. What is the worst that can happen? And yet, it’s that unknown and uncertainty that holds us back.

I’m so glad you’re pushing through these fears yourself, I think that’s so important. The more you do, the more you realize you can do. And that can make all the difference. I’m so proud of you, and I’m always here for you. So much love, Lys!

By: Lyssa

Lyssa — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:47:09 +0000

Susan, it’s funny that I happen to read this tonight, b/c I haven’t much time to catch up on anyone’s blog lately b/c of a busy life, but I’m home sick with a cold and wanted to read up on yours I went through a sort of similar situation tonight myself. You and I have talked about our anxious tendencies before, but your post reminded me of myself tonight when I was driving through town by myself and realized I was hungry. I wanted so badly to try the Thai restaurant in town I’ve never been to (there are 2, and I usually go to the other), but I was alone, and I felt like I couldn’t go in to this new place all by myself to even order take out! How absurd, right? I drove around the surrounding blocks twice before I finally pulled in and ordered, and I’m so glad I did. Why these irrational fears? What’s the worst that could happen? Anyway, your post was comforting tonight, but I feel bad that you have to go through similar things.

I find the more I push myself to do the things of which I am absolutely terrified (traveling on the road for my job, learning to ride the NYC subway all by myself, etc) that the less I am scared and the more self-esteem I garner for the future.

Love you, Susan. Hope we can catch up soon.

By: Susan Pogorzelski

Susan Pogorzelski — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:51:31 +0000

Amanda: Your Fear Energy vs. Love Energy was such a huge inspiration for me when I read it. In fact, I determined on Saturday to go out of love to my friend’s celebration, not to hold back out of fear. That was thanks to you. Like I said in response to your post — I want more love energy in my life. I think if I looked at these perceived obstacles that way, some incredible things will begin to happen. So thanks so much for that post.

And thanks for this comment. It’s an interesting thought that you have to work for happiness…at least, in the beginning. Maybe it gets easier the more it comes.

Thanks, Amanda!