Comments on: Does It Mean Anything that Poverty, Perseverance, and Passion All Start with a P? http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/ Life in Ordinary Splendor Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:56:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ShadowWoods http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44298 ShadowWoods Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:27:40 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44298 Suzanne, I always seem to post my comments at the tail-end of the list. This time, it's not for lack of time, rather it's that I've spent the last several days pondering and re-reading your post. I've read it aloud to friends and emailed it to colleagues. It's brought both laughter and tears to me and others. It's one of your most somber, yet inspiring posts. It tickles the heart and mind, yet forces one to reflect. It challenges us to think about what really matters most. In your clear, intelligent and neighbor-next-door writing style, you've managed to inspire your followers to take assessment of where they are and where they are headed. Thank you for inspiring us to be passionate about life! Suzanne, I always seem to post my comments at the tail-end of the list. This time, it’s not for lack of time, rather it’s that I’ve spent the last several days pondering and re-reading your post. I’ve read it aloud to friends and emailed it to colleagues. It’s brought both laughter and tears to me and others. It’s one of your most somber, yet inspiring posts. It tickles the heart and mind, yet forces one to reflect. It challenges us to think about what really matters most. In your clear, intelligent and neighbor-next-door writing style, you’ve managed to inspire your followers to take assessment of where they are and where they are headed. Thank you for inspiring us to be passionate about life!

]]> By: Mary Olson http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44279 Mary Olson Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:46:33 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44279 Funny, I was just thinking about his whole doing what you love versus sticking with a job that pays well while I was out walking my dog. I didn't come up with a good answer. My job isn't so bad, it just doesn't fit me anymore. But giving up said job would mean I couldn't afford to do the things I love anymore. So for now, I'm sticking with a job that makes me miserable 40 hours a week, but that pays for my horses. Funny, I was just thinking about his whole doing what you love versus sticking with a job that pays well while I was out walking my dog. I didn’t come up with a good answer. My job isn’t so bad, it just doesn’t fit me anymore. But giving up said job would mean I couldn’t afford to do the things I love anymore. So for now, I’m sticking with a job that makes me miserable 40 hours a week, but that pays for my horses.

]]> By: Kelley http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44270 Kelley Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44270 I am going to print this out and pass it along to my daughter who will be going off to college next year. thanks! I am going to print this out and pass it along to my daughter who will be going off to college next year. thanks!

]]> By: okbarb http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44253 okbarb Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:28:41 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44253 This was an inspiration this morning. I got out in my garden right away and worked. I love gardening but make excuses because of the heat and other activities but this is what I love so it is my business to make it a priority. I forget and let life schedule me instead of the other way around. This was an inspiration this morning. I got out in my garden right away and worked. I love gardening but make excuses because of the heat and other activities but this is what I love so it is my business to make it a priority.

I forget and let life schedule me instead of the other way around.

]]> By: Lisa http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44237 Lisa Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:02:12 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44237 Wow...add me to the list of almost-47 (July 31!) year olds who have no clue what our passion is. This has bothered me tremendously for a long time, and I'm no closer to an answer. I worked for years in a corporate environment, but voluntarily "retired" 3 years ago to be a full-time wife and homemaker. I love my "job", but strongly feel that there's something out there that I'm supposed to be doing. You've inspired me to at least think about, and hopefully, get off my butt and do something about it. Wow…add me to the list of almost-47 (July 31!) year olds who have no clue what our passion is. This has bothered me tremendously for a long time, and I’m no closer to an answer.

I worked for years in a corporate environment, but voluntarily “retired” 3 years ago to be a full-time wife and homemaker. I love my “job”, but strongly feel that there’s something out there that I’m supposed to be doing.

You’ve inspired me to at least think about, and hopefully, get off my butt and do something about it.

]]> By: Mary http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44234 Mary Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:03:31 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44234 You are one of the most Sensational women I know. Keep following your passion! You are one of the most Sensational women I know. Keep following your passion!

]]> By: Yvonne http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44231 Yvonne Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:24:36 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44231 I'm with Trish and Michelle....clueless. I still don't know what "I want to be when I grow up" and I'll be 47 soon. I’m with Trish and Michelle….clueless. I still don’t know what “I want to be when I grow up” and I’ll be 47 soon.

]]> By: The Retired One http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44230 The Retired One Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:47:09 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44230 Very wise words. Oh, and I was the first woman President in my Rotary club. They will love what you say to them...and you will find out that many of the members started their own businesses as a passion...they will completely "get" you and what you say in your speech to them.... Congratulations for being admired enough to be asked to speak at their club. It really is an honor. Very wise words.
Oh, and I was the first woman President in my Rotary club.
They will love what you say to them…and you will find out that many of the members started their own businesses as a passion…they will completely “get” you and what you say in your speech to them….
Congratulations for being admired enough to be asked to speak at their club.
It really is an honor.

]]> By: sondra http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44229 sondra Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:14:18 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44229 I so enjoy your WORK! My passion is living life. I love to make things, give things, see things, do things, eat things, etc. It isn't the things I love but how the things connect to people. So, I guess my real passion is connecting with people! I so enjoy your WORK! My passion is living life. I love to make things, give things, see things, do things, eat things, etc. It isn’t the things I love but how the things connect to people. So, I guess my real passion is connecting with people!

]]> By: Lola-Dawn http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/10/does-it-mean-anything-that-poverty-perseverance-and-passion-all-start-with-a-p/#comment-44228 Lola-Dawn Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:43:18 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12112#comment-44228 I don't measure success with $; rather with time spent wholeheartedly doing creative things that I enjoy. Consequently, I work for a non-profit organization and am content. I'm also a member of a Rotary Club, and I think the Rotarians will enjoy what you have to say about following your passion! I don’t measure success with $; rather with time spent wholeheartedly doing creative things that I enjoy. Consequently, I work for a non-profit organization and am content. I’m also a member of a Rotary Club, and I think the Rotarians will enjoy what you have to say about following your passion!

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