Comments on: You Don't Belong!

By: Miguel Aragon

Miguel Aragon — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:39:39 +0000

I appreciate this story, it has helped me to understand better how much anyone values. It is easy sometimes, when you receive rejections, to start finding faults on yourself and validate that rejection received. Indeed, we overlook many times all the good we have done and start critiquing ourselves for all the good we have not yet.

By: MicheLLe Coats

MicheLLe Coats — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:04:50 +0000

Paradise is defined by those who can’t come in.

By: Carla Gay

Carla Gay — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:15:58 +0000

You have an enviable ability to articulate and process your experiences. Kudoos to your wise mom, too!

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:08:37 +0000

great story which emphasis the basic tenet – every individual is special – focus on those special things rather worrying about other’s judgements – life is too precious, pursue your interests and take pride in what you do good!

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You Don't Belong! | Fusion of Topics | Scoop.it — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:47:48 +0000

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By: roseann fibbio

roseann fibbio — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:25:33 +0000

In reply to peter. We all want to belong at one time or another but it should be because we want to not because we have to to feel good about ourselves.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:38:31 +0000

My wife and I developed a family statement meant to teach our five kids to acknowledge and embrace that we as a family and as individuals in the the family are unique. I thought I would share it below.

Our family is quirky. We believe that God is both our king and savior and we believe that his Word is the true path to “the good life.” We believe that it is crucial to develop strong, personal relationships with those who share our Christian values. And we like to spend our time outside the mainstream (family camp, woodworking, baking, sewing, gymnastics, and the farm dream).

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:26:10 +0000

Thank you for this story. It arrived with perfect timing appearing in my email the morning after a grueling conversation about the kind of behavior that I needed to effect to belong. Odd how your story gives me a sense of belonging, eh?

By: Robert W Seidel

Robert W Seidel — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:51:10 +0000

There was lots of manure at every faculty meeting I attended.

By: Del Forbes

Del Forbes — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:25:12 +0000

Wisdom is hard to gather thanks for giving it away.