Comments on: The Fresh Start Illusion

By: David @ A Happy Pocket Full of Money

David @ A Happy Pocket Full of Money — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:01:53 +0000

This is really cool. A very cool post. It is so refreshing and liberating to know that you can appreciate life right here, now, and choose to be happy regardless. Situations will come and go, up and down, that is life. That is one track. Then there is the emotional track. And the mental track. It is great to have the awareness that even if one track is going down, you don’t have to go down with it, that there are still other tracks. And you are not those happenings, you are the space in which they happen

By: Korby

Korby — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:53:32 +0000

Wow this is really good. I completely understand what you mean, off the bat in Shanghai I found myself in the same spot; I knew I would be moving back to the States so I figured “What’s the point?”, I wasted so much time just searching for the reset button. I really wish I’d read this then.

By: Jonny | thelifething.com

Jonny | thelifething.com — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:19:25 +0000

Mate, I still can’t believe that you are still at school. Awesome writing style man

By: Anthony Feint

Anthony Feint — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:59:02 +0000

I’ve found myself in situations like this. Ands it always good to take the time to reflect and figure out the good.

At the same time, if you’re really unhappy then maybe a fresh start could be a good idea?

By: Mike aka Find Inspiration

Mike aka Find Inspiration — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:30:39 +0000

Bud – like the post a lot. It’s very true, if you have intentions of changing you should start in the moment and not put anything off. Definitely a cool post….

By: Diggy - Upgradereality.com

Diggy - Upgradereality.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:25:34 +0000

Heya Bud!
Cool post! I really enjoyed it because it is so true. I am also guilty of this although I try to drop the excuses and just start with it. It’s a prefectionistic habit to want to start something in a new semester, year or 1st day of the month. Start right now! I agree I’ve started researching my affiliate project already, going to put a lot of time into it and build it up big!

I will get a guest post to you soon! Just been hectic with moving house and all.
Have an awesome day!
Diggy

By: Florin

Florin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:19:18 +0000

I really love your posts and the way you write. The funny thing here is that even if we think we are in the present and not thinking too much about the past and future and trying to let go of those thoughts, we still are in the past and can’t escape it because the mind is always in the past.
The decision to let go of our thoughts, witch we don’t really understand is a really great shift in our life’s and the life’s of other people as well.

can’t wait to read your next post
wish you all the best

By: The Emotion Machine

The Emotion Machine — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:06:06 +0000

Wow, I couldn’t have said it better myself. And I am surprised you are just finishing your first semester freshman year…you seem wise beyond your years. I suffered from the “Fresh Start Illusion” for quite some time. It is not a pleasant trap to be a part of. And the more you stay stuck in it the longer it sometimes takes to work your way out. Keep up the good work!

By: sanjay mehra

sanjay mehra — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:04:40 +0000

Bud,
Your post helped at a time when I needed to be reminded of the NOW. Thanks so much for a wonderful description of time and our relation with it.

By: Bud Hennekes

Bud Hennekes — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:34:57 +0000

Natalie: Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be sure to check out the Miracle of Mindfulness.. it sounds interesting.

@Steven: Thanks for your comment bro. Good luck with college

@Positively Present: Glad to helped.