Comments on: Don’t Get Caught Overdrawn! Making Deposits into Your Spiritual Bank Account http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/ Happiness for the Practical Mind Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1047 Jared Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:51:24 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1047 Thanks for the comment! Which reminds me to get over and check out what you've been up to since the end of the year! Thanks for the comment! Which reminds me to get over and check out what you’ve been up to since the end of the year!

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1046 Jared Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:49:38 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1046 Christopher, Awesome analogy and perspective about being "enrolled." That is so true... like having the ability to choose humility as opposed to being bludgeoned into it. Christopher,
Awesome analogy and perspective about being “enrolled.” That is so true… like having the ability to choose humility as opposed to being bludgeoned into it.

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1045 Jared Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:48:11 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1045 Thanks LadyJ, it's always a pleasure hearing from you! Thanks LadyJ, it’s always a pleasure hearing from you!

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1044 Jared Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:47:37 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1044 Kimberly, You said it, "It takes courage to endure that discomfort." Courage is not the lack of fear, but moving forward in spite of it. And the point you make about being stronger because of it is so true; not only from the growth perspective, but from the increased self-esteem/love for having walked through it with dignity. Kimberly,
You said it, “It takes courage to endure that discomfort.” Courage is not the lack of fear, but moving forward in spite of it. And the point you make about being stronger because of it is so true; not only from the growth perspective, but from the increased self-esteem/love for having walked through it with dignity.

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1043 Jared Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:43 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1043 Ryhen, Thanks for stopping by. I like how you noted we shift our attention to ourselves and the inner self. Although for me, I can very easily shift attention to myself when things are going well. As in "look how great I am" - something I have to watch. ;-) Ryhen,
Thanks for stopping by. I like how you noted we shift our attention to ourselves and the inner self. Although for me, I can very easily shift attention to myself when things are going well. As in “look how great I am” – something I have to watch. ;-)

]]> By: Ryhen | Mind Power http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1042 Ryhen | Mind Power Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:19:02 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1042 Fantastic article, Jared. Brief yet packs a strong punch. I agree that in times of great suffering, we shift our attention to ourselves - the inner self. It's one of the true ways that we can create a strong bond with the spiritual side of our existence. Like you said, “pain is the touchstone of all spiritual growth." Peace and respect, Ryhen Fantastic article, Jared. Brief yet packs a strong punch. I agree that in times of great suffering, we shift our attention to ourselves – the inner self. It’s one of the true ways that we can create a strong bond with the spiritual side of our existence. Like you said, “pain is the touchstone of all spiritual growth.”

Peace and respect,
Ryhen

]]> By: Kimberly http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1041 Kimberly Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:37:39 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1041 OH so true! And have I felt the discomfort of change. It takes courage to endure that discomfort, but I believe we come out the other side much stronger and wiser if we are willing to go through it. Thanks for the lovely reminder to continually make deposits into our spiritual account. Kim OH so true! And have I felt the discomfort of change. It takes courage to endure that discomfort, but I believe we come out the other side much stronger and wiser if we are willing to go through it. Thanks for the lovely reminder to continually make deposits into our spiritual account.

Kim

]]> By: Jacki M SeiWell http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1040 Jacki M SeiWell Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:40:08 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1040 well, said my friend...as always...this will be a great year for all of us and your words will always remind me that though I know the lesson I've yet to put somethings to work in my favor...Perhaps before they hurt to much. Keep the words coming. LadyJ aka Jacki well, said my friend…as always…this will be a great year for all of us and your words will always remind me that though I know the lesson I’ve yet to put somethings to work in my favor…Perhaps before they hurt to much. Keep the words coming. LadyJ aka Jacki

]]> By: Emily-Sarah http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1039 Emily-Sarah Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:42:03 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1039 So true and such a good reminder. And the poem is a perfect fit. So true and such a good reminder. And the poem is a perfect fit.

]]> By: Christopher http://jaredakers.com/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1038 Christopher Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:12:48 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2010/01/dont-get-caught-overdrawn-making-deposits-into-your-spiritual-bank-account/#comment-1038 Jared, That's so inspiring... I think that "if we do not voluntarily enroll in the school of personal and spiritual growth, we will be 'enrolled' and its not fun to be enrolled.... its fun to enroll" :-) And hey, i love the subtitle for your blog "Matching calamity with serenity". Thanks for the inspiration. Christopher Jared,
That’s so inspiring… I think that “if we do not voluntarily enroll in the school of personal and spiritual growth, we will be ‘enrolled’ and its not fun to be enrolled…. its fun to enroll” :-)

And hey, i love the subtitle for your blog “Matching calamity with serenity”. Thanks for the inspiration.

Christopher

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