Comments on: Word of the Year: Release & Accomplishment

By: pati

pati — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:59:11 +0000

Thank you. Your insights about not acknowleding your accomplishment really opened my eyes. Very nice. Thank you.

By: brandi

brandi — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:34:21 +0000

Christine, what a touching post. What strength it takes to face such a tough challenge and find the good.

and OMG what an insight!! YES-how can we feel accomplished if we don’t take time to even acknowledge it!?!

thank you for sharing.

By: Debi

Debi — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:43:04 +0000

Congratulations, Christine, on releasing so much of what you had accumulated to others who could put it to good use. That, in itself, was quite an accomplishment. It sounds like release has also woven itself in to your process of recognizing jobs well done, as you “release” your need for the approval of others. May your continued use of accomplishment bring ever more joy in to your daily journey!

By: Giulietta

Giulietta — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:28:59 +0000

Hi Christine,

Love what you said about collecting things and accomplishments without celebrating any of them. We’ve all got way too much metaphorical junk weighting us down as we follow someone else’s life blueprint. Your experience sounds like a giant cleanse, a way to start fresh, a way to see the naked wonderful you.

I hope you take the time to rest on your laurels more! As the Queen of Genius Finding, I think the answer to your employment problem is embedded in your blog …

Look deep, G.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:03:49 +0000

Christine, I love what you said about accomplishment. And how that realization helped you begin to climb out of that well worn path. The freedom you felt in giving so much away is inspiring as well. Thank you for so openly sharing your story!

By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:25:26 +0000

Your honesty is just so powerfully refreshing – in how year has had both highs and lows. And how these two words really helped to change your life in very good ways. I love the idea of accomplishment – and that we stop and really appreciate the accomplishments we achieve. It IS easy to move on – especially in the smaller accomplishments – and we then quickly forget just how much we have “accomplished”. And when we forget – we aren’t celebrating all the good that is in our lives – and that really is important! Christine, thank you, really for sharing your story, and giving us all hope in what is possible with two simple words – release and accomplishment! I wish you well as you continue on the journey you’re on…

By: lilalia

lilalia — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:49:15 +0000

Christine, what valid lessons to learn and yes, you are so right in saying that “accomplishment” is a noun rather than a verb. That went right to the quick on my heart. In less than an hour, I am going to partake in an important event that I’ve organised. The butterflies in my stomach are stilled after reading this text. It doesn’t matter how the event turns out; that is up to other people now, what I have accomplished getting to this hour has been phenomenal. If I am the only one who really knows this that is just fine; as long as I honour this fact. Thank you and all the very best in your new adventures.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:13:49 +0000

Thank you for sharing your journey over the last year. I love your discussion of accomplishment. This is such a great way to think about this word and what it can mean. Good luck in your next adventure.

By: Irene

Irene — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:29:29 +0000

I just want to tip my hat to you. Two powerful words you chose to work with. Your steps speaks a lot about your strength and determination.
It sure is making me think.