Comments on: Rules, Penicillin, and Why Life Is Good

By: Clutter to Sputter

Clutter to Sputter — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:04:53 +0000

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By: BK

BK — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:45:12 +0000

I certainly believe that Life is Good even though it may not at time. But just being alive is reason enough that life is good. Being alive give us the choice to continue to do good and to make a difference to the life of others who cross our path. I couldn’t think of any reason why Life is not good for any other reason.

On the rules, indeed they are made to be broken. The rules are just guidelines which we use to conduct our lives in a systematic and order way. And yet what we must remember is that rules are ‘fixed’ or ‘dead’ but we are flexible. We should be able to twist and change the rules at time to make things easier for others … as long as twisting and changing the rules do not undermine ethical and moral values. The challenge here is not to succumb to pressure of changing the rule unethically and immorally.

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:45:16 +0000

Belinda — Great post, as usual and one that makes me think! Here are my answers to your questions:

Yes. I think life is inherently good, but sometimes the good gets hidden by the bad and we have to dig it out again, which serves to remind us of the good.

If we didn’t make mistakes, we couldn’t learn from them and then our lives wouldn’t be as good as they are.

I can’t imagine not being able to choose how I live my life. I think of countries in which the right to choose is lost or taken away. That is a human tragedy.

I can answer this last question “Do you think that some or any of our choices should be taken away?” as well as your Super Bowl question. NO, I don’t think any of our choices should be taken away. And given this, the people putting the ad into the Super Bowl have the right to air it

Personally, I don’t think this ad belongs in the Super Bowl; it’s not the right place, but I wouldn’t stop it if I had the power to because then I would be taking away freedom of choice.

However, I do have the CHOICE to agree or disagree with the ad and to speak my opinion about it. That’s why freedom of choice is so important to me and makes my life good:~)

Thanks for encouraging me to think about this subject!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:12:34 +0000

Life is definitely good! And, without the ability to make mistakes, we may not realize how good life is.

By: Liberty

Liberty — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:54:08 +0000

I definitely agree. Life is good!

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:19:53 +0000

Yes, yes and yes! And no I don’t know about the super bowl add. I love how you describe the 65 year old in politics and how you’re getting involved in her life. There have been people I’ve purposely got to know. I wanted in and they we’re not getting rid of me. I found my life’s mentors that way.

As long as I can breathe life is good. We forget how much we have in the U.S….so much more than our basic needs. Enough to give away and still have enough.

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:12:08 +0000

Belinda,
I absolutely think that life is inherently good. I also think that you have to make your own life and not depend on others. We can use others (i.e. life coaches, therapists, etc) to help us through life but, when all is said and done, it is up to us to carry it through. We can make positive choices (as your blog tag line so aptly demonstrates) that will help us reinforce our belief that life is good. The older I get, the more positive choices I am making which is a really good sign. Lamenting on past opportunities will stunt any growth that we must make today. I think we can make positive changes and make a difference at any age which was demonstrated by the 65 year-old firecracker grandma…

Best,
Bob

By: BigLittleWolf

BigLittleWolf — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:48:47 +0000

This is good:

Sure, sometimes, we stumble. But sometimes, we stumble upon our greatness.

Would that it were so. And sometimes, it is.

By: Patty - Why Not Start Now?

Patty - Why Not Start Now? — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:17:25 +0000

Hi Belinda – Absolutely, life is good. And reading your blog is one of the things that makes life good. I know sometimes I come here and ponder or whine, but that’s all good to. Choice? Yes. Mistakes? You bet. Rules? Well, I’m kind of an exception to the rule gal. Or not, sometimes. Still good though. And the penicillin story? Always has been a favorite, very good, even though I’m allergic to it!

By: Phil - Less Ordinary Living

Phil - Less Ordinary Living — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:06:04 +0000

I love it! Another great post Belinda. I believe that we should always be free to choose and always open to learn and change. Not every choice will work out how we expect, but with the right perspective, life is ALWAYS good.

Phil – http://www.lessordinaryliving.com