tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593204.post116165635342720429..comments2023-10-29T00:27:50.643-07:00Comments on 2012: Can Intentionality Become Contrived?Ryan Lee Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483142871305228497noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593204.post-1161680609736333702006-10-24T02:03:00.000-07:002006-10-24T02:03:00.000-07:00dude, that's crazy. today, i was leaving the place...dude, that's crazy. today, i was leaving the place where i got lunch, and walked out to my car and was about to get in, and noticed this red truck next to my car that had its lights on. i thought "man, i don't wanna walk all the way back in there and feel like a dork and try and get everyone's attention to tell them that someone left their lights on..." but i did it anyway. i thought "no, i'm gonna force myself to do this even thought it's not convenient." it's weird, but walking away, i thought "that was the right thing to do." i totally realize what you're saying - when we push ourselves beyond our comfort zone, i believe we really open up the opportunity for ourselves to be changed. for me, it's important to realize that i am the only one i can really hold to that standard. others, i need to love and accept where they are at. i think that's where we get into trouble - when we expect everyone to do what we've consciously chosen to do ourselves. sure, it's okay to encourage, and even challenge those around us to do good... but ultimately, we lead by example. and i do believe that following those convictions in each of our own lives is the way to truly infect change in the world around us. beautiful thoughts man... i totally agree with you.Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029945288429480601noreply@blogger.com