Comments on: Throwing In The Towel http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/ spirituality, art, inspiration...relationship Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:04:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John Michalak http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-230 John Michalak Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:10:18 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-230 Hi, Raymond. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this. Our childhood experiences are truly powerful and can stay with us into adulthood. So, your points about forgiveness are well-taken. Thanks again, Raymond. Hi, Raymond. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this. Our childhood experiences are truly powerful and can stay with us into adulthood. So, your points about forgiveness are well-taken. Thanks again, Raymond.

]]> By: Raymond Schmitt http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Raymond Schmitt Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:56:46 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-229 As I read this old memories flooded back, being the object to everyone else's opinion of my size, I learned to defend myself at an early age. I struggle with self-defense even now 55 years later, but because I am now aware of this mechanism in my life, I am learning how to kill it. John, if this old born-again alcoholic could give you some advice, it would be this. Forgive everyone that brought pain into your young life, real or perceived, take the time to remember them, write down their names and their offense then tell them you forgive them, outloud speak that forgiveness into the air. Something will happen to you, I promise, you will find forgiveness for yourself and a peace that passes understanding. I am a Christian and I have discovered that the promises of God are as real today as they have ever been. He is the same today, yesterday and forever. As I read this old memories flooded back, being the object to everyone else’s opinion of my size, I learned to defend myself at an early age. I struggle with self-defense even now 55 years later, but because I am now aware of this mechanism in my life, I am learning how to kill it. John, if this old born-again alcoholic could give you some advice, it would be this. Forgive everyone that brought pain into your young life, real or perceived, take the time to remember them, write down their names and their offense then tell them you forgive them, outloud speak that forgiveness into the air. Something will happen to you, I promise, you will find forgiveness for yourself and a peace that passes understanding. I am a Christian and I have discovered that the promises of God are as real today as they have ever been. He is the same today, yesterday and forever.

]]> By: John Michalak http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-30 John Michalak Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:51:05 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-30 Gordon and Jose, Thanks for your comments, guys. It's not like my lesson was original. I.e., throwing in the towel is a close companion of Jesus' "turn the other cheek". But, as I said, God is pretty creative at teaching us similar principles from different angles. And we're in school for a lifetime, right? Take care. Gordon and Jose,

Thanks for your comments, guys. It’s not like my lesson was original. I.e., throwing in the towel is a close companion of Jesus’ “turn the other cheek”. But, as I said, God is pretty creative at teaching us similar principles from different angles. And we’re in school for a lifetime, right?

Take care.

]]> By: John Michalak http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-29 John Michalak Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:42:16 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-29 Thanks, Charity. Isn't it cool how we're united by our experiences? Our God is a wonderful God, to say the least. Is it no wonder how creative his lessons are for us? Thanks, Charity. Isn’t it cool how we’re united by our experiences? Our God is a wonderful God, to say the least. Is it no wonder how creative his lessons are for us?

]]> By: Signl8 http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Signl8 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:30:46 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-28 I had a similar experience that lasted from the time I got to the "new school" until I graduated 6 years later. I tried everything I could try to make them like me, but all I did was lose track of who I really was. It's funny because I always hear people say, "If I could go back...I would react totally differently." I found that, at least for me, that wasn't the case. Even now, when certain people treat me in a similar fashion, I find myself getting upset. When people hurt you...it hurts. My mom used to say, "Why do you give them so much credit? You didn't even know them yesterday (two weeks ago, two years ago, etc..)" I still catch myself doing that and then I have to remind myself that I survived it once. I realize I'm reading this almost a year later, but the message is still one I needed today. Thanks. I had a similar experience that lasted from the time I got to the “new school” until I graduated 6 years later. I tried everything I could try to make them like me, but all I did was lose track of who I really was. It’s funny because I always hear people say, “If I could go back…I would react totally differently.” I found that, at least for me, that wasn’t the case. Even now, when certain people treat me in a similar fashion, I find myself getting upset. When people hurt you…it hurts. My mom used to say, “Why do you give them so much credit? You didn’t even know them yesterday (two weeks ago, two years ago, etc..)” I still catch myself doing that and then I have to remind myself that I survived it once. I realize I’m reading this almost a year later, but the message is still one I needed today. Thanks.

]]> By: Lindi Jo http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Lindi Jo Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:29:44 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-27 Letting go of past hurts (teasing, abuse, rejection, the list goes on and on..) is a subject very dear to my heart...Loved This Blog, best yet!!! In Christ, Lindi Letting go of past hurts (teasing, abuse, rejection, the list goes on and on..) is a subject very dear to my heart…Loved This Blog, best yet!!!

In Christ, Lindi

]]> By: Kelly-Lynn http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Kelly-Lynn Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:28:04 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-26 Your message was Great..I have dealt with this too in my past and also my little brother as well..As an artist we deal with this too..Negative people trying to hold us back etc etc..Great Word! Kelly-Lynn Your message was Great..I have dealt with this too in my past and also my little brother as well..As an artist we deal with this too..Negative people trying to hold us back etc etc..Great Word!

Kelly-Lynn

]]> By: Crystal http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Crystal Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:25:57 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-25 That was great and all kids and teens need to hear that and maybe it can help the to be motivated in the right direction. That was great and all kids and teens need to hear that and maybe it can help the to be motivated in the right direction.

]]> By: Erika http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Erika Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:24:48 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-24 Well hey next time you're in Nz ;) my church would LOVE to hear you speak/play. Funny, it's not terribly hard to set up tours of NZ. Maybe because we're such an, I dunno, MINISCULE country? Most all of it's pretty, though. And you're always welcome here. Well hey next time you’re in Nz ;) my church would LOVE to hear you speak/play. Funny, it’s not terribly hard to set up tours of NZ. Maybe because we’re such an, I dunno, MINISCULE country? Most all of it’s pretty, though. And you’re always welcome here.

]]> By: Just Duckie http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Just Duckie Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:22:35 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-23 Wow! You're not kidding Gordon. I too struggle with this BIG TIME. One of my major flaws is that I am too open with people who are aquatiences.. and too closed to the people who are my friends. I still am not quite sure why. I guess it's cause like John said, we get too afraid to let go. Thanks John for some great words of wisdom. I needed them today. Wow! You’re not kidding Gordon. I too struggle with this BIG TIME. One of my major flaws is that I am too open with people who are aquatiences.. and too closed to the people who are my friends. I still am not quite sure why. I guess it’s cause like John said, we get too afraid to let go. Thanks John for some great words of wisdom. I needed them today.

]]> By: Gordon http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Gordon Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:21:38 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-22 So so true. I deal with this myself... far too often. I am not sure there is a person we would find that does not have their own version of this story... well, after awhile. Most people hide things so much that you cannot break through their armor. Anyway, do not wish to ramble. Good thoughts..... So so true. I deal with this myself… far too often. I am not sure there is a person we would find that does not have their own version of this story… well, after awhile. Most people hide things so much that you cannot break through their armor. Anyway, do not wish to ramble. Good thoughts…..

]]> By: Charity Angel http://www.johnmichalak.com/2009/05/throwing-in-the-towel/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Charity Angel Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:20:40 +0000 http://eiszoe.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/throwing-in-the-towel#comment-21 Very well written. You could be quite the motivational speaker with that one. I absolutely have to agree with you on the fact that sometimes our problems continue because he fuel the fire by making something have more value then it truly has. When I was in similar situations, it was my counselor that told me to turn things around and empowered me. I don't think that I can ever thank him enough for that one lesson, it changed everything for me too. Charity Angel www.CharityAngel.com Very well written. You could be quite the motivational speaker with that one. I absolutely have to agree with you on the fact that sometimes our problems continue because he fuel the fire by making something have more value then it truly has. When I was in similar situations, it was my counselor that told me to turn things around and empowered me. I don’t think that I can ever thank him enough for that one lesson, it changed everything for me too.

Charity Angel
http://www.CharityAngel.com

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