Comments on: Living Instead of Working: My Interview With Jonathan Mead http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:07:03 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: 25 Things You Can Learn From Jonathan Mead - Blogging Tips From Jade Craven http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-11060 25 Things You Can Learn From Jonathan Mead - Blogging Tips From Jade Craven Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:13:08 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-11060 [...] Happy Lotus, Jon said  I think the major shift will happen when people realize that it is much more practical [...] [...] Happy Lotus, Jon said  I think the major shift will happen when people realize that it is much more practical [...]

]]> By: Nadia http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-6211 Nadia Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:23:41 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-6211 Hi Mark, I am so happy that you really liked the interview and you are not alone. I think more people struggle with this than they let on. I truly feel this way because if people were so happy at work, then we would not see all the misery that we see. At least that has been my experience here. :) Hi Mark,

I am so happy that you really liked the interview and you are not alone. I think more people struggle with this than they let on. I truly feel this way because if people were so happy at work, then we would not see all the misery that we see. At least that has been my experience here. :)

]]> By: Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-6200 Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:35:06 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-6200 Way to go, Nadia! Earning a living doing what I love is something I've been pursuing. It's great to know there're so many other people going down this path and I feel less lonely now. It's not an easy path to walk when it's the road less travelled. Thank you so much for doing this interview and Jonathan is definitely someone we can learn a lot from. I truly enjoy reading this interview. :) Cheers~ Mark .-= Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.thebigdreamer.com/want-to-escape-the-rat-race-learn-from-those-who-did" rel="nofollow">Want To Escape The Rat Race? Learn From Those Who Did</a> =-. Way to go, Nadia! Earning a living doing what I love is something I’ve been pursuing. It’s great to know there’re so many other people going down this path and I feel less lonely now. It’s not an easy path to walk when it’s the road less travelled.

Thank you so much for doing this interview and Jonathan is definitely someone we can learn a lot from. I truly enjoy reading this interview. :)

Cheers~

Mark
Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com´s last blog ..Want To Escape The Rat Race? Learn From Those Who Did My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Nadia http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5976 Nadia Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:11:26 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5976 Hi Katie, You are right about how he truly practices the idea of being true to who we are and being unapologetic about the message. I think those are a couple of reasons why so many people appreciate his work and what he is trying to do. The concept of "work" is one that holds so many meanings and so many people struggle with the idea of what to do and how to make living. I think it is great that he is bringing a focus to that important subject. :) Hi Katie,

You are right about how he truly practices the idea of being true to who we are and being unapologetic about the message. I think those are a couple of reasons why so many people appreciate his work and what he is trying to do. The concept of “work” is one that holds so many meanings and so many people struggle with the idea of what to do and how to make living. I think it is great that he is bringing a focus to that important subject. :)

]]> By: Katie West/The Levity Coach http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5972 Katie West/The Levity Coach Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:59:05 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5972 Nadia, I am so happy to see Jonathan highlighted on your blog with an interview. He is an incredible example of what is out there for everyone if we allow ourselves to open to the possibilities. Jonathan is inspiring in his ability to realize the importance of being true to who we are and that that is actually the key to success and freedom. He really practices the idea of being unapologetic about your message. I have found this invaluable. Katie .-= Katie West/The Levity Coach´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifelaughterlevity/pVEe/~3/qslYlpLHDRM/" rel="nofollow">Introducing the “15 minutes” series</a> =-. Nadia,
I am so happy to see Jonathan highlighted on your blog with an interview. He is an incredible example of what is out there for everyone if we allow ourselves to open to the possibilities. Jonathan is inspiring in his ability to realize the importance of being true to who we are and that that is actually the key to success and freedom. He really practices the idea of being unapologetic about your message. I have found this invaluable.
Katie
Katie West/The Levity Coach´s last blog ..Introducing the “15 minutes” series My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Nadia http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5699 Nadia Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:53:23 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5699 Hi Hilary, I totally agree with all that you wrote. The Internet definitely has helped to open all of our eyes to the possibilites that are out there and has also helped us realize how we all pretty much deal with the same issues. It is amazing to think that ten years ago, there was no such thing as blogs or Twitter. Times surely have changed. It will be wonderful to see what the future holds! :) Hi Hilary,

I totally agree with all that you wrote. The Internet definitely has helped to open all of our eyes to the possibilites that are out there and has also helped us realize how we all pretty much deal with the same issues. It is amazing to think that ten years ago, there was no such thing as blogs or Twitter. Times surely have changed. It will be wonderful to see what the future holds! :)

]]> By: Hilary http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5695 Hilary Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:49:54 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5695 Hi Nadia and Jonathan - what a great post .. and the interesting diffeences when your Dad was working versus your Mum and their thoughts about their own jobs. The opportunity the net has given us is to connect with all these wonderful ideas, see the comments, read others' views, understand we're all the same .. especially the ones that want to get out of the box and be passionate and be free - and that we actually can do our thing in this world ... simple steps forward .. with guidance and knowledge behind us .. Great post - thank you both of you .. Hilary Melton-Butcher Positive Letters .-= Hilary´s last blog ..<a href="http://positiveletters.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-do-you-do-to-get-blackberries.html" rel="nofollow">What do you do to get blackberries?</a> =-. Hi Nadia and Jonathan – what a great post .. and the interesting diffeences when your Dad was working versus your Mum and their thoughts about their own jobs.

The opportunity the net has given us is to connect with all these wonderful ideas, see the comments, read others’ views, understand we’re all the same .. especially the ones that want to get out of the box and be passionate and be free – and that we actually can do our thing in this world … simple steps forward .. with guidance and knowledge behind us ..

Great post – thank you both of you ..
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters
Hilary´s last blog ..What do you do to get blackberries? My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Nadia http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5690 Nadia Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:05:40 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5690 Hi Vikum, I am glad that you enjoyed today's post and that Jonathan's answers made such a positive impact on you! Have a great day! :) Hi Vikum,

I am glad that you enjoyed today’s post and that Jonathan’s answers made such a positive impact on you! Have a great day! :)

]]> By: vikum http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5688 vikum Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:48:04 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5688 Hi Nadia and Jonathan, This is an awesome interview and learned a lot from here. Especially "follow what makes you come alive " is carved to my mind. Thanks a lot. .-= vikum´s last blog ..<a href="http://thinkingpark.info/2009/07/the-power-of-focusing.html" rel="nofollow">The power of focusing</a> =-. Hi Nadia and Jonathan,
This is an awesome interview and learned a lot from here. Especially “follow what makes you come alive ” is carved to my mind.
Thanks a lot.
vikum´s last blog ..The power of focusing My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Nadia http://happylotus.com/2009/07/10/living-instead-of-working-my-interview-with-jonathan-mead/comment-page-1/#comment-5685 Nadia Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:01:49 +0000 http://happylotus.com/?p=3626#comment-5685 Hi J.D., Thank you for sharing your three insights on working. What I loved the most about your comment was the idea of finding the job you love or love the one you got. As I wrote on your blog a couple of days ago, I realized that even though I may not love what I do, I do love what my job provides for me. I truly am blessed to have a job that enables me to pay the bills, buy the things I love and it enables me to do what I love most which is write. It also provides me lots of material for my writing. You are right, it is all about finding a balance that truly reflects who we are. Hope all is awesome! :) Hi J.D.,

Thank you for sharing your three insights on working. What I loved the most about your comment was the idea of finding the job you love or love the one you got. As I wrote on your blog a couple of days ago, I realized that even though I may not love what I do, I do love what my job provides for me. I truly am blessed to have a job that enables me to pay the bills, buy the things I love and it enables me to do what I love most which is write. It also provides me lots of material for my writing.

You are right, it is all about finding a balance that truly reflects who we are. Hope all is awesome! :)

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