Comments on: Beyond Success to Significance http://trinidadhunt.com/2009/05/beyond-success-to-significance/ Success, Satisfaction and Happiness from the Classroom to the Boardroom Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:36:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Trinidad Hunt http://trinidadhunt.com/2009/05/beyond-success-to-significance/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Trinidad Hunt Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:50:02 +0000 http://trinidadhunt.com/?p=28#comment-181 Gene, Please forgive the late reply!!! For some reason I was on the road and missed your comment. I'm so sorry about that because when I did read it just 2 days ago, I was inspired, uplifted and deeply moved. Those who achieve this state of peace and gratitude in giving are blessed indeed. I too am ever thankful for the opportunity to serve. And as you say in such fine words... "Give, and don’t worry about getting. You will. It’s not about what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived." Gene,
Please forgive the late reply!!! For some reason I was on the road and missed your comment. I’m so sorry about that because when I did read it just 2 days ago, I was inspired, uplifted and deeply moved.
Those who achieve this state of peace and gratitude in giving are blessed indeed. I too am ever thankful for the opportunity to serve. And as you say in such fine words… “Give, and don’t worry about getting. You will. It’s not about what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.”

]]> By: Gene Crawford http://trinidadhunt.com/2009/05/beyond-success-to-significance/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Gene Crawford Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:05:16 +0000 http://trinidadhunt.com/?p=28#comment-142 I love this article and agree with the contents 100 percent. I made a decision [years ago] to live a meaningful life, even if that meant giving away time, and material things in order to be helpful to others. I chose education as my professional vehicle to pursue this career goal because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and I especially liked working with children. I am happier as a result of this decision because I have seen the fruit of my labor – I have many former students that are doing some pretty amazing things out in the world and I am extremely proud of them; I hope I am not too egotistical for hoping I had a small part in the success and significance these former students are enjoying. Additionally, my cup runs over with joy and pride as I look at my son and my daughter [who are outstanding citizens] and my grandchildren, whom I have been blessed to care for and influence. My house is good enough; it's in the best community in the best country in the best nation in the world. Every day I reach out to others [usually in small ways now days], and offer a comforting hand, a kind word or a helpful deed. What a responsibility and opportunity! What a joy! What a gift to everyone involved. Give, and don't worry about getting. You will. It’s not about what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. I love this article and agree with the contents 100 percent. I made a decision [years ago] to live a meaningful life, even if that meant giving away time, and material things in order to be helpful to others. I chose education as my professional vehicle to pursue this career goal because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and I especially liked working with children. I am happier as a result of this decision because I have seen the fruit of my labor – I have many former students that are doing some pretty amazing things out in the world and I am extremely proud of them; I hope I am not too egotistical for hoping I had a small part in the success and significance these former students are enjoying.

Additionally, my cup runs over with joy and pride as I look at my son and my daughter [who are outstanding citizens] and my grandchildren, whom I have been blessed to care for and influence. My house is good enough; it’s in the best community in the best country in the best nation in the world. Every day I reach out to others [usually in small ways now days], and offer a comforting hand, a kind word or a helpful deed. What a responsibility and opportunity! What a joy! What a gift to everyone involved. Give, and don’t worry about getting. You will. It’s not about what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.

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