Comments on: Spend Less, Love More and Have a Happy Holiday!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:49:27 +0000

Hi Miss Tess,
I really admire your very inspiring posts…Lower your expectation—-hope that my expectation to others must be lesser;i have a personality that i will expect more,hope this personality will change;(“HOPE”…
THANKS FOR SHARING….

By: Rand

Rand — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:41:43 +0000

“Be your spiritually mature self.”

Tess,

Being around your age, I reflected back to the departed souls that were once a *mirror* of my ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ traits. I am *thankful* for them, and appreciate the reminder to let their spirit live within me in the form of my *mature self*.

I am simply thankful for life, and to be *here* to view myself through the eyes of all. And… when I allow for…to be a light onto others by being my mature spiritual self.

The events of our lives, and the life forms…all past and present. May this foundation continually strengthen and mirror a world of wise compassion and universal light.

Thank you

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:42:14 +0000

You are right about being prepared. Though I feel great and happy, there are times that I let other people ruin my mood. I should accept that once in awhile this will happen and it is up to me not to be affected. I like all your tips, I would need spend time practicing them and I feel that employing them would really make people around me happy and me as well.

By: Chris Barba

Chris Barba — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:55:30 +0000

Accept the imperfections of others and leave your ego at the door…bingo!

Yup, I want to do a lot more of this! Especially not letting my ego get in the way – stop taking things so personally.

I love your list Tess. This is a truly unique gift for the holiday season.

By: Galen Pearl

Galen Pearl — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:21:35 +0000

Alas, even after vowing to simplify, I ordered gifts online yesterday and still felt the pressure of going down my list and finding something for everyone on it. Still, I have simplified a lot from years past. Having the kids grown helped a lot. Guess I’m still a holiday work in progress. Lovely post.

By: Paul Strobl, MBA (@CoachPaulStrobl)

Paul Strobl, MBA (@CoachPaulStrobl) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:40:19 +0000

Great tips–I’ll be passing this on to my own family LOL One point I’d like to make, however would be on lowering expectations. The harder thing to do is completely let go of expectations and accept whatever comes. “Lowering” expectations sometimes has us looking for the negatives in others.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:27:19 +0000

Hi Ken,
I’m all for revolutionizing how we feel and interact. It seems to me more people are getting on board everyday! Thanks.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:26:00 +0000

Hi Bryan,
Thanks for the compliment on my interview at Unlock the Door. If we put the emphasis on our love list our world would change, hearts would open up and we may get close to peace on earth!

By: Ken Wert

Ken Wert — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:02:59 +0000

What a great list, Tess!

I especially loved this one: “Give yourself permission to shine.” People can be so intimidated by mean or pushy people. Love them anyway. Don;t withhold a part our love for fear of being rejected or ridiculed. What wonderful advice! I also loved the challenge to bless everyone. Every time we hear a siren, my 5 year-old little boy always says, “I hope everything is okay.” If that was the thought we had at the core of our hearts for everyone we met, it would revolutionize how we feel and how we interact with them.

Thanks for another inspiring post, Tess!

By: Bryan Thompson

Bryan Thompson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:01:26 +0000

Great reminder, Tess. And I find that if we put more emphasis on the “love” list than the “shopping” list, we find more creative and endearing ways to show our love to those people. It can make for stronger memories and much more sentiment. By the way, you had a great interview on Stuart’s blog. Hope you’re having a great holiday season.