by John Philipp
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August 10, 2006

Thought~Byte No. 141

February 18, 2009 06:51 AM EST
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Thought~Byte No. 141

 

 

 

Concept and words by John Philipp. Drawings by Phil Frank.

(The comments below are where the wisdom is found.)

 
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Comments: 51

John Philipp Feb 18, 2009, 6:52am EST
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John Philipp Feb 18, 2009, 6:52am EST
Please comment on each others remarks as I am in Mexico and will only be able to make scattered comments, if at all.
JOHN BECK Feb 18, 2009, 7:11am EST
Sometimes it's just as well.
kimberly g. Feb 18, 2009, 7:13am EST
very true and sometimes what we want we can't have!
mary bryant Feb 18, 2009, 7:15am EST
Another trueism!
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Feb 18, 2009, 7:38am EST
Very true
Mary M. Feb 18, 2009, 7:39am EST
Sort of like how sometimes "unanswered" prayers are really the best thing for us, only we didn't know it at the time we just HAD to have something.
esteban g. Feb 18, 2009, 7:39am EST
Some folks blame it on Eve. Some blame it on the Puritans. What if true joy came to you by being Puritanical? Nah.
Sheri D. Feb 18, 2009, 7:41am EST
Yes and why is that?
Cindy B. Feb 18, 2009, 7:50am EST
You can't always get what you want...So get what you need..Rolling Stones ;)
Linda T. Feb 18, 2009, 8:24am EST
Fear holds many of us back. We sometimes fear that if we get something we want something will happen to take it away.
Larry M. Feb 18, 2009, 8:28am EST
This relates to the other thought byte of the day. Thinking only inside the box will often deny us things we could achieve.
Sheila J. Feb 18, 2009, 8:35am EST
I can really relate to this one John. Thanks so much for sharing!
Bert Van Essen Feb 18, 2009, 8:59am EST
So if they won't accept the gift does it mean they feel like they don't deserve it. How free it is to be able to say, "I got it because I wanted it."
Nancy Biri Feb 18, 2009, 9:29am EST
true
Patricia J. Feb 18, 2009, 9:50am EST
I'm not afraid to get what I want. I've decided what I want if it's attainable it's mine.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Feb 18, 2009, 10:22am EST
What I want most in this world John is a fine lady to share it with. I am not afraid of obtaining that but I do think I worry that I won't be all she needs. Maybe that, in some way, is holding me back.

Still enjoying Mexico. You should have invited me along, we'd probably be in some hoose-gow by now, grinning about some foolish antics.
JOHN BECK Feb 18, 2009, 10:28am EST
Maybe that's part of why advertising today often includes something like, "You deserve it" as if they know whether you do or not. They want to strip away that bit of reluctance, especially if it's a luxury or frivolous.
Teresa A. Feb 18, 2009, 10:41am EST
Yep, no kidding
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Feb 18, 2009, 11:06am EST
There is sometimes a reason why you shouldn't.
Ratan . Feb 18, 2009, 11:37am EST
So very true, John!

I'm as Good As Dead
Chronicles of Bill, The Boss - II
K D. Feb 18, 2009, 11:56am EST
At times, we can be pretty hard on ourselves.
Dana S. Feb 18, 2009, 12:27pm EST
Fear of failure, not being good enough. That's me.
Steph-in-NE ..... Feb 18, 2009, 2:24pm EST
this one is good thanks for sharing,, I was thinking of what cindy said, this is what I alway told me kids
Sheila Deeth Feb 18, 2009, 2:25pm EST
...or to want what they have?
~Sia McKye~ Feb 18, 2009, 3:37pm EST
Sometimes hiding behind NO is easier than reaching for what you want. If you assume it's no then no effort is needed, is there?
regina k. Feb 18, 2009, 4:09pm EST
so sad
but so true
i think i may have been one of those people at times
Wanda H. Feb 18, 2009, 4:12pm EST
Sia, I think you have nailed it.
Stefania H. Feb 18, 2009, 5:15pm EST
Surely you are correct, I feel that way often...
Georgiana S. Feb 18, 2009, 7:18pm EST
Have what you want and use it!
blaine d. Feb 18, 2009, 7:52pm EST
if there is a will , there is a way!
Jerri H. Feb 18, 2009, 10:17pm EST
Agreed~
Jan S. Feb 18, 2009, 11:04pm EST
Fear of success can be just as frightening as fear of failure. To achieve a goal puts pressure on us to continue to achieve.
That deep!!!!!!!
Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

passion
What is the burn in the death of your soul burning to get out ?
Angela A. Feb 19, 2009, 12:29am EST
Sounds like my mother. He, he!
Haim Kadman Feb 19, 2009, 9:04am EST
I'm glad to be the 100th viewer, and such people should be pitied.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 19, 2009, 2:48pm EST
Ha ha yes. Or afraid of the responsibility that comes with whatever it is we desire...
Larry H. Feb 19, 2009, 7:01pm EST
thanks for sharing
Dennis Gilman Feb 20, 2009, 2:06pm EST
Me, I'm never afraid, just can't afford it sometimes. Like holidays in MEXICO like John is now ENJOYING :-(

Hello Haim. Nice to see your comments. Another thing I am never afraid to allow myself is to put a smile on someone's face Like HAIM'S.
Glome . . . Feb 20, 2009, 2:07pm EST
I need a touch of that :)
Chas Andrews Feb 20, 2009, 3:10pm EST
some are also waiting for the other shoe to drop
Tracy Fabre Feb 20, 2009, 9:02pm EST
True, and excellent illustration. Fear, O fear, stops too many of us too soon.
Ginger C. Feb 22, 2009, 2:46am EST
Fear is the mind killer, learning to say yes is easy, learning to say no is hard!
Vivian A. Feb 23, 2009, 7:51pm EST
Glutton for punishment, what can I say.
LaRue B. Feb 23, 2009, 10:36pm EST
That's because the more they get the more they want!
Bill W. Feb 26, 2009, 5:51pm EST
No chance for humor there. I'm trying to help my mother get through that idea.

Rest easy
John Philipp Mar 2, 2009, 2:20pm EST
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. This was one of four Bytes posted while I was on vacation so I won't be responding to each comment as I normally do.
Patti M. Mar 2, 2009, 8:54pm EST
This is one that applies to our son. I really can't help but stand and shake my head at him at times.
Roberta Moto Jun 2, 2009, 6:25pm EDT

great post- missing your replies John- that is the best part of your post- your witty replies
John Philipp Jun 2, 2009, 6:48pm EDT

Hel'll get there, Patti. (Somehow I missed when your comment was posted. Sorry.)
John Philipp Jun 2, 2009, 6:49pm EDT

Thanks, Roberta. I appreciate it.

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