Comments on: So you can Tweet like hell. But are you LIVING loudly enough?

By: Anna Barcelos

Anna Barcelos — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:59:33 +0000

Hi Sue:
I’m so glad I finally made it to your blog!! I too once faced a potential cancer scare that only left me with a harmless surgery scar to remove a benign cyst from my breast, but I know how you felt. My attitude at the time (have two little kids) was simply, “I don’t have time to die right now!” I too see so many accomplishments through my kids whether it’s toilet training success with my three-year old or my nine-year old going to be in the “big kid” section as she enters fourth grade in a couple weeks.

Bottom line, I think as we get older (40ish, he), we definitely get wiser. What I’ve learned is that you need to always focus on what’s important to you, because if you’re happy, everyone else is. Stay true to yourself and never see anything as impossible!

By: Sue Spaight

Sue Spaight — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:35:03 +0000

Dear Anonymous: Honestly, with that kind of a cynical outlook, I have to wonder if you have much pleasure at all? I sincerely hope you do. But it seems perhaps you are misinterpreting my point of view and thinking the worst with no real basis. I was careful to acknowledge "different strokes for different folks" and that my way is not the only right way. I do agree wholeheartedly that no one's passion is inherently "better" than another. But what is wrong with glorifying people pursuing their passions (and their pleasure)? IMHO this is not worth debating. If your passion is different, that's great. Live it up!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:20:42 +0000

Honestly, I'm happy that you don't have cancer. But I wonder whether living for your children, or living for your job is really that much different. One may seem more gratifying and rewarding. And certainly it's more "popular" to talk about the importance of children and family and all the buzz words. But we are all selfish. And by selfish I mean we focus on MY children, MY family, MY relationships. Nothing wrong with this. Just don't want us to glorify something that is really nothing more than a person pursuing their passions. And as long as you're not hurting anyone in the process, no ones passion is better than another. It's all for our own pleasure.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:07:21 +0000

This post both made me smile and tear up. As someone who recently waited for that terrifying call, I can relate to your thoughts on life. Thank you for vocalizing this, I think that even those who don't have to experience the "what if" factor should begin living their lives loudly as well.

By: dcharno

dcharno — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:49:26 +0000

Sue,

Now I know what you mean about hoping for a less than exciting phone call. I'm glad it was good news. I too have a family history of cancer and sometimes worry about what the future may hold. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on living out loud. I like to say that I work hard and play harder, but I know it's often more work than play. I continue to work on adjusting those priorities. something worth working more on.

Diane

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:30:02 +0000

Wow, Sue excellent story!
Thanks!
Denise

By: Sue Spaight

Sue Spaight — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:56:41 +0000

Caldwell (sorry, I don't know your name and don't Bebo) – your comment is so thoughtful and means a great deal to me. I feel that as a blogger the greatest gift you can get is feedback that you made people think and somehow made a difference by putting yourself out there. So, thank you.

Lynda and Robert – thank you so much for your kind wishes!

By: Robert DiVito

Robert DiVito — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:26:00 +0000

Great News.

God Bless,

Robert DiVito
Toronto

By: Sue Spaight

Sue Spaight — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:56:38 +0000

Danny C. – great point. I too believe there is more after this.

Heather – such kind words. Thank you. And great point – it's easy to mindlessly grab for the iPhone or crackberry instead of controlling it.

Gee – per my @ reply, your comment is so powerful. I am thankful to know you and that you are NED!!! I hope you and your friend have the best weekend ever.

By: Lynda N

Lynda N — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:38:18 +0000

Sue,

Found this post from seeing some people retweet it. Thank you for writing this. It's very true, some people do not live loudly enough.I hope that by reading this that they may reconsider.

Congrats on the negative results.

Lynda