Comments on: Create # 50: My Nightmare. My Miracle

By: samantha ford

samantha ford — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:27:00 +0000

thankyou david you are a very brave and strong person as shown in your success,unfortunatly when we are strong and brave most of the time in our lifes; when something comes along that test our ability to be brave and strong it can take the wind out of us and thats when the fear kicks in, and it is important to remeber that this is a perfectly normal human response; and it is there for a reason to stop us from doing things that will put us in danger or harm us,but once you understand it more and fear it less and except it for what it is it will pass and happen less and less and eventually you will get to a place where you can handle it like a piece of cake like getting up and brushing your teeth in the morning you do this without thinking, and once you accept this as a perfectly normal way for your body to responed then this to will turn back down to a normal level and not feel so intense. I am from Coventry England and i am married mother with eight children 5 of witch are teenagers, me and my husband are both unemployed and i am in the middle of setting up my practice as alife coach, i have come a long way since last year when i had a nervous break down it was then i did a course with what we call share self help and relaxation excersizes, they taught me many different tools to help stress, anxiety and depression and this in turn has helped me not only to help myself but to help my husband through depression without the need for tabelets and also my daughter i had to have antidepressant but through the knowledge i gained through share i was able to help my husband and daughter through it with out them.There is one thing they taught me that i very helpful to me and that is when you succeed at something or you achieve a goal you will experence what they call the aftermathe this is only temporary and passes after aweek or two you wil feel highs and lows tearful very tierd and difficulty sleeping etc, with you having achieved alot of your goals in life then you would have experienced this many time and having suffered from anxiety and other issues in the past you will FEAR that it has returned this is not so david it is just the aftermath and know that it will pass and if you do some relaxation every night before you go to bed it will help it pass quicker. WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN! but dont fear it look at all around you and all the people you helped and loved it matters not when we die only what we do and achieve while we are here and as long as you remeber that you will be fine. god bless to you and your family.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:49:00 +0000

Thank you David,
I truly appreciate your sharing of this personal challenge and story of personal courage. What a beautiful and eloquent reminder of the struggle one faces when going through the “eye of the needle” situations that the Universe choses to present to us under the guise of growth opportunities. You are an isnpiration to me. Thanks a million for sharing! JY

By: Ilana

Ilana — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:28:00 +0000

david! As a subscriber of MentorMonthly for a year now, i get hudge value each nonth…I listen to you ! AND so thrilled to see the point you’v reached in yourlife! that’s what I call: WALK THE TALK” good 4 you !!Applause!
your honesty,courage,authenticity is inspiring!! that is what i call being adult.you “give” me the “okay” to take care of my demoneds! happy new year with your new YOU!!Ilana

By: Room To Breathe Consulting

Room To Breathe Consulting — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:40:00 +0000

I always seem to read or stumble upon a helping hand in this life of mine. Thank you David for sharing. When coaches share, it is real and wonderful, even if painful. I am a personal coach that is fearful of my own success and yet can coach others toward wonderful goals. Your sharing has helped me understand that I too, need help and guidence. Which allows me to relax and enjoy my coaching, knowing that there is time for me as well. Once again, thank you for sharing and posting. Heather

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:22:00 +0000

Behind every door there is a story.
Thank you David for opening your door and telling us this story. It is honest, kind and very generous of you to share your experience.
Thank you for keeping the thread that connects us all alive.

smiles,
Helen
Australia

By: Tamsin

Tamsin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:10:00 +0000

Hi David

Thanks for sharing your story – struck a heap of nerves for me and none more so than your honesty, which is rare and can only serve as an inspiration to others. You are one of the few coaches who when you speak, I listen as you never fail to share stuff that can help us all grow, both in ourselves and our businesses. What an amzing feat to speak in front of all those people and do great business. So it just goes to show that if you can do that you can do anything, the secret is to focus on that in the moment the down days hit. My father calls it “trawling for gold” – not always easy to do in the moment, but certainly works in the long run. All the very best to you, and others here who have shared your thoughts.

Tamsin

By: Christina from NT Australia

Christina from NT Australia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:57:00 +0000

Congratulations on having the strength to share your story and ‘risk’ judgement. There are so many people out there that look at others and see them as ‘perfect’. You would be one of those. People think the grass is always greener, and others are so much richer, better looking, organised, happier etc than they are. But really we all have our own demons to face, and violins to play. WE ARE ALL REAL! AND WE ARE ALL NORMAL! Thank you so much for showing us your true self, and that just because we are struggling with something does not mean we are not amazing people with a lot to share! Thanks!