Comments on: Bringing More Joy Into Your Life

By: Frederic Premji

Frederic Premji — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:10:13 +0000

Thank you for your comments! It’s good to see that I’m not the only one that is a big kid at heart It’s not about being childish or immature, which is what most adults associate those activities with, but it’s about having fun, being a free spirit that enjoys every second of the present moment…and that is best embodied by a child’s behavior. There is no shame in trying to enjoy life and make yourself and others around you smile

By: Kelly@SHE-POWER

Kelly@SHE-POWER — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:53:03 +0000

Great article, Frederic. I’ve never understood why people think some activities are for childhood then they must be given up in adulthood. Maybe because my parents were hippies and my dad played in a band, I was raised that you do what you love, you find joy where you can and you spread that joy to others.

It’s only now as I get older and me and my friends are all parents that I see how precious this gift was. So many people I know are changing and aging now. I find it quite scary. Whether it’s women who will no longer go out at night without their husband (I love a girls night out!) or men who give up their much loved sport “for the family” or basically half my friends who refused to come to a Green Day concert with me a couple of years ago because “you don’t go to rock concerts at 40″. I’m like “WHO SAYS?”

Anyway, love your attitude. Love this article.

Kelly

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:27:52 +0000

It’s very true, you should do what you love regardless of age. It’s hard to do so when people tell you you can’t do that because it’s not proper, or to grow up. I bike regularly and love it, but often feel like the weird guy who chooses a bike over a car. great post.

By: nudgeme

nudgeme — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:32:01 +0000

Spot on post Frederic and great timing for me as I just went on my first bike ride in ages yesterday! I went with my sister’s step children and husband and we had a great time. We saw so many places that we’d never have known about or seen in a car and we were all able to point out and discuss things of interest - including cycling past a field full of llamas (we’re in the UK!?). I’d nearly decided to stay on the computer, but something said to me to go as the weather was beautiful and I can always work later. Best decision I could take - and of course we all created a new, lovely memory. So, to everyone, really work out what is important to you and what you enjoy doing and try and do some of that every day, you’ll never regret it. Oh and I agree totally Frederic, don’t pay attention to what anyone else thinks, we all have different maps of the world and each to their own.

All the best for a good w/end.

By: Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:21:26 +0000

Interesting thoughts here Frederic, I love cycling - it’s just such an efficient method of transport.

By: Laughingpants

Laughingpants — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:01:26 +0000

Life is short and biking is a way to keep fit and enjoy life. There is nothing wrong in doing something that you like. That is what makes like joyful.

By: Avani-Mehta

Avani-Mehta — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:50:22 +0000

Re-connecting to the child within is probably the best gift we could give ourselves.