Comments on: The Last Blog Post

By: Alesha Lunday

Alesha Lunday — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:42:00 +0000

Great article. Waiting for more.

By: croyus

croyus — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:46:58 +0000

Excellent post and very inspiring find! croyuss last blog post..He’s here!

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131 Star Bloggers and Their Best Posts | Catherine Lawson — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:28:50 +0000

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By: Lucy Lopez

Lucy Lopez — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:49:50 +0000

Oops, that last line was not part of the quote…:-)

By: Lucy Lopez

Lucy Lopez — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:48:26 +0000

Right now, I am inclined to say this:

Why put off till ‘some day’ the countless opportunities that present themselves today to enjoy life fully and freely!

But in addition to that, I am also reminded of the words of Carlos Castaneda:

The wise man acts as if everything matters but knows that nothing does. In fact, I wrote a post about this just yesterday!

Warm wishes to all, Lucy

By: Alex the Freelance Twin

Alex the Freelance Twin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:02:32 +0000

I never saw Punk Rock Mom’s blog before this, but I must say you got me thinking too. “If I tied today, what would my readers see (until my domain expired, too!)?

Thanks for a great post

Alex the Freelance Twins last blog post..Making money with current events

By: Yuwanda Black

Yuwanda Black — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:27:14 +0000

Bob, what a beautiful way to share this inspiring post.

As for my last post, I think I’d just remind people to fall in love with themselves before they fall in love or become involved with others — on any level.

I think most problems in relationships (hence, the world at large) begin because so many of us don’t like ourselves all that much. We can be very critical, jealous and downright hurtful — to ourselves.

Eg, “I’m too fat, “I hate my job (then why do you stay),” “No one will ever want to be with me because (fill in the blank),” etc.

It’s this type of negativity that we carry into every relationship in our lives. On a small scale, it can lead to self-hatred, depression and low self-esteem.

On a large scale, it can be the cause of wars, genocide and other inhumane “crimes.”

Self love — the greatest love of all. It frees you to love others, choose that which makes you happy, turn away that which causes you unhappiness, stay stress free, etc.

That would be my message.

Yuwanda
P.S.: Sorry for the double post. I’m tired and need to just go to bed!

Yuwanda Blacks last blog post..How to Stretch Free Articles into Dollars

By: Yuwanda Black

Yuwanda Black — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:24:55 +0000

Bob, what a beautiful way to share this inspiring post.

As for my last post, I think I’d just remind people to fall in love with themselves before they fall in love or become involved with others — on any level.

Eg, “I’m too fat, “I hate my job (then why do you stay),” “No one will ever want to be with me because (fill in the blank),” etc.

It’s this type of negativity that we carry into every relationship in our lives. On a small scale, it can lead to self-hatred, depression and low self-esteem.

On a large scale, it can be the cause of wars, genocide and other inhumane “crimes.”

Self love — the greatest love of all. It frees you to love others, choose that which makes you happy, turn away that which causes you unhappiness, stay stress free, etc.

That would be my message.

Yuwanda

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:29:18 +0000

My last post: embrace all of who you are. Evans last blog post..Staying Angry

By: Sonia Simone

Sonia Simone — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:20:14 +0000

Dang, Martine, you are one macabre mofo. This is a good post for me to read. I get way too hung up in trivia & hurtfeelingathons. Time to let that junk go. Sonia Simones last blog post..How to Get Your Employees to Sink Your Business

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:23:38 +0000

Bob, thank you for writing this post. Far too often we put off living arrogantly believing life will be there when we are ready to savor it. Loving and caring for someone who is dying blesses you with the ability to savor every second and realize that though they are diagnosed, your moments are also not promised. We have today, it’s here but what are we doing with it? Are we wasting it with mundane complaints and petty annoyances? Are we talking about living rather than actually engaging in life?

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:08:50 +0000

@ All – thanks for your heartfelt comments. I’m still amazed at this woman and her approach to life, and to death.

@ Michael – OK, yeah. Creepy, like James said. But thank you for making me smile.

I think you’re onto something, my friend. We’ll all have a last post one day. I just hope mine isn’t today!

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:59:59 +0000

Okay that’s just creepy, Michael!

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:54:30 +0000

Thanks for sharing this.

I can’t help but crack a dark smile knowing that below each one of our comments here, it displays our “last post”.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:33:59 +0000

Wow.

It is truly amazing how every time I get too wrapped up in myself and all the silly details of life, I’m always faced with someone or something that hustles me right back to reality – and to what really matters.

Thanks for sharing.

By: KatFrench

KatFrench — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:43:36 +0000

Thank you for sharing that, Bob. I hadn’t come across PRM before.

I had to do my own spiritual inventory when my mom passed away from lung cancer a few years ago, and the insights and experiences from all that continue to color every aspect of my life. That includes my blogging and writing.

Sometimes it shows in what I say, but I’m noticing more lately, it’s apparent in my silences–the fights I choose not to pick, the opportunities I choose to let pass because the cost is too high.

KatFrenchs last blog post..Wrestling with the Soul of Work, and Stories under the Surface

By: Ulla Hennig

Ulla Hennig — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:23:52 +0000

I am also glad you wrote it. Since last year the motto of my life has become “Enjoy this day, you don’t know if it is your last one.”

Ulla Hennigs last blog post..Yellow Rose – The Symbol of friendship

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:54:37 +0000

Ouch. Not even going to touch this one, but I’m glad you wrote it.

By: Shannan P

Shannan P — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:30 +0000

I was an occasional reader of Punk Rock Mommy and her death took my breath away, coming on the heels of the passing of a high school friend. Death is difficult, when it strikes at any age, but particularly so when the person has not had a chance to really live.

Her last blog post was truly profound and made me think, as well. Am I really enjoying life while I can? Am I leaving anyone I care about with questions about our relationship? I have a lot of things that I need to change today, because none of us are guaranteed tomorrow.

I think my final post would remind my friends to stop taking tomorrow for granted. Leave those you love with nothing to question and find the joy in everything you do, no matter how mundane.

Shannan Ps last blog post..I finally did it!