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From: Alan (to Kristen)
Date: 23 Oct 2009
Time: 14:42:18 -0500
Remote Name: 84.68.54.162
Hi Kristen, Thank you for taking the time to read my paper and participate in the threaded discussion. It was kind of you to comment in such a positive vein. Many earlier contributors have expressed the view that my paper is equally applicable to persons who do not stutter – I fully agree! Like the turtle, we can only move forward when we stick out our neck. We really must challenge ourselves if we are to attain personal growth. When we achieve something that we, hitherto, considered impossible, it causes us to reconsider our disempowering beliefs. If we conquer something that has challenged our advancement, we grow in stature. When we overcome hurdles, it opens our eyes to possibilities that we could never have imagined. When we are stretched by a new experience, we likewise grow as human beings. You may also be interested in reading the following paper that I contributed to the 2003 ISAD Online Conference. It also formed the thrust of my keynote speech to the 2004 World Congress for People who Stutter held in Western Australia: STEP OUTSIDE: Why expanding comfort zones can improve our stuttering and lead to more fulfilling lives http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad6/papers/badmington6.html I wish you every success with your studies. Kindest regards Alan