Comments for The NonConformist Family http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com equipping families to live their best life. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:52:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on How to Lose 30 Pounds by Accident by   How to Eat Well — Make Every Day Count http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2011/10/04/how-to-lose-30-pounds-by-accident/#comment-1050   How to Eat Well — Make Every Day Count Tue, 15 May 2012 23:52:49 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=577#comment-1050 [...] much) about what’s on your plate. Given the transformation in my own life, though—and so many others—I’d say that changing what you eat might be one of the greatest things you can [...] [...] much) about what’s on your plate. Given the transformation in my own life, though—and so many others—I’d say that changing what you eat might be one of the greatest things you can [...]

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Lovely Links: Lessons for NonConformists @ Naturally Healthy Family http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1049 Lovely Links: Lessons for NonConformists @ Naturally Healthy Family Tue, 15 May 2012 06:52:19 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1049 [...] The Great NonConformist Hoax [...] [...] The Great NonConformist Hoax [...]

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Lovely Links: Lessons for NonConformists | Shalom Mama http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1048 Lovely Links: Lessons for NonConformists | Shalom Mama Sat, 12 May 2012 15:31:38 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1048 [...] The Great NonConformist Hoax [...] [...] The Great NonConformist Hoax [...]

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Jason Ansley - ansleyRDgroup - http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1047 Jason Ansley - ansleyRDgroup - Fri, 11 May 2012 12:51:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1047 I think a lot of times we get off track. We think it is the outward that makes us non-conformist. When, in reality, the outward is merely a manifiestation of the inward. If we are non-conformist on the inside our approach to everything changes and therefore what we do becomes non-conformist. Simon Sinek calls it our "Why". We focus too often on our "What" and "How" when really non-conformity is about our "Why".Jason Ansley www.ansleyRdgroup.com www.NPOdev.org I think a lot of times we get off track. We think it is the outward that makes us non-conformist. When, in reality, the outward is merely a manifiestation of the inward. If we are non-conformist on the inside our approach to everything changes and therefore what we do becomes non-conformist.

Simon Sinek calls it our “Why”. We focus too often on our “What” and “How” when really non-conformity is about our “Why”.Jason Ansley
http://www.ansleyRdgroup.com
http://www.NPOdev.org

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Christopher Browning http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1046 Christopher Browning Thu, 10 May 2012 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1046 Cool is what cool does. Cool doesn't even care if itself is cool.  It is for sure nonconformist.  Cool is what cool does.

Cool doesn’t even care if itself is cool.  It is for sure nonconformist. 

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Christopher Browning http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1045 Christopher Browning Thu, 10 May 2012 23:48:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1045 I double posted and now can't erase. I double posted and now can’t erase.

]]> Comment on About the NCF by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/about-our-family/#comment-1044 Joshua Gordon Wed, 09 May 2012 18:34:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?page_id=112#comment-1044 If I'm understanding you correctly, Megyn, you're saying a couple things. First 'nonconformists' are simply people who are rejecting one set of rules to embrace another (so they're actually conformists). Secondly, you're taking issue with our strong stance against doing things out of obligation. You contend that unless people embrace obligation, societal norms will crumble.  To your first point, you're clearly correct. It's all a matter of perspective. We've chosen to self-label as 'nonconformist' because a) we've had it with the way our culture expects our lives to play out, and b) we're not 'joining' a specific group. To me, 'NonConformist' fits that pretty damn well. To your second point, I think you're also technically correct technically, I guess. But, to be honest with you, Megyn, you're completely missing the point.  Not bowing to obligation speaks more about being intentional about life - not letting others make decisions for you. We are making choices to align the different elements of our day to day lives with our convictions. We are choosing to live out our belief system, our perspectives. We argue that life is too short to waste, that our uniqueness is best utilized in community, and that faith deserves to be life's foundation. I recommend you check out this recent post for some more clarity, Megyn: http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/ Thanks for your response! - Josh If I’m understanding you correctly, Megyn, you’re saying a couple things. First ‘nonconformists’ are simply people who are rejecting one set of rules to embrace another (so they’re actually conformists). Secondly, you’re taking issue with our strong stance against doing things out of obligation. You contend that unless people embrace obligation, societal norms will crumble. 

To your first point, you’re clearly correct. It’s all a matter of perspective. We’ve chosen to self-label as ‘nonconformist’ because a) we’ve had it with the way our culture expects our lives to play out, and b) we’re not ‘joining’ a specific group. To me, ‘NonConformist’ fits that pretty damn well.

To your second point, I think you’re also technically correct technically, I guess. But, to be honest with you, Megyn, you’re completely missing the point. 

Not bowing to obligation speaks more about being intentional about life – not letting others make decisions for you. We are making choices to align the different elements of our day to day lives with our convictions. We are choosing to live out our belief system, our perspectives.

We argue that life is too short to waste, that our uniqueness is best utilized in community, and that faith deserves to be life’s foundation. I recommend you check out this recent post for some more clarity, Megyn: http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/

Thanks for your response!

- Josh

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by joe at restoryinglife.com http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1043 joe at restoryinglife.com Tue, 08 May 2012 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1043 Thanks Josh! And you're welcome. Thanks Josh! And you’re welcome.

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1042 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1042 Thanks! You wouldn't believe how unapologetically giddy I got when I saw this comment, Jamie... it was a huge nerd/fanboy moment. Thanks! You wouldn’t believe how unapologetically giddy I got when I saw this comment, Jamie… it was a huge nerd/fanboy moment.

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1041 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1041 Thanks, Charles. You're the man. Your fingerprint is literally all over this site. Merci! Thanks, Charles. You’re the man. Your fingerprint is literally all over this site. Merci!

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1040 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1040 I like what you said about my heart being in process... I haven't ever put it in terms that clear before - I really like it! With this post, it's really sinking in for me that I'll always be evolving. In fact, I don't want to reach a point in this life where I've 'arrived'. To me, that sounds really boring. #confessionsofachangejunkie I like what you said about my heart being in process… I haven’t ever put it in terms that clear before – I really like it! With this post, it’s really sinking in for me that I’ll always be evolving. In fact, I don’t want to reach a point in this life where I’ve ‘arrived’. To me, that sounds really boring.

#confessionsofachangejunkie

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1039 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:21:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1039 Hey sis, I'm gad we can still share inspirations and challenges, regardless of geographic location. Thanks! Hey sis, I’m gad we can still share inspirations and challenges, regardless of geographic location.

Thanks!

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1038 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1038 Great question, Dr. Zaius/Jon! In a lot of ways, that's the question WE have as well. Regardless of what our life looks like in the future (cause let's be honest - it could be anything), we're committed to a) living with intention, and b)pursuing our best possible life. Those two things won't ever change. Sorry for the non-answer type of answer! - Josh Great question, Dr. Zaius/Jon!

In a lot of ways, that’s the question WE have as well. Regardless of what our life looks like in the future (cause let’s be honest – it could be anything), we’re committed to a) living with intention, and b)pursuing our best possible life.

Those two things won’t ever change.

Sorry for the non-answer type of answer!

- Josh

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1037 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1037 Joe, thanks for the shootout, man! That's rad! It feels good to know my experiences inspire and confirm direction for others as well! Thanks for living so openly! Joe, thanks for the shootout, man! That’s rad! It feels good to know my experiences inspire and confirm direction for others as well!

Thanks for living so openly!

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1036 Joshua Gordon Tue, 08 May 2012 13:13:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1036 As some other commenters have mentioned, this came straight from the heart, Teri - and I'm honoured that it resounded with you! Thanks! As some other commenters have mentioned, this came straight from the heart, Teri – and I’m honoured that it resounded with you!

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Super-Secret AoM Link by Aaron http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/aom/#comment-1035 Aaron Mon, 07 May 2012 03:35:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?page_id=652#comment-1035 I'm glad to hear you liked the site. Have you noticed any progress in your writing thus far? I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of practice, patience, and perseverance to make the changes stick.  I’m glad to hear you liked the site. Have you noticed any progress in your writing thus far? I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of practice, patience, and perseverance to make the changes stick. 

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Teri Miller http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1034 Teri Miller Sun, 06 May 2012 23:56:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1034 Okay, this is your best post EVER. Completely, utterly nailed it.   Okay, this is your best post EVER.
Completely, utterly nailed it.
 

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by joe at restoryinglife.com http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1033 joe at restoryinglife.com Sun, 06 May 2012 15:47:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1033 Awesome post Josh, and I couldn't agree more. Actually, this was so awesome, I had to talk about it in my weekly vodcast: http://restoryinglife.com/simple/ Awesome post Josh, and I couldn’t agree more. Actually, this was so awesome, I had to talk about it in my weekly vodcast: http://restoryinglife.com/simple/

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Simple Restorying | Joe Burnham is Restorying Life http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1032 Simple Restorying | Joe Burnham is Restorying Life Sun, 06 May 2012 15:36:50 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1032 [...] The Great NonConformist Hoax [...] [...] The Great NonConformist Hoax [...]

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Dr -zaius http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1031 Dr -zaius Sun, 06 May 2012 13:26:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1031 Interesting. What now? Interesting. What now?

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Elizabeth Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1030 Elizabeth Gordon Sun, 06 May 2012 05:37:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1030 I read this and am inspired to be more honest with myself than I am! Thank you for leading the way. :) I read this and am inspired to be more honest with myself than I am! Thank you for leading the way. :)

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Andy Traub http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1029 Andy Traub Sun, 06 May 2012 04:49:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1029  Dude, JVWM said you're legit. Well done. I know you bro and I know your heart is in process. It does start with some behavior changes and some dreams and then after you question yourself every single day you start to come to a realization that you're on a journey and you're willing to admit it and embrace it. That's non-conformity...admitting that you want more and then doing something about it. Just keep shipping bro, that's the grease that keeps your dreams moving.  Dude, JVWM said you’re legit. Well done.

I know you bro and I know your heart is in process. It does start with some behavior changes and some dreams and then after you question yourself every single day you start to come to a realization that you’re on a journey and you’re willing to admit it and embrace it. That’s non-conformity…admitting that you want more and then doing something about it. Just keep shipping bro, that’s the grease that keeps your dreams moving.

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by CharfishCharlie http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1028 CharfishCharlie Sun, 06 May 2012 04:14:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1028 More power to you, buddy.  For me, I've just enjoyed watching you guys take this ride and wish you the best. I'm a happy spectator, and as you go about redefining your path it's gonna continue to be a whole lot of fun for us out here.  Keep truckin', Gordons! Charlie More power to you, buddy. 

For me, I’ve just enjoyed watching you guys take this ride and wish you the best. I’m a happy spectator, and as you go about redefining your path it’s gonna continue to be a whole lot of fun for us out here. 

Keep truckin’, Gordons!

Charlie

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Ryan Ash http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1027 Ryan Ash Sun, 06 May 2012 04:13:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1027 Well said, Man! Life is a learning process. It's really cool that you've found your way to the "bottom" of nonconformity! Keep it up! Well said, Man! Life is a learning process. It’s really cool that you’ve found your way to the “bottom” of nonconformity! Keep it up!

]]> Comment on The Great NonConformist Hoax by Anonymous http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/05/06/the-great-nonconformist-hoax/#comment-1026 Anonymous Sun, 06 May 2012 04:11:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=699#comment-1026 So good.  So good. 

]]> Comment on Tough Questions That Made Us Think by The Great NonConformist Hoax http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/tough-questions-that-made-us-think/#comment-1025 The Great NonConformist Hoax Sun, 06 May 2012 04:01:18 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?page_id=172#comment-1025 [...] coming to some significant conclusions. Sometimes being ‘NonConformist’ creates a negative splash in your immediate circles. Sometimes it means quitting your 9-5. Sometimes it means ditching your [...] [...] coming to some significant conclusions. Sometimes being ‘NonConformist’ creates a negative splash in your immediate circles. Sometimes it means quitting your 9-5. Sometimes it means ditching your [...]

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Sarah Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1024 Sarah Gordon Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:47:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1024 We've been pretty close to the "without hope" place and it is no good. We have already seen good things coming from not getting that place.  We find we need to have hope generally but also for specific areas of our lives. Like, yes, we will get out of debt. It is a process and a journey and it doesn't happen all at once.  We’ve been pretty close to the “without hope” place and it is no good. We have already seen good things coming from not getting that place. 

We find we need to have hope generally but also for specific areas of our lives. Like, yes, we will get out of debt. It is a process and a journey and it doesn’t happen all at once. 

]]> Comment on How we deal when our car doesn’t start: by Holding Life Loosely… http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2011/05/23/how-we-deal-when-our-car-doesnt-start/#comment-1023 Holding Life Loosely… Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:38:50 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=192#comment-1023 [...] need a new vehicle. Our Nonconformist Car has been an good old soldier for us, a reliable, albeit cranky companion. But poor Mad Eye Moody [...] [...] need a new vehicle. Our Nonconformist Car has been an good old soldier for us, a reliable, albeit cranky companion. But poor Mad Eye Moody [...]

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Will Laohoo http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1022 Will Laohoo Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1022 Hope is super-important. And it doesn't have to die. Hope is super-important. And it doesn’t have to die.

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Terissa Miller http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1021 Terissa Miller Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:40:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1021 Its probably okay to cry & curse for a coupla hours tho.... Get all the pent-up pissed-off out; whew. Then back to hope again! Its probably okay to cry & curse for a coupla hours tho….
Get all the pent-up pissed-off out;
whew.
Then back to hope again!

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Travis Pizel http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1020 Travis Pizel Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:26:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1020 Before Vonnie and I started on our path to eliminate our debt, I felt completely without hope.  It was a horrible feeling that I wish to never experience again.  Without hope, you're completely lost.   You were shown this place (and didn't get it) for a reason...you may not understand why now, but you will someday. I love your response to Emily that your "hope is built around a belief that there's Someone looking out for us..."  You'll find that new place to live...and when you do, look up and make sure you tell that Someone, "Thanks!"  :) Before Vonnie and I started on our path to eliminate our debt, I felt completely without hope.  It was a horrible feeling that I wish to never experience again.  Without hope, you’re completely lost.   You were shown this place (and didn’t get it) for a reason…you may not understand why now, but you will someday.

I love your response to Emily that your “hope is built around a belief that there’s Someone looking out for us…”  You’ll find that new place to live…and when you do, look up and make sure you tell that Someone, “Thanks!”  :)

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1019 Joshua Gordon Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1019 Great perspective, Jason. Hope is such an important thing - and I believe that it's deeply intertwined with faith and love. - Josh Great perspective, Jason. Hope is such an important thing – and I believe that it’s deeply intertwined with faith and love.

- Josh

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1018 Joshua Gordon Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:56:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1018 Thanks for the encouragement, Emily! Our hope is built around a belief that there's Someone looking out for us... We get that not everyone understands or agrees with that, but we're discovering that the Hope that our relationship with God brings has ushered in to our life a new richness and sense of adventure. And yeah, getting our rental application rejected is a bummer - but it's definitely NOT the worst thing to happen to us. It's good to keep things in perspective. Hope and perspective, right? - Josh Thanks for the encouragement, Emily!

Our hope is built around a belief that there’s Someone looking out for us… We get that not everyone understands or agrees with that, but we’re discovering that the Hope that our relationship with God brings has ushered in to our life a new richness and sense of adventure.

And yeah, getting our rental application rejected is a bummer – but it’s definitely NOT the worst thing to happen to us. It’s good to keep things in perspective.

Hope and perspective, right?

- Josh

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by EmilyCarwardine http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1017 EmilyCarwardine Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1017 Everything happens for a reason, so now the next house you find will have 100% of everything on your wish list. Everything happens for a reason, so now the next house you find will have 100% of everything on your wish list.

]]> Comment on The Importance of Hope. by Anonymous http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/04/21/the-importance-of-hope/#comment-1016 Anonymous Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=692#comment-1016 Three things will last forever--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love. Hope is forever. What an interesting and deep thought! Three things will last forever–faith, hope, and love–and the greatest of these is love.
Hope is forever. What an interesting and deep thought!

]]> Comment on Our First WCS Update by isa http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/01/24/our-first-wcs-update/#comment-1015 isa Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:25:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=673#comment-1015 You guys are the cutest. You guys are the cutest.

]]> Comment on What You Never Knew You Loved About Your Kids by Sarah Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/02/25/what-you-never-knew-you-loved-about-your-kids/#comment-1013 Sarah Gordon Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:54:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=676#comment-1013 I can't imagine that. We are strongly reminded of the precious gift each of our children are. Every day is precious.  Going to count blessings now... I can’t imagine that. We are strongly reminded of the precious gift each of our children are. Every day is precious. 

Going to count blessings now…

]]> Comment on What You Never Knew You Loved About Your Kids by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/02/25/what-you-never-knew-you-loved-about-your-kids/#comment-1012 Joshua Gordon Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:43:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=676#comment-1012 Yeah, wow! I've read your story about Caleb. Crazy. Thanks so much for your prayers. You guys are fantastic; an inspiration and encouragement to us. ~Sarah Yeah, wow! I’ve read your story about Caleb. Crazy. Thanks so much for your prayers. You guys are fantastic; an inspiration and encouragement to us.

~Sarah

]]> Comment on What Will My Deathbed regrets be? by NCF003 : The Gordon’s goals and when they shifted life | Take Permission Media Network http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2011/11/20/what-will-my-deathbed-regrets-be/#comment-1011 NCF003 : The Gordon’s goals and when they shifted life | Take Permission Media Network Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:08:02 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=598#comment-1011 [...] http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2011/11/20/what-will-my-deathbed-regrets-be/ [...] [...] http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2011/11/20/what-will-my-deathbed-regrets-be/ [...]

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Alan Reeves http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1010 Alan Reeves Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:46:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1010 Great post, especially for the last part; Date night.  Too many couples don't have them and it is great to see that you guys are.  Congrats on the new little one on the way.  Sounds like you will have your work cut out for you, and it is great following your story.  Thanks Great post, especially for the last part; Date night.  Too many couples don’t have them and it is great to see that you guys are.  Congrats on the new little one on the way.  Sounds like you will have your work cut out for you, and it is great following your story.  Thanks

]]> Comment on About the NCF by Megyn @MinimalistMommi http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/about-our-family/#comment-1009 Megyn @MinimalistMommi Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:54:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?page_id=112#comment-1009 Just found your site via Jenny @Ex-Consumer. It's funny because we are the same age in similar scenarios (young parents with 2 young children...ours are almost 2 & almost 4, and The Hubs thankfully got a big V, so no more EVER! Thank heavens!), but having been a non-conformist my entire life (yes, all 26 years of it), I've come to some dissimilar conclusions. Your #2: "Obligation is not a valid reason for action" is not for every scenario. Take children, for example. They are an obligation, and should none of us want to take on that obligation, the majority would not survive. Sometimes obligations forces us into action, but it's for the better of the species. Also, I kind of get grumpy with non-conformists because, despite not conforming to traditional cultural things, you are now conforming to a group, just with different principles. Make sense? I've thought and re-thought all aspects of non-conformity for my entire life, and what I've realized is that the vast majority are not fully conforming. We are all non-conformists in one way or another.  Just found your site via Jenny @Ex-Consumer. It’s funny because we are the same age in similar scenarios (young parents with 2 young children…ours are almost 2 & almost 4, and The Hubs thankfully got a big V, so no more EVER! Thank heavens!), but having been a non-conformist my entire life (yes, all 26 years of it), I’ve come to some dissimilar conclusions. Your #2: “Obligation is not a valid reason for action” is not for every scenario. Take children, for example. They are an obligation, and should none of us want to take on that obligation, the majority would not survive. Sometimes obligations forces us into action, but it’s for the better of the species. Also, I kind of get grumpy with non-conformists because, despite not conforming to traditional cultural things, you are now conforming to a group, just with different principles. Make sense? I’ve thought and re-thought all aspects of non-conformity for my entire life, and what I’ve realized is that the vast majority are not fully conforming. We are all non-conformists in one way or another. 

]]> Comment on Setting up 2012: Weekend of Coolness and Skulduggery Report by Jeff Elliotson http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/01/16/setting-up-2012-weekend-of-coolness-and-skulduggery-report/#comment-1008 Jeff Elliotson Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:45:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=665#comment-1008 cooooooooooooool cooooooooooooool

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Terissa Miller http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1007 Terissa Miller Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:48:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1007 Congratulations!!!!!!! And dang.  You guys are just awesome.  For being so real - so flexible - so willing to learn & grow & 'course correct' when needed.  Seriously, THAT is the true formula for happiness & success. Your non-conforming family continues to inspire me! Congratulations!!!!!!!
And dang.  You guys are just awesome.  For being so real – so flexible – so willing to learn & grow & ‘course correct’ when needed.  Seriously, THAT is the true formula for happiness & success.
Your non-conforming family continues to inspire me!

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Fletch http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1006 Fletch Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1006 I really like how you choose to live transparently with this blog. It is refreshing! I could not agree more with your thoughts on community. This has changed our family this year.We've found that our community group (from church) is where we openly discuss our thoughts, our decisions, and the rhythms of our lives. A community within a larger community where we discover and delight in the glory of God. These are the folks that constantly remind us about the freedom that comes from knowing and living the reality of the gospel.Thanks for this post! I really like how you choose to live transparently with this blog. It is refreshing!
I could not agree more with your thoughts on community. This has changed our family this year.We’ve found that our community group (from church) is where we openly discuss our thoughts, our decisions, and the rhythms of our lives. A community within a larger community where we discover and delight in the glory of God. These are the folks that constantly remind us about the freedom that comes from knowing and living the reality of the gospel.Thanks for this post!

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1005 Joshua Gordon Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1005 Thanks Elizabeth!  Thanks Elizabeth! 

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1004 Joshua Gordon Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1004 Yeah, I know, right? I figure culture isn't something you consume, it's something you participate in. Yeah, I know, right? I figure culture isn’t something you consume, it’s something you participate in.

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Elizabeth Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1003 Elizabeth Gordon Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:54:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1003 Intrigued by the title, and emotionally moved at the content. Well written! Your reflections are so helpful! Thanks for sharing your life so candidly :) Intrigued by the title, and emotionally moved at the content. Well written! Your reflections are so helpful!

Thanks for sharing your life so candidly :)

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Sutton Parks http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1002 Sutton Parks Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:11:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1002 Congratulations! I like what you said about creating the right church environment. I guess I haven't looked at it that way. Congratulations! I like what you said about creating the right church environment. I guess I haven’t looked at it that way.

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1001 Joshua Gordon Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:49:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1001 Michael Good - great hearing from you, sir! You and Claudia at Rise365 remain a source of inspiration! Thanks for your consistency and challenge, dude! Michael Good – great hearing from you, sir! You and Claudia at Rise365 remain a source of inspiration! Thanks for your consistency and challenge, dude!

]]> Comment on Holding Life Loosely… by Joshua Gordon http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/2012/03/31/holding-life-loosely/#comment-1000 Joshua Gordon Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:49:00 +0000 http://www.thenonconformistfamily.com/?p=684#comment-1000 Thanks, Lauren! Thanks, Lauren!

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