Daily Life: I have my goal in mind most of the time(stay positive, calm
and happy most of the time). But it sure is hard to keep up. Some of worst
times to keep it up is when I am tired. I sure get cranky at those times and
I act that way as well. Then those around me get cranky and then things
usually escalate!!! What saves me is reading inspiring information, affirmations
and insights which remind me of a different way of perceiving things and living.
My resolve and clarity usually comes back after these times out and I am ready
to try again to live in a positive way!!! 
FEAR FACTOR: Another challenge to living my dream life is my tendency to get
scared pretty fast. I have a good imagination and unfortunately I often use it
to imagine awful results and terrible things happening. It is a struggle to calm
myself down and remember to think in realistic and problem solving modes!!!
Thank Goodness I have picked up some techniques for managing the fear.
One of my favourites is bringing myself to the present moment and my current
surroundings--some people call this grounding. By doing this I notice that in
the present moment everything is just fine even enjoyable and what I am
worrying /upset about is either a past or future situation. This worked with
the doctor's appointments about my feet, I was scared before and during
each appointment but reminded myself to stop worrying about it once
it was over. I did not go through with the dentist appointment because
I decided dealing with one professional is more than enough for me!!
But I plan to reschedule once I am finished with feet related appointments.
I live and Learn!!!
with peace and friendship, Ida. 
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Universe..when i ground...I plant my feet and take deep breaths and I take note on a body level of feeling how the earth supports my weight and oxygen is there for my life.I right away discover that I am supported from moment to moment and this is the most important feature to realizing Life is for me, not against and it helps me to let go of fear, seeing it as being very small in comparison to that which is ever present and supportive.
I agree, when you are tired it is hard to be calm and peaceful-I always get so cranky when I am tired. Grounding sounds like a good idea. I have been reading alot about grounding and centering yourself-it is very interesting. I have also been reading about mental shielding(shielding oneself from hostility and confrontations with others).It is really quite fascinating and I am trying to apply it to my life.:0)
i tend to get anxious too:)
I\'ve never heard of grounding before. Have you heard of tapping/the emotional freedom technique? You have a good point about the fatigue. It\'s much harder to deal with stress and fear and just about anything when I\'m tired. Get lots of rest, you deserve it. You\'re doing great. :)
It is great that you do that, it can be such a valuable tool! Do you take notice of colours, sounds and scents around you when grounding yourself?