Keep It Simple!
I have been experiencing a feeling of being totaly overwellmed. I have taken a little personal inventory of my life and especially the past year. In less than one year I have lost my Mother, A good friend, My darling Baby Doll Yoda. I have retired from work, I have been worried about finances. I have a new male friendship that I am not that happy with. And I have been Yo Yo dieting. On again off again. For today, I am going to reflect on the positive things in my life. I have not smoked a cigarette for two years come November 13, 2006. the day I joined DS. I have great friends and a wonderful family. I have DS to share and journal on. Have not been journaling as much as I did when I quit smoking. So for today, I am going to take a walk to my friend Alice's home and wait with her to receive her new furniture. Then a walk home. I will bring water and my inhaler with me. I am going to just take it one day at a time. Baby steps. I am so happy for all the new friends I have made here at DS and all the fun I have with the Groups. Life is Good. Luv Ree
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Ree, as I read your first paragraph of your journal it could have easily been mine. SO many loses and such precarious financial times. All quite scary isn\'t it? You are so rright about DS beign a wonderful place to feel safe and just be ourselves. ABle to write in the privacy of our journals for only our chosen friends to see. I hope you continue to feel life is good. What are the alternatives? There is a good song called: Life is Hard, God is Good. I think that sums it up perfectly. I hope you know I am always here if ever you need an ear. Love to you sweet friend, marcia
Ree, as I read your first paragraph of your journal it could have easily been mine. SO many loses and such precarious financial times. All quite scary isn\'t it? You are so rright about DS beign a wonderful place to feel safe and just be ourselves. ABle to write in the privacy of our journals for only our chosen friends to see. I hope you continue to feel life is good. What are the alternatives? There is a good song called: Life is Hard, God is Good. I think that sums it up perfectly. I hope you know I am always here if ever you need an ear. Love to you sweet friend, marcia
Your inner voice is giving you such wise advice. Concentrate on the positive and take baby steps. You have been through a very emotional year but you will come out of it much stronger. You are right, life is good.
Its been a tough year for you girl!! you are a strong woman..be proud of that,,life is rough!! but you hit the nail on the head!!! babysteps!!! that the only way!!
Baby Steps - Baby Thoughts. A baby thought is simple rather than one that leads to a spiral into despair. Don\'t try to do too much in one day.
Simply notice. Difficult when we are action people and want to DO Something. By simply noticing, things will change. Prayers.
Hi Reenee, You are grieving so many losses! It takes time to let so much go. Be gentle in the \"process\" Know you are cared about..... Blessings, Sandy
Yes, have gone through many loses this year as well, and at times I feel very overwhelmed...
BUT,that\'s the way life is,I guess..... Pluses & Minuses....
You are gone through a lot of change, but things will stablize after a while..
If you aren\'t happy with your male relationship,why not get out of it?
Anyway, do hope this finds you well and that you enjoy the rest of this week...
BIG hugs,
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