I love my parents. One died just a few weeks ago. Today there was a thread asking whether your parents paid for your education.
Adding context to your answer is very appropriate. If you feel proud about your accomplishments it is very common to share that without bragging, of which you were not. Also, what others think about what you write is entirely subjective. I think we fear having to explain things to other peoples liking. I will explain, but rarely compromise what I really feel. As it should be. How could we understand stuff if we hold back because we are fearful of getting some pushback. I am glad you explained. It helps explain the circumstances.
I’AM fearful of getting pushback for telling my truth. I already know the reaction I’m going to get but do it anyway. The results are often awkward and uncomfortable but I write them anyway and every time I get bent out of shape.Adding context to your answer is very appropriate. If you feel proud about your accomplishments it is very common to share that without bragging, of which you were not. Also, what others think about what you write is entirely subjective. I think we fear having to explain things to other peoples liking. I will explain, but rarely compromise what I really feel. As it should be. How could we understand stuff if we hold back because we are fearful of getting some pushback. I am glad you explained. It helps explain the circumstances.
OMG!!!!! Thank you Paco. I LOVE it!! "Allow things to unfold at their own pace". PRICELESS!!! I will search for this and save it on my cell phone.
When you forgive someone, its not for the other person, its for you. As long as you hold on to what they've done, they have power over you. When you forgive, that doesn't necessarily mean you will ever forget. However, once you forgive you are able to let it go and be free from it and it's no longer holding you hostage.
Can I find it o You Tube?Sure, go ahead and share it. It is free and open to the public.
Yes Miss BJ, forgiveness is a gift I give to myself. No doubt about it. It’s easy to forgive small stuff. I do that everyday.
I decided to quit meditating about a month ago. I know it's supposed to be so good for finding balance and peace of mind, but honestly, it seemed like it was having the opposite effect on me. Every time I sat down for a bit of 'quiet time', my brain just began to dredge up every regret filled issue and event that I try not to think about. And instead of getting up after half an hour, feeling refreshed and peaceful, I was heading back into my day filled with anxiety and renewed efforts to not think about an old painful memory. I'm happy though, that it works for you and for so many. You're very fortunate.
This takes a lot of courage. Thank you for doing it. I've wanted to start discussions about topics like these but don't because of the feedback I expect to get.
Same thing happened to me years ago. When I told people I was stopping, they'd tell me that I just needed to do it more. I did it way too long. After I stopped, I felt better. Since then, things have changed in my life. I do a practice that is a type of meditation but has a body component. It works better for me. I think about going back to meditation but now I'll do it when I'm ready, not because I feel like I'm supposed to do it.
When you say you do a practise that has a body component, what do you mean? If you don't mind my asking of course.
It's a practice called Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT tapping. Here's one that's on youtube.
Medication has a lot to do with how I’m feeling lately. I started meds back in autumn. Before that I had a hard time focussing on anything. My husband would suggest movies to keep me distracted . That way my mind was busy.
Thank you for your feedback. It’s truly appreciated. As a community we’ve talked about having a spiritual section, but it didn’t fly. There were non spiritual people protesting so it was voted down.
Believe it or not Debrah - sounds like its working for you. You came face to face with things you suppressed - possibly for many years. It's not ice cream and cake in the beginning. That's how it was when I begin working on my inner self in my quiet time. All sorts of things came up that I hadn't dealt with. It was very painful. I am glad I stuck it out and dealt with those things. Of course, counseling helped as well.
I just listened to this while I was writing my morning pages. Felt hopeful and inspiring to me. I loved it. Thanks for mentioning it.
Isn’t it nice?
it’s probably my favourite Dan Gibson album. Plus I like looking at the pictures that go with it. There’s moose photos.
