This is such a hard time for so many of us. Between the pandemic, financial hardships, working, stress,
holidays and personal/private loses, no wonder it is such a tough time of year!
Gratitude for all the lovely people, nature and things in are lives sometimes take a backseat to our worries and
stress. Our connection to our High Power is so helpful at these difficult times, I find.
When I think that I can no longer cope, it is my cue and responsibility to stop and smell the coffee/roses, whatever
is your preference, to be your best and awesome self!
{{HUGS}}
a4l said
Dec 19, 2020
My version of awesome today is "good enough". I haven't brushed my hair, i can't find my shoes, and I completely don't care! Because everybody ate, no body died and I'm happy inside. Lovely message. Showing up is awesome. On some days getting out of bed and having a shower is awesome. Tyfs Debb
Freetime said
Dec 19, 2020
{{{Debb}}}, thank you for your inspiration!
Maresie888 said
Dec 19, 2020
It is not like I.cannot cope. I can cope. I know I am growing out of this. I no longer put up with situaions that are veru difficult
I grow from them. Nevertheless this is a time when putting io boundaries neans not being exactly popular
Letting go of that need for approval is very very hard
That need for approval came at really high cost
Then there was the feeling I could not say no to people who were really out to get me .
One of my neighbors here has a constant need for chaos. T
He is not going to pull me into his newest cyclone
Before I felt helpless over the chaos some people created. The qualifier being one of them. All the speeding tickets. All the cars he crashed. All the things that were stolen from him
He moved out of town hundreds of miles away.
I did not hear from him for years literally years
He got a DUI, moved back into the area. Then he called me
In the past I would have misinterpreted those calls i would have said this is proof of his affection his need for me
Now I see it as a call to help him get out of the mess he is in. Oddly enough those calls never came with any enquiry after myself. There was not even a how are you?
Needless to.say the former roommmate has never once said how are you to me either. Funny how I.missed that in the 20 years I knew him.
Oddly enough I missed those essential details
Now I am more ready to look at the big picture
Of course I am not looking for anyone to help me either
Now I am fiercely self reliant
I am so glad that we are having these topics about how hard it is to deal with this pandemic
I know we will all remember this time for years
Thank you all for being honest forth right and supportive. You are my rock in these hard times
Of course all times are hard times but this is a very hard time.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Maresie
-- Edited by Maresie888 on Saturday 19th of December 2020 09:34:36 PM
Iamhere said
Dec 20, 2020
I am just grateful that each day truly is a new beginning. While some issues follow me from day to day, I am still perfectly imperfect and can only do so much.
I accept me today, exactly as I am, and every day is similar for me....what that means is I do the same prayers upon awakening, I do the same readings, I use many of the same tools with the intent of finding and keeping my joy, and holding tight to my serenity. My attitude, outlook and life is so, so much better when I consistently turn my life and my will over to my HP.
I have no choice but to view this pandemic, the holidays, the losses, etc. as part of a master plan, which I am not privileged to know....I do best when I just trust that my HP will always lead me and take care of me, so long as I take action that is healthy. However this day unfolds and whatever I do is good enough. My best days are those where I am intently focused on humility, service and unconditional acceptance and love.
Make it a lovely day all.....off to golf!!
PosiesandPuppies said
Dec 20, 2020
Thank you Deb for the inspirational words, but especially that picture! It is a visual reminder that when I think "I can't" what I really mean is "I can!"
Hope everyone enjoys their brand of Sunday Funday!
&
Iamhere said
Dec 20, 2020
Just an additional thought ... my sponsor used to suggest I replace, "I have to ...................." with "I get to .................". This has so much more meaning to/for me as I age! (((Hugs)))
Debb said
Dec 22, 2020
Saw this and it made me smile!!
Gratitude
is my
attitude
Maresie888 said
Dec 23, 2020
Right now I have to travel to another city to get services.
That takes ne a while. At the sane time I do get to try to resolve some of my issues
It is going to be s tough few months resolving these issues
I know it is doable
I have to work realky hard to not feel victimised by this.
This is such a hard time for so many of us. Between the pandemic, financial hardships, working, stress,
holidays and personal/private loses, no wonder it is such a tough time of year!
Gratitude for all the lovely people, nature and things in are lives sometimes take a backseat to our worries and
stress. Our connection to our High Power is so helpful at these difficult times, I find.
When I think that I can no longer cope, it is my cue and responsibility to stop and smell the coffee/roses, whatever
is your preference, to be your best and awesome self!
{{HUGS}}
It is not like I.cannot cope. I can cope. I know I am growing out of this. I no longer put up with situaions that are veru difficult
I grow from them. Nevertheless this is a time when putting io boundaries neans not being exactly popular
Letting go of that need for approval is very very hard
That need for approval came at really high cost
Then there was the feeling I could not say no to people who were really out to get me .
One of my neighbors here has a constant need for chaos. T
He is not going to pull me into his newest cyclone
Before I felt helpless over the chaos some people created. The qualifier being one of them. All the speeding tickets. All the cars he crashed. All the things that were stolen from him
He moved out of town hundreds of miles away.
I did not hear from him for years literally years
He got a DUI, moved back into the area. Then he called me
In the past I would have misinterpreted those calls i would have said this is proof of his affection his need for me
Now I see it as a call to help him get out of the mess he is in. Oddly enough those calls never came with any enquiry after myself. There was not even a how are you?
Needless to.say the former roommmate has never once said how are you to me either. Funny how I.missed that in the 20 years I knew him.
Oddly enough I missed those essential details
Now I am more ready to look at the big picture
Of course I am not looking for anyone to help me either
Now I am fiercely self reliant
I am so glad that we are having these topics about how hard it is to deal with this pandemic
I know we will all remember this time for years
Thank you all for being honest forth right and supportive. You are my rock in these hard times
Of course all times are hard times but this is a very hard time.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Maresie
-- Edited by Maresie888 on Saturday 19th of December 2020 09:34:36 PM
I accept me today, exactly as I am, and every day is similar for me....what that means is I do the same prayers upon awakening, I do the same readings, I use many of the same tools with the intent of finding and keeping my joy, and holding tight to my serenity. My attitude, outlook and life is so, so much better when I consistently turn my life and my will over to my HP.
I have no choice but to view this pandemic, the holidays, the losses, etc. as part of a master plan, which I am not privileged to know....I do best when I just trust that my HP will always lead me and take care of me, so long as I take action that is healthy. However this day unfolds and whatever I do is good enough. My best days are those where I am intently focused on humility, service and unconditional acceptance and love.
Make it a lovely day all.....off to golf!!
Hope everyone enjoys their brand of Sunday Funday!
Saw this and it made me smile!!
Gratitude
is my
attitude
Right now I have to travel to another city to get services.
That takes ne a while. At the sane time I do get to try to resolve some of my issues
It is going to be s tough few months resolving these issues
I know it is doable
I have to work realky hard to not feel victimised by this.
Maresie