The Bittersweet Refrain of Life

Jan 8, 2006 at 20:59 o\clock

What are your priorities?

by: BittersweetAly

Jan 8, 2006 at 03:41 o\clock

The excitement of the Holiday season is over

by: BittersweetAly

and now the real work of redecorating and taking things down, packing them away, and putting the house back in order begins.
 
So does our New Years' resolutions. Or do they? Are they just empty words that we would like to accomplish, but never have the fortitude to follow through on?
 
If we are ever to change self-destructive patterns we must eliminate the word 'try' from our vocabulary when it comes to taking on new tasks or following through on commitments.
 
I have 'tried' things many times and failed. When I adopt the 'do it now' attitude, change happens, new energy transform the old pattern.
 
I hope many of us have a 'lets get it done' kind of year!
 
Cheers~

Jan 6, 2006 at 15:59 o\clock

Thoughts to ponder

by: BittersweetAly

 

Jan 5, 2006 at 23:19 o\clock

Lovely Globe

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Jan 4, 2006 at 21:35 o\clock

I just love the colors of this pic

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Jan 4, 2006 at 15:20 o\clock

I have a friend who has to move at the end of this month

by: BittersweetAly

She still has no clue as to where she is going to live. She has not wanted to have to move, she is disabled and learned from her car accident this past summer that her family is not very reliable except for social gatherings and exchanging of gifts. I started giving her ideas about apartment locators over two months ago. She has not been to one of them yet. I am so worried she is not dealing with her reality, and yet I physically and emotionally can not do this for her. We way overdid this summer and it almost ended our relationship because I overdid and reinjured my shoulders and back trying to lift her up off the couch every day several times a day and she weighs more than one hundred pounds then I do.
 
I hate to see her in this mess. I've made suggestions, and now I know I have to sit back and let it unfold as she deems fit.
 
She absolutely has to move at the end of this month. Most of the place is already emptied out as they are converting all the apartments to condos.
 
This is a wait and see moment.... I'm concerned she is in that mode of thinking she's going to be rescued. If her family comes through for her it will be a miracle. She needs one.

Jan 2, 2006 at 15:34 o\clock

Have you been told you are too sensitive?

by: BittersweetAly

I have heard that for so long and it irritates me everytime I hear it. God created me as I am, and it is up to me to learn how to be who I am, and be comfortable in my 'being."
 
Some people seem to be able to put up a tough exterior and build walls all around their hearts and not be hurt by things people say. That is not me. I am learning to set limits and boundaries, finally, and that is helping me survive through many a trials of late.
 
There are so many types of personalities in this world, and so much depends on your early childhood experiences and environment, besides your natural genetic tendencies. Learning to love ourselves for who and how we are takes years in many cases, at least it has for me.
 
I use to have an aunt who was 'very sensitive' also. Well under someone's elses 'training' she has learned to be quick with her tongue and a 'mini me' copy of her trainer. I no longer recognize the aunt from my youth. It is so sad to see that she has lost herself and become totally dependent on another human being to know she's ok in the world.
 
Learn to love yourself, be yourself, and grow with each new experience!

Jan 2, 2006 at 15:24 o\clock

Live in today

by: BittersweetAly

 

Jan 2, 2006 at 15:05 o\clock

Depression - and when you need to call a Dr

by: BittersweetAly

Its important to make a call to 911 or other emergency services if:
 
  • You think you cannot keep from harming yourself or someone else.
  • You hear voices.
  • Someone you know attempts suicide, or shows warning signs of suicide, such as talking about suicide or harming someone else, showing signs of detachment from reality (psychosis), or is using alcohol or drugs excessively.

Depression can lead to suicide. The warning signs of suicide change with age.

To read the entire article, go to:

Health- Depression

Dec 31, 2005 at 06:00 o\clock

Without friendships our lives are so lonely

by: BittersweetAly