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I am stillkeeper of the — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:53:37 GMT

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Sweet_Serenity — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:13:06 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the 💛

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Mistic — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:13:26 GMT

"Thank You For This!"

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PamfromCT — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:28:13 GMT

Thank you for sharing this message. I needed this today, and it helped me a great deal.

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dex — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:33:45 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the @I feel overwhelmed by the most mundane things...cooking seems to be one of them.It stresses me out and I can’t explain it except the fear of failure perhaps.I cook three meals a day every day for over 40 years but I dread it....anyhow if anyone has any helpful tips I could use some ideas.

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Catty2 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:40:36 GMT

Thank you for sharing that beautiful message.

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I am stillkeeper of the — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:02:40 GMT

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dex — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:03:15 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the @Thanks..I will try to count my blessings and shake it up a bit.I just needed to put that out there so I could see how senseless it is.

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shortbreadlover — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:25:06 GMT

just the message that i needed today.i am feeling overwhelmed and helpless with my home and all that needs to be done along with what is going on in this nation and the world. i feel that i can't make adifference and i wish that i could do so

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geezerette — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 21:40:49 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the wrote:
Everyday there are things going on that make us feel overwhelmed.I have felt that way many ,many times as well.This leads me to A Friday Message.
It is a human thing that makes us think we cant move forward,that this moment colors our days,Will life always be this way? We can take this moment,take a few deep breaths and see beyond ,to that open,easy time. Give this time everything it needs,sometimes anger, sometimes tears.Use this moment to fully live your feelings,dont dismiss them,they will remain with you unless you can. You have earned this time,,when it is released,walk on... Do not allow the feelings to be pushed down ,over and over to be carried as a burden.Tell yourself you are going to be ok.Remember every thing is a learning experience.Learn how to let go.Remember life is real,no perfect lives.How we respond determines how we live. It is ok to feel emotions.Always temper your life with love.Never regret the words you speak, look at life with compassion,realize that life is not only about us or for us.Practice telling yourself that you are moving forward,with each day,do not keep looking back,the past is heavy ,the burden too much to bear,forgive yourself of your past mistakes,would that person be you now?Say I lived and I am learning,find peace for yourself ,you will be able to love more...So today I send you peace for your journey,love for those tough lessons and a hug because we are all human...MaryAnne

@I am stillkeeper of the

As usual, very wise and thought-provoking words. 🕊

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geezerette — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 21:54:38 GMT

@shortbreadlover wrote:
just the message that i needed today.i am feeling overwhelmed and helpless with my home and all that needs to be done along with what is going on in this nation and the world. i feel that i can't make adifference and i wish that i could do so

@shortbreadlover

You don’t have to be able to solve world peace to make a difference. Seemingly small and insignificant things like encouraging a harried check-out clerk or consoling an upset friend will make a difference.

You never know what people are going through. Taking a little extra time to be kind, sympathetic, and thoughtful makes a difference to them.

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Q4u — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:43:22 GMT

MaryAnn, you are a joy!

The best advice I've ever gotten was from my Dad, who told me "Let it go...!" He knew how tight I could become about life and he was right.... I've learned a lot in my life and have had to let a lot go....

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jeanlake — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:06:39 GMT

I love what my counselor friend says -- TURN THE PAGE. Spend time thinking about the page you're on... take a deep breath.... TURN THE PAGE.

My daughter called this morning and shared her frustrating Friday. We talked it through then I said.... you've gone over this page several times, are you ready to TURN THE PAGE? She's heard it before. She needed to ruminate / chew on it and then she turned the page. Sounds like I'm simplifying but some of the best answers are simple. Good luck to you.

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blackhole99 — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 22:53:25 GMT

I am very blessed, great husband and son, no financial worries, just some health issues.. When I get stressed over my health, I meditate and practice yoga and it has helped.

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mintedrose — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 23:12:46 GMT

This is so sweet and spot on! We let little things overwhelm us because we dont know who we are. sending hugs.

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BarbiHollywood — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 22:04:52 GMT

Seeing this today couldn't have been timed better! Having a rough day today. My 82 year old dad who has been my rock and the best dad ever is dealing with a kook of a wife (married 20 years) who has been verbally abusive and I've seen two instances of two physical abuse situations (not to mention how many my Dad has endured). My dad has some recently-diagnosed heart issues and his witch of a wife has kept him isolated from me because, in her opinion, I "babied" him to the point where it just drove her nuts so she threw me out of their house and has not allowed him to see me or his grandsons and has taken away all his privacy (I believe emails are read by her). She lost both her adult daughters and has told her adult grandchildren to leave her alone! This woman obviously has relationship issues. I refuse to back off but my dad is stuck in the middle. His wife is controlling every move, every word, every single thing my dad does. I think my dad probably stood up to her for the first time in 20 years and she is on fire about it. She refuses to take him to doc appointments, has been threatening divorce and running off with all the money. He told me last night that she swore him to secrecy about not telling me something about her health. I suspect she has dementia but could be wrong. Meantime, my dad is stuck with her. I will go see him tomorrow (I'm not allowed in their house and she refuses to speak to me --- is this normal behavior?? -- I'm 54, she's 80!!) and I've already sent my dad's doc a bunch of her emails. I'm all they have. Actually, I don't really care about her. I'm all my dad has and I will not give up on him.

Anyone ever been in my shoes?? Advice?? I won't involve police at this point because it would only escalate things and she'd harm my dad.

(Sorry to drone on.)

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chiclets — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 02:09:21 GMT

@Sweet_Serenity wrote:

@I am stillkeeper of the 💛

@Sweet_Serenity

Your post is beautiful.

I wish you wellness, I wish you peace, I wish you happiness.

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jannabelle1 — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 02:19:55 GMT

@dex, I'm feeling very sorry for you. Why do you continue to cook 3 meals for someone every single day? If it's expected of you, then you are the only one who can break that cycle. No woman should be a short order cook every day because it is expected and she doesn't have a say about it.