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Perspective is always a valuable tool but often overlooked or ignored.

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Manitou I'm hoping this finds you gaining a little peace each day. The decreasing day light and holidays / holydays make this a particularly difficult time for one who is grieving ... Please keep in mind you got people who care. peace

Yes! I include them in my thoughts / prayers along with all who suffer terrorism or otherwise. Peace be with you.

Says you, based upon anything in particular? Because it came up in a thread on Zen. This "she said" "he said" and or "truths trust me" in general just go so far for me... The art of avoid or evade uncomfortable possibilities / outcomes is, (and I am generalizing now), rampant on the internet and even here to some degree. We are to often busy defending our positions / beliefs, to take the time to read listen to others views. To take the time to our examine personal biases and motivations. I hate that terrible feeling that occurs when one realizes they aren't going to prevail...

manitou you and Spotless in particular along with everyone else suffering from loss of a love one remain in my thoughts and prayers that you find peace...

Oh cast thy pearls amongst the swine For you reap from what you sew Your work maybe divine One know's not who is due be they profound or profane your service is the same

Sounds like both a cruel path and a possibly a quick way to become insane.

Be aware, there be, widows an orphans, old and infirm, some who are ill, all appreciating a helping hand in time of need.

Or not signing book deal, Not lecturing , Not employing indoor plumbing / personal servants But rather after enlightenment , Carry water, chop wood For others with joy

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Peace and contentment on this day of thanks in the USA!

" A positive attitude may not solve all your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." H Albright

manitou, I am both pleased and grateful to hear from you! Every day in tiny increments, so small as to be barely noticeable, the healing inside your mind / body / spirit is occurring. I mention body because so often its not given enough consideration whilst grieving. Eating well, sleeping well, talking freely can all be helpful. And being kind to oneself! Fire your harshest critic! A thought that occurred is have you been seen by an acupuncturist? Their magic lies both in their needles and ability to create a safe caring environment that promotes healing. Did I mention safe? Can't stress enough your need for a refuge, a place of safety, where you can relax even for a moment! After my Dad passed I sensed this overwhelming fear in my Mom and regular acupuncture treatments helped tremendously! So did going to daily mass. We attended mass daily for over a year.... Do what ever it takes endeavor to persevere moment by moment. Trust me it will. And you will be stronger, wiser, and kinder for having gone thru it! Fire the critic who wants more / faster and is critical of progress or lack thereof. You be in the thick of things, clouded thought is to be expected its part and parcel of grief. Take your time. Take time to love yourself! Get some hugs! Take any offers of help seriously. Moment by moment day by day keep on trying! You remain in my thoughts and prayers peace be with you

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Welcome!