What do you do...?

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Registered: 01-27-2004
What do you do...?
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Wed, 07-13-2005 - 10:58pm

I've stayed on my Points today, but it hasn't been easy.

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Registered: 06-29-2005
Sat, 07-16-2005 - 7:40pm
I'm sorry for my misunderstanding, Mary. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately on this Board. I too am haunted by things in my past. I can recall a hurtful thing my 2nd grade teacher said - And I'm 42 years old! For me it's a matter of choice (but isn't everything?): I can choose to live in it or I can choose to live in today with an eye on tomorrow. Sometimes I'm in my past and other times I'm in today and wondering what wonderful things tomorrow will have in store for me. I've been in therapy for several years now and have learned an awful lot, especially how to tell myself the truth. If I were where you are, I would give you a giant hug (I'm good at hugging!), but since I'm not there I'll have to hug you with my words. Mary, I've never met you but I care about you. I care about how you are. I care about how each of your days go. I care about what you're feeling when you really need someone's arms around you. I know what that feels like to be lonely and just really needing some physical contact. For heaven's sake, get with a group of people either in a church or a support group, or something like that and have people contact. I wish I could think of something more. All I know right now is you are hurting and in light of going to a group, we'll offer you as many word-hugs as we possibly can. Kristi :o) <><
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Registered: 08-06-2004
Tue, 07-19-2005 - 9:39am

Mary,

I've been there- the depression. Therapy helped. My therapist told me that I'm never alone and that helped. I went out and got a few books on tape- Wayne Dyer and some meditation programs. I also started looking into Visualization because when my therapist had told me I'm never alone I felt the need to make that more concrete.
I don't go to church but I am working on spiritual growth and this fit for me. I pictured myself curled up in God's hand before I would go to sleep. Well, for me it wasn't actually a picture so much as a feeling but you get the idea, right?

I have found comfort in this and it is only limited by my imagination.

I'm reading a book by Shakti Gawain right now and I'll share a few things she says:

I often find the most powerful communication with the universe when I am alone, especially out in nature. At such times, the places inside of me that feel empty are filled with the energy of spirit. Here I find a guiding presence that nudges me in the direction I need to go. We are not alone with our problems we can rely on our intuition as if it were a great and wise friend accompanying us on the journey through life-watching out for us, helping us and loving us.
The key to asserting yourself is taking action. I have seen people begin to lose weight or become physically healthier simply by doing something thay have been afraid to do, or expressing some feeling they've suppressed. By continuing to speak and act your truth, you will dissolve blocks, and find your proper weight.

On the lighter side- I had to laugh because the first time I read the blurp about taking action the thing I responded to was eating the right foods- unfortunately I ate them all the same day! So I think of action now as cleaning my house, doing what I need to do to take care of myself, walking etc and seeking support just as you've been.

Mary- I'm glad you posted this. I'm glad you're seeking support. In your post I heard myself and in the answers that came to you I've found comfort.
Today is another day.

((((Hugs)))))

Miss

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