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Post by stillness on Mar 4, 2017 16:23:24 GMT
The Mind☯Body☯Spirit connection emphasis is creating balance, wholeness, and coherence in our lives. It acknowledges that how we think, what we feel, and what we believe create the life we live and the world around us.
Let's get started! We'll post:
Daily Affirmation
Fitness Goal or report
Health Goal
Gratitude
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Post by NatureLover on Mar 4, 2017 19:07:30 GMT
Hello and happy Saturday! It is beautifully sunny here, with azure blue skies and puffy clouds. But holy wind gusts Batman! It is freezing cold. I got the long johns and heavy coat back out. I am rocking the new planner today. Chipping off things on my to do list like mad. Taking a quick break, wrote myself a motivational note, and am going to workout and attend to the shopping list. Thank you for starting us up, Suzanne. Did you get to dance class? I read your post from yesterday Michelle. I'm sure separating from the person in your life was difficult and painful. I came to that conclusion years ago with one of my sisters. She robbed my mother blind to fuel her addictions. My Mom was an enabler in denial and as a result her retirement was very lean and she had to work in a store despite her crippled feet and spine problems. Some people may think I'm mean. I saw that my sister's situation was extreme and there literally was no hope for her. My son was young and I didn't want him to be exposed to what I was. The End. Daily Affirmation - I can, I will, I am able. Fitness Report - nothing formal but was active all day. Health Goal - work out; fish and vegetables for dinner. Gratitude - down 1.4 at my meeting this morning!  |
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Post by michelle on Mar 4, 2017 20:24:46 GMT
Pat, I believe that only a person who has practiced that kind of tough love can understand what you went through and how you feel today. Our pain is never ending IMO. Here is a big hug (((((( )))))) for you. Your post brought tears to my eyes--for all of us who did the hard thing and quit enabling etc. My last phone conversation with my big DB was heart breaking for me. Onward>>>>> So much of life is good and positive!!!
Affirmation: I am a strong powerful woman and am wearing my Wonder Woman tee today to prove it.
Goal: Get stuff done.
Gratitude: Spring is coming!!!!
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Post by NatureLover on Mar 4, 2017 21:49:47 GMT
Michelle {{{HUGS}}} back to you.
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Post by missbliss on Mar 5, 2017 14:26:41 GMT
Pat and Michelle, thank you both for sharing your stories. I agree that only people who recognize and stop enabling understand it fully. I am there! Now I'm working on getting the rest of the family there. Primarily my husband.
affirmation - I will find a positive way to teach the family about enabling.
health goal - control portions today.
fitness goal - LBWO and stretching
gratitude - Thankful I have one BIL and SIL who understands enabling.
Today is MIL's 80th at my house. 40 people, and I am not really 'in the mood' for it today with all the stuff going on, but I will get through. In efforts to make it easy on myself I am catering everyone's favorite italian food. Many trigger foods for me. I will be strong, drink lots of water and focus on visiting rather than eating. Amen!
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Post by stillness on Mar 5, 2017 15:41:22 GMT
As I read the posts here about the varied experiences with addiction, I am thinking it may be time to share my angle to this tragic situation. My opinion of how we view addiction in this country and how we treat addicts may be vastly different from all of you.
To Lisa and to anyone having to deal with an addict in their life, I ask you to think about this: "there but for the grace of god, go I".
I'll gather my thoughts and consider whether I want to post later.
Suzanne
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Post by michelle on Mar 5, 2017 17:02:38 GMT
Affirmation: I am a kind, loving being.
Goal: Get stuff done!
Gratitude: It's snowing and I am glad it is Sunday so I don't have to drive in it.
Suzanne, Thanks for being willing to share your experiences in this very painful area. It will be good to find out how you have dealt with your loved ones in these tragic circumstances.
Lots to do and I feel like not getting it done. However I will overcome!!! Headed into the K to make my paper list of To Dos and then to start checking them off. The snow is absolutely gorgeous!
Onward>>>>>>>>>>
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