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Thoughts are like airplanes flying in the air. if you ignore them, there is no problem. If you pay attention to them, you create an airport inside your head and permit them to land! By: St. Paisios of Mount Athos

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CapitalT

Sometimes we have to pay heed to them otherwise things may not get done, so I guess it's about dealing with the low flying ones, and/or those about to take off and land, great analogy :-)

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I know what you mean, sometimes I get an international airport in my head! I only joined here a few days ago and people have already helped me so much, I want to do the same for everyone else! God Bless you! Lisa

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I'd ignored the planes for to long, now they're all trying to land at the same time and have piled into one another so I'm really struggling to untangle the mess, and have to admit to wanting it all to stop.

Sounds like you're doing OK.

Carry on being strong.

T

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I agree!! I am new here and it’s helping so much!!!

Oh I have my days really! Right now i'm choosing to be positive , not always easy but a choice! Reach out to me any time you want! You be STRONG too! Lisa

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I'll try Lisa, though not winning right now, if only I could latch onto something to build on, everything feels so broken.

Try to think of things that make you happy, may just maybe that will help if only for a little while. I totally understand how you feel. Choose to be strong! Lisa

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Catch 22, but I understand the sentiment, thanks hon. CT

Just want to help you in any way I can! My anxiety sometimes will paralyze me, stinks!

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