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anxiety is back after a week of peace so I’m practicing gratefulness in the present

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so I know I am not my thoughts but I feel like I am my feelings… so i am grateful that i know I have to take a step back and observe and take a deep breath, reorganize and adjust my attitude… I am tending to worry so that means I am jumping into the future so my breath brings me back to the present and I hope I can stay here. …

What are you grateful for?

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Love it- day to day , the only way- that is catchy!

Thanks Snowdayze it’s always nice to hear from you. I’m starting to cry… and that is a relief…I guess because it’s been a struggle homeschooling this day… but all of it is alright it’s all good we learn from all of these experiences in life, stay kind.

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Your photo isn't very clear. Is it a squirrel?

The week of peace is amazing. I need an hour. It makes me feel sorry for myself, but I'm trying to get past that.

The list you've shared is mostly new to me. I've copied it in hopes I can learn from you, try what you've shared.

Gratitude is always difficult for me. Here's my best try. I looked at photos of baby animals a few minutes ago to comfort myself. Dolphin14 shared her plans to bring home friend soon. Losing myself, going outside and chattering to the birds: I'm grateful for that. I don't know what the crows think of me cawing at them, but I enjoy it. Neighbors can think what they like.

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

The pic is of a groundhog who lives under our toolshed. Yes it’s great to talk to the birds. I’ll let you in on something- gratefulness tends to be hard for me too because of the problems standing out our brains typically focus in what is wrong unless we train it to focus on what is right.

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Nothing_but_books in reply toStarrlight

Today I'm grateful I found a battery operated can opener. My hands hurt and I hope it works out, but if not, I'll get an electric one. The electric one cost thirty dollars! Unbelievable.

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

Good problem solving skills you have. OI forgot there are electric ones… I do recall one from my childhood.

We have the past. For good and ill, we have the past.

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I am grateful that my visit to the dentist tomorrow should be the last one for 6 months - I am 70 and teeth not good but my dentist is wonderful and so kind so why do I dread the thought of going, even seeing a doctor sends me into a blind panic the days beforehand…..

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Starrlight in reply toprimrose81

Oh me too you are not alone. I’m 45 and I dread the dentist. My dentist and hygienist are great but I still hate the experience.

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