Recovery: Hopes and Wishes.

[shadow45]

Had my intake meeting this morning. Went well as they do....Have plugged into a facilitated mindfulness meeting... Can go 5 days a week if need be.. an hour each day... In February a group for men who suffer with/from co dependency will begin. Ill be going to that as well Got some other good news as my parents are going into a Care Facility under the 80% of income subsidy. Good news for my brother who had taken over there care from me and also because being under the subsidy means my parents estate will remain intacked for the duration.... If they had gone private we were looking at close to seventy thousand pounds a year..So I am feeling thankful for these small blessings Hope some of you in our little group will be having better days soon I wish each and everyone of us good mental health....xo steve

[Hidden]

Evening Steve,

Sounds like you have had a good day, with some good outcomes for you and your family. I am starting a mindfulness course in feb, so I will be intrested to hear how your one go's.

I have had a good day, been to the gym and enjoyed it even though I ache tonight lol.

Hope you are having a relaxing night.

Gardener x

[shadow45 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Gardener Just to let you know I'm in Canada on the West coast. Vancouver Island. So were 8 hours behind you in Great Britain. I was born in England and we came over in 64. Its funny how I found this site and was very pleased to be in contact with my fellow Brits as it were.. I still have my British passport and still consider myself a proud Brit..Yes we can compare notes on the Meetings in Feb...xo steve

[Hidden]

Hi Steve

So pleased to hear your good news & seems after yesterday feeling let down today has been kinder to you , I hope it long continues

Love

whywhy

xxx

[shadow45 in reply to Hidden]

Yes things change without us... These small things that we don't know are in the pipeline... We get caught up in our own tiny world not realizing that the Universe.. God.. Buddha.. Karma... has a path for us.. If we can stay the path and do the work we have a chance of living good lives ...thank you again whywhy all the best ...xo steve

[Jeffju]

Hi Steve,

Sounds as though some good news has come your way.

Brilliant about your parents as the care homes are so expensive.

The groups you are going to sound very good and the mindfulness meeting. I sent away for "Mindfulness for Dummies' !! Still waiting for it to arrive. Someone on here recommended it.

It's so good to recognise the good that comes our way and be happy for them.

All the best, Julie xx

[shadow45 in reply to Jeffju]

Julie hi..It's this crazy fog thing that clouds the higher functions of the brain Fight or Flight Were all still running from the Wolves. We know so many things about the mind now and the walking wounded have a lot of medical info to hand But the little primal slice of ancestral brain filters all that out and BAM its 472 BC and were cowering in the caves..

[jules2105]

Hi Steve

We'll done you, hope these sessions go well for you. Also it's good news about your parents care

Jules x

[shadow45 in reply to jules2105]

Hi Jules Yes hoping to able to grasp the concept I've done a few interesting things over the years to modify my behaviour most of them being detrimental but now and then amongst the fallen hopes I1ll latch on to something that works for me in a positive way..Its all about intent and attitude she said....xo steve

[Hidden]

Hi Steve,

So glad your getting the help you need. I have a few Mindfulness C.D.'s and our yoga teacher is teaching us some new meditations, but she always includes Mindfulness in our yoga class as we exercise. She will say, stop, where is your mind, focus. I hope you find the course to be a success.

Good news regarding your parents, a good friend of mine has just gone in a care home, and her son has actually got to keep her house and rent it out.

May I say your posts are interesting, I love the way you refer to 'the universe, god, fate, karma and keeping on the right path.

How is Canada at this particular time of the year, and do you miss England?

Eunice xx

[Mysteryreader]

Hi Steve,

Let us know how the mindfulness thing goes I've heard good things about it. Good news about your parents.

MR