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Gratefulness
I am growing in my ability to bring focus to the things that I am grateful for. I look forward to learning from others.
For me, in a position of extreme, ongoing financial poverty and long-term disabling mental illness, longing does not feel enriching. It can be extremely frustrating and demoralizing.
Perhaps at a younger point in life, when such a time frame had not yet passed, longing acted as a motivator and a desire to overcome.
When one reaches a certain age, and there has been prolonged ongoing stress and untreatable mental illness, longing is excruciating. In my experience, mental illne...
When one reaches a certain age, and there has been prolonged ongoing stress and untreatable mental illness, longing is excruciating. In my experience, mental illness is far worse than physical illness.
This is particularly painful when one has been trying as hard as one can, and faces constant setbacks; falling in between the cracks in a society lacking in what is needed to provide benefits and care for the severely mentally ill.
In short, when one is trying to figure out how to buy food and medicine, it is difficult to enter into the realm philosophical thought. At least, it has not been for me.
This is my second unsuccessful attempt to participate on this website. It is not helpful for me, unfortunately. Perhaps what I have expressed will give someone food for thought or find a way to use my reaction to help others.
I wish the best for all.
Acceptance
Art and poetry inspire me. Creativity of others and my own.
Hello all. Swimming, looking at a rainbow. 🙂
Hi to my old and new friends,
My iPad is now bouncing me off various sites. I contacted my Internet carrier and they told me that my connection was fine. My iPad is an extremely old (decrepit) one, and I think this is the problem. I am going to take a break from technology, and look for another computer. I will return when I have it set up. <3. Blessings to all.
Hi all, When I go to the Gratitude Lounge, my iPad bumps me off, and my screen turns black. It lets me comment sometimes. Other times, I try 4-5 times with same black screen. If I don’t respond or enter much, this is the reason. After a few tries, I have to accept it.
My computer was hacked. When I get a new one, I will be able to visit the Gratitude Lounge more consistently. 🙁
I’ve learned to pace myself
For myself personally, start doing yoga. For others, continue loving kindness. On a global scale, continue to recycle.
It is hard to pick. The top two would be seeing and hearing. Hearing Latin music while dancing Bolero has been the most alive I have ever felt in my ENTIRE life! Next looking at children’s art or abstract expressionism.
The suffering of other people. How so? Is it because it gives you an opportunity to help? Or does it remind you that you are fortunate?
Yes, Trevor. I am in my element when I hear Latin music, since I love Latin dancing. It is a little bittersweet because I can’t dance right now. But that type of music, pardon the cliche, seems like its in my blood.
Gracie <3
Yes, Ose,I think the Gratitude Lounge is a place where more info and personal exchange takes place. You are right. I just prefer to answer question. I may write onetime in Gratitude Lounge for an update of what’s happening in my life. But as a rule, I prefer to simply answer Daily Question, just a personal choice. You can ask others if it is still unclear. 🙂
Thanks Anna. Rainbow love . . .
Thank you, Ose. I plan to answer question, but not participate in gratitude lounge. 😉
This goes along with self-compassion. I’m glad I read your entry. Thank you.
😉 Kevin, How is your dog?
Boy- is this an important one!
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