tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post6566642591861111401..comments2023-10-24T02:52:22.990-05:00Comments on Downdogs and Deadlines: The Leaves are Dying. And So Am IJennifer Williams-Fields http://www.blogger.com/profile/07955385618601546524noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-6664269003710611132012-10-21T09:22:11.237-05:002012-10-21T09:22:11.237-05:00In the never ending pursuit of happiness the only ...In the never ending pursuit of happiness the only way to truly feel it is to switch focus from negativity (no matter how big the cloud) to a place of gratitude...<br /><br />Maybe time to start a gratitude journal where you can only list the positives in your life so you can re-read it any time you need to be reminded of all the beauty in your life? I always find that helps in troubled times.<br /><br />Robyn Chubeyhttp://philosophyfitness.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-77317040561331331192012-10-19T21:34:58.206-05:002012-10-19T21:34:58.206-05:00you are so strong for reaching out. all of this is...you are so strong for reaching out. all of this is ok. it's all a process. you are dearly loved by SO many. <333 Thaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485491850718407725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-36304010982457862862012-10-15T22:27:55.495-05:002012-10-15T22:27:55.495-05:00Hi honey, you don't need to know what you want...Hi honey, you don't need to know what you want or have a vision for your future, you just have to have a desire to want a future.Coach Wanda Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484384417651834783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-20404440754478245752012-10-15T12:51:23.083-05:002012-10-15T12:51:23.083-05:00One second, one minute, one hour, one morning, aft...One second, one minute, one hour, one morning, afternoon or evening and then one day. One day at a time. Baby steps. Allow yourself to grieve. <br /><br />It sounds like you are in step two or four, they are kinda similar but different. Anyway, just be yourself, if you need to wallow, well then, WALLOW! If you need to scream, go for it (I'd do that one away from the kids and pets). If you need to sob, soak your pillow with your tears. Just remember that standing by are people who truly care about you and only what is best for you. <br /><br />7 Stages of Grieving<br />1. SHOCK & DENIAL<br />2. PAIN & GUILT<br />3. ANGER & BARGAINING<br />4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS<br />5. THE UPWARD TURN<br />6. RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH<br />7. ACCEPTANCE & HOPERobin Hillyer Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110609261549166413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-60967797583643540572012-10-15T08:09:55.467-05:002012-10-15T08:09:55.467-05:00I feel very connected to the life cycle of trees: ...I feel very connected to the life cycle of trees: their death, their winter rooting & nourishing, and rebirth. Winter is an important time for all of us to reconnect and feed ourselves so we can come back stronger and more vibrant. Sometimes our metaphorical winter takes a while and it doesn't seem like spring will ever come, but it always does. You will feel whole again, and you will be more radiant than before. <br /><br />Love to you...Meredith LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825941786587081100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-53128905046197519342012-10-15T04:41:27.527-05:002012-10-15T04:41:27.527-05:00metamorphosis... metamorphosis... Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-37351472767287269322012-10-15T02:44:13.836-05:002012-10-15T02:44:13.836-05:00I know you feel that way, but luckily you have eno...I know you feel that way, but luckily you have enough friends and family to tell you as often as you need to hear it, that you are beautiful, and everything, one day, will be ok. i know you don't feel strong or confident in yourself right now, but one day you will look back and say, "I'm okay, I survived." Your a surviver Jen. You are strong. You are beautiful. You are alive. And unlike the tree, you aren't dying, you are hibernating until you are ready to blossom again, and when you are ready, it is going to be spectacular. I love you, and I can't wait to see it.Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597917877399324971noreply@blogger.com