365 Project

[Jacques]

Congratulations @Bill16, this is a big milestone, i hope it works for you and you are able to move forward with your life.

i hope you have a good support network around you for the tough times, family, friends, colleagues

Jacques

[Bill16]

Thanks @Jacques

[Appleblossom]

Grateful for train conversations.

On way into to town had an hour chat with a gorgeous young engineer.  On way home a chat with young mum and her 3 year old.

Weird feelings yesterday ... when I noticed a lady sit near me in an empty carriage .. shy glances .. not sure whether she wanted to talk .. but I guess I didnt start one up .. maybe next time ...  sometimes I feel ...my weirdness is in starting and having great conversations ... so I hope that others do start them ... but they dont much ... but if I start them ... they often respond as if they are grateful to have had the exchange.

Upset that a social worker did the "grateful" thing on me .. minor upset ... she is having time off again ... twould be so nice to have so many holidays and breaks ... in a paid position.

[Appleblossom]

Grateful that my washing machine still works, during my electrical meltdown. Have to remind son to charge batteries for busking tomorrow. Finishing last lot of curtains and starting to strip beds. Taking advantage of the sun. I think that social worker should have acknowledged that I had been working very hard for the 2 months through the silly season and "holidays", generating opportunities for my son, and I was often well outside my comfort zone and therefore very stressed. Intrinsic gratitude is something that comes naturally to me and I have often embarrassed myself and others for being too grateful for little things, so that I come across as desperate. There are too many double binds in my life.

[Jacques]

Hi @Appleblossom,

Sorry to hear things are such a financial stress for you, I know how hard life can be, I know why you get over excited with gratitude, people like us are not used to kindness, when it happens we are in a state of shock.

Please be kind to yourself my virtual mum, you have done so well and grown since I have known you, you are an amazing woman and an excellent mum.

Hugs

Jacques

[Appleblossom]

But I don't have any problem saying I am grateful to you Jacques Thanks for being YOU.

[Appleblossom]

I am glad that my daughter is now too busy with kids and work to travel overseas. 

She used to go to Turkey a lot, but they have so many terrorist attacks it is being warned as a dangerous destination.  My choir were intending to go in 2 years.  I hope and pray it has improved by then.

[Appleblossom]

Today I went to a physio appointment and was struck with relief again by what a decent person he is. We chatted away very comfortably and saw eye to eye on a great many things while he worked on my neck. He knows I wont rush back to him as I am not a person who pulls a muscle and rushes out to see a physio.

He gave me a couple new tricks but also a feeling of being heard. It is his first year out from uni.  Some of the young ones are great.

[Former-Member]

I am grateful for the natural beauty of my garden - giving me a much needed lift when my life feels threatening; reminding me of the good things around me that can flourish when loved. This is my heavenly-scent angel trumpet - the one I told you about once @Appleblossom

[Former-Member]

Grateful for the joy my garden gives..