Guest guest Posted November 2, 2000 Report Share Posted November 2, 2000 Thanks, Joan. This is such an uplifting piece. There are many times in my life these days that I have to remind myself that I deserve to be happy and I'm not going to let anything or anyone stop me! ----- Original Message ----- From: " Joan " <cdx7159@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 11:44 AM Subject: [ ] A THOUGHT > A Thought > > Unknown > > Happiness is our birthright. The decision to be happy is ours to make, every day, when confronted with any experience. Too many of us grew up believing that life needed to be a certain way for us to be happy. We looked for the right lover, the right job, the right dress. We looked outside of ourselves for the key to happiness. In time, we even looked to alcohol, drugs, food perhaps--to no avail. > > Happiness lies within. We must encourage it to spring forth. But first we need to believe that happiness is fully within our power. We must trust that the most difficult circumstances won't keep it from us when we have learned to tap the source within. > > Life is a gift we are granted moment by moment. Let us be in awe of the wonder of it, then revel in it. We can marvel at creation for a moment and realize how special we are to be participants. Happiness will overcome us if we let it. We can best show our gratitude for the wonder of this gift by smiling within and without. > > That I am here is a wonderful mystery to which joy is the natural response. It is no accident that I am here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2000 Report Share Posted November 2, 2000 You are very welcome, . Glad that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: Matsumura egroups Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [ ] A THOUGHT Thanks, Joan. This is such an uplifting piece. There are many times in my life these days that I have to remind myself that I deserve to be happy and I'm not going to let anything or anyone stop me! ----- Original Message ----- From: " Joan " <cdx7159@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 11:44 AM Subject: [ ] A THOUGHT > A Thought > > Unknown > > Happiness is our birthright. The decision to be happy is ours to make, every day, when confronted with any experience. Too many of us grew up believing that life needed to be a certain way for us to be happy. We looked for the right lover, the right job, the right dress. We looked outside of ourselves for the key to happiness. In time, we even looked to alcohol, drugs, food perhaps--to no avail. > > Happiness lies within. We must encourage it to spring forth. But first we need to believe that happiness is fully within our power. We must trust that the most difficult circumstances won't keep it from us when we have learned to tap the source within. > > Life is a gift we are granted moment by moment. Let us be in awe of the wonder of it, then revel in it. We can marvel at creation for a moment and realize how special we are to be participants. Happiness will overcome us if we let it. We can best show our gratitude for the wonder of this gift by smiling within and without. > > That I am here is a wonderful mystery to which joy is the natural response. It is no accident that I am here. eGroups Sponsor Our websites: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ Change subscription options: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2000 Report Share Posted November 3, 2000 i was wondering..itry to live life to the fullest but soemtimes, i feel so down from this disease, the pain wears me out...i get frazzled..i was wondering if any of you ever feel that way lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2000 Report Share Posted November 3, 2000 thanks a little reality check im on enbrel but it doesnt always work and then i have terrible flareups but they fo away...but some days are all bad some times and i get tired of being sick oh well thanks you for the support, lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 All the time. Are you on prednisone? I find that if I am even a little bit off on the timing I have some really down times. Hang in there- you are not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Lois: I think we all go through those periods of total frustration with our diseases at some point. It kind of comes and goes depending on well we are doing with the symptoms. At my worst, I was crying all the time. Now I have been in remission (so to speak) from RA since Spring. There is always hope. Know that in the pit of your soul and that can sustain you through the rough times. Prayer has always helped me and a very supportive husband and family and support group. Let your frustrations out in this group and we can support you through that. This is the place to come. What you are feeling is very normal. Let yourself experience it and it will pass as everything does. The worst you can do is deny how you feel though. Your feelings are very real and understandable. Keep the faith. We are here for you. Most sincerely, Jeannette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Lois, I think everyone gets down from this disease. How can we not? It has taken so much away from us and left us with unrelenting pain. There are days I want to crawl in my cave and not come out. a ----- Original Message ----- From: <lventerprises@...> < egroups> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 9:21 PM Subject: Re: [ ] A THOUGHT > i was wondering..itry to live life to the fullest > but soemtimes, i feel so down from this disease, > the pain wears me out...i get frazzled..i was wondering if any of you ever > feel that way > > lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Hi, Lois! Yes, the pain does wear me down sometimes. It's also hard to accept that I want to do certain things but don't have the physical energy. I never had to make too many compromises about what I wanted to accomplish before I became ill. So, for now, what I do is choose what I most want to do, and focus on that. So what if I can't do it all? If I can do the things that are top priority, that is satisfying. ----- Original Message ----- From: <lventerprises@...> < egroups> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [ ] A THOUGHT > i was wondering..itry to live life to the fullest > but soemtimes, i feel so down from this disease, > the pain wears me out...i get frazzled..i was wondering if any of you ever > feel that way > > lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Hi Jeannett, Thanks for the encouragement. Sometimes I think that does as much as medicine. I try to keep up my spirits but at times they are so heavy. I just printed the poem " Try to understand " It is very true but a little depressing but hay if that helps you vent then it is very good. Just don't dwell. Be positive and look for the rainbows instead of the clouds. Love life and every thing that's in it. We never know what tomorrow holds, so pinch today. love and prayers Judy from Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Dear a, Thanks I needed to hear that...I feel the same way,,,sometimes i'm so tired... I was wondering if anyone on Enbryl has memory lapses with names, dates, forgetting things...etc... Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Thanks , yes that's what it boils down to picking what is most important and doing just that. Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 thanks i think prayer is a good idea abd possibly meditation to relax and not feel the stress... lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2000 Report Share Posted November 6, 2000 Lois, You need to hang in there, because this too shall pass. It's Ok to feel sorry for yourself sometimes. I have had the most horrible 2 weeks and felt like that too. The pain in my neck was so unbearable that it brought me to tears especially when my daughter had to hold on to my head when I got up from bed one day. But now it's much better and I don't feel so down or frazzled. Hang in there Lois. Remember that we're always here for you. Regards, Sylvia > i was wondering..itry to live life to the fullest > but soemtimes, i feel so down from this disease, > the pain wears me out...i get frazzled..i was wondering if any of you ever > feel that way > > lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2000 Report Share Posted November 6, 2000 Dear Slyvia Thank you for sharing that..I know some days are worse than others. What helps me right now is to reduce my stress..as others have said there is only so much you can do..so I will try to do that and not worry about the rest.. I do worry sometimes about the future,,,but today im feeling better so Im thnakful for a good day..and i know rest helps alot.. bye for now lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Lois, Reducing stress and rest!! You got that right. I too worry about the future but we have to learn to accept where we are now and not worry about tomorrow. It doesn't get us there any sooner. If it did, think about it, we would be that much older too..... Our bodies age fast enough without our worries aging us as well. Happy to see you are feeling a little better. Keep your chin up. Regards, Sylvia > Dear Slyvia > > Thank you for sharing that..I know some days are worse than others. > What helps me right now is to reduce my stress..as others have said there > is only so much you can do..so I will try to do that and not worry about the > rest.. > I do worry sometimes about the future,,,but today im feeling better so Im > thnakful for a good day..and i know rest helps alot.. > bye for now > lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Dear Sylvia, Thanks for your note I'm feeling much better.. I was in a flareup for a month my longest ever..but I have been resting and sleeping alot and I think this support group helps alot.. Keep the faith Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2000 Report Share Posted November 13, 2000 Lois, So nice to hear that you are feeling better. My daily activities have been very limited lately. I agree that rest and sleep (whenever I get a good night) helps a lot. When I do a little extra walking or standing I feel more pain and stiffness later on in the day/evening. They say that exercise is good, but for me it almost always brings more pain. Regards, Sylvia > Dear Sylvia, > Thanks for your note > I'm feeling much better.. > I was in a flareup for a month > my longest ever..but I have been resting and sleeping alot > and I think this support group helps alot.. > Keep the faith > Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2000 Report Share Posted November 15, 2000 DEAR SLYVIA I KNOW EXERCISE IS A TRICKY THING..BUT WE ARE IN DANGER OF ATROPHY OF OUR MUSCLES IS WE DONT.. I HEAR THAT SWIMMING IN A WARM POOL IS THE BEST. I KNOW THAT WHEN I DO AEROBICS, IT IS SO HARD ON MY JOINTS, BUT WHEN IM STRETCHING IN THE WATER, I FEEL SO FREE, BUT HOW TO FIND A HEATED POOL IN THE WINTER... MAYBE YOGA WOULD BE GOOD.. I KNOW IM FEELING BETTER.. I'M MAKING MORE BOUNDARIES WITH LOVED ONES ABOUT MY REST,,AND TRYING TO MAKE FEWER COMMITMENTS.. I GET TOO WORN OUT TAKE CARE THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS LOIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 Lois, What do you do if you can't swim?? I might just get that heated pool by next winter if I'm lucky. My husband and I would like to move into one of those active adult communities where they have a clubhouse with an indoor (heated) pool. CALGON, TAKE ME AWAY!! We are waiting to hear from the builder as to when we can go pick a lot and style house. After that, it might take a year. Let's see, one year from now would make it winter again and hopefully the clubhouse will also be built at the same time so that the new homeowners can utilize it soon. I can't wait any longer. We are getting so antsy waiting to hear. Sorry, I am getting carried away. I hear ya about commitments and boundaries. I'm trying too, but right now it's hard. My daughter's bridal shower is Sunday and I made all the favors myself. Talk about worn out... We are having approx. 65 guests. so that makes 65 favors. I still haven't finished all the running around yet. I promise I won't run, but will use my car instead. Thanks for your suggestions. Regards, Sylvia > DEAR SLYVIA > > I KNOW EXERCISE IS A TRICKY THING..BUT WE ARE IN DANGER OF ATROPHY OF OUR > MUSCLES IS WE DONT.. I HEAR THAT SWIMMING IN A WARM POOL IS THE BEST. > I KNOW THAT WHEN I DO AEROBICS, IT IS SO HARD ON MY JOINTS, BUT WHEN IM > STRETCHING IN THE WATER, I FEEL SO FREE, BUT HOW TO FIND A HEATED POOL IN THE > WINTER... > > MAYBE YOGA WOULD BE GOOD.. > > I KNOW IM FEELING BETTER.. I'M MAKING MORE BOUNDARIES WITH LOVED ONES > ABOUT MY REST,,AND TRYING TO MAKE FEWER COMMITMENTS.. I GET TOO WORN OUT > TAKE CARE > THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS > LOIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2000 Report Share Posted November 17, 2000 go girl.. well i live in sunny california so im a bit spoiled but that sounds wonderful about your daughter's wedding i lost alot of weight for my mom's 50th wedding anniversary by doing a liquid diet during the day and meat and veggies at night but that's no fun im going thru menopause too. and with all the pills like cellebrex its hard to keep the weight.. i guess no candy and no bread is helpful.. i need to lose 30 pounds,,by february lets start a diet club... ill let you know how im doing..and anyone else please write we cansuport each other..lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Every moment is a Lifetime, and every Lifetime, but a moment..... It would appear to be counterproductive to spend even one moment, regretting the past or worrying about the future...... just a thought..... Much Love Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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