[Stillpraying]

Well, I have just been uplifted and I thought I'd share the good news.  I posted on my thread that my brother and his wife were having problems.  I recommended some books and websites I've found on my journey and I'm pleased to say he sent a text tonight that said they were getting along MUCH better.  They have both been reading 'Love and Respect'.  They are also both coming down at Christmas from QLD (Shantilly's State) which is great news as last week my brother thought he'd be coming alone with the kids.

Also, a mum at school has reversed the downward spiral of her marriage.  I loaned her some books, including 'Men in Midlife Crisis' and she immediatley made changes to the way she responded to her husband. They are now getting along much better and expecting their 4th child.

I wished the kids and I never had to go through this but if I hadn't I KNOW i would not have been able to offer any real help to these 2 families.  I AM happy that in spite of the demise of my family, our crisis could be used to help TWO families.

[WarriorPriestess]

Always good to hear about positive turn arounds.  Thanks for sharing SP! 

[Musica]

A good result SP xxx

[Foxberry]

Happy New Year to all my Forum friends, you're special people... I found this Quote below - not really sure what else to call it, but I find it powerful and am going to try and read it every day....I wanted to post it and hope it helps you too..


There comes a time in your life when you finally get it…when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out…ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying, blaming and struggling to hold on. Then, like a child quieting down after a tantrum, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes.
 
You realize it’s time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to magically appear over the next horizon.
 
You realize that in the real world there aren’t always fairy tale endings, and that any guarantee of “happily ever after” must begin with you…and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.
 
You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are…and that’s OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.
 
You learn the importance of loving and championing yourself…and in the process a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval.
 
Your stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you – or didn’t do for you – and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.
 
You learn that people don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and everything isn’t always about you.
 
So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself…and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance.
 
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties…and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness.
 
You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. You begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for.
 
You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you’ve outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with.
 
You learn that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a “consumer” looking for you next fix.
 
You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era, but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.
 
You learn that you don’t know everything, it’s not your job to save the world and that you can’t teach a pig to sing. You learn the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry.
 
Then you learn about love. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You learn that alone does not mean lonely.
 
You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO.
 
You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs.
 
You learn that your body really is your temple. You begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drinking more water, and take more time to exercise.
 
You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you take more time to rest. And, just food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.
 
You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you deserve, and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
 
You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen.
 
More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You learn that no one can do it all alone, and that it’s OK to risk asking for help.
 
You learn the only thing you must truly fear is fear itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms.
 
You learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom.
 
You learn that life isn’t always fair, you don’t always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people…and you learn not to always take it personally.
 
You learn that nobody’s punishing you and everything isn’t always somebody’s fault. It’s just life happening. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.
 
You lean that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.
 
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.
 
Then, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than you heart’s desire.
 
You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.
 
You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind.
 
Finally, with courage in you heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.

Author Unknown – what a gift


Lots of love to you all
Foxy xxxx

[JD]

Thanks for posting this.
I have printed it and will be putting it up where I can read it daily.

[StandandDeliver]

I love that Foxy, it is powerful!

[WarriorPriestess]

I merged this with the previous thread on Inspirational Thoughts.

[kikki]

Thank you Foxy - I love that too and have printed it out x

[Wed2Him?Whatever.]

http://myoneword.org/choose/

“My One Word” is an experiment designed to move you beyond the past and look ahead. The challenge is simple: lose the long list of changes you want to make this year and instead pick ONE WORD. This process provides clarity by taking all of your big plans for life change and narrowing them down into a single thing. One word focuses on your character and creates a vision for your future.

[Musica]

Great words Foxy ... Happy New Year to you! I have also copied this out for my file! Thanks xxxx