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luckyone2   in reply to phoenix3   on

Perserverance

This is my first time on this site and it's so awesome. Im hoping that I can give inspiration and hope and well as receiving it. I'm really hoping to come a long way because I am severely depressed and my future looks very uncertain. Back to the basics, soon to be homeless and scared silly! Thanks for listening!
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mom451   in reply to CATLUV   on

January 2010

i just stopped in to say hi and to wish you a happy valentines day.

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CATLUV   in reply to CATLUV   on

January 2010

Has anyone heard of Still's Disease?

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CATLUV   in reply to CATLUV   on

January 2010

I have purchased the MacSpeech Dictate Program and am interested to see if this program will make the writing process easier. Typing quickly aggrevates my hand, elbow, etc., joint pain and swelling, which makes long periods of writing difficult. Unfortunately, creative genius and expression of various emotions and life experiences comes in waves, at times that do not correlate with hand swelling and nausea.

Has anyone used this program or a similar one? 

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CATLUV   in reply to CATLUV   on

January 2010

Take a look at the new kitty pics on my profile page

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dube  

hope knows no boundarys

hey and hello cat i havent been on in a while but im still alive and im glad to hear your kittys are well,and also you are,itsa hardknck life for most me included, but i like to think things can always get better if we try and believe in our self, a posative out look can be hard to see but its there you just have to look for it .My daughter is doing well and growing  fast,its hard to believe almost a year has already gone by, slowly my deppression fades and is filled with love in its place,i know i have to be positive and reading your letters helps so keep up thegood words . hope you have an inspiring and awesome year ,health,happiness and courage to stand tall bless you and your family all year long    mike and azaria

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Starshine   in reply to CATLUV   on

January 2010

Oh Breena

Sound like here have lights and heat plus roof over head..

I love Christmas trees and the smell from a live tree plus the Christmas decorations. When I didn't have the cat and at mom's house or my apartment at the beach I would leave things up till Feburary!!

Better not wish this but no fat to live off of !! It would save money on grocery bill. Thinking about going vegetarian again it was cheaper I guess..

Sorry I missed you as I was resting waiting for my computer to let me send an email. Then closed mozilla down and start it all over so I could send an email.

Wednesday another day go to bed and get rest and tackle things again...

Take care Breena 

Hugs 

Starshine

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CATLUV  

January 2010

Inspiration, Motivation & Energy ... Renewed Spirit for 2010 ...

 

Five Positive Things:

Returning to the simple things in life, recognizing and giving thanks for those things in life that are still good, even when everything feels so bad ... it is so important for our souls, our joy, or purpose in this life. So ,... here I go ... realizing that it does not matter if I am the only one to read my own writing. That even if I am the only one, just providing affirmation for myself is huge when it comes to finding new life, new purpose, new positive energy. 

1) I have a roof over my head tonight and get to sleep in my own bed.

2) My Christmas tree is still fresh, and is retaining it's needles as of right now, and even though it's past Christmas, it makes me happy ... it smells wonderful, looks magical, and gives the cats joy as well ... and while some may think I am crazy, I don't care, cause I don't have a lot that gives me happiness these days and I am going to take it where I can get it! (Knock on wood, hope I didn't jinx the freshness!) Wish I could keep a tree up with lights until summer!

3) I scrapped enough money together to pay the electric bill ... may not have any food, but I have heat and light! yay! Hey ... they say you can live off of your fat for up to 30 days, right!?!

4) My family - though stubborn, challenging & a bit overwhelming - are alive and are here (in one state) to support one another and spend time together. Not everyone is that fortunate, and I am very thankful and grateful for them.

5) Our cats have cat food ... again, we don't have food, but they do ... lol. Hey, they are our kids! And, frankly, I cannot stand to see them be hungry! They are lucky and spoiled kitties ... I wish I had a million dollars to feed all the kitties in the state! 

While life seems to get more and more challenging, with moments that feel like they could break spirit, I am pushed to remember those things in this life that I am truly thankful for ... when I get too bogged down in the negative, I find it more difficult to drag myself out of the dark and desperate hole. When I take a moment to recognize even one simple, positive thing in my life, I am lifting my spirit to a better existence. .... Doesn't mean I still don't have inclings to crawl in a ball, sob and hide from the world for a while, but, hey, I am only a flawed human! 

Catluvs, Brenna 

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STACYANN   in reply to CATLUV   on

About 5positivethings4today

What gets in the way of wisdom? Fear is the biggest culprit....Fear can get in the way of compassion, gratitude, and seeing the goodness in other people, which in turn can make our relationships more difficult. Fear makes us cling to a picture of how we think things should be, making acceptance of what is almost impossible....In short, fear makes us go through life with our guard up, wasting energy that could be put to better use. In contrast, both serenity and courage are based on living with trust. As we sometimes don't see  when he have been in any circumstance, That many, many times, It hard to see past the present time, Many have asked me how I have not given up or givinen in, How come I have not snappped, It is beause the blessing I have learned,  Living in fear makes it difficult to stand up, But you must even if others are in fear  to Comes forward , when they know the truth, That is not important how many Walk with you, Or stand by you,,As long  as you know the Truth and you know God knows. You may feel that you have lost everything, and  it does hurt, However if you keep your foundation and Courage, Pray for other. Even pray harder for the people who have hurt you. Pray and give thanks, Pray for others that you do not know,I have been blessed to see, That Faith means to me. Forgiving ,Acceptance, Integerty, Threw, Holy Sprit,  On Angel Wings Always Stacyann

 

 

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Cherokeeladyaz   in reply to phoenix3   on

Being Grateful

Yes Phoenix, many of us are here and just dont post. I visit in the weeeee hours of the am on occasion and just see what is going on in the world. Today, i think i can 5 positive things, maybe!!!

1] My grand daughter says she is home until grand pa comes home from the hospital>> about 6 months.

2]My oldest daughter/ a newly wed/ thinks they have found a possible house so all o the      blended family can reside in the same place.

3] I woke up this morning, in pain so i know i am still here on earth.

4]My husbands band is working on a NEW Country album.

5] When I go to bed tonight I will have survived yet another day...

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deblynn39   in reply to phoenix3   on

just sayin hello

just saying hello to everyone on aidpage and hope you get the assitance and the support you need. deb

 

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Cherokeeladyaz   in reply to phoenix3   on

Balance

 in response to CATLUV...   

Hay CatLove,

Balance is so very right, I would love to have her as MY mentor, I just got into a home business, and it is great, just that i am tied to this darn chair and need some one to load it for me in order to go to work.

The positive is that with this company I CAN BE A MILLIONAIR  in 3 to 5 years with a bit

of work, and some very good associates , that would like to make this journey as well would be great.  There is even speical training for the younger folks looking to make a great future and have a better life and time with thier families in the  future/ the 18 to 30 year olds. 

So for now i am content to help as many as i possibly can find the legal assistance they need. Be it a will, tax audit , or a job related issue..or any of 109 specialties in law.

Have a great day!! OH, is there anyone who can guide me to start a "food basket" for those who are underserved /needy in our area. Our local food bank has a lot to be disired, they charge 20$ for a food box, to me that is not helping the needy or the elders who  are blessed with a roof over their heads , and some one to haul water for them .

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CATLUV   in reply to phoenix3   on

Balance

Great picture! I love it. I completely hear and understand your words about struggling to make ends meet and balancing your life so that things do not become overwhelming. I wish you all the best for this week, and hope that you have a lot of customers....so that things are not as tight. Good hearing from you! Brenna

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phoenix3  

Balance

Hey ya'll been a while since I've been here...All is as it should be.Yes  am back to work and grateful that I have a job and my teeth.After being out for 7 wks.that is a miracle.At this time of year the restaurant business in the Islands is down.The sun is shining stateside and it's hurricane season here.I think people are wise in doing so.However this takes it's toll on my pocket.

It's the eternal circle of life,how we choose to balance the circumstances is up to us with the guidance of The Great Spirit.Although my expenses exceed the income I am doing my best.I am using this time to be with my 3 1/2yr.old son-that's the perk.I will be playing financial balance for a little while.In July one staff member leaves for 1 1/2 months that will provide more hours and $$$.Until then I must maintain an emotional balance utilizing this time in positive ways.What better way then enjoying my son and the natural {cost free} beauty that we seem to forget here in the Virgin Islands.Like anywhere the focus becomes all consuming on SURVIVAL.For me ,at least fo this day,I am focusing on my spiritual and family balance.

I need this just as much if not more then just being a financial provider-This is about LOVE.Enough rambling my son awaits-Many Many Blessings!!!

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mamashe/sheshe   in reply to phoenix3   on

Perserverance

comment to Phoenix3:---WOW!, how great, it is so good to hear from you again. You have come a long way from that depressed lonely face that used to stare out at us thinking there was no hope at all. You look fabulous and I am so happy that your back to work and you got your teeth, I am so proud of you. Y ou have no idea how many people you are touching right now by coming back to aidpage and sharing your success. You were such a lost little soul when you first came to us and now you look and speak like you could rule the world. I am so happy for you I feel like it's happening to me. Please come and visit us as much as you can because you have so much to share and can really identify with those that are walking in your old footsteps. Sooo good to see you and I know your son must be happy too. sincerely sheshe030

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phoenix3  

Perserverance

Hey everybody all has been working out-I got my teeth-I'm back to work-as you can see I get some love from my little girl.

All I can say is it's never going to be completely smooth sailing-we move forward through he rough spots - thanks to AIDPAGE and everybody who shared{s} with me this site gave me a place to just spill when I had no idea who might be reading I needed to.It is all beneficial to my growth as well as reading somebody else in a place that feels hopeless and if I've experienced the path that's got them stuck I can share my experience,strength and hope.Maybe I can help someone and that is priceless.

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phoenix3  

Every little ting is gonna be ah-rite

'Don't worry 'bout a ting no' And that is how I'm feelin tonight.Things are going as it's been predetermined for my life.Not quite how I would've wrote it,but the author I'm not.

All this time I've been without my top teeth-5 &1/2 wks.,not working,didn't know it would go like this.I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason.My employer is something else-she is still holding my position and is always instilling positive,lifting  thoughts-inspiring me to do the same.Yesterday I applied for financial & childcare assistance.I had my first fitting for the dentures today.For those who don't know I live in the Islands,and the only person on island who makes dentures was in a very bad boating accident and was in ICU.Again not as I would've wrote it.They were not good -my lips couldn't close.Well the dentist made some rubber cement adjustments and back to the lab they go.This is great because my case has begun to move forward.Down here in the Islands things are a little slower then stateside.For the most part that's why people come here.Trust me if I had the money I wouldn't hesitate to have had this taken care of in the states.Again no author here.Now the really good stuff.In the time off I went out and have been networking all my resources-it can't hurt to ask.Waiting for someone to call my name and approve {or disapprove-sshhh}my case-WELL IT'S NOT GONNA COME TO ME!.Then I've networked on this computer and found my very first love-never got over him.He's married and has a beautiful 4yr.old daughter.He too had her late in life like myself his only  child.We got on a chat session short but sweet-shared kid/family pics.He showed me his and I showed him mine...tisk tisk...I'm very happy for him he looks happy.We hadn't communicated for 20 some odd years-amazing we didn't have any problem.My lesson from this is get up get out there stay positive-even in the roughest of circumstances-Every little ting-is gonna be ah-rite-THANK-EVERYBODY HERE FOR BEING HERE!!!

 

 

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CATLUV   in reply to phoenix3   on

Just for today...

Oh my, your antler comment cracked me up. Thanks for making me smile. He is a beautiful boy, and you can see his enthusiasm for life through his eyes, it's so cool. What a great character and personality. What are your signs? I am a libra. I can usually look at a person and know their sign, or at least if they are a fire, water, air, or earth sign. I don't know if this interests you or if you believe in it, but I have always been drawn to that sort of thing and believe it can tell so much about a person. And, it's amazing how even the specific day, time, year, place/location, etc., really shapes the signs characteristics in each person,...if that makes any sense. Sometimes I am thinking about a concept, then when I write it out, or try to explain it verbally, it just doesn't translate as one would hope. 

Were you born on the island? I guess the concept to me is pretty neat in a way. I can see how it might have it's draw backs,...of course, that can be said about anywhere, but, they way islands, like yours, have always appeared to me, has been a sort of peace, tranquility and beauty that other locales cannot offer. And to live in such a place, well it just seems magical to me.  And, of course, in my mind, I think of a place like that and automatically think vacation. So to live there, well, it just seems out of the box, like an adventure, and a different sort of vibe in general....I guess one of my questions is, is the general "vibe" and pace of life different? Better? And how did you come about living there? I understand if you don't feel comfortable answering some of these questions, as privacy is important to me, and since we are basically "strangers" online, I get any hesitating on your part, so please don't feel pressure. Your present position in life has just peaked my curiosity and I alway love to learn new things, especially first hand from those whom are experiencing whatever it is.

I just wanted to thank you too, as I am so glad that you participate, enjoy and find support in my 5 positive things page. It brings me great joy to know that someone found the idea to be useful/helpful in their lives. Not too many have responded, but that's okay, I just thought how nice it would be to write my "good stuff" down and recognize any positives in my life during such a difficult time. As you know, it's not always easy, and I think it's more on my bad days that I try to find the good to put down and look at, not too mention, attempting to put a little humor into it as well. It's great to laugh. A great release, and sometimes,...life, when you step back and look, is just so ridiculous, that it becomes hilarious. Like when you are sobbing and things just seem like they couldn't get any worse, and then somehow, you find yourself laughing through your sobs. Thank you again for sharing, I look forward to reading your posts. I hope that you will find your mouth/teeth complete, lovely and healthy, very soon. Real quick, it makes me think of my teeth, and the embarrassment of missing some or having them cracked. I have porcelin venures in the upper front due to an enamel diffitiency that was herititary. Very expensive, and they said they would be permenant. You know, never come off....but they do, and oh my is it fun....not so much. It's expensive to fix, which is all out of pocket and it always seems to happen at the worst times, as well as when there is no dentist to be had for a few days. Just lovely. So, I understand your experience with that stuff to a degree. But, at least my husband gets a good laugh out of it, I look like a hillbilly, so he'll try to make me smile to see it. Not nice. 

Well, I hope your day was beautiful. Although this last month has been difficult in every aspect, it looks like, cross my fingers that I don't jinx it, that some things will get better and fall into place....So, I am hoping for a beautiful May. Many blessings & Best to you and your baby, Brenna 

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phoenix3  

Just for today...

Hey there!!Yep I'm experiencing peeks and valleys.The man in charge of modeling my teeth was in a boating accident that put him in ICU.Talk about mixed emotions on that one I asked if he had family-he does -I said a prayer for all of them.Then on the other hand "WHAT ABOUT ME!!!! LOL!!! Now he is ok and out and making my smile complete that's some positive stuff.Also I was able to pick up what I need to make chicken-n-dumplins.I hope when it's done I am as enthusiastic as you Sheshe.Hey Catluv here is a perfect example of what life is like on the Islands.Resources are limited so when this man went to ICU it was a bit of a crisis.They didn't have an alternate course of action.I couldn't afford to go off Island to have this done.I would've in a heartbeat!!!

As far as that beautiful son of mine he is the light that makes me shine.Don't get me wrong his halo is held up with some form of antlers!!!LOL-Thanx ladies Many Blessings!!!!

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mamashe/sheshe   in reply to phoenix3   on

Being Grateful

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sheshe's 5 positive things I'm grateful for. #1 My beef stew and cornbread turned out super good.  #2 I was able to help someone today just by talking to them. #3I finally got my hair cut short and I love it.  #4 My husband loves my hair short too.  #5 I am blessed with many friends here on aidpage that bless me everyday.  Ok GANG, who's next?                            

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