tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post9142079934354583578..comments2023-05-14T08:06:41.594-05:00Comments on Creating My Own Little Nirvana: Is This A Mid-Life Crisis?Kerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04886116438383281567noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-90357882253043756432008-12-08T12:35:00.000-05:002008-12-08T12:35:00.000-05:00I see from your side bar that you are a "Beyond Co...I see from your side bar that you are a "Beyond Consequences" devotee. Me too! Heather has changed so much about the way I look at my children's behavior. And has made me a more loving person altogether.<BR/><BR/>The thing that Jesus said more than anything else, our priest told me is: Be not afraid. That's it, isn't it?Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623179886908222942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-87380219294650603892008-12-08T12:33:00.000-05:002008-12-08T12:33:00.000-05:00I think I read on your blog, or on a comment you w...I think I read on your blog, or on a comment you wrote somewhere, that you were beginning to look into religion. I know that God is looking for you. He will take away all these empty, painful feelings and give you a new joy and purpose. I know from personal experience. I'll be praying for you.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623179886908222942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-31720431638463587052008-12-08T11:15:00.000-05:002008-12-08T11:15:00.000-05:00Nice to hear your heart. Keri, I do believe that ...Nice to hear your heart. Keri, I do believe that you do not need a do over, just a huge change, something that will make a difference,which is something I think you can do. You are an amazing woman and you are who you are because of your past. Big hugsjunglemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176730853175967320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-88049072442115048132008-12-07T21:22:00.000-05:002008-12-07T21:22:00.000-05:00Such a great honest post. It's nice to know I'm no...Such a great honest post. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who is not happy with my life at this moment. I have faith though and I'm still here and sober after living through an enormous amount of crap. I'm sure God has big plans for me. I just don't know what they are yet! Ha! I'm sure the feelings you are having are about doing some work on YOU. You can't ignore yourself forever you know. jeNNbig Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539934994452947108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-84967735465250138902008-12-06T11:50:00.000-05:002008-12-06T11:50:00.000-05:00A do-over would be nice. As long as I didn't have...A do-over would be nice. As long as I didn't have to go back to those treacherous/volatile teenage years.<BR/><BR/>Adrenaline is my drug of choice so I know exactly what you mean about pressure. I struggle with just being able to "be". Being with family can bring up lots of stuff. I am so sorry that it's not been a peaceful one.<BR/><BR/>You are writing a book. One post at a time. You are making a huge difference...just in how you live your life with N, Anastasia, your students, blogging friends, and countless others that you have touched over the years, etc. You've made a huge difference in my life!<BR/><BR/>Know that you are loved and admired and cherished!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146320008307628429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-85515155040145723032008-12-06T10:47:00.000-05:002008-12-06T10:47:00.000-05:00There's absolutely nothing wrong with posts like t...There's absolutely nothing wrong with posts like this. Yah, they're scary and they hurt, but they can also very healing. You've already taken the first step in healing and that is to verbalize and give an outlet to all that stuff that's been weighing on your soul.<BR/><BR/>I've often wondered what would be different if I had the chance for a do-over. Reality is...probabably not much. Yah, that sounds depressing, but it's really true. Hindsight is always 20/20 and there are tons of things I'd like to think would be different, but the only way they would be is if I went back to being a kid with the same knowledge I have now, which would never happen. What I did in the past was from the perspective I had then. I acted like a kid when I was a kid and I did all sorts of stupid stuff kids do because I WAS a kid. The other thing about do-overs is that you can't change anyone else. So really, even a do-over wouldn't change some things like growing up in an alcoholic home. That wasn't in your control and it wasn't about you. But it is where God put you. I don't know why, you probably don't either. But God does. I also know that he will show you the reasons - when you are ready and if you seek them. The amazing thing is that He won't show you all the hurt, but he will show you the blessings he intended for you by putting you where he has.<BR/><BR/>Do you know what I really see most in this post? I see the beginnings of all those changes you want to make...the beginnings of a big shake up! Yes, life will resume as normal in just a few days when you return home. But you now have the opportunity to go home with a fresh perspective on things, as well as a committment to make it different. You have the opportunity during your last few days of vacation to pick ONE thing you want to change and make a detailed plan as to how you are going to make that happen. Lucky you! YOu don't have to wait until January to start those often phony New Year's resolutions. This one gets to be real! Start with something small stuff, make sure it is something completely in YOUR power to change, and don't forget to use all those wonderful BLCC tools on yourself. <BR/><BR/>You are an amazing woman who has a heart of gold and already does a lot to help other people, even just by blogging and sharing your heart. You are also an amazing mom who is doing amazing things with the daughter you have been blessed with. Incidentally, being a mom of some pretty RADical kids myself, as well as a home-grown bio, I happen to know full well that 1 RADical is the equivelant of 10 not so RADicals. I personally think that counts as a houseful of kids, myself. :-)<BR/><BR/>Hugs and blessings to you!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444891084585965661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-16425004893262985242008-12-06T00:53:00.000-05:002008-12-06T00:53:00.000-05:00This vacation does not seem to be agreeing with yo...This vacation does not seem to be agreeing with you. I can completely relate. I do much better under stress and pressure, too. When left with my thoughts I am known to do insane things like enlist. Don't do that. Trust me. I ponder all the time like you do and wonder what the hill am I doing here...if only we lived closer to each other so we could start a (peaceful) revolution...Torinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992090842674056507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308661.post-36444085276061448632008-12-05T23:35:00.000-05:002008-12-05T23:35:00.000-05:00Know that you always have friends just a click awa...Know that you always have friends just a click away!! I'm thinking about you.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com