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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-22-08 01:16 PM
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I need a new mantra....
It goes something like this:

"I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that.
I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that.
I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that.
I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that.
I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that.
I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that.
I cannot fix everybody. Their problems and stress should not become mine unless I want that."

/sigh
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scubadude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-08 05:58 PM
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1. That seems a wee bit complicated, why not try the one
many folks around here have used successfully for years....


Booooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggg....
Breath out
Booooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggg....
Breath out
Booooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggg....
Breath out
Booooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggg....
Breath out



I hope you feel better!!!

Scuba
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-08 06:01 PM
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2. That is a good mantra.
Unfortunately, you have a generous spirit and a desire to be helpful to those in pain. So, you're going to have to fight your nature a bit. That mantra is a really good start.

Best wishes. :hug:
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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 12:09 AM
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4. Indeed.
Helping is what I (want to) do... lately, it feels like I'm not very good at it. Thanks for the hugs... :hug:
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scubadude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-08 06:12 PM
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3. O.K. I made a bad joke, but on a more serious note

from the words you wrote it sounds like you are a lot like me, a natural healer. You yearn to heal others and feel a bit disappointed in yourself when you fail.

Warmth
Warmth
flows from me to you
Peace
Peace
flows from me to you

May your days of healing be matched by your inner strength.

Peace,
Scuba


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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 12:10 AM
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5. Thanks, scuba...
Your other one made me smile, so it's not in vain...

Some days, I really doubt I have the strength. I appreciate your kind words.
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scubadude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 07:44 PM
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7. I am glad you understood how what my message was about.
Sometimes in the least likely places one finds sanctuary. Laughter can be sanctuary. It in seems like this time of year is rough on a lot of folks.

May the mountain in front of you be the one you want to climb,
and when you peer over it's peak may you glimpse heaven.

Scuba

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Shardik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 12:11 AM
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6. Mariska Hargitay
:)
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 07:47 PM
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8. "I don't have the ability to fix anyone.
They must find that ability within themselves."

:hug:
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 07:57 PM
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9. THOMCAT!!!
:bounce:

:hug:

:bounce:
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 08:06 PM
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11. LizzieGrace!
:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

JennaLaw says hello and sends you a :hug:!

We're warm and happy down here in North Caroline right now. I haven't been in the hot tub yet. I was asleep when she and her mom tested it out. But I'll be in it tonight. I really wish you could be here to join us! You would love this place.

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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 08:00 PM
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10. I know how you feel sweetie
I'm an INFJ - the healer. Doesn't get any more complicated than that. We're responsible for the world, we take on everyone else's troubles and kick ourselves when we can't fix a situation or person.

It's hard to change how you're hard-wired, but you've gotten some good suggestions.

:hug:

Know you're loved. :)
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 09:20 PM
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12. You can borrow mine
"Everything is just poop and pee."

:hug:
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 09:27 PM
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13. How's this?
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:hi:



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