Tuesday, June 17, 2008 I proved it!
June 17th, 2008
Let me explain. I’ve been in a working relationship with someone for several years and I feel I’ve given my heart and soul to this bond we share. I asked my partner for something a few months ago which they agreed to supply. I reminded them of this pact a few days ago only to be told it would no longer work out. They reconsidered and thought I didn’t need this item to make our relationship more productive.
I was counting on it, in fact almost relying on it! Immediately I was angry and bitter. My heart beat fast and I grew flush. I wanted to have a confrontation and imagined how it would play out in my mind. My jaw hurt from grinding my teeth! I took a deep breath and instead of focusing on this negative I started to think about all they have done for me. It wasn’t easy. I was angry and didn’t want to think about the positives. My ego started to interrupt the positive thoughts to say, “yes, but…you did this, and this and they never….” I stopped my ego from going any further. I swallowed my pride and just concentrated on all the good. There is a lot of good in our relationship. When ever my ego started to pop up I wouldn’t let it. I only focused on the positives. I tried to think of as many good things between us as I could. By the end of the night I was okay. Today, I’m happy because I know it wasn’t meant to be. I didn’t get my way but the world hasn’t ended. I’ll be okay!
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1. Phyllis Fox | June 17th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Bob-I’m so glad you didn’t waste all that emotional energy on something that was out of your control. When things don’t go the way we thought they were going to go, we have to step back and see it as a learning experience. There really is truth to the saying, “Things happen for a reason”. This will become more evident to you as time goes on. You’ve learned a great life lesson! Take care.
2. Donna Francavilla | June 17th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Bob,
I am so proud of your actions! Way to go! You can overcome. Here’s what I’ve learned:
Here’s what I’ve learned so far:
-When a loved one leaves you, you feel punished, like they’ve taken your memories, your heart, your hopes and dreams with them
-It feels like your body has been sliced in half. Now, you must grow back the parts that were severed
-I can live alone and like it
-I can take care of myself and no one else and still like it (I never thought as a Mom I’d find fulfilment in this).
-I can survive without sexual relations and not miss it, well, too much
-I can overcome feelings of hatred, depression, envy, resentment, guilt and the intensity of failure, and survive. I can train my mind to think positive thoughts and focus on the present moment.
-Life isn’t fair, but still good
-People you love change, and not always for the best.
-Love your friends unconditionally
-The pain associated with intense grief is so overwhelming, it feels disabling, but it is not permanent. God heals. Time heals.
-Character counts.
Good advice!
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, ‘My purpose is to __________ today.’
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.
Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
14. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________.
Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
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