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In reply to the discussion: I'm agitated today [View all]

TygrBright

(20,758 posts)
1. "Be still, and know that you are Not God."
Fri May 23, 2014, 10:18 PM
May 2014

Some days that's all we get.

Here's another one: "It's remarkable how many Big Deals melt away to little or nothing when you're concentrating on something else."

And finally: "When you're feeling not-sane, that's when it's most important to 'act as if' sane."

The thing about amends and reconciliations I've discovered is that they rarely work as well if they're rushed or forced. If I pay attention, the opportunity offers. THAT'S when it works well.

You will do just fine. You will.

We're not responsible for the quality of the result. Just the quality of the effort. It sounds like you are making a quality effort: Thinking about the what and why the amends/reconciliation are indicated, being prepared to let go as needed.

Now, having made the quality preparation, put it aside and move on to the next thing. It will be ready when the opportunity comes.

And the next thing, whatever it is, whether making a healthy meal for yourself, talking to a friend, doing something creative, whatever-- is worthy of your best attention and effort, too.

attentively,
Bright

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