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luckySenior Contributor
I have been invited to start an alphabetical "Gratitude List" as one way to look after ourselves - ok - here goes:
A: Al-Anon Family Groups (my wonderful support group), almonds,apples and avocados, (clean) air, (more positive) attitude, (life-giving) acquaintances, (gradually unfolding and recognising) abilities.
I'm sure there are many more! Who would like to take the letter "B"?
Cheers
Lucky
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Z = zebra crossings
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
A is for Attitude (positive attitude)
Note to self ...
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Grasshopper3Senior Contributor
E - Extraordinary
When I was young, I decided I wanted an Extraordinary life. I didn't want to 'Keep up with the Jones's" nor wanting to be married, didn't want to work an ordinary job working from 9 - 5, didn't want to live in an ordinary house with a white picket fence, with two kids and a cat and a dog.
I thought the most valuable asset is my good health, I wanted to make use of it while I am still young and see the world!
I got married anyway, migrated to the other side of the world to start a better life. had two kids, a cat and a dog, started our own business, walked out of the business and marriage and now I live in an ordinary house and work 8 till 5.
I keep having this dream of living an extraordinary live, meeting new inspiring people and enjoying this beautiful country of my choice.
In reality, my life can be full of dispair, grief, anxiety, depressed moods, sleepless nights.
Then there is the courage my son has, battling Paranoid Scyzophrenia, keeping his appointments with so much resentment, taking his meds like a poison, and trying to care for himself. Forcing himself out of bed, forcing himself to go for his daily walk, forcing himself to pick up the phone. Forcing to face a world that doesnt understand him. This everday courage to get better, can be so uplifting. I give him encouragement, gratitude, optimism, wisdom, faith and the most important of all, love.
This sums up the life of a carer, yes I am living an Extraordinary life....
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soulSenior Contributor
Things don't always turn out as we plan or hope they will @Grasshopper3. Many of us have a story that proves that theory.
After reading yours, I have one word for you - respect.
May you sometime in the not too distant future have that opportunity to travel, meet new people and experience some of that extraordinary life you had envisaged many years ago.
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soulSenior Contributor
F = Friends
You don't need a lot. Better to have quality over quantity. I am fortunate to have one who is more family to me than my own sister. I'm grateful for the new friends I have met here on the forum who have offered me their words of advice, empathy and encouragement.
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