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~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

JynxModerator

~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Hey hi hello! Welcome to the second iteration of...

~ The Toolshed ~

I decided to make a new thread, as the first one had errors and phantom pages, and was getting quite long! You can still find all the amazing pics, inspiring quotes, and uplifting messages of the first Toolshed here.

What is the Toolshed? Ain't a place to hang your hammer! Hehe this is a space where we can share the things that have helped us in our recovery. Tools, coping skills, inspiring ideas, and messages of hope and growth, is what this space is all about!!

You can stay connected and up to date on this space by favouriting, or by subscribing to the thread - head to the top of the page, and find the three dots to the right of the thread title (next to the star), click, and from the drop down menu you can 'favourite' or 'subscribe' - and clicking the star itself will also favourite the thread for you.

Favourite threads are then always available in your favourites list which should appear on the right hand side of most forums pages - or you can go to your profile and scroll down to the 'Favourites' section under your recent posts.

If you subscribe, it means that you will get a notification every time someone posts something new in the thread. So up to you if you simply want it to be always accessible, or if you want all the updates, or both!

I invite anyone who wishes to contribute to do so! It doesn't have to be pictures, it can be discussion, questions, videos, whatever you like! So without further ado, here's my latest batch!

Tagsalad (alphabetical order stolen from @Former-Member hehe):

@AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @Bow @Captain24 @Chasingsunsets @creative_writer @Cuddlebear @Dimity @DownMoreThanUp @MissGremlin @ENKELI @GezzaP @Glisten @heartathome @Jacques @Judi9877 @Kashmina @lonemushroom @Meowmy @MJG017 @Mustang67 @NightFury @Oaktree @PeppiPatty @puppydoglover @rav3n @RebelliousAngel @REDLINEZ750 @RiverSeal @Ru-bee @Shaz51 @SleeplessRaven @The-red-centaur @Till23 @tyme @0ddsidian

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TaaliSenior Contributor

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Love Taali ❤️

@Nala2022 @DownMoreThanUp @Emelia8 @Lapis_Anteater @Shaz51 @Glisten @Shishy @dogs2 @BipolarRich @Emelia8 @Lapis_Anteater @Flutterbug9 @Fluttershy1 @SmilingGecko @TAB @ENKELI @PeppyPatti @StuF @Meowmy @BipolarRich @SmilingGecko @Chasingsunsets @PeppyPatti @Rosepetal96 @passepartout @MTD @plasm0 @dc8wr8 @TAB @StuF @Meowmy @Bunniekins @Appleblossom @StuF @Cuddlebear @Icaruslanded @Emelia8 @bluecaterpiller @Vince1974 @GezzaP @Realness @heartathome @YETI-Bear @AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @creative_writer @Jynx 

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TaaliSenior Contributor

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Hey how many times have you said

@Nala2022 @DownMoreThanUp @Emelia8 @Lapis_Anteater @Shaz51 @Glisten @Shishy @dogs2 @BipolarRich @Emelia8 @Lapis_Anteater @Flutterbug9 @Fluttershy1 @SmilingGecko @TAB @ENKELI @PeppyPatti @StuF @Meowmy @BipolarRich @SmilingGecko @Chasingsunsets @PeppyPatti @Rosepetal96 @passepartout @MTD @plasm0 @dc8wr8 @TAB @StuF @Meowmy @Bunniekins @Appleblossom @StuF @Cuddlebear @Icaruslanded @Emelia8 @bluecaterpiller @Vince1974 @GezzaP @Realness @heartathome @YETI-Bear @AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @creative_writer @Jynx 

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TaaliSenior Contributor

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Hey @MissGremlin how are you feeling today?

I'm waiting for my financial adviser to call, so a little nervous about that.

Have had trouble with the ATO sooo am hoping they can sort it out.

I've already spent what I thought I'd be getting back 😅 🙃 Silly me!!

Taali 💙

@Nala2022 @DownMoreThanUp @Emelia8 @Lapis_Anteater @Shaz51 @Glisten @Shishy @dogs2 @BipolarRich @Emelia8 @Lapis_Anteater @Flutterbug9 @Fluttershy1 @SmilingGecko @TAB @ENKELI @PeppyPatti @StuF @Meowmy @BipolarRich @SmilingGecko @Chasingsunsets @PeppyPatti @Rosepetal96 @passepartout @MTD @plasm0 @dc8wr8 @TAB @StuF @Meowmy @Bunniekins @Appleblossom @StuF @Cuddlebear @Icaruslanded @Emelia8 @bluecaterpiller @Vince1974 @GezzaP @Realness @heartathome @YETI-Bear @AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @creative_writer @Jynx 

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor

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Hello @Taali, I hope it all goes ok for you sweet. Take care of your wonderful self ❤️.

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TaaliSenior Contributor

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What can they do? Jail me? Hahaha 😆

Taali 💙 @MissGremlin

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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Loving this conversation re Buddhism @Taali

... Especially "Only some aspects of the teachings seem to appeal to me

I don't believe any religious ideology has complte answer

And is not open to misguided and corrupt leadership"

Not rambling at all ... you were brief, succinct and respectful about complex matters.

I will look for that book.

I currently have a friendship with a lady who was in the TM movement back in the day, and I have to say similar things to her. There was a stage (from Beatles etc etc) where young folk in western countries romanticised the philosophies of the east, in a generational reaction to the issues in our Christian based society. Thats why that comment from the lady married to a Buddhist struck home for me.

I have also had a few, recent conversations with Indians about the issues with celebrity worship and cults back home etc etc.

I am try and be fair to any tradition that holds a gem of genuine wisdom, and be polite but practice Noble Detachment (lol) from any that has an odour of nonsense, or abuse. So my current conscience stance might be summed up as "Interfaith". I am glad the Sikh's and Hare Krishnas did food charity, and I am glad the nuns gave me a roof and food when I was 6. But any BS by any organisition is BS, and that includes sporting bodies as well. hmmm.

I had my session with the survivor's foundation of institutional abuse, this morning. At least I am alive.@missgrem

I am a person who has had 4 premature deaths in her immediate family as consequence from this kind of stuff, and submitted to enquiries etc etc. Yet, I also have to seek some solace in my mind, and not get overly consumed by the pain, grief, anger or fear .... etc etc. Thanks for connecting.

Good morning

@ENKELI @DownMoreThanUp @MissGremlin @heartathome and all ...

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SmilingGeckoSenior Contributor

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Hey @Taali hope you will be ok with this taxation muddle. It doesnt sound good. Are you allright at the moment? Just want to see you well and that you are left in peace. Youve had some difficult days that have been stretching your ability to cope

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TaaliSenior Contributor

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Thank you so much for sharing your story with us here today.

You sound like a very well balanced person who is open to but not victim of an ideology that promotes wellness without the BS as you quite succinctly put it.

I don't know if I mentioned that I was raised in a very strict Salvo family

We had all sorts of rules that I really couldn't understand. And, for that matter, still don't.

I have a firm belief in living a life that does no harm and is just, while not becoming adherent to any "wacky " teachings or institutional beliefs.

I am also sadly aware of the good old $$$$ that many of these organisations take from the vulnerable.

I'm sure you know of the many instances of that.

I think we can pick what aspects of ideologies we find valuable while maintaining our own personal strengths.

I look forward to reading more here and elsewhere but am definitely not on "the path"

That's not on the cards....

@Appleblossom

A nice long post huh?

Sorry about that 😕 Taali

Hi @MissGremlin @StuF @Meowmy @Bunniekins

Hope today is a good day for you all.

Taali 💙

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TaaliSenior Contributor

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Oh thank you so very much for your concern.

You're right it's been a rough ride for a while. And it goes on, but I'll be alright with the help of my forum friends and by accessing the support available to me when I am able to.

You take care of you @SmilingGecko

You need to focus on your health at the moment

Cheers, Taali 💙

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SmilingGeckoSenior Contributor

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@Taali theres lots of agitation on the ether astrologically. I hope you get a good outcome from the ATO i really do! You could have done without this mess. Dont know what to say. Just resting here

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