24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 451
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: UK
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Hi Mags! Yes, we went over to Brownsea Island the other day and it was magnificant! So much incredible wildlife and the trees!! Don't get me started on the trees! My teenage daughter complained non stop about exploring the island on the basis that it was 'boring' and my very grumpy father-in-law complained non stop about the ferry crossing, the price of admission, the weather, the walkways blah blah blah. In the end I suggested those two sit in a cafe and complain to each other so that the rest of the family and I (aka the non-complainers) could enjoy the beautiful place in peace! A few years ago, the complainers would have really wound me up and I probably would have ended up snapping at them. Now I recognise that their issues are nothing to do with me. My daughter finds nature and wildlife boring because she's a teenager and would much rather be on a rollercoaster. I get it. And my father-in-law has always been grumpy. I get it. However, their issues don't have to disturb my internal peace. It's like when people can't be happy for me when things go well. That used to really upset me. Not anymore. Not my issue. Makes me feel a little sad ..... Imagine not being able to feel happy for other's success?? What a miserable existence. But it doesn't wind me up. Not anymore. I'm responsible for my own happiness and it's got very little to do with anyone else. Such freedom! Thanks Mags, hope you and everyone here has a great day. 24 more for me please xxxx
Magsie
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
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Kenton that’s a really good way of looking at it. And your daughter and father-in-law could stay drinking tea and coffee and be happy too. Nature just isn’t for everyone. I love trees but when I was younger the only way I thought of a tree is how to get to the top! 
There’s so much to see in this incredible world and a lot of it is on our own doorstep.
I’m pleased it was a good day.
There’s so much to see in this incredible world and a lot of it is on our own doorstep.
I’m pleased it was a good day.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: UK
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Originally Posted by Rose335 
I liked your post, Kenton. I'm now debating which of my extended family members are best suited to coffee and complaints together!
24 hours please.
24 hours please.
No quitting on yer quit eh!
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 3,870
"There is a difference between what you are feeling and how you are behaving. Change your behavior and your feelings will change." - Stanley Steel
5:30am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...
Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!
5:30am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...
Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 1,344
Originally Posted by Sweetpeacan
24 more please & thanks.
Congrats to Milestoners & My thoughts & prayers & hope to you if you are struggling or suffering with anything today.
I have an Interview next week for a 3 month temp contract. It's general office stuff so I think I can do it. I used to.....but the interview process terrifies me. My confidence is low and with that and the fact I'm no longer the Spring chicken I used to be.
Anyhow, it's an interview and I just have to do the best I can.
Much Love 24'ers, SP
Congrats to Milestoners & My thoughts & prayers & hope to you if you are struggling or suffering with anything today.
I have an Interview next week for a 3 month temp contract. It's general office stuff so I think I can do it. I used to.....but the interview process terrifies me. My confidence is low and with that and the fact I'm no longer the Spring chicken I used to be.
Anyhow, it's an interview and I just have to do the best I can.
Much Love 24'ers, SP
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