I need your spirit, friends.
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Le' dangerous 1 ......
notthat feeling blue or overwhelmed are my favorite feelings on the menu, but they are a part of the "complete range of human emotions" and as such part of the basic "food" groups. Same wisdom they gave me early on applies as well today. When I said "what am I supposed to do with these feelings?" the wise ones told me "Feel them."
Sooner owned and felt, sooner cycled through and replaced by the next venue on the menu.
Love ya brother!
notthat feeling blue or overwhelmed are my favorite feelings on the menu, but they are a part of the "complete range of human emotions" and as such part of the basic "food" groups. Same wisdom they gave me early on applies as well today. When I said "what am I supposed to do with these feelings?" the wise ones told me "Feel them."
Sooner owned and felt, sooner cycled through and replaced by the next venue on the menu.
Love ya brother!
Nature Girl
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: By The Lake
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At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer
Old and in the Way
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Dan - Sorry I didn't see this earlier. Prayer's headed your your way. Can't count how many times you've been there for me when I've been struggling.
I've written and rewritten this post about half a dozen times. Nothing I've come up with quite does it, so I hope you'll read it with your heart.
I've written and rewritten this post about half a dozen times. Nothing I've come up with quite does it, so I hope you'll read it with your heart.
Don't get undies in a bunch
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: South Shore MA
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Been there and know the feeling well. My heart goes out to you.
Thing is with me... I didn't have SR at the time. My list of people I could call and talk with was getting smaller and smaller. The last call and... "can you call back tomorrow? I am on the way out the door."
Only left me with one option. Only one who was around to talk with.
If you reach the end of your rope... know that God is there.
Found out just what they mean when they speak of... That peace that transends All understanding. When you find that peace, I am sure you will better understand the driving force behind many of my posts.
Yes my prayers will be there for you with a conviction of knowing your pain first hand.
Thing is with me... I didn't have SR at the time. My list of people I could call and talk with was getting smaller and smaller. The last call and... "can you call back tomorrow? I am on the way out the door."
Only left me with one option. Only one who was around to talk with.
If you reach the end of your rope... know that God is there.
Found out just what they mean when they speak of... That peace that transends All understanding. When you find that peace, I am sure you will better understand the driving force behind many of my posts.
Yes my prayers will be there for you with a conviction of knowing your pain first hand.
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Originally Posted by Gooch
Sooner owned and felt, sooner cycled through and replaced by the next venue on the menu.
We acquired strange habits and mannerisms.
We forgot how to work;
We forgot how to play;
We forgot how to express ourselves and how to show concern for others.
We forgot how to feel. ~Basic Text. (page six)
We forgot how to work;
We forgot how to play;
We forgot how to express ourselves and how to show concern for others.
We forgot how to feel. ~Basic Text. (page six)
Thanks Gooch.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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(((DAN)))
Sorry I'm late as well in responding, but I see that you're hanging around a lot...so, I'm sure you'll get this.
I will be thinking of you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
As a child that had to witness the pain and anguish of separation, then ultimately divorice--I can totally understand how they and you must feel. Although, I was much older (16 when my parents separated) I think that you can't be too old to hurt over something like that. Just know that your children DO know when you're making an effort at being as loving and caring as you can while dealing with this hurtful transition. It's enevitable that there will be pain involved, but Gooch made an awesome point about "feeling it...going through it...letting it run it's course".
I know that you are an awesome dad, and I know that your kids know too. Everything will work out as it should. Keep your faith, and remember that our HP will never give us more than we can handle.
Extra love and light being sent your way!
Danielle
Sorry I'm late as well in responding, but I see that you're hanging around a lot...so, I'm sure you'll get this.
I will be thinking of you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
As a child that had to witness the pain and anguish of separation, then ultimately divorice--I can totally understand how they and you must feel. Although, I was much older (16 when my parents separated) I think that you can't be too old to hurt over something like that. Just know that your children DO know when you're making an effort at being as loving and caring as you can while dealing with this hurtful transition. It's enevitable that there will be pain involved, but Gooch made an awesome point about "feeling it...going through it...letting it run it's course".
I know that you are an awesome dad, and I know that your kids know too. Everything will work out as it should. Keep your faith, and remember that our HP will never give us more than we can handle.
Extra love and light being sent your way!
Danielle
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Dan,
You have my prayers, as do your children and wife. Take some time for you, let us be there for you. With all that you give, it's more than okay to take some for yourself. You are a great guy, full of compassion, love, and the occasional smart alec wit. Let us show you how much you are loved - you deserve some of what you give to come back to you hundreds of times over.
Trisha
You have my prayers, as do your children and wife. Take some time for you, let us be there for you. With all that you give, it's more than okay to take some for yourself. You are a great guy, full of compassion, love, and the occasional smart alec wit. Let us show you how much you are loved - you deserve some of what you give to come back to you hundreds of times over.
Trisha
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Originally Posted by DangerousDan
The answer's in the Text, you always say Gooch...
I knew that
Thanks Gooch.
I knew that
Thanks Gooch.
I just got a chill and was moved to tears Dan. I guess I'm remembering ( or learning ) how to feel. I was in love with the stuff at age 15 before I ever really learned how to feel, or work, or play. Maybe then my mannerism's weren't so strange but it didn't take long to pick up new ones. I am so blown away by the way that I can read or hear something, practice it and know that it works, then forget to apply it the next time I'm struggling, yet even with the text in front of me feel like I'm staring at a blank screen. then Blam! somebody else spins it around right side up again and the words leap into action.
Glad you waited it out. Thanks for staying around and giving my heart the bump start today.
Ben's Papa
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Chesapeake,VA
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Dan,I too am sorry that I did not notice this thread before now!I just want to say that SR has been a huge inspiration for me and that YOU have been the biggest inspiration of all!I don't know you personally but I love you,man!I'll be praying for you and your family.
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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gday mate - you asked for spirirt and here i am!!!!
you give so much to people and ask so little in return - so it is the least i can do haha.
now i need to remind you that you will always be a father and the children will always be yours. that doesnt change at all. when we separate the way we parent changes, that is all, feels enormous, but that is all it is hon. keep it in perspective, i know that sounds harsh or insensitive but it is true. our being parents changes as kids get older, whether we are with our partners or not. life changes, that is normal, so what is happening for you is normal.
also your feelings, fears, thoughts and sadness is normal, tough and normal.
but you are a strong man, you can do this, you are doing it, just keep moving forward mate, one day at a time, a minute at a time, an hour at a time, whatever it takes.
hugs to you and remember
"i dance in the spirit downunder"
kath
you give so much to people and ask so little in return - so it is the least i can do haha.
now i need to remind you that you will always be a father and the children will always be yours. that doesnt change at all. when we separate the way we parent changes, that is all, feels enormous, but that is all it is hon. keep it in perspective, i know that sounds harsh or insensitive but it is true. our being parents changes as kids get older, whether we are with our partners or not. life changes, that is normal, so what is happening for you is normal.
also your feelings, fears, thoughts and sadness is normal, tough and normal.
but you are a strong man, you can do this, you are doing it, just keep moving forward mate, one day at a time, a minute at a time, an hour at a time, whatever it takes.
hugs to you and remember
"i dance in the spirit downunder"
kath
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