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FM123

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10. I am so sorry you are struggling today, I am sending you wishes that tomorrow will be better.

Sun Nov 10, 2019, 01:18 PM

Nov 2019

(I came across this poem someone once shared with me, perhaps it will help you get through your day)

TRUST THE DARKNESS NOW

If you are lost.
If nothing makes sense anymore.
If all your reference points have collapsed.
If the old life is crumbling now.
If the mind is foggy, tired, busy.
If the organism is exhausted and longs to rest.
Celebrate.
Trust.
This is a rite of passage, not an error.
You are healing in your own original way.
Contact the ground now.
Breathe. In, out.
Make room for the visitors:
The sorrow, doubt, fear, anger.
An ancient emptiness -
They just want to be felt.
They just want to pass through.
You are a vessel, not a separate self.
You are a sky, not the passing weather.
An old life is falling away.
A new life is being born.
Others may not understand.
But trust anyway.
Celebrate.
Contact the ground.

Jeff Foster

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Hi! I'm struggling today::update post 22 [View all] irisblue Nov 2019 OP

Sending you much love and cheers! redwitch Nov 2019 #1

Green heart? An environmental meeting? The Wielding Truth Nov 2019 #2

No a 12 step meeting. 💚 was just the first on my emoji list irisblue Nov 2019 #20

Sending tea, entenmann's raspberry danish, AND elleng Nov 2019 #3

Here you go, a happy lil baby shark.😊 dewsgirl Nov 2019 #4

That's a funny toy. nt tblue37 Nov 2019 #9

I thought it was real. But it was f-ing with my mind. Thank you. Maraya1969 Nov 2019 #13

That is so damned amazingly well done. Thank You irisblue Nov 2019 #23

Stay strong. Scarsdale Nov 2019 #25

Your welcome, I thought it was cute. It has 14 million views. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #33

have a cyber hug and go to another meeting nt msongs Nov 2019 #5

Hang in there irisblue.... Ohiogal Nov 2019 #6

You have what it takes to do this! dlk Nov 2019 #7

Sending good thoughts and energy sdfernando Nov 2019 #8

I am so sorry you are struggling today, I am sending you wishes that tomorrow will be better. FM123 Nov 2019 #10

Please just work on the next minute lettucebe Nov 2019 #11

Thinking of you happybird Nov 2019 #12

Remember that feelings lie to us! Sending you all sorts of positive vibes. Maraya1969 Nov 2019 #14

You've got it. Hope your day gets better. JDC Nov 2019 #15

Hang in there, irisblue. Your energy and strength you bring to all of us on DU is most valued... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #16

Positive thoughts and best wishes for you iamateacher Nov 2019 #17

Please laugh: Liza Minelli's "Sara Lee" fierywoman Nov 2019 #18

And dancing in heels👠! irisblue Nov 2019 #24

Vibes. Craves don't last forever. Hang out here and keep your fingers busy applegrove Nov 2019 #19

Sending hugs! LiberalLoner Nov 2019 #21

Thank you all. I'm feeling very supported. irisblue Nov 2019 #22

Breathe deeply and remember MuseRider Nov 2019 #29

Hugs from us all TEB Nov 2019 #26

You got it, irisblue. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #27

Gee, you are one of my favs on DU LakeArenal Nov 2019 #28

it is worth it, hang on, you can do it! Hamlette Nov 2019 #30

:) Me. Nov 2019 #31

Take this day a second at a time. The urge will pass. And be jrthin Nov 2019 #32

I wish you the best of luck. Lunabell Nov 2019 #34

hang in there! nt spooky3 Nov 2019 #35

Always feeling and sending good vibes when I see your name. Kind of Blue Nov 2019 #36

Good vibes to you. Suggest a brisk walk outside if possible and keep your head up to the sky. If c-rational Nov 2019 #37

((irisblue)) blm Nov 2019 #38

You Timewas Nov 2019 #39

Hang in there..Wishing You the Very Best.. Stuart G Nov 2019 #40