Comments on: Five Things That Are Worth Enduring https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/06/five-things-that-are-worth-enduring/ choosing positivity Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:11:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robin https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/06/five-things-that-are-worth-enduring/comment-page-1/#comment-32791 Robin Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:16:49 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6700#comment-32791 Belinda, You make me want to look on the bright side of things and make a little attitude adjustment. I haven't been thrilled with my recent move, and in the two weeks we have been here, mosquitoes have been feasting on me every time I go outside. I used to spend a lot of time outside in the city. I am not sure about the suburbs. I might be spending more time inside. But the inside here is nice. I have my own space (something I have been missing for the past three years). I can endure this change that was thrust upon me; but more than just endure it, I can find the silver lining! I'd list all of the things, but that really isn't necessary. Just thanks for your positive outlook. A good reminder for me right now! Belinda, You make me want to look on the bright side of things and make a little attitude adjustment. I haven’t been thrilled with my recent move, and in the two weeks we have been here, mosquitoes have been feasting on me every time I go outside. I used to spend a lot of time outside in the city. I am not sure about the suburbs. I might be spending more time inside. But the inside here is nice. I have my own space (something I have been missing for the past three years).

I can endure this change that was thrust upon me; but more than just endure it, I can find the silver lining! I’d list all of the things, but that really isn’t necessary. Just thanks for your positive outlook. A good reminder for me right now!

]]> By: meg https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/06/five-things-that-are-worth-enduring/comment-page-1/#comment-32690 meg Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:48:20 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6700#comment-32690 A very thoughtful list! I've had some sick days, and an awful lot of months and years like Ayala's (in remission now). Have had more transitions than any individual would really want, and ends of eras. Or maybe that's just what turning 57 is like. Must check with slightly older friends about that ;) Am going through a bit of transition this summer--maybe. Not quite sure what to call it yet, as it is either a break from routine or the end of something established and the beginning of something new. Either way, it is worth relishing moment by moment. I know this because when I think back to the beginning of other eras, I remember the wonder, the curiosity, and often the excitement as a new door opened from a room of daydreams into a room of reality. Even a heartbreaking time is the beginning of a New Normal. Life is, indeed, for the living. A very thoughtful list! I’ve had some sick days, and an awful lot of months and years like Ayala’s (in remission now). Have had more transitions than any individual would really want, and ends of eras. Or maybe that’s just what turning 57 is like. Must check with slightly older friends about that ;)

Am going through a bit of transition this summer–maybe. Not quite sure what to call it yet, as it is either a break from routine or the end of something established and the beginning of something new. Either way, it is worth relishing moment by moment. I know this because when I think back to the beginning of other eras, I remember the wonder, the curiosity, and often the excitement as a new door opened from a room of daydreams into a room of reality.

Even a heartbreaking time is the beginning of a New Normal. Life is, indeed, for the living.

]]> By: ayala https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/06/five-things-that-are-worth-enduring/comment-page-1/#comment-32649 ayala Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:14:52 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6700#comment-32649 Belinda, I am happy to hear that you are feeling better. I hate being sick and I fight it if I can but when I can't I surrender to bed and good books :) The body needs to restore itself. For a long time I resisted taking care of myself because I wanted to take care of everyone else, but I have stopped resisting. I look healthy so most people are not aware that I am in pain 24/7. I have arthritis. I've had it since I was eight years old, at times it's better at times it's worse. I have learned to put aside time and take care of myself and go to yoga, and stay active and moving. In the past I would make excuses because I was very busy. Now I have learned that if I don't take care of myself ...I won't able to take care of my family and be there for them. The last few weeks have been difficult because I have a flare up, but I always tell myself that there are so many people that have it worse and I just keep going. Belinda, I am happy to hear that you are feeling better. I hate being sick and I fight it if I can but when I can’t I surrender to bed and good books :) The body needs to restore itself. For a long time I resisted taking care of myself because I wanted to take care of everyone else, but I have stopped resisting. I look healthy so most people are not aware that I am in pain 24/7. I have arthritis. I’ve had it since I was eight years old, at times it’s better at times it’s worse. I have learned to put aside time and take care of myself and go to yoga, and stay active and moving. In the past I would make excuses because I was very busy. Now I have learned that if I don’t take care of myself …I won’t able to take care of my family and be there for them. The last few weeks have been difficult because I have a flare up, but I always tell myself that there are so many people that have it worse and I just keep going.

]]> By: Vishnu https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/06/five-things-that-are-worth-enduring/comment-page-1/#comment-32648 Vishnu Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:38:05 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6700#comment-32648 I think I can endure most of the things you mention Belinda except for end of an era. It's so sad and very hard to let go:) a school, a job, an experience...I don't know where goodbye's fall into the list but absolutely cannot endure those either. lol I know we can't say hello until we say goodbye but still don't like goodbyes. I think I can endure most of the things you mention Belinda except for end of an era. It’s so sad and very hard to let go:) a school, a job, an experience…I don’t know where goodbye’s fall into the list but absolutely cannot endure those either. lol I know we can’t say hello until we say goodbye but still don’t like goodbyes.

]]> By: suzicate https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/06/five-things-that-are-worth-enduring/comment-page-1/#comment-32647 suzicate Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:13:26 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6700#comment-32647 I think we are given sick or rainy days for a reason...we relax and do simple things we don't normally do! Glad you're feeling better. I think we are given sick or rainy days for a reason…we relax and do simple things we don’t normally do! Glad you’re feeling better.

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