Originally Posted By: Edelweiss2
I think Eagle, you can find true inner peace, if you realize that the best friend you have is YOU.


I wrote a whole chapter on exactly that point in my own book...maybe I need to go back and read it!

Originally Posted By: Edelweiss2
Isn’t it more important to work on your alone time, than worrying about making new friends, dealing with phone calls that may even cause stress? Discovering and doing exactly what you want, and only what you want is liberating in every way...If it’s in your nature to be a sole individual, than so be it. Don’t try to be what you aren’t.


I'm constantly "should"ing myself into the depths of despair because I'm constantly trying to be someone I'm not wired to be. I'm not wired to be social, I do love my solitude and find strength, liberation and empowering there, especially when mentored, inspired and in solidarity with the wise women I meet along my way (whether online or elsewhere). It really is up to me and me alone to give meaning (or not to give meaning) to anything and everything going on in my life.

Originally Posted By: Edelweiss2
How are you feeling today? Any medical news?


Physically, I'm strong and healthy. All that walking in Vegas last week did wonders for my physical well-being. Now if I can just stop ruminating on all the negative stuff going on around me and focus on all the positives that are also going on, my mental health would be much better too! As for news, just found out that my surgery is scheduled for Nov 22.

Thank you Edelweiss for reminding me of perspective and being true to oneself.
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When you don't like a thing, change it.
If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

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