The art of love… is largely the art of persistence. ~Albert Ellis
I’m so glad I found you!

Blogging’s different though; it has to be tamed or my kids suffer. This break has helped me prioritise and get clarity.

Hillary,

Amen to creating our own reality and guiding and making it happen. Yes I’ve learned to play and I do play however my instrutor told me I’m a beginner for 3-4 years.
That takes the pressure off.

I liked Megan’s words .. I used to write, “I’ve been thinking about you…” but realized that was me-focused. So now I say, “You’ve been on my mind,” – I must do that in future.

I have challenges with my family and none of us have children – which makes the connection some more tricky .. and I’ve been happier abroad where I can be myself and be accepted, not judged. Still the blog seems to have hit them in the gunwhales somewhat – so perhaps that will in time make a difference.

We had some great times as kids .. but tv wasn’t really around much; now I don’t watch much – usually doing something else at the same time .. the pc is on a lot and gets interlinked between visits to my mother and uncle (who left his phone off the hook for the last 24 hours .. so I thought I should just see if was alive and kicking – he was: I’m relieved to say – but I could have done without the trip!).

I sit here and work in silence .. and don’t often have music on – but love it when I have the space etc. I should be out more – and will get there once I can free up my time a little .. now September .. but it will happen.

One thing I’ve learnt is – I am my own master and really it’s up to me – if things will happen I have to let them and guide them ..

Thanks – great ideas .. reading in the car – doesn’t make me feel too well, even thinking about it! We played games .. cricket via the pub signs?!

Go well – enjoy the holidays etc .. and I see you’ve learnt “to golf” .. not play it .. that says a lot?!
All the best – Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories

We were estranged for many years for a reason that caused me a lot of pain. We’re both much older now and are trying to mend things, but I don’t always find it easy to forget the past.

What struck me in this post is what you said about “forgiveness.” I need to sit with this for awhile because I think it’s what’s holding me back. Thanks for this reminder of how important family really is:~)

Keith,
If you spot it you got it. That means your blog carries the same weight. Together we’ll continue to do our part of making the world a better place. I’m a better person for knowing you and your smile makes your photo fantastic.

Zeenat,
Don’t kick yourself…that hurts! Thanks for the comment on the goldfish. I was thinking of changing it and suddenly I’m getting all kinds of feedback. I’m happy you stopped by!

As I go through the things mentioned in this blog post – most of these are things we do “naturally” in my home – things that this relative obviously thought were unimportant.

What’s truly upsetting is – as my family talked about this situation last night – we agreed that the dominoes were being carefully arranged to stage this “show” for nearly a decade.

Now, they’re experiencing real pain as the crisis continues to spin out of control. The old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” comes to mind here. This is a list of PREVENTATIVE measures you can take with your family so you won’t find yourself in need of a CURE.

Great post. I hope you’re not just preaching to the choir with it. I hope you reach someone who NEEDS to put this in practice now – before it’s too late.