Posted by San on February 10, 2001, at 11:30:13
In reply to Re: Ruminations, posted by LauraD on February 1, 2001, at 17:37:12
> Try to keep fresh grass under your feet.
> I know it's hard to realize that you're a dunce without screwing up your self image...But I think that's the first step-- to remember that we're human and falliable. We screw up.. a lot. Everyone does. Some people try to act like they don't. They're usually the most insecure of all of us.
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> We're all in the same boat in this life. I just try to keep moving forward. (doesn't always work but it's something to shoot for.)
> much luck>One thing that has helped me SO much is thought-stopping. As soon as I recognize that I have started in the downward spiral of ruminating and negativistic thinking, I force myself to stop immediately. I then force myself to think of something else-ANYTHING else--maybe future plans, work, reading a book, or even something as simple as what I will have for dinner. It has truly saved me so much grief and pain and gallons of tears!!!!!! Good luck---San
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