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Not about David Bowie17 total reviews
Comment from Jay Squires
It's Miranda, the Philosopher, in this shorty of an episode. But it goes a long way to explaining the genesis of her quiet self-confidence. Hers is a kind of meditation without the ohmmmm. We'll see if it pays off when Dougie drops by to pick up Waylon.
Jay
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2023
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It's Miranda, the Philosopher, in this shorty of an episode. But it goes a long way to explaining the genesis of her quiet self-confidence. Hers is a kind of meditation without the ohmmmm. We'll see if it pays off when Dougie drops by to pick up Waylon.
Jay
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2023
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Lol. I'll admit there is a little of Miranda in this. If anyone can be comfortable being alone, it would be her. Thank you so much for this. Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
I always appreciate time alone, and have almost learnt to leave the past behind. Need occasional refresher courses. It can't be changed, and it does impact who we are, but we are still unique and valued for who we are and have become. Thanks for your thoughtful post.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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I always appreciate time alone, and have almost learnt to leave the past behind. Need occasional refresher courses. It can't be changed, and it does impact who we are, but we are still unique and valued for who we are and have become. Thanks for your thoughtful post.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading this and for your valuable feedback. We are all valuable and unique. It's a shame it takes so long for most of us to realize it. Gretchen
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I agree. Always. Choose. Joy.
(Yeah, okay, maybe I've been a little sidetracked by other subjects the last two or so weeks, but, overall, I do adhere to this...)
I'm glad you shared what works for you. I'm going to suggest another member I like read it, too.
Thanks for the simple, effective advice, Gretchen xo
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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I agree. Always. Choose. Joy.
(Yeah, okay, maybe I've been a little sidetracked by other subjects the last two or so weeks, but, overall, I do adhere to this...)
I'm glad you shared what works for you. I'm going to suggest another member I like read it, too.
Thanks for the simple, effective advice, Gretchen xo
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thanks for reading it and the understanding comments. We all have lapses. It's just good to ground yourself. Quiet or nature does it for me. Hang in there kid. And post something dammit. Gretchen
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Gretchen, I swear I did! It's from my Fly on the Wall journal: On...Cheating. It's definitely on my Profile.
Comment from Mary Shifman
Being left alone was always my greatest fear. I had never lived alone. I went from my parent's house to my husband's house so never experienced that particular right of passage. I was terrified to be at home at night alone. Afraid of the dark. Somehow, during the last ten years, that changed. I started to savor time to myself. When my husband went camping and I was alone, I was okay with it. He passed away in 2021 and I live alone now. Just me and my cat and I'm okay. No, I'm more than okay. I miss him terribly but and I wish he was here, but I'm learning to appreciate my solitude and just being with myself. I think it was a lesson I needed to learn before passing on from this earth. Sorry for rambling on like this. I really just meant to tell you that I understood and enjoyed your post!
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Being left alone was always my greatest fear. I had never lived alone. I went from my parent's house to my husband's house so never experienced that particular right of passage. I was terrified to be at home at night alone. Afraid of the dark. Somehow, during the last ten years, that changed. I started to savor time to myself. When my husband went camping and I was alone, I was okay with it. He passed away in 2021 and I live alone now. Just me and my cat and I'm okay. No, I'm more than okay. I miss him terribly but and I wish he was here, but I'm learning to appreciate my solitude and just being with myself. I think it was a lesson I needed to learn before passing on from this earth. Sorry for rambling on like this. I really just meant to tell you that I understood and enjoyed your post!
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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I think that's awesome you have come to love your alone time. You didn't ramble. I'm sorry you lost your husband. Thank you for your personal and understanding review. Gretchen
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You are welcome.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Well said, Gretchen. You did a great job sharing your practice
as the day starts. I understood how this has helped you from
what you shared. I believe it will help anyone. Yes, no one us
can change what happened yesterday or any day. However, we
can clear our minds and see it for what it was. My mother always
believed everything happened for a reason--even when she was
dying, but still able to speak.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Well said, Gretchen. You did a great job sharing your practice
as the day starts. I understood how this has helped you from
what you shared. I believe it will help anyone. Yes, no one us
can change what happened yesterday or any day. However, we
can clear our minds and see it for what it was. My mother always
believed everything happened for a reason--even when she was
dying, but still able to speak.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
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Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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I'm with your mom on that. She sounded like a wise and grounded woman. Thank you for this wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from damommy
I have learned not to focus on what I can't change or help in any way. It's hard to do sometimes, but it's counterproductive. I need that energy to go forward, not backwards. I'm famous for saying it is what it is.
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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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I have learned not to focus on what I can't change or help in any way. It's hard to do sometimes, but it's counterproductive. I need that energy to go forward, not backwards. I'm famous for saying it is what it is.
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Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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You get it exactly. You'll never see what's heading your way if you're always looking backward. Great review. Thank you. Gretchen
Comment from Mrs. KT
Wise advice, dear Gretchen!
However, at this very moment, I'm afraid that as I write, I want to focus on acceptance and appreciation, but I simply cannot until a particular problem is resolved.
So... I'm sitting in the quiet, sipping my coffee, and attempting to be proactive...
Thank you for your calming reflective essay...
diane
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Wise advice, dear Gretchen!
However, at this very moment, I'm afraid that as I write, I want to focus on acceptance and appreciation, but I simply cannot until a particular problem is resolved.
So... I'm sitting in the quiet, sipping my coffee, and attempting to be proactive...
Thank you for your calming reflective essay...
diane
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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It will happen when you are ready. Enjoy your writing and coffee. Thank you for the wonderful review. Gretchen
