Comments on: Ann-Marie on jumping the gap from Knowing to Doing in order to live life differently

By: Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:04:06 +0000

Yes Tess YES!
That is what it is all about. DO-ing something with this knowledge.
And you being the bold women that you are, went for it and made a request.
Brilliant stuff. That is what I love to hear… the action part that goes with all this learning.
Holding each other accountable is the secret ingredient to the DO-ing, big time.
Will you let us know how that goes for you?
Hugs to you.

By: Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:56:01 +0000

Hi there SuZen.
It’s interesting how most people percieve humor to be a sign that everything is OK. We charm others into thinking that all is well by cracking a joke and laughing things off. And all we do is surpress our true emotion and kill off any possibilty of sorting through it by talking it over with others. Ooh, that’s a familiar one.

Too true though, sometimes it’s better to laugh than cry, streaky mascara can be so messy ;0)

Hugs to you

By: suzen

suzen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:50:31 +0000

Oh Ann-Marie, yes, I do confess. I use humor to distract myself – or in some cases just to diffuse the pain of the truth or current present moment. Sometimes it’s a good thing but other times, not so much!

When in hospital, for example, I’ve had occasions where everyone (doctors and nurses included) thought I was doing SO well because I was cracking jokes all the time. It was my way of coping! I was miserable! It (the humor) gives this illusion that I am SO strong all the time, nothing hurts me etc. when it is JUST an illusion.

Yes, humor often is a disguise. On the other hand, I know I wouldn’t have survived my soap opera dramas without it! Truly, I’d rather laugh than cry. Saves a fortune in mascara alone!
suzen

By: Wilma

Wilma — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:43:59 +0000

Hi SuZen, Ann-Marie and I are indeed very lucky to play together and in doing so we are a stronghold and can include many others, you of course being included.
Asking never killed anybody but sometimes if feels as if we are the exception to the rule and it will kill, our self respect, our independence, our ego!!!!
Love to have you joining us in such a loving and enthusiastic way.
Now we do a group hug.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:18:25 +0000

This is amazing and so true:
There is always someone else unraveling the same thing; working it out, peeling back the layers and dealing with the emotional turmoil to boot.

I’ve never heard that proverb before. It’s heavy and true!

I made a request on Saturday to an old girlfriend. We’re not partnering up on goals and will call each other twice a month.

Hmmm I’m wondering what else I’m holding back on?
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