In my heart I am 16 years old. Chronologically, I am almost a half of a century old. Yikes! When did that happen? I wear this pink bracelet stamped with "A Complaint Free World.org" Every time I complain, I am supposed to switch it to the other wrist. How is it working you ask? Not bad , I think. The idea behind it is you are supposed to become aware of complaints and then try to gradually replace them with positive thoughts. For example, yesterday, I am rushing to get my son to speech therapy and someone in the left lane is not even doing the speed limit. How dare they? Mean thoughts go through my head with hot laser stares at their car. I remember to switch that pink rubber bracelet I practice my relaxation breathing and try to let go of the stress.
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I have been at war with myself my entire life. As much as I hate to admit it, awareness is the key for growth.
At least for me. I have been in and out of counseling, support groups, Alanon, ACOA, Native American Spirit meetings, Catholic Church, Quaker Meeting for Worship and the list goes on and on. Finally, I feel as though I am making progress. I have been searching for acceptance, trying to be good enough and desperately wanting everyone I meet to like me. I need to accept myself. I need to be positive in mind and spirit and most of all be grateful. I need to wake up and say "thank you". I need to say "thank you" before I drift off to sleep. I need to be grateful for my son's hand in mine, a gentle breeze on my face, the butterflies out my window. You get the picture.
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