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BarbCh

@mehefin
Thanks for that.... I've never come across that but thanks for sharing.....
I use several visualisation techniques during meditation 🧘‍♀️ and have done so for many years. Its called manifesting.
There's a book that I came across over 30 years ago now....  it's called 'The Game of Life and How to Play it... by Florence Scovel Shinn

Its very inspiring! 

In more recent years a book called The Secret has become popular for manifesting things that you want in your life.

villagelife

Thank you - if any one is interested The game of life and how to play it is 45p on kindle at the moment. I will have a read later after I've watched rugby.

BarbCh

villagelife said:

Thank you - if any one is interested The game of life and how to play it is 45p on kindle at the moment. I will have a read later after I've watched rugby.

Thats fantastic.... it's a book that relates a lot to the bible but is an easy read and is definitely something to open your mind to possibilities 

villagelife

I've started it and it makes a lot of sense to me and have been thinking along these lines for a while.

BarbCh

villagelife said:

I've started it and it makes a lot of sense to me and have been thinking along these lines for a while.

I love the book, it is like my bible! 

BarbCh

I'm feeling a bit out of sorts today.... a bit of the blues I think due to not being too well and not being able to do anything.... well very little!

I think a serious re-evaluation of my life is needed! 
I know where I  want to be but everything seems to be stuck! 
I need to lose weight.... but the disc problem will stop me from exercising!
I need to get my house in order..... but I  really don't have much energy to do it! 
I want to meet up with  a man who I have been getting to know..... but lockdown won't let me! 

So all in all I'm feeling quite restricted today! 

Even though normal life is coming into sight, it feels like it will never happen! 

I feel like I'm in the film Jaws.......  Just when it was safe to come out of the water🐋

it's been 3 weeks now that I've been knocked off my feet....
1st week... suffering and trying to carry on
2nd week... laid up in hospital 
3rd week.... laid up at home resting my body but not my mind!

The frustration is starting to get to me..... the mind clutter is building back up and despite telling myself not to allow it.... it is quite difficult to stop it! 

It's one thing knowing what to do..... it's quite another actually doing it! 

So I  guess that I  am going to have to sit tight for a little while longer, remember how far I've come and that I'm in a better place than I used to be..... l might not be where I  want to be and the light at the end of the tunnel is there.... it's just s bit too dim at the moment.

TC77

Have been reading all inspiring quotes and ideas, and trying to move forward as feeling overhelmed.
BarbCh , hope you're recovering ok  and everyone else is staying safe and well.
As lots of life stuff is better than it has been I feel I shouldn't feel this way. trying to physical declutter as mentally stressful, but need to deal with body clutter (tipped into red zone round my middle) and then can sort through clothes . Struggling with my youngest getting stressed with GCSEs, seem to have endless assessments which seem like exams to me! and had my garden done, and realise when I get my new shed it will open over a flower bed which wasn't meant to happen (small issue I know).
Ongoing investigations into numbness and odd sensations in legs and hands, had EMG on Friday and have carpel tunnel in both hands but doesn't explain legs, and still trying to support my oldest (uni 1st year but still recovering from anorexia and still had chronic anxiety), also have complaint with insurer , and owed £ from ex.  Sorry about moaning. The sun is out and I will go and go and take steps forward! 

BarbCh

@TC77 moan away! We need to get it out somewhere and doing it here doesn't harm anyone! we all feel like this at times.

TC77

Thanks BarbCh for the message. I feel much better, painted a bookcase and, will be joining an online comedy zoom later, and being kinder to myself. It's great that you've created the space for us to share, moan and vent in such a safe and supportive environment. Hope you've had a good sunay.

BarbCh

@TC77 I intended to write more earlier... but I was sidetracked! 
That happens from time to time and if someone needs my help/support i have yo give it to them. 
A lady who plays the same online game as I do had posted that she was struggling with her mental health, so I  gave her my WhatsApp and welcomed her to chat if she needed it..... and she did!
She confided in me about how depressed she was feeling.... a few messages of support and encouragement has helped her to seek help from her doctor and she finally opened up to her family.
It only takes a non judgemental listening ear and a few sensible kind words to give someone help and hope.....
I'm glad that you value this thread.... we all need to keep it going to help others x