Something to think about

I've noticed a lot of threads lately of people just feeling very frustrated, lost and overwhelmed.  I wanted to share something that I first read when I participated in a pain management program a few months ago.  While I didn't gain as much from the program as I'd hoped, there were some wonderful things I did walk away with.  One of them, a major benefit, was a different approach toward living with Fibromyalgia.  I still get frustrated, lost and overwhelmed but I try to deal with those feelings in a more constructive manner. This reading was in the book we used during the program.  It was probably the best part of the whole book    The program was for anyone living with Chronic Pain.  It was shocking the number of people living in pain with no diagnosises and no hope of ever getting a diagnosis.  I found it was sometimes easier for me to cope because I at least had a name to put with my pain and suffering.  Anyway, we all really enjoyed this one reading.  I have it printed out and sitting next to my desk at work.  Whenever I am feeling like I'm losing control, feeling that the Fibro is winning I read it and it reminds me that I'm in control and I choose how to deal with everything I am going through.  I now use different techniques to deal with my emotions rather than just shutting down like I used to. I hope you all enjoy this and get as much from it as I did!  Autobiography in Five Short Chapters by Portia Nelson Chapter I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost... I am hopeless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter II I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in this same place. But it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out.   Chapter III I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it there. I still fall in... it's a habit... but, my eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my fault. I get out immediately.   Chapter IV I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it. Chapter V I walk down another street.  

Wow, third day here and already I am inspired - which is saying a lot after a very frustrating morning. Thank you so much for reminding me in a time of need. ((hugs))

Love it! Thanks for posting!

Love it!! Thanks.

Debbie