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Posted 3/25/2015 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
All,

I saw something this morning that reminded me of a credo I forget to live by.

"It can always be worse," or my spin on it, "You don't have to look far to find someone that has it worse."

What did I see? A fellow that works in my building is on oxygen now. I remember just recently he was out front smoking pretty often. I hate smoke and feel badly for having silently judged him before. I feel like crap, but at least I'm not needing help just to breathe. If it is motivating for you to try this route, go for it.

It can even be something miniscule. I used to get up at 4:30 a.m. for work. It was miserable. My boy Brandon had to get up at 3:30. See? It can always be worse.

My love to you all.
Posted 3/25/2015 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
This is so true. Thank you for the reminder. Along those same lines, I've seen many times the saying "there is always, always something to be thankful for."
Posted 3/25/2015 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
So very true.
Posted 3/25/2015 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
There but for the Grace of God go I. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 3/25/2015 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
"It can always be worse" follow by "there but for the grace of God go I."

I just had my 7th anniversary of posting on Healingwell... In the Prostate Cancer forum.

We have friends that can't post any longer because they've moved on...

Knock on Wood and Thank God one more time today!!
Posted 3/25/2015 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to have you with us Steve!! My step-dad is a survivor as well.;) (twice...first colon, then PC)

Counting your blessings, feeling gratitude...they are not just nice motions to go through.

Acknowledging the good things we have, and practicing gratitude are actually proven to increase the good neurotransmitters (Serotonin, Dopamine) in our brains...

...these life skills are an actual antidote to anxiety and depression.;)

Thanks for the reminder Smooth!

S.C.

Posted 3/25/2015 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
Really good insight, John, thank you. Sometimes when I catch myself complaining (I complain mostly in my head) I will stop and realize that someone's circumstances are worse.
Posted 3/26/2015 1:34 PM (GMT 0)
I always say, and this too shall pass..

Healing thoughts to all of u
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