Do I run, hide, or just smile

Do I run, hide, or just smile
MrDon

MrDon

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Well.... a couple of weeks ago I quit my job (took one heck of a risk doing that). It was a move I needed to make because I was losing myself and I was becoming extremely impatient and angry at everything in my day.

So this week, I really started to hit the streets looking for work on my own as a massage therapist. Most of the time, I have been shaking in my shoes to go meet people and talk to them, trying to line stuff up. This is not easy for me by any means. That is sad because at one time in my life, I had no fear about talking to anyone. So this is a part of me that I want back.

But this week, I have had so many things come through that are either actual income or a potential for income. Things I never thought could happen are coming out of the blue. Of course some them will have me dealing with fears that I have, but they will be a growing experience. If this keeps going like I want it to go, than the decision to leave my job will not be as scary as it is right now. This is very encouraging for me.

To help counter the fears that I have, I have been keeping a success list and writing down every good thing that I am doing or that has come around. It does help because all I have to do is read through this list and the fears begin to subside a little.

So yes, things have gone well this week, the fears are still raging and I am sure they will do that for some time, but I can't help but look at the week and just smile!

Don
 
Hey, Don, just wishing you well.

Hummmmmm, what is that, counting your blessings?

Sometimes that can be a good thing. I know that I have spent my share of time thinking of all the crap that has come my way.

How novel. Write down all the good things? Why not, I'll give that a try. I need a change of attitude these days.

I'll check back with you and let you know how that works for me.

And, oh ya, keep us posted on your job search.
I've got my wish going for you to find the perfect job. You know, the one that lets you pick your own hours and clients in the best atmosphere. OK?

David
 
Thanks David... and I will be curious to hear how this idea works for you and any others. It does sustain me.

One thing I have been doing is writing a short encouragement and inspirational message for a yahoo groups that I host. And believe me, some days it is very tough to write for this, but I am forcing myself to do this. That way, I am making my mind focus on the good of my day and not always on the bad (which I usually tend to do).

If anyone is interested, the yahoo groups is at https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Encouragement_and_Inspiration/

But for now, I have to keep reminding myself that there is more than the swamp I wade through.

Don
 
Don you said

So yes, things have gone well this week, the fears are still raging and I am sure they will do that for some time, but I can't help but look at the week and just smile!
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Get a good strong fire hose for those raging fears. Nothing like a dose of cold water to put em out. ;)
 
You seem to be living your signature line, and THAT'S a good thing! :D

Keep at it, bro, and always keep going!

ALWAYS!

And if you were closer, I'd have you look at my back, because I could use a good massage therapist. You DO give discounts for the brothers here, right? :rolleyes: :D (I can't help it. I'm cheap!)

Peace, love, and good karma!

Scot
 
Mike,
Ordering one mega fire truck with super mega sized fire hose!

Scot,
If anyone was around where I lived, there would be a discount. My hope is to one day focus on survivors and massage.


Don
 
I just can't believe this week. I just got off the phone with someone else that I had contacted last week and have another chairty event set up. Everything I have touched this week has blossomed. I have never experienced this in my entire life!

I'm still in shock!

Don
 
Don - congratulations!! this is a really helpful
post too:-)
mgb
 
Don
that's all good news then ?

I guess we should all write a "Positive List!"

Dave :D
 
Don....

That's great!

And Strap your NIKES' on...


RUN 2 LIVE-LIVE 2 RUN


Passion, excitement and confidence are the important medicines that you need every day.


Mike
 
Of the three choices, I'd say go with the :) SMILE :)

Accept the good things and cheerish them.

Bill
 
Mgb, Glad it was a helpful post for you as well, because it did help me to write it.

Lloydy, I have done something similar back in my early days of healing where I wrote the 'steps' I was taking. So when it looked like I was not making progress, all I had to do was look at my poster hanging on the wall in my hallway. It quickly put in perspective the progress I had made. Sometimes it is hard to easily remind ourselves of these things.

Mike, will strap the nike's on! and fasten them securely.

Bill, you know it is hard for me to accept the good things at times as I think I spend a lot of energy looking for the bad. Guess that may be the old tapes playing still...darn I thought I had destroyed them. It is truly something to think about.
 
don...

run with the wind..

from my shrink's office today..

if you spend your energy trying to convince people that you are perfect and never admit the imperfect aspects of your life, you eventually will find yourself surrounded by people who have convince themselves that everything in their world is just "perfect".

keep kickin.....mud on the track :cool:
 
I am very happy that you have had some successes this week. I hope that they continue, and you can continue to smile. I wish you good luck.

Leosha
 
I am glad you have had a good week, it is importnat to remember all the good things and successes. The fear is there, but you are fighting through that fear and that is a great thing, you can do it, and you have all the support here behind you.

scott
 
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