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jacenta
It's kind of hectic right now. We are trying to get things done before he gets here, so that we can focus on his care. I don't know who's busier: me or my wife.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 7:14 AM
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avant-garde,
After all my past pregnancy's I can definitely understand taking a nap during his program. Seems being tired goes along with 'being with child.' I wish you all, the best.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 18, 2005 at 6:27 AM
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word.smith
Yes, if only...
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 6:20 AM
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jacenta
My wife and I sit and watch it some. She's eight months pregnant, so most of the time she prefers a nap.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 6:20 AM
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Avant,
We discover all the patterns in our lives only if we are willing to take the time to find out that they are there.
posted by
word.smith
on October 18, 2005 at 5:27 AM
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avant-garde,
My hubby & I watch Dr. Phil a lot.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 18, 2005 at 5:08 AM
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Meringue
Acceptance is the key. It allows us to reflect on our lives without the feelings of guilt and fear. Then more is understood than what we want and what we are not getting.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:14 AM
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jacenta
I remember what Dr. Phil said one day: 'If you're not going forward, you're going backward. There is no place of standing still.'
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:13 AM
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Bright Irish
You're welcome. Thanks for reading.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:12 AM
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ravencat
Seeing that breaks the cycle, so to speak. When we stop wishing for freedom, the bondage becomes much less acute.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:12 AM
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jeremy
It is a cycle. I'm glad you're awakening from it.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:08 AM
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ariala
And a victimizer is always justified and innocent. I think it's no coincidence that most everyone in jail claims innocence.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:08 AM
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calebs
That's a big one for me, because I was taught that control means love, and care, and concern. It doesn't. It means fear.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:07 AM
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oddysseus
That's just it. Last year at this time, the mountains were gleaming with color. The leaves are mostly still green, save for the poplars. The sourgums are bare for the most part. It's a disappointment.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 18, 2005 at 3:06 AM
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You are right......
being content in exactly the situation we are in is a way of being happy!
posted by
Meringue
on October 17, 2005 at 10:45 PM
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avant-garde,
Excellent post.
Each day I strive to be more as I should be.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 17, 2005 at 10:15 PM
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Avant-Gaurde...
Thank you for sharing your insightful thoughts in this post! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 17, 2005 at 6:49 PM
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Avant....definite food for thought
...how we choose to keep repeating mistakes over & over and yet not realize that the pattern(s) are NOT us & exerting effort won't remove them. When we struggle with ego, then the only loser is ourselves. How simple and yet complex the challenge is to just let go.
posted by
ravencat18
on October 17, 2005 at 6:10 PM
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Avant
I have held others responsible.And became angry at what seemed to be an illusion.then my health went to hell, and wanting and trying each day took over.Even in the sense of knowing what it is, I still want to hear it is real.Then more problems cause more blame like a growing cycle.
posted by
appleworks7
on October 17, 2005 at 6:03 PM
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Man, you hit it with this one! The whole abandonment thing was right on.
Once we feel we've been victimized we become victimizers unless we heal the pattern of brokenness in ourselves. Good post!
posted by
Ariala
on October 17, 2005 at 6:02 PM
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If only
more people realized what all the control issues do to their lives.
posted by
calebs_blogger
on October 17, 2005 at 6:00 PM
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It was spectacular for us,
because it’s been a very hot summer here. We do need to go back when the leaves are in full color. You should give us a fall photo in your blog some time.
posted by
telemachus
on October 17, 2005 at 5:55 PM
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Oddysseus
Yes, I'm very near it. The leaves haven't changed very well this year. I think the dry September and the wet summer had something to do with it. It's been very pleasant here, though.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 17, 2005 at 5:50 PM
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I read that you live near the Blue Ridge Parkway!
My son and I spent a day driving it recently in our jeep. I really need to do a post about it. He is just learning to drive and it was a fun challenge for him. We had a great time!
posted by
telemachus
on October 17, 2005 at 5:43 PM
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oddysseus
yes, it is.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 17, 2005 at 5:39 PM
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aria4
yes. we abandon ourselves by looking to fill the void we believe is there.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 17, 2005 at 5:37 PM
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But the search must go on.
To seek and find and then seek some more! That, my friend, is the essence of man!
posted by
telemachus
on October 17, 2005 at 4:55 PM
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Avant-finding peace can help abondonment. Great post!
posted by
Aria4
on October 17, 2005 at 4:25 PM
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usual
Because we keep dreaming of being free of it instead of the lesson that it holds for us.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 17, 2005 at 4:19 PM
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Avant-
I know that all you say is true. Why is it that we are able to understand what needs to be done, but that it's still so hard for us to take action? Frustrating.
posted by
UsualSuspect
on October 17, 2005 at 4:17 PM
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