Living life with a chronic illness is definitely not easy. But I do my best to push through all the barriers this illness puts in front of me! In my heart and mind, I believe maintaining a positive outlook on all situations in life will carry us through to much better times! I hope you find the information that I provide both helpful and inspirational!
Happy Friday Eveš! I hope your week has been going as well as expected, but even better! I have been working on my second post for mental health awareness, but it is just taking me longer than I anticipated. Part of this is the increasing level of fatigue and simply not feeling all that well, which I blame on the weather. For reasons that will never make sense to me, I have an abnormally hard time adjusting to any changes in the weather, so when it changes frequently, I tend to feel terrible until it stabilizes. However, there are more mental health issues than I ever knew. I do want to let everyone know something vitally crucial in lifeĀ mentalĀ health issues are serious, and we must try to show respect to those experiencing this terrifying experience. We must understand we are all living in unique and challenging times, and many suffer the consequences, so we are all in these challenges together.
We have almost survived this long week with all the challenges and frustrations, but the weekend is so close. Considering I am fully aware of how difficult life can be, I think it is essential to have something to pick us up from any low position it might be in today. Something must change the week into something positive and enlightening as one day remains. Of course, we can focus on the upcoming weekend, but they do not always go according to plan. I hope the quote I am sharing offers you the pick-me-up you need to help you through until the weekend arrives. I know Motherās Day is on Sunday, but unfortunately, we do not always get to spend the day with our mother. If you cannot see your mother on Sunday, be sure you call to let her know how much she means to you. We do not get to choose our families, but we should try to appreciate them. A few of the most critical things we have in our lives are family, love, and forgiveness because without them, what would be the point in living our lives?
Every person has numerous differences and challenges, but we find ways to deal with everything gracefully and with dignity! Families and friends bring something unique to our lives, whether positive or negative. We have a choice to make if someone brings too much negativity into our lives. Do we continue allowing the same negativity to cloud our happy lives or cut ties with the person to avoid the darkness? If we are dealing with people who have mental instabilities and they refuse the necessary help, should we try to help them through the process of treatment? I believe we should always try to help others, but that is because I am a giving person who will always put everyone elseās needs ahead of my own. Unfortunately, there is only so much we can do for another person before you feel it would be easier to convince a brick wall there is a problem.
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you found the quote I shared a good pick-me-up, and that you enjoyed the rest of the post. Do you have anything planned for the weekend? I am certain that it is going to rain all weekend, but it rains where I live a lot! Some people enjoy the rainā and while the sound of rain can be soothing, it causes me way too much pain. It is just like everything else in life that is difficult, we learn to adapt and deal with it. I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. I have another dentist appointment this afternoon. Even though the dentist appointment is only a cleaning, I am NOT looking forward to it! Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of loveā¤ļø, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibesš!
Happy Tuesday! I hope you are having a good week so far, and your week will get even better each day. I have mentioned before that I dread going to a dentist, and I know it is an irrational fear, but I have felt the same even for minor visits. I typically avoid going to the dentist until I do not have a choice, and today, unfortunately, I must go to the dentist. While simply brushing my teeth on Sunday, one of my teeth on the bottom broke. Thankfully, I am not in pain, or maybe I have a higher-than-normal tolerance for pain, but at this point, the only problem is the tooth broke, and there is an annoying sharp point on my tooth. I hope the dentist can do something simple to fix the issue, and once I am employed again, I can do a crown or whatever else she thinks should be done. I know I am being irrational because I do not enjoy going to get a typical cleaning, but these people always find something else they think I should do.Ā IfĀ they were paying for everything they think should be done, I may feel differently.Ā In my defense, the problems with my teeth are not because of anything IĀ did,Ā but because of the massive amounts of steroids I had to take due to a relapse.
I received an intriguing phone call yesterday from our veterinarian, which caught me off guard. They know how hard I took it when we lost Sundance, and I was unsure when or if we would get another cat because I did not want to go through that terrible loss again. I might have mentioned when I went there to donate the food we purchased for Sundanceās special diet because our cats had no interest in the food and something about wanting a bunny and maybe someday a kitten. Okay, that is not true because I know I didš! Anyway, one of the kind ladies at the front desk called me to let me know someone had dropped off a kitten to them they had found and wanted to be sure the poor baby had a good home, and she wanted to see if I would be interested. Honestly, I might be more inclined to say yes if it was a boy because we already have two girls, and I do not think they would appreciate another female, and I do not think I could convince my husband to get the kitten. In a way, I think it was a compliment because she knows me and that I would provide this kitten a good home, but at the same time, I am not even sure I am ready for another kitten right now because it might be too soon.
I am excited that my class will begin in less than two weeks. I have been looking forward to this since I enrolled in the class, and the wait has felt like a year. I have purchased my books, and everything needed, which would have been much more challenging if it were not for the help of my mother and her husband. They graciously helped pay for the expensive books and will be forever thankful. All I must do now is pass the class and the state exam. Considering I understand the basics of the class and not working, I do not think I will have any issues accomplishing this, but I know I will still be extraĀ hardĀ on myself. One of my biggest problems is that I never think I am smart or good enough, so hopefully, after passing everything I need to pass, I will be more confident.
How do you find ways to stay inspired when you have always been your worst critic and many things have gone wrong? It can be challenging, but the only thing we have control over is how we react to issues in life. Often, we must inspire ourselves to keep pushing forward and refuse to give up. BeforeĀ we can beĀ inspiring, we must learn to believe in who we are and our many strengths. We do not have to lead anyone else, but many will follow our lead if we display strength, courage, determination, and resilience.Ā I will admit that believing in my abilities is something I struggle with and continue to learn, but I can promise I willĀ never give up and know someday, things will go the right way.Ā The moment we give up and surrender is the moment we fail ourselves.Ā We should always strive to be better than we were yesterday and realize the strength it has taken us to get to where we are today because we have all gone through hard times.
Thank you for visiting my site today! I hope you are doing well and feeling the best you can. What do you think about the kitten idea? My husband did not say āNOā right away, so maybe he is considering the idea. There is no telling because he was starting work about fifteen minutes before I mentioned it to him, and he might come to his senses. The unfortunate thing is, I love animals and would take more in if I was given the green lightš¦ to do so! I have several weaknesses, but my love for animals is not too bad, is it? I look forward to your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of loveā¤ļø, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibesš!
Before I get started and you continue reading, please be advised I am NOT a medical or mental health professional, nor am I giving any advice. I will share the knowledge I gained through hours of careful research because I wanted to share factual information regarding this essential subject.
Since 1949, the United States has acknowledged May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, there is a negative stigma surrounding mental health, and people may feel uncomfortable talking about it for fear of judgment and ridicule. While we should always recognize the courage and resilience of the tens of millions of Americans who are living with at least one mental health condition, we must make an extra effort during May. The mental health professionals who have dedicated their lives to aid in the healing of those struggling with mental health deserve acknowledgment and appreciation for their selfless efforts. Loved ones who remain devoted and supportive, standing with the one dealing with any mental health situation through every step of the journey to overcome the challenging battle should also be embraced with compassion, consideration, and empathy because this can be an emotionally draining and love road to travel.
A mental illness is any condition affecting an individualās thinking, behavior, or moods and can drastically impact oneās day-to-day living and how they relate to others. The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) intentionally uses the terms āmental health conditionsā and āmental illness/illnessesā interchangeably because there is not a massive difference between them. An important fact that must be understood and relayed is that mental health conditions are prevalent. We may not hear about them often because many stay silent because they are too scared to be open and talk about their struggles.
There are many known mental health conditions affecting people, and the estimated number of cases is upsetting because too many people are not being properly treated or diagnosed. Sadly, too many people suffer silently and try to weather the storm alone. The NAMI has made public the following statistics, but please keep in mind these numbers could be a little higher or substantially higher.
One in five, 19.86% of adults (nearly 50 million Americans), in the United States experience mental illness yearly.
One in twenty, 4.91%, of adults in the United States experience a serious mental illness yearly.
One in six youths, ages 6-17 in the United States experience a mental health disorder yearly.
50% of all lifelong mental illnesses begin at the age of 14, and 75% by the age of 24.
The second leading cause of death among those between ages 10-14 is suicide.
The staggering numbers I have shared are only estimated and could be much higher due to many undiagnosed and untreated cases because of not seeking the necessary help.
Throughout the rest of this post, I want to share common warning signs of a mental health issue and common symptoms (but some different conditions include other unique symptoms). Before going any further, please understand a mental health condition is not a result of a single event. Research has suggested that multiple bonding causes, genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyles may determine whether an individual develops a mental health condition or not. Those who have a stressful or work life or traumatic events in life can be susceptible to developing a mental health condition. A few takeaways from this so far are if you have a mental health condition, it does not indicate youĀ are brokenĀ beyond repair or that you or your family did anything wrong, as there is no one at fault for mental health conditions. Anyone who deals with a mental health condition can live a happy and meaningful life, including but not limited to healthy social, school, and work relationships, which is far more likely to happen with proper treatment.
Mental health professionals are acutely aware of many mental health illnesses and understand each has their own set of unique symptoms. Unfortunately, this can make distinguishing the difference between expected behaviors, behaviors resulting from physical illness causing altered actions and thoughts, or an actual mental illness. There is an abundance ofĀ commonĀ symptoms for mental health illnesses, which include extreme levels of worry or fear, feeling overly sad, disorderly thinking or difficulties concentrating or learning, drastic mood changes, extended or intense feelings of irritability, evading friends, family, and social interactions, an inability to understand and or relate with others, delusions or hallucinations, overusing substances such as alcohol or drugs, multiple physical ailments without a cause, and suicidal thoughts.
Mental health illnesses can begin during childhood. Young children are still growing and learning ways to communicate and identify their thoughts and emotions, and their signs may vary from adults. The most common and clearly defined mental health signs in children revolve around behavioral issues. Some signs include changes in performance in school, heightened levels of anxiety, hyperactive behavior, increased nightmares, habitual disobedience, aggression, and temper tantrums. These issues are typically more intense than children not getting their way or acting out.
The issues described above are only part of the battle when considering mental illness and the most common symptoms directly related. As a whole, mental health issues are unique, complicated to diagnose, and difficult for the person suffering to understand and accept. Mental health issues are comprised of numerous factors an individual endures. The following symptoms are critical to consider and the ways they may contribute to mental health conditions but may help when deciding on treatment options.
Anosognosia is a neurological condition causing a person to lack awareness of their mental health condition and instead are in denial. They do not have insight into that something with their thought process is not rational. An individual can have moments of clarity, and acknowledge their illness, but their insights shift back and forth.
The risks of suicide and suicidal thoughts can be terrifying, but it is crucial to understand help is available. We may be able to avoid this terrible outcome if we reach out to family and friendsĀ occasionally,Ā so they know you are available and care about them. There are several warning signs of suicide, but the following are only a few and include an increase in alcohol and drug usage, aggressive behavior, withdrawal from friends and family, drastic mood swings, and impulsive or reckless behavior. Again, these are only a few signs that scratch the surface, but when a person has suicidal thoughts, they can go farĀ deeper.
Self-harm is not as simple as it sounds and covers a range of different actions. Unfortunately, this is an issue extremely common in adolescents and young adults. One who is causing self-harm is displaying signs of emotional distress and uses pain as a coping mechanism. Self-harm can make an individual feel additional shame on top of how negative they are already feeling about themselves. Self-harm may include frequent cutting or burning, drinking alcohol, or doing drugs. Once the person has caused themselves enough scars, they may start avoiding interactions with others because they are unable to hide their scars.
Approximately 18 million people with a mental illness smoke as a coping mechanism to deal with symptoms or stress from life. Adults with a mental health illness have a higher rate of smoking than someone without a mental illness. The nicotine in cigarettes can temporarily alter moods and distinguishing symptoms, which makes a person consume more cigarettes. Smoking is not only a temporary relief but an unhealthy way to cope as it can cause more negative health consequences.
Substance use disorders is the continuous misuse of alcohol and or drugs. Those experiencing mental health issues may misuse drugs and or alcohol to cope with the overwhelming symptoms they are experiencing. The term for this combination is known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. The symptoms of a substance abuse disorder may include withdrawing from family and friends, drastic behavioral changes, involving themselves with risky behaviors, development of a high tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, and feeling they need the drugs or alcohol to function in their lives.
Thank you for visiting my site today, and this will be all I will share today. I did not want to provide an overwhelming amount of information because I wanted you to be able to absorb as much as possible before adding the common mental health illnesses. I am working on completing the second part of this post, which will cover the most common mental health illnesses. I feel this information is important because mental healthĀ is consistently neglected, and our society has shunned it. We all must make a conscious effort to understand these issuesĀ better,Ā so we can attempt to acknowledge when we or someone we know is suffering. There is no way to force someone going through a mental health illness or crisis to get the necessary help, but if we can start by understanding them, we might be a step ahead.Ā
Happy Tuesdayš! Monday is history now, but I hope your week began in the best way. I had a follow-up appointment with the pain doctor yesterday afternoon, and just as I expected, everything went as it always does. The Nurse Practitioner was running close to an hour behind schedule, and traffic was a mess, but I had my notebook and was writing while waiting. I was still a little frustrated but did expect to have to wait. I do not understand why doctors have patients scheduled appointments because they rarely follow the schedule and typically have people waiting for far too long. I guess it is what it is, and we must deal with how things are because there is not much we can do to change it. The last time I saw this Nurse Practitioner, I had told her about Sundanceās struggles, so yesterday, I informed her that he passed away on February 10th. She is a sweet lady and loves animals, so she understood how painful it was to lose him. The piece I was working on writing while waiting to be seen was about Sundance, and I read her the first line, which brought tears to her eyes because it was sad and heartfelt.
Thankfully, we survived Monday and are now to embark on Tuesday. The good news is we only have four days left until the weekend returns. That does not sound too terrible, right? Four days to attempt to accomplish something great, which I know we can do because we are powerful and have fierce strength. Life might get challenging, and we might suffer hardships occasionally, but we will overcome anythingĀ we encounter. There might be days we feel like we cannot do anything, but no matter what happens, we must remember everything we have already handled and overcome with much more strength and courage! When you think there is no hope, remember that you have overcome so much already, and you continue standing strong. Many of us suffer from illnesses that do not have a cure, which is not easy to accept, and this would haveĀ STOPPEDĀ some in their tracks, but this did not stop us from continuing our journey.
I thought about entering another writing competition but have notĀ made a final decision. I still have time to enter but should decide sooner rather than later. A small part of me wants to enter the competition, but a large part of me does not think it is the best idea. My reasons for thinking about entering are it will help me grow as a writer and provide me with more experience. There might be more reasons I should not try this again. If I do enter, I think I would write about the painful loss of Sundance, but this would be difficult and emotional. If I do not write about Sundance, I have a few other ideas that might be a good essay and not as emotional. Does anyone reading have any advice? I would appreciate any advice you could offer because I value your opinion.
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoyed what I shared. It is hard to believe tomorrow is May 1st, and I do not understand where time goes because it seems to fly by so fast! Before we know it, 2024 will be over, and welcoming 2025. Yes, I know that might be extreme, but the days are going quickly, and it is hard to keep up. I hope to have the chance to read your comments because I enjoy the opportunity to know what your thoughts are. I will respond to all comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sendingĀ yāallĀ LOTSĀ of love, comfort, support, andĀ MANYĀ positive vibes!
Another weekend has ended, but I hope you enjoyed every minute. Hopefully, you created found and lasting memories. At the beginning of a new week, you must decide to embrace and tackle your goals. Each week offers a fresh start to try again without dwelling on anything not accomplished. Goals from last week do not matter because that was then, and this is now. Think only about what you want to achieve this week and focus solely on those goals. I am still searching for a job, but my focus is on my class starting in three weeks. Once I complete the class and become certified, finding a job will be much easier, and things will work out for the best. This afternoon, I will be going to a follow-up appointment with my pain doctor. These appointments always go the same way. Nothing has changed in the past three months and will not change, so I get the excitement of a miserable drive on the most obnoxious interstate with way too much road construction. Some enjoy driving, but I am sure even those who do would despise this road. For someone like me who hates driving, it is the worst way to spend three hoursĀ totalĀ driving to the appointment and back home.
Last week, I decided to involve myself with positive affirmations because we must strive for more positivity and less negativity throughout life. We can try doing this daily, which might seem like a lot to do, or once a week, whatever works best for you. Today, I will share five positive affirmations I will focus on this week and why they are critical to me. I am doing this because the affirmations I choose will help me become more positive and motivated for success. Trying to adapt to not having a full-time job and relying on others is challenging because I am a very independent person, and finding ways to be positive during a relatively negative time is crucial for my mental health.Ā I am sharing my five affirmations separately so I can explain the importance of each. Please note, that these are not in order of importance because I feel they are all importantš!
I accept my imperfections. I think imperfections create who we are without filters. When we can acknowledge and accept our imperfections, they can provide us with more strength, courage, and resilience. Many try pretending their life is perfect and without any imperfections, but this behavior is a facade and only displays weakness. Of course, my many imperfections do not define me, but they are a part of what makes me who I am.
I heal and strengthen daily. Life has knocked me down many times, and some of those knockdowns were more vicious than others. No matter howĀ viciousĀ and challenging getting knocked down was, I will never surrender and always get back standing straight. Challenges, disappointments, and times of suffering can either make or break you. We can choose which to go with, and I decide that they will make me because I know I get stronger every time.
I trust my inner wisdom will guide me. We should listen to our inner voice because it will lead us in the right direction. Throughout our lives, we are constantly learning lessons, and they will remain in our thoughts so we can make better decisions.Ā I have learned that my initial thoughts about anyĀ givenĀ situation areĀ theĀ correctĀ wayĀ because the more I overthink something, the higher the chances are my decision will be the wrong way to go.Ā
I can forgive myself. During life, we will make bad decisions, and something goes wrong.Ā We might cause another person emotional pain,Ā orĀ weĀ do something that causes us long-term issues, but we are only human, andĀ mistakes will be made.Ā We must learn from these experiences and not be hard on ourselves and beat ourselves up about a mistake made. If we cannot forgive ourselves, why would we expect anyone else to be forgiving?
I am not pushed by my problems, but I am encouraged by my goals. This is something important to me because I let the negative aspects of my life control what my future looked like. I experienced several losses over the past few months, and it was painfully challenging. I could not see a clear and bright way forward. Although it took me several months, I can finally see a bright and encouraging future ahead, it just takes determination, patience, and resilience.
I would also like to share a quote with you that I found motivating and hope you will too. We should fill our thoughts (cup) with positive and motivating thoughts daily instead of thinking things are going wrong. Yes, we will face challenges and everything we want will not go according to plan, but in time everything will work out for the best. We might not have control over every aspect of our lives, but we can control our thoughts and how we want to deal with life in general. We can decide to be happy and positive, or we can decide to be miserable and negative. Seems like an easy decision.
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed my five positive affirmations and the quote I shared. I am not going to pressure anyone, but I would love to know if you can think of any positive affirmations for yourself. If you do not want to share, that is okay, and you are entitled to your privacy. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and have an amazing week. Please never forget I am always sending you LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes.
Grief can be haunting and inescapable because the memories of those who we lost are unstoppable. It has been two and a half months since losing Sundance and four years and two months since we lost Chloe. No matter how long it has been, I can remember the final moments of the lives of these two sweet and lovable cats. Of course, losing a loved one causes so much heartache, but many do not understand the level of pain losing a pet that you love dearly causes. If I could have traded places with either of these cats, I would have without questioning my decision. I wanted so desperately to donate one of or at least part of one of my lungs to Sundance, but the veterinarian shot me down because they said it was impossible. Even though I realized my lung was too large for Sundance, I did not understand why cutting mine to fit into his little body was impossible. Most days, I wake up hoping these losses were a nightmare and I would wake up to find them alive, but every morning, I am disappointed when I come to terms with the fact that it was not a nightmare but a reality.Ā Unfortunately, reality cuts like a knife and leaves so much unknown.
Life imposes so many questions, but with limited to no answers. Often, I wonder why innocent animals must come down with illnesses thatĀ inĀ the end, take their lives away. They did nothing to deserve such a grim fate and do not understand what is happening to them. How do you explain to a sick animal what they are enduring? How do you explain to any pets you still have where their friend went and why they are not coming home? Why are there so many innocent children who are living in unfair and dangerous situations? Why are there many kind and loving people who die of a painful and tragic death? People like my late grandfather did not deserve what he endured at the end of his life because he was a kind man and deserved more than he received. Why are there so many cruel people full of hate left in this world to torment others and never face the consequences for their cruel behaviors? It appears many have forgotten what the term justice means and accept the way things are going about in the world.
I try avoiding getting political or religious because everyone has their beliefs, and there is nothing wrong with anyoneās views. I wonder if one who believes in a higher power and that God loves all of us, why would he take those away from us that are pure love? How can anyone decide when anyone has fulfilled their purpose here on earth when so much was left undone? My late grandfather had strong religious beliefs, and I hope those beliefs gave him peace and that he is comfortable now, without any pain or torment. Our cats did not follow or have any beliefs because they only knew love, so why was their life cut short? Many of the reasonsĀ that IĀ cannot get past the loss of our cats is because I was left wondering if there was something else, I could have and should have done for them. I blame myself for both losing their lives, and it will always haunt me.
With all the questions we faceĀ in our lives, how do you accept facts that there are no answers? Are we supposed to tolerate this and carry on with a questionable existence? For all the why, how, what, and where questions, can we make assumptions about them and deal with them? It has been a while, and I have gotten older; I have many questions and typically ignore them because I understand the things I cannot control and do not want to waste time, but many questions weigh on my mind. There are too many incurable illnesses in the world, and those affected must find a way to deal with their fate. It is complicated and can feel impossible, but everyone finds ways to see the positive in their lives. Many young and innocent children are dealing with this grim fate, but how can they understand this when they are too young and naĆÆve to the world?
With the number of unanswered questions we may have, the best thing to do to survive life is to focus on the positive things we have in our lives. Losing those we love is inevitable and destined to happen. Instead of thinking about this, we must value and appreciate those we care about and ensure they never doubt how much they are loved and treasured because if we fail to do this, andĀ leaves us with regrets. Families can be complicated, but the bonds we share with others go deeper than simply blood. I have never believed that the blood we share with family members is as important as the trust, respect, consideration, and loyalty shared with another human or our pets.
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a lovely and relaxing weekend. I know parts of this post were not positive and uplifting, but they are some thoughts I struggle with. Some people say they love another, but do they understand what it means to love with their entire heart and soul? Love is a word that I never use loosely and will only use when it comes from my heart, and I mean it. Too many people tell others they love them, but at the end of the day, it is just another word to them without meaning. When I say I love our cats more than words can say, I mean it and without question. This is the one thing in life I do not question, my love for those I care about and our cats. I hope the last part of your weekend is amazing and you do something special for yourself. Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!
When life goes sideways from what we had planned and expected, we can feel disappointed and discouraged, but that does not mean we should give up and accept defeat. During our lifetime, there will be many times we are discouraged and find it challenging to discover inspiration. Our inspirations do not always stem from others and can come from inside ourselves. I realize when nothing appears to be going in the right direction, seeing inspiration inside can be extremely difficult and nearly impossible, but it is still there. Finding inspiration, courage, and positivity might take a little extra time and consideration for ourselves. When the dark clouds loom over our heads for a long time, we think the sun will never shine on our lives again, and if we continue believing this, the darkness will only last longer. Dig a little deeper and remember everything you have already overcome in your life, and you willĀ be remindedĀ of the strength you hold, which will hopefully lead you in a brighter direction.
In most of my posts, some of what I am sharing are words I need to remind myself of, and I will reread the words often to let them sink in. We all experience challenges in our lives, and sometimes challenges will linger, and we feel like they will not improve. We are only human, and this is how the human mind thinks, and there is nothing wrong with that, but we cannot get lost in the challenges and must find ways to overcome them. Anything we are unhappy about in our lives, we are the only ones who can make the changes necessary to get past the unpleasant times. No one can fix our lives, so we must take charge and make changes. We must inspire ourselves with changes, and steps we take might help another person overcome similar challenges.
We are halfway through the week and only have the final part to survive, which I think we can handle, but we could all use an inspirational quote to help us along. Whatever you have gone through, something is waiting for you at the end of the rainbow, so please keep striving for success. We have all felt beaten down in life and feel like giving up would be easier but doing that would not help overcome anything because you would feel even worse. Seek out your full potential in this life, and never lose the desire to win because you will win! Unlock the door that has been closed for too long and discover your potential, and I have no doubt you will succeed! Ā I hope you found meaning in the quote I shared and that itĀ provides you withĀ the inspiration you need. I am sure you can tell I thought this quote was powerful and inspirational!
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a wonderful week and you enjoyed what I shared today. I cannot find the words to tell you how much I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to read my posts, but it means so much to me. All of you inspire me to continue writing on my blog because your support has been encouraging. Has anyone been making daily positive affirmations and if you have, have you found it beneficial? I will respond to any comments as quickly as possible as I enjoy communicating with all of you! Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of loveā¤ļø, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibesš!
Happy Friday Eveš! I hope your week is going well and you have not encountered anything that discouraged you because you deserve better than that. I understand life can feel overly complicated, but no matter what happens, you can overcome anything and succeed with what you want. None of the struggles you experienced during this week will end, and you will move forward to better things. It might not seem that way right now because you might still be struggling with the emotional after-effects, but please remember nothing lasts forever. Although in the challenging moment of your struggle, it seems like it will never improve your situation will be at the perfect time, and you will find the brightness in life again. Next time you talk with someone in the thick of their struggle, try passing this message along, and it offers them a life-changing concept.
The week is almost over, and everyone can hopefully enjoy the weekend soon. Trust me when I say I understand how challenging the weeks can be. If we are not dealing with something in our personal lives, we hear insanity on the news. Anytime you decide to watch any news segment, that alone can be discouraging and upsetting. This is the reason why I do my best to avoid the news. I never watch the news willingly, but rather partially listen when my husband has it on. Considering it was another difficult week, we could all benefit from a pick-me-up quote. I hope you find as much meaning in the quote I am sharing as I did. For me, this quote speaks volumes because anytime something in our lives ends, something better could be around the corner, and now that we are free from what has ended, we have the necessary time to embrace something new and incredible.
Too often, we can get discouraged when something in our life does not go according to our plans, and we want to give up. We are all only human, and it is easy to become discouraged, which takes a great deal of strength to push forward, but we can do this. It helps when we have someone in our corner and supporting and encouraging us because, without that, many do not know how to continue. People might get lost in their disappointments and forget they can accomplish anything, but only if they push themselves further. Without trying and carrying on with life, how would anyone accomplish anything? If people stop trying and making changes to their lives, no one will ever accomplish anything, and we will all be stuck. It takes a lot of strength, determination, and power of pure will accomplish anything worth it in life, so I never give up on your dreams, and things will work out in time!
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and it has provided you with everything needed to get through the rest of this week. Never allow something to discourage you from anything you know in your heart you can conquer. Think about everything you have already overcome in life and let that prove what you can do. You are the only person who gets in your way and hinders your success. I am looking forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of loveā¤ļø, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibesš!
Happy Wednesday and making it halfway through another week! How has your week been so far? It seems to have been a crazy week. I mentioned Monday was the beginning of the former president of the United States criminal trial, and I am sure even though something should come out of it, the trial will amount to nothing. I am not sure why I am surprised anyone in powerful positions can get away with doing illegal things, but I do not foresee any changes. Monday was also the final day to complete taxes in the United States, and it was another miserable and stressful experience, but it is a yearly issue in the country. I would not mind paying as much taxes as we all must pay if the money was going towards something helpful for American citizens, but the money is not helping anyone. Yesterday, I completed the final exam for the Anatomy & Physiology class, and I am happy to report I got an A! The only thing I can do now is practice patience with the job search and the start of the next class on May 20th.
At the halfway through the week point, knowing we still have the second half to get through, I think it is a perfect time to share an inspiring quote. Without being able to remain inspired, encouraged, and optimistic, the negativity that occurs in the world can destroy our mental stability. If we cannot admit we are wrong, apologize when we have done something we should not have, forgive those we should forgive, love deeply, and live life without regrets, we are not living a fulfilling life. It is easy to hold a grudge against someone who has caused us pain, but forgiving their wrongs and letting go of the hard feelings will only make us happier. We do not forgive others for their sake; it is only for ours. Showing kindness, respect, love, and support is better for everyone involved and creates more harmony and happiness!
It may be easy to be critical of yourself, but does that help you succeed in life? I will admit that I have always been very critical of anything and everything I do, but I know I am hindering my success, which will never be a good thing. Being your worst critic will never help you to overcome things you find challenging, but if you can acknowledge what you need to improve on and work towards change, you will be a better and stronger person. If we were as critical towards another person as we are towards ourselves, how would that make that person feel? It would probably destroy any of their self-confidence and cause them emotional distress. Anyone who criticizes themselves should start trying to say one good thing about themselves each day and see if that improves their confidence and mental well-being.
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared and found the quote inspiring. We have survived the most challenging part of the week, so the final part should be easy, especially getting through the tax hardships. I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. I hope everyone is adjusting to the weather well and doing what you must do to deal with Mother Natureās changes. Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of loveā¤ļø, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibesš!
On April 10th, it was two months since I watched the bright and sparkly light in our precious cat Sundanceās blue eyes fade dark. He fought so hard for weeks until the very end of his life, and his little lungs gave in. During the last two months, we have tried holding onto the happiness and love this furry angel brought into our lives, which has provided us with some comfort but does not mend our broken hearts. In every inch of our home, there is another memory of Sundance. The place in the dining room where he cried five times and the place in the living room where he took his last breath still hurts my heart. When I would walk through our front door or return upstairs from the basement, I still looked for him because he met me at the door, but sadly, he was not thereā¹. I continue hoping what happened at 6:46 PM on February 10th, has been a long nightmare, and I will wake up to Sundance’s beautiful face. The loss of Sundance will continue to feel like a terrible and endless nightmare until I learn to cope better with the loss.
During the weeks I knew Sundance was gravely ill, I divided my attention between ensuring he was as comfortable and loved as possible and doing well in my classes. Everyone deals with sadness in different ways. Some people may decide to become overly lost in depression. Others cannot handle their emotions, so they repress their emotions and practice avoidance to an unhealthy level. Unfortunately, my way of dealing with challenging and emotional situations is avoidance and repression. I stayed by Sundanceās side for hours and observed him so I could help him move around and obsessed over his breathing and giving him his medications at the same time daily.
When we lost Chloe on February 7, 2020, it was painful because we were hurting but saw Sundance grieve. He was the type who loved everyone and did not understand where his best friend went. This was why we adopted two female cats, which were only supposed to be one, but the girls were sweet and loved each other, and we did not want to separate them. It does not seem the girls are upset and have carried on with their silly antics. The only change I have noticed with the girls is they are not eating their wet food as much as they used to. Maybe they are still adjusting to the loss and change.
One of the outside feral cats I have been feeding was pregnant. Mama cat continues to come around to eat but has not brought the kittens by yet. I am very excited to see her babies when they are ready to be out and about to eat cat food. I have said I want one of her kittens, especially if she has a male, but the more I think about it, I am unsure if I am mentally and emotionally ready. I think it would be better to wait until I can go more than a week without breaking down in tears, be done with school, and have a job. I cannot guarantee our female cats would be happy about another cat, especially the part Maine Coon, Willow. She is loving and sweet but not too friendly towards other animals. She hissed at me for having the scent of another animal on me.
The healing process when you experience a loss takes time. Unfortunately, there is not a guide to teach you how to heal faster. Many people may not understand how painful it has been losing Sundance, but it has hurt my heart and soul. I love all animals and prefer to be surrounded by animals any day of the week because they are easier to get along with and understand. Do I think there will come a day when we will be over losing Sundance? Maybe, but there will always be something that brings up a good and painful memory. Do I think we will get another male cat someday? The jury is still out on that because I do not know. If we do, the kitty will not be able to replace Sundance because that boy is irreplaceable.
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you had a wonderful week and are looking forward to a weekend doing what makes you happiest. If you decide to do nothing over the weekend, that is okay because you need to consider yourself! I rarely do anything over the weekend because I prefer to stay home where I know I am safe and can avoid unfriendly humans, and I love being around our sweet cats. As always, I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending yāall LOTS of loveā„, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!
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