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07/28/2008 07:12
LadyRahl
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 As a bi-polar woman… some days I find it hard to find a warm fuzzy out there. So I thought, what better than to start a thread solely to the things that we are grateful for? That way, when we’re down, we can come here and be reminded that there ARE good things in life and that the darkness will pass.

You can post once a day… or 10 times… doesn’t matter. Just say what you’re grateful for.

So I’ll start…

Today I am grateful for shiny things, because they make me smile.

Post edited by: LadyRahl, at: 07/28/2008 07:34

Oooh... shiny!

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07/28/2008 07:22
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 i am grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life, including everyone here. i am grateful that i've been able to accept me for who i am, bipolar and all, and decide that i'm a good person anyways...

thanks for the great thread, ladyrahl. you really are a wonderful addition to our group.

Well behaved women rarely make history.

Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...

"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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07/28/2008 07:24
LadyRahl
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 I try.

I figure some days I need a good reminder of why it's good to be alive.

I'm also grateful for this support group down to my core! For so long I feel like I was searching for something, and I feel like I've finally found it.

Oooh... shiny!

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07/28/2008 07:30
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 know the feeling. i know for sure this site played a big part in saving my life.

i just heard a quote from "the color purple" that said "god gets pissed when people don't notice the color purple" and "the thing that god likes most of all is gratitude". i can substitute in spirit or creator for god, as i no longer like that term, but it's true. you get what you project out and if it's negative and desperate, that's what you're going to get back. if it's thankful, that's just so positive, so think about what awesome things can come your way! thanks again for the thread. looking forward to what others have to say.

Well behaved women rarely make history.

Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...

"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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07/28/2008 07:43
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 Today I am greatful for the fact that I was able to control my feelings yesterday and that I actually can't wait for me to go through the day and what lies ahead. That hasn't happened to me for almost six months now.

Zinnia I totally agree with you. You too ladyrahl. On the joking side of things maybe that's why people wear purple when they get old.lol (When's your birthday secton. Norma quotes,"When I get old I shall wear purple...")lol Hey, I wear purple....Does that make me old?lol

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor in the morning the daevil says," Oh SHIT SHE"S UP!!!"
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07/28/2008 09:25
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 Yesterday i went blueberry picking with 2 of my sons one of my daughter in laws and my 10 year old grandson.It made me think about how grateful i am to have my family they may not be perfect but i love everyone of them.Also I'm grateful for the beauty of the woods moss ferns princess pine birds singing loudly.I'm gratefull we didn't see the bear that left that huge pile of crap in those woods.and I'm greatful for blueberrys YUMMY!!! all of our teeth stained blue I made 8 jars of bluberry jam this morning so all winter i can remember the day we had as i spread jam on my toast.There are so many things to be greatful for but i will leave some for another day!!Great thread so often people forget how much they have to be greatful for.Thanks Lady Rahl!! Amom
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07/28/2008 09:39
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 I'm grateful that you posted that amon... that made me smile.
Oooh... shiny!

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07/28/2008 10:23
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 Here's something I never thought I would say...I'm grateful for my meds. I've finally calmed down and I didn't even realize how manic I actually was. I can breathe again, I can talk to people without wanting to punch them, I can look around and really see things. So I guess today I am grateful for my meds because with them I am able to appreciate everything and everyone else because I am stable. Or as stable as I get
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07/28/2008 10:30
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 Today, I am grateful that you can still get a decent cup of coffee for a buck. I am grateful for my sanity, my health, and that people I care about are well, alive and breathing I am also grateful for my sense of humor, and everything and anything choclate
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07/28/2008 11:12
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 I am sooooo grateful that i have a good job prospect on the horizion! And I am also grateful for everyone here, for making me feel not so alone anymore!!!
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