tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post960173284858235982..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Closing in on year's endDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-14501817819112120972013-12-17T16:59:03.969-08:002013-12-17T16:59:03.969-08:00I don't worry or do stress well..I get so slee...I don't worry or do stress well..I get so sleepy I cannot stay awake. AND most times I feel better after a long nap and can cope better. Perhaps it is my hibernation/survival mode...or maybe I am weird. <br />We had a timing belt go out on a vehicle and it was thousands to get a new engine..so think of what you have saved! :) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-18433049302618917062013-12-17T06:39:16.631-08:002013-12-17T06:39:16.631-08:00DJan the worrywart. Oh how I can relate. Unresolve...DJan the worrywart. Oh how I can relate. Unresolved "problems" keep me awake at night....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-7986736865811864092013-12-16T23:37:53.352-08:002013-12-16T23:37:53.352-08:00Worrying will make our health bad. So need to enjo...Worrying will make our health bad. So need to enjoy the life as it comes. Be cool and solve all the problems in a better way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36809168700460353582013-12-16T22:06:33.725-08:002013-12-16T22:06:33.725-08:00Worry has always been a part of me until now, in m...Worry has always been a part of me until now, in my third act, I find I am able most of the time, to practice all those little things I've read for years, and I realize that my biggest worry is that I won't sleep and then I'll feel awful. But I give myself permission to stay awake and read or watch a movie until I can fall asleep, and I give myself permission to sleep as late as I need to in order to feel good the next day. Sadly, I realize now that I spent, wasted, many hours of my youth, worrying about what might happen instead of enjoying those times as I should. I work at living in the now and planning for for the future. During these cold days of winter, I am scheduling instructors for Writers Circle in 2014. If only my physical health was as strong as my mind which is always going, thinking, creating, but I stop and think that many women my age have resigned themselves to sitting home and watching TV all day. Taking it easy, they say. <br />I'm heading to south Georgia where I hear it will be 80 degrees this weekend. That is where I grew up. <br />Hope all went well with S.S. What a nuisance to have to deal with that.I recommend listening to soft music while breathing slowly or a meditation CD to slow the anxiety. But I find that Christmas time brings back so many memories it is hard to rid myself of the sadness of the season.Good luck, DJan.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-31697966820699183362013-12-16T17:07:23.847-08:002013-12-16T17:07:23.847-08:00We all have certain things that bother us. Things...We all have certain things that bother us. Things relating to my income worry me. I have a "losing the roof over my head" fear that will pop up whenever things could change enough to make that a possibility. I have had it happen a few times in my life and I have survived, so it feels like a deep faith issue to me. The only other thing that can set off my worry buttons is anything to do with Dagan's health (or Leah's and Karma's now, too--lol!). I mill and mill, too. The only thing that has ever worked to shut it off for me is when I've driven myself crazy long enough that I realize there is no alternate solution I can think of to try or nothing whatsoever I can do about it--and I finally hand it over and trust that whatever is meant to be will be. Being Scandinavian, I expect the worst so that I will be relieved and happy if it doesn't happen--LOL! ;) Meditation works for me for some things, but not for those deep worry buttons when they are pushed.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75320002905940353192013-12-16T16:37:46.019-08:002013-12-16T16:37:46.019-08:00I am just now sitting down to read your blog, a da...I am just now sitting down to read your blog, a day late, and I'm so glad I did, DJan! That worrying and fretting sure doesn't help us much, does it? I hope that your time in line today was worth it, and you resolved the medicare situation to your benefit. <br /><br />I hadn't been thinking about the winter solstice coming, and I thank you for reminding me that we are nearly to the hump. That is certainly something to look forward to.<br /><br />Enjoy your week. I hope you get a little sun and a hike or two in! Don't you just love this "balmy" weather?? I'm so glad to be done with the ice and cold for awhile. Big hugs to you, dear DJan! <br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-17088512687169609122013-12-16T16:13:07.048-08:002013-12-16T16:13:07.048-08:00I find this time of year quite a struggle but feel...I find this time of year quite a struggle but feel better as the days get longer. I recommend meditation, fresh air, candles, sleep. This too shall pass....Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-76615473578596349432013-12-16T05:49:30.875-08:002013-12-16T05:49:30.875-08:00After hearing about your surgery, I am even more i...After hearing about your surgery, I am even more impressed with all you accomplish jumping out of planes and hiking for miles. <br />I just came back from Florida and can attest to its wonderful warmth. Enjoy. <br />Olga has a great point. I did worry about my house when I was in Florida as giant ice storm threatened my area. And yes, nothing bad happened. All it did was dampen my visit a bit. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5572504188028275482013-12-15T21:10:55.639-08:002013-12-15T21:10:55.639-08:00I tend to be a worrier at times, too, and recent w...I tend to be a worrier at times, too, and recent weeks of our life have had me in that state. I love the idea of meditating.<br />It's been so cold here, I nearly jumped for joy when I looked up the weather forecast a while ago & saw we are supposed to get well above zero tomorrow! We have had highs in the negatives for so many days straight, now. <br />Good luck at the SS office, hoping everything is easily straightened out for you, DJan!<br />amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35173258795330361122013-12-15T19:42:43.407-08:002013-12-15T19:42:43.407-08:00Anxiety is a fun thing? As I've aged anxiety h...Anxiety is a fun thing? As I've aged anxiety has become an issue. It seems like there's only one issue a day that I can focus on. It's a far cry from multi tasking. I will have to work on it so that it doesn't take over. You have a plan and that's good. You'll get there.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27173842088814397602013-12-15T17:22:58.410-08:002013-12-15T17:22:58.410-08:00It's always so nice to come here to your blog....It's always so nice to come here to your blog...sit back, and read what you have to say. It's like talking with you. You make it so easy to "listen" and you are a wonderful communicator. <br />As the weather continues to get colder in your area, I hope that you stay warm and stay well. <br />When you head to the SS office, keep in mind that mistakes are made, and hopefully, you will find yourself at the window of a person with a smile in his/her heart and that person will straighten things out quickly for you. <br /> I send you warm wishes for a lovely week, Jan. Take care of you. I do love to be here....<br />J.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-22160270606006438422013-12-15T15:12:20.131-08:002013-12-15T15:12:20.131-08:00Some things tend to worry us more than others... t...Some things tend to worry us more than others... to me it's usually health issues with family OR finances. Since retirement *unexpected expenses* have jumped right up there to the top. But worry doesn't help. I try to remember the saying that "gratitude turns all that we have into enough" and my all time favorite, "what is, IS... and I can handle it!"Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80461037847872087552013-12-15T14:17:14.338-08:002013-12-15T14:17:14.338-08:00I think we all worry to some degree. Some more th...I think we all worry to some degree. Some more than others, of course - but it's something we all do.<br /><br />I'm glad you got your timing belt changed - I understand that if that goes you are in for a nightmare.<br /><br />I hope the Social Security situation gets straightened out without too much fuss.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, DJan. And stay warm!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-38714575075596061492013-12-15T12:53:59.614-08:002013-12-15T12:53:59.614-08:00I have dealt with anxiety and hate how it steals T...I have dealt with anxiety and hate how it steals The Present away. I've found meditation to be helpful and I have a couple youtube videos I've found quite useful when I can't quiet my own mind in silence. Maybe they will help someone else, too.<br />http://m.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=DRepi-_vyhk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDRepi-_vyhk%26NR%3D1%26feature%3Dendscreen<br /><br />http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=OoM57Z8dRUY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DOoM57Z8dRUY%26feature%3Drelated<br /><br />Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83074502020488345922013-12-15T11:20:45.699-08:002013-12-15T11:20:45.699-08:00I guess we all tend to worry too much, so you are ...I guess we all tend to worry too much, so you are quite normal, in my opinion. What helps me is counting my blessings. When I do that, I am so grateful and because I feel grateful, I feel happy. Perhaps, you could do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4595297384902469032013-12-15T09:21:22.725-08:002013-12-15T09:21:22.725-08:00Ah, the worry is always with us. It's like our...Ah, the worry is always with us. It's like our minds are looking for a likely topic and seize on it.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-45963619801536715062013-12-15T09:20:12.662-08:002013-12-15T09:20:12.662-08:00I saw this posted on Pinterest yesterday for what ...I saw this posted on Pinterest yesterday for what it is worth:<br /><br />Worry won't stop the bad things happening, but it will stop you from enjoying the good.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-67647528902177355312013-12-15T09:05:59.793-08:002013-12-15T09:05:59.793-08:00It's good to know I'm not alone in my cons...It's good to know I'm not alone in my constant worry and stress because of life's unavoidable challenges. I guess after working so hard and being responsible in so many ways, since I was 17 and started working, makes me feel as though I deserve a break. <br /><br />Two months ago I made a commitment to work towards paying off all my debt and building my savings. It's not easy and requires constant monitoring of spending and very deliberate prioritizing of where I spend. But I've made progress and paying off my first small debt was in sight for May of next year. My savings was building and I had a plan to save more from every pay check. Then someone randomly slashed my tire. It was unrepairable and because of having an all-wheel drive vehicle I had to purchase four new tires. There went a huge chunk of my savings. Now I've taken a big step backwards in my goals. It's very discouraging. Maybe meditation would help me too. It has to be better than resentment and worry. Perhaps I'll give it a try.O-town Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462693501650732288noreply@blogger.com