May 3, 2007

  • Update:  I don't actually do crack, that was a wisecrack.  I'm way too .. ahem ... frugal ... for that nonsense. 

    The Last of All ...

    Viktor Frankl, who suffered through Auschwitz where his parents and his wife were murdered, said that in the end, no matter what is taken from you, we all retain the basic human freedom, we have the ability always to choose how we will respond.

    Lately, my response to difficulty has been to whine (I can hear my best friend now saying, "It's not whining!"), but it's a least a WHOLE lot of talking about how weird and wrong things are.  If I'm not whining, talking and complaining about it, I'm doing self-destructive things: like adopting profanity, over-eating, and crack as coping mechanisms.

    What a really lame way to use my freedom.

     

     

Comments (20)

  • Sometimes I wonder if we are always destructive, we just have moments of calm. *HUGS*

  • Frankl's reason for writing his life affirming book:

    "I had wanted simply to convey to the reader by way of concrete example that life holds a potential meaning under any conditions, even the most miserable ones. And I thought that if the point were demonstrated in a situation as extreme as that in a concentration camp, my book might gain a hearing. I therefore felt responsible for writing down what I had gone through, for I thought it might be helpful to people who are prone to despair."

    My choice is to be
    to be in this moment
    and pay attention. Hugs dear one

  • I don't think you are whining either.  But crack?  Yeah, I'd say that falls into the self-destructive area.  :o h-no:  Email me if you need to talk or vent or whine.

  • Teri you are not whining you see clearly the situation and you try courageously to face .(I read the previous post to say that )
    Love
    Michel

  • Oh...what did Victor know?  :forkoff:  JUST KIDDIN'!  I've always wondered why I eat when I'm stressed?  :question:  Why can't I exercise instead?  :o h-no:  Oh...that's right.  Eating is more fun.  :bigglasses:  And easier.  Why does life have to be so difficult?  See what a champion whiner I am?  We could have great whine sessions but I 'spose that wouldn't be very healthy.  Despite my lame attempts at humor, you make a great point, as per usual.  HUGS

  • Crack?  Scary indeed.

    You are such a brave and thoughtful person.  I look forward to seeing what your radical step might be.

    And I so loved the poem A Matter of Taste.  Do you mind my making a copy of it?  And if not, what is your last name so I can attach that?

    Lori

  • instead of whining - try this :   :hammer:

  • I don't see it as whining.  It seems that you analyze a situation and deal with it.  Go, Girl.

  • Crack? 

  • How about a little cheese with whine. lol. You are a very brave person, you have a lot on your plate and you continue to go forward. You are dedicated to solving the problems for you and your children. I admire your courage. Love to you, Judi

  • Whew...that didn't sound like you, but you are under a lot of stress.  Of course that would have expained 99% of your tight finances. :dancingcow:

  • But if you had a lot of cash you'd do crack? Ummm, unless I've completely misread you that simply is not true.

  • Focus and gain perspective.

    Prioritize and gain strength.

    CARPE DIEM.

    (move…)

  • do crack that wisecrack that you crack SO well! :hammer:

  • Joni put up a nice tribute to autism today thought you might like to go and see it do you subscribe to her?   http://www.xanga.com/LadyofAvalonLand Judi

  • I never thought of you as a whiner.

    Thanks for your comment yesterday.  Yours was among my favorites.  I have much to learn from my readers, as stated in the blog now in the process of being written.

  • Well, they do say that crack is a wonderful weight loss mechanism.  Afterall, whoever heard of an obese crack-whore?

    Wounldn't recommend it, though. :jester:

    I did learn something really funny/scary last night.  Remind me to tell you about out-sourcement.

  • ALL my xanga friends' experiences have been dovetailing mine lately.  Prayer does work.  To wit:  I just yesterday heard Reba say, "If you're whinin', don't be comin' to me."  I noticed I've been whining a lot.  I NEVER allowed my children to whine, so why am I allowing myself? You are so right; what a stupid way to waste my freedom.  I put a sign up in my locker at work: NO WHINING, LIN

  • working with them was on of the most rewarding experiences of my life......................hugs..........:celebrate::sunshine:

  • I am praying Teri for a solution for you and the boys. Judi

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