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Life & Events > Count Only the Happy Hours
 

Count Only the Happy Hours

This admonition appears on Sun Dials a lot and it is such
sage advice. It never pays to obsess over tragedy although
we can learn from it. We weave the design of the fabric
of our lives by coping with what comes along. It is when
we obsess over tragedy instead getting over it that it
defeats us.

I am planning to really cherish my loved ones this Christmas
and to live in the moment. I have made a big effort with
their Christmas gifts which has made the season more pleasurable for me. My tree is pretty, the mantle is draped
with greenery and the candles are burning. (Battery operated
of course).

Although I am not sentimental, my heart is full of Christmas
Spirit and good will towards all.

posted on Dec 20, 2012 5:08 PM ()

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I really want to meet you someday soon!
comment by kristilyn3 on Dec 29, 2012 7:27 AM ()
How lovely! Makes me want to finish my Christmas decorating.
comment by maggiemae on Dec 21, 2012 5:33 PM ()
As for me I have lost the feelings of Christmas.Every year get worse.
They have ruin Christmas as I remember how lovely that we can enjoy Christmas.
Then came the atheist .We cannot say Christmas etc .For me they ruined it.
They are not going to upset as they can take a hike or bite me.
All my family are gone.Christmas do not mean a thing for me if I do not have the swing.Merry.Merry Merry Christmas to the family and take it slow.I do not dwell any more.No reason to.Happy New Year I am surprised that they have not ruined this.
comment by fredo on Dec 21, 2012 9:15 AM ()
I'm almost an atheist and I don't war on Christmas. I still say Merry Christmas to people. The only thing I war on is sappy songs like Rudolph the Rednosed Reindoor. Anyway Fredo, in this area no one is dumping on Chritmas. Try to ignore the downers.
reply by tealstar on Dec 22, 2012 2:35 PM ()
I am sorry you have lost the good feelings about Christmas. It is still
magical for me. No matter how we feel about religion the manger scene is
lovely and makes me happy, especially the live one that the Lutheran church
has every year.I know you love giving presents.
reply by elderjane on Dec 21, 2012 12:12 PM ()
I live part of each day in the past. It is the way I honor those I have lost. These memories don't stop me from moving on -- they are sort of my companions. I miss the Christmases of my young years. I am pleased to know you are rising above your pain and finding joy in the season and with those you love.
comment by tealstar on Dec 20, 2012 8:25 PM ()
Our memories are precious and I dwell mostly on happy ones. I love making
people happy and giving presents and all of the holiday trappings.
reply by elderjane on Dec 21, 2012 12:14 PM ()
This is great advice- and maybe I will add it to next year's goals.
comment by dragonflyby on Dec 20, 2012 8:10 PM ()
Oh Dottie you have survived so much with a good spirit. I hope you get
to be with your grandson.
reply by elderjane on Dec 21, 2012 12:16 PM ()
I can see why this holiday is especially sweet. You have had a rough year, and I am surprised you have gotten through it with all your family still alive. Most of that is only thanks to you - I hope they appreciate all your efforts.
comment by troutbend on Dec 20, 2012 5:23 PM ()
It is an especially sweet Christmas. I am glad to see 2012 depart.
It was a bitter year. If I have learned anything it is that we can survive
if we just put one foot after another and keep going.
reply by elderjane on Dec 21, 2012 12:18 PM ()
Dwelling in the past never accomplished anything. I can remember when I got sober almost 30 years ago and I thought that to be happy (people told me I didn't smile enough) meant that I didn't care about what went on around me. Finally experienced AAs got it through my head that I paid my dues and we each deal with our own stuff when it comes our way. Merry Christmas!
comment by jjoohhnn on Dec 20, 2012 5:20 PM ()
Yes, we each deal with the past in our own way. I like to remember happy
times and I block out the bad ones. I especially like the section in your
blog that deals with psychological insights. Merry Christmas to you and
Donna.
reply by elderjane on Dec 21, 2012 12:22 PM ()

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