tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8100373839462710495.post9009011708221916463..comments2023-11-03T08:19:23.868-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Poole: Protect the HappyElizabeth Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8100373839462710495.post-34252040314800473662011-03-30T11:27:09.127-04:002011-03-30T11:27:09.127-04:00Linda: See, that's exactly what I am talking a...Linda: See, that's exactly what I am talking about. Your friend is amazing to have dealt with breast cancer that way. Putting things in perspective always helps me because it reminds me that things can be worse, and thus, make my issue not matter as much.<br /><br />Rachel: Thanks! It's hard to let go of people who are negative like that, because at least I always feel like I should try to help them, but in the end only they can make themselves happy. <br /><br />That's a good reminder too, that even if this thing is horrible, it's not going to be like this forever.Elizabeth Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8100373839462710495.post-55011689183891645802011-03-29T23:43:09.912-04:002011-03-29T23:43:09.912-04:00Nice post :) Yes indeed I know people like the one...Nice post :) Yes indeed I know people like the ones you described. I had to part ways with a friend last year because she was SO negative and always moaning about how everyone's life was better than hers.<br /><br />When I have a worry, I get past it by reminding myself that everything is transitive, and that the thing that's bothering me today will probably be forgotten in a week/month/year.Rachel Searleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413906883952940334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8100373839462710495.post-46295929481747034322011-03-29T21:35:10.815-04:002011-03-29T21:35:10.815-04:00A friend of mine had breast cancer, at the ripe ag...A friend of mine had breast cancer, at the ripe age of 37. She went aggressive, had a bilateral mastectomy (even though there was only cancer in one side) and is now going through chemo. She has been getting into Buddhist practices of mindfulness, acknowledging the discomforts non-judgmentally and so forth. I really am amazed by her fabulous attitude. <br /><br />My mom used to worry if there was nothing to worry about even, but I think she has mellowed. In fact, I think that is part of the maturation process (something that doesn't always seem to be associated with aging!) - to start to be able to put things in perspective.<br /><br />I always try to remind myself that the bad things don't last. And often I look at the good things in my life and get all warm and fuzzy. Because that's the way I roll. <br /><br />Besides, life has chocolate. ;-)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359861505983502652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8100373839462710495.post-31102067270791937002011-03-29T13:31:13.865-04:002011-03-29T13:31:13.865-04:00Aubrie: I like the each day part of that list! I s...Aubrie: I like the each day part of that list! I shall add it to my arsenal.Elizabeth Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8100373839462710495.post-66189472726805345462011-03-29T12:28:05.183-04:002011-03-29T12:28:05.183-04:00This is a great post! Sometimes I make myself list...This is a great post! Sometimes I make myself list five good things that happened each day.Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.com