tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post1802843701995659464..comments2024-02-14T15:13:21.422-05:00Comments on Aging Gratefully: The Slough of DespondJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-13536364287748324782012-04-19T19:57:39.443-04:002012-04-19T19:57:39.443-04:00You wouldn't be the great YOU that you ARE if ...You wouldn't be the great YOU that you ARE if not for the experiences you've had - both good and bad. I know that sounds trite, but I believe it to be true. Everything you've been through enhances the gifts that you have to share with the rest of us. And, it's okay to feel crappy, every now and again. Allow yourself to feel it completely, just don't stay there. <br /><br />"Not even God can change the past." Anonymous.<br /><br />Much Love & Hugs,<br />CarolynnCarolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-18996757757066905582012-04-18T07:49:09.388-04:002012-04-18T07:49:09.388-04:00I'm sorry you're hurting, June. Sending a ...I'm sorry you're hurting, June. Sending a warm hug your way.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-86893271836517267892012-04-17T20:17:17.853-04:002012-04-17T20:17:17.853-04:00I have such days and times too, that deep sadness,...I have such days and times too, that deep sadness, which has never left me A deep loneliness--which seems the great unmentionable in our society. Over the years I have found so many suffer from this. Then other days I feel such joy at the everyday--especially compared to where I come from. Anyway, i love your blog. keep the faith. (Also-- thanks for rescuing me from the relentless perky Christmas letter of Facebook:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-72531107251269734732012-04-16T16:23:15.052-04:002012-04-16T16:23:15.052-04:00I wish there was something magic I could say to ma...I wish there was something magic I could say to make it all feel better , but sadly there isn't .<br />I can only say that you should feel very proud of all you've done to repair the hurt and proud of who you've become despite it all .<br />So I'll just send a soppy virtual hug and hope you feel happier very soon .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-78505690005046065832012-04-16T13:59:01.393-04:002012-04-16T13:59:01.393-04:00I understand this. My seventh year was marred by ...I understand this. My seventh year was marred by death and loss, have no memories of being 8 or 9.<br /><br />This really touched me.<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-61315783030683828282012-04-16T13:21:07.281-04:002012-04-16T13:21:07.281-04:00Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to 'let go...Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to 'let go' and live as fully in the present as we possibly can. It is always helpful to remember that the sun comes out again and life gets cheerier.Hildredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420791064923078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-64839778796703916192012-04-16T12:56:34.635-04:002012-04-16T12:56:34.635-04:00a heart shaped hole at least has a nice inward poi...a heart shaped hole at least has a nice inward point to hang onto for climbing onto and using as a ledge, hopefully not to use to dive back in.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-20745114742555362562012-04-16T08:49:45.576-04:002012-04-16T08:49:45.576-04:00I much prefer that you write what is on your mind ...I much prefer that you write what is on your mind (like this post) than try to make it match your title. Everyone is hurting from past wrongs, in one way or another, and for me every once in awhile it gets me down. I am hoping, however, that it will be as esboston wrote: a heart shaped whole -- writing about it helps me to realize that I am normal when I feel these emotions myself.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-79712566773527703632012-04-16T08:26:11.676-04:002012-04-16T08:26:11.676-04:00Ah, a heart shaped hole, becoming a heart shaped w...Ah, a heart shaped hole, becoming a heart shaped whole.esbbostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946279220170973147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-85329491225662677962012-04-16T08:14:10.426-04:002012-04-16T08:14:10.426-04:00this is such a universal problem - how to live wit...this is such a universal problem - how to live with what's in us done by the hands of others when we were small. I have a friend who has decided to "make room" for her pain as she seems able to neither forget it or work through it. Keeping you tucked in my prayersleeve.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-48414438854967035022012-04-16T05:16:15.964-04:002012-04-16T05:16:15.964-04:00Though you may not presently be "feeling"...Though you may not presently be "feeling" a fortunate woman dear June, you are very much a loved one. I am so happy to see you back, you have been missed.<br />I would very much like to be able to huff my way up your drive and partake in a cup of tea and a truffle perhaps.Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-64754962244701541632012-04-16T04:36:45.587-04:002012-04-16T04:36:45.587-04:00Phew, June, that touched my heart.
This too shal...Phew, June, that touched my heart. <br /><br />This too shall pass - the best and truest words to hold onto when all else fails.<br /><br />Loving thoughts from another WW.rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-41954143400326042122012-04-16T03:34:47.158-04:002012-04-16T03:34:47.158-04:00Dear june, I think i am feeling the same, I cannot...Dear june, I think i am feeling the same, I cannot think of anything clever to say, that may or may not help the way you feel, I hope its just suffice to say, I hope this passes quickly for you, and I send you my warm wishes and thoughts.xxxThe Cranky Crone, she lives alone!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18008449764395110002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-26329464199283261162012-04-16T02:37:58.871-04:002012-04-16T02:37:58.871-04:00I feel this too. Orphaned very young, there was l...I feel this too. Orphaned very young, there was little support, and I said and did things that now I can see were not my fault. Who might I have become and what might I have achieved? I ask this often.the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-80084947550114014582012-04-16T01:06:20.894-04:002012-04-16T01:06:20.894-04:00We all harbor needs and secrets from the past. We ...We all harbor needs and secrets from the past. We can't change what was or wasn't done, but I do hope we can find a way to heal (and possibly forgive, even if we must first forgive ourselves). I'm sorry you're in "the slough of despond," I've missed your writing.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-90007668139825525352012-04-15T21:06:39.356-04:002012-04-15T21:06:39.356-04:00Rubye, I knew you'd *get* this. Thanks.Rubye, I knew you'd *get* this. Thanks.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-27871965529230454282012-04-15T21:06:00.966-04:002012-04-15T21:06:00.966-04:00Thanks, Linda.
I know that to be true.
In response...Thanks, Linda.<br />I know that to be true.<br />In response that oft-emailed jokey thing comes to mind: If you can't set a good example, you can be a cautionary something or other...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-85816068459651763062012-04-15T21:04:59.455-04:002012-04-15T21:04:59.455-04:00It took me a long time to figure out that "we...It took me a long time to figure out that "we are all walking wounded" since I thought I was one of the few who didn't get what she needed early on. Over the years I've come to find that a lot of people put on a great front but underneath they also hurt. I don't know how fortunate I am but I do know I'm very lucky. Hang in there.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-64244306822723257832012-04-15T20:46:56.719-04:002012-04-15T20:46:56.719-04:00No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we ...No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.<br /><br />Don't ask me why this statement, of all the others, came to mind when I read your post.<br /><br />Thinking of you.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.com