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Daily Question, February 11

What do I need to face right now?

  • Elle

    That my family (extended family also) & I have different definitions of what it means to be family.

  • kds618
    My lifelong recovery as a 27 year old who suffered a carodid dissection; having a stroke- needing surgery to have a stent put in- all due to a car accident where I was a passenger on December 17th. I have to get over the idea that my life has changed dramatically and will likely never be the same; I need to get over my past self- and all I can think of is how lucky I am to be alive and to have all major functions. I will have to get passed the trauma of trusting other people as a driver. I will ...

    My lifelong recovery as a 27 year old who suffered a carodid dissection; having a stroke- needing surgery to have a stent put in- all due to a car accident where I was a passenger on December 17th. I have to get over the idea that my life has changed dramatically and will likely never be the same; I need to get over my past self- and all I can think of is how lucky I am to be alive and to have all major functions. I will have to get passed the trauma of trusting other people as a driver. I will also face issues with having to take blood thinners- and any future surgeries I will need. I have to face the fear of having a second stroke everyday.

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  • Mary Pat

    That I may get Omicron. It is a possibility that no matter how careful I have been, it might happen. And then, what do I do after that? So facing that fear is real, but working through that fear with a plan is just as important.

  • Ose

    I don´t know.

  • Zane Stebletsov

    My rapid decline in productivity and consumption of knowledge.

  • Malag

    Avoidance. It can be a very sensible strategy or a slowly boiling pot of explosive dung with a fully operating fan nearby.

  • Chung van Gog

    My lack of discipline.

  • Blossom

    Today it is to face my limitations with grace. I became weak during my daily walk and fell, if it were not for my core and upper body strength, I would have had serious injury. As it is, I will be gentle with myself and others and take time to rest. Although strained and bruised, my heart is still smiling.

  • MEG

    To face the uncertainty with hope and trust in the process of life. To have faith in the unknown.

  • J K

    I think I need to face my true self. We all are hidden in our masks that makes people desirable and likable. But are we really what we show?? We need to face what our own strength is, what our weakness is!!
    We should not hide ourselves from our own self. Face what you are! But don’t stop being a better person with each day.

    • Michele

      loved your reflection:)

    • MEG

      Good points JK. Thank you !
      You might also find this quote interesting, from Carl Jung:
      “Persona, the mask or image we present to the world. Designed to make a particular impression on others, while concealing our true nature.”
      – Carl Jung

      • J K

        Thank You MEG!!
        The quote is quite related to what I feel. Thanks for sharing.

  • Hot Sauce

    Right now, I need to face my fear of uncertainty, recognizing that it is a part of life and that it is okay to hold convictions and still be uncertain about them.

  • Don Jones

    Hmmmm, face-to-no-face, which is an openness and presence with no-thing in between. So, the “I” gets dropped in favor of you. I can take a break.

  • KC

    The day … starting with this moment 🙂

  • Hilary

    Taking all steps necessary to get Shay and Sky correctly evaluated and in a nurturing atmosphere

  • Elaine

    Attending to end of life matters. It’s just the responsible thing to do.

    On a lighter note – try to figure out today’s Wordle which has me stumped!

    • MemoPC

      Elaine I have been enjoying wordle also. Fun little distraction and everyday needs a bit of that. Some are a bit tricky💕

  • Mica

    I have a day with nothing on my calendar, which means I can deal with an annoying somewhat urgent problem involving computers and softwares. Wish me luck! [No emojis here – bleeding edge macbook’s emojis on touch bar are dead – Again]

  • devy
    To me facing something often brings to mind confrontation, either to others or myself. I look at what’s going in the world and see too much negative means of facing issues. What I try to do is look at problems either within myself or around us, try to look at others perpective on issues and because I can only control my actions, release let go of anger or anxiety and focus on me. No one or nothing can make someone feel a certain way. We have control on how we react. By focusing on the positive...

    To me facing something often brings to mind confrontation, either to others or myself. I look at what’s going in the world and see too much negative means of facing issues. What I try to do is look at problems either within myself or around us, try to look at others perpective on issues and because I can only control my actions, release let go of anger or anxiety and focus on me. No one or nothing can make someone feel a certain way. We have control on how we react. By focusing on the positive things and looking after me, it helps me face the negativity

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  • Javier Visionquest

    My health is becoming expensive to maintain. Maybe I’m not at the intersection quite yet but eventually I imagine that cost will exceed its value.

    • ALICIA

      Oh, my soul, Javier!!! Wishing you well.

    • Michele

      Hang in there Javier. Sending positive energy your way:)

    • MEG

      Sending Love your way Javier…

    • sparrow

      …sending you all good energy,
      dear Javier…
      solutions may come from where you least expect them.
      Don’t let go of hope
      with love . . . ♥

    • pkr

      Javier, sending you love & hugs. ❤️

    • Mica

      Oh, ((((Javier)))), that’s so sad

  • Laura

    Inner resistance. I have a couple of personal business items that need my attention. Yet, I make the process more difficult by putting them off. I don’t understand why I do this because I know I’ll feel better when I get things wrapped up. Why do I fight instead of cheering myself on to do things that I know are in my self-interest?

    • Michele

      May I suggest a book, I had to read it for work and it made a lot of sense. Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy.

    • Barb C
      Oh, this is me. So many things need attention it's easy to push certain ones down the list again and again. Sharing in case this might work for you--heading into the weekend i make a list that isn't a to-do list. It's labeled "Possibilities" and includes both chores and leisure items. Seeing all the things I might do somehow inspires me to check things off--and not just the fun ones. I started doing this a few months back and weekends I do this are far more productive and enjoyable without le...

      Oh, this is me. So many things need attention it’s easy to push certain ones down the list again and again.

      Sharing in case this might work for you–heading into the weekend i make a list that isn’t a to-do list. It’s labeled “Possibilities” and includes both chores and leisure items. Seeing all the things I might do somehow inspires me to check things off–and not just the fun ones. I started doing this a few months back and weekends I do this are far more productive and enjoyable without leaving me feeling tired at the end. It charges my batteries more than a weekend that I “wander into” with no list, even though I like being unscheduled and could happily spend the whole day reading on the sofa.

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  • sunnypatti

    There’s a struggle I’m having at work that I need to take a better look at.

    I also need to face the fact that, at age 49, I have a zit on my nose! It wasn’t there yesterday!! [insert laughing face]

    • Mica

      Ah, sunnypatti, a former minister said, about her aging husband, that one reaches the age of having ‘zits and wrinkles’ – maybe you’re moving toward that?! Warm wishes to you –

      • sunnypatti

        The wrinkles I can handle, but not so sure about the zits. hahaha! I am a bit hormonal, though!

    • Barb C

      I thought I’d get a break between skin breaking out and wrinkles. No such luck–they overlap. This is Not Fair.

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