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• davka: Wow- I never realized what was happening when this was happening, but I also go straight for comforting someone when they have hurt me- to keep the pe...
• Sophie in the Moonlight: FEAR: false evidence appears real. Interesting acronym. I really like the potential applications for it. Thank you....
• Sophie in the Moonlight: There is nothing like a meditative sitting to soothe what ails you. It's like a massage for your mind. Sometimes folks just want to sit and have a f...
• Mama MPJ: Ingrid, I'm an introvert and always thought of myself as patient, so I figured sitting still and being quiet would be easy, but I've realized I'm scar...
• Chris Mecham: Thank you, guys....
• Ingrid: I have never been able to meditate. I suffer from chronic impatience, a hot head and an overactive mind. It's almost like I am scared of being still...
• Chris Mecham: nice...
• Mama MPJ: I love your list. These help me as well. Especially meditation and focusing on the moment. I've found that my fear is always about uncertainty over...
• Mama MPJ: Yay, you! And I often find myself in that situation, though I don't think I've articulated it that way, of caring for someone who has hurt me. I'll ...
• Mama MPJ: I'm sorry to hear it. Thanks for sharing with us. And I still think you're brave: to have tried, to feel it, to work through it, to share....
• Mama MPJ: That cracks me up!...
• Mama MPJ: Yay! (On the half marathon and beating up your brain!) :)...
• Tigermom: I am signed up for a meditation class this Fall. I just hope I can find the time to actually go!...
• Mama MPJ: Congratulations on 1507 days sober. I'm off to check out the chat group....
• Mama MPJ: I'm behind on reading, but I wanted to say that I hope all went well! I think you're brave for taking that step and looking to meet someone new....