I was due on Jury duty this week - got well psyched up and read all the paraphernalia about it - I got a call a couple of days before saying ’we don’t need ya after all dickhead’ - was a bit gutted but relived as my window cleaning customers are already well behind from summer hols and at least I can catch up starting Monday…
Final house on Monday, I step back from a doorstep and fold my ankle.
Been putting it off, but getting badgered by the missus and my parents to get it x-rayed as I can't walk on it still and it looks a bit black and baloonish - best laid plans and all that.
It has been a spanner in the financial works, but you know what I've gained? A fucking magnificent 'just rest' feeling.
I do feel guilty about not doing anything, but realistically there is jack shit I can do but rest - and resting is simply wonderful.
Seeing these problems as a part of life but also transient makes them so much more manageable. Like you Sam I’m a recovering alcoholic who would drink on any problems and never face up to any emotional challenges sober. What I’m learning through the twelve steps is to not see my self as the centre of the universe get some humility and do my best to be a bit better. Add together with the fact that in life shit happens and accepting it instead of feeling victimised by it shit happens but it generally fucks off in the end
You're really talking right into my face here. There's a lot going on right now but my "parnesan moment" came on Monday morning. Your words are so pertinent. Thank you.
I really needed to read this today. Am having a tough month, financially and also reasons and this made me feel like I’m not alone but also that it’s ok to sometimes feel a bit shite. Thanks Sam.
Brilliant this Sam, and nail on the head for a lot of us it seems. Giving up the booze I feel more comfortable just confronting feeling sad or a bit shite rather than just writing it off to a 2 day hangover.
You're really talking right into my face here. There's a lot going on right now but my "parnesan moment" came on Monday morning. Your words are so pertinent. Thank you.
I was due on Jury duty this week - got well psyched up and read all the paraphernalia about it - I got a call a couple of days before saying ’we don’t need ya after all dickhead’ - was a bit gutted but relived as my window cleaning customers are already well behind from summer hols and at least I can catch up starting Monday…
Final house on Monday, I step back from a doorstep and fold my ankle.
Been putting it off, but getting badgered by the missus and my parents to get it x-rayed as I can't walk on it still and it looks a bit black and baloonish - best laid plans and all that.
It has been a spanner in the financial works, but you know what I've gained? A fucking magnificent 'just rest' feeling.
I do feel guilty about not doing anything, but realistically there is jack shit I can do but rest - and resting is simply wonderful.
Thanks Sam for endorsing the 'just rest' ethos!
Another nail hit on the head, thank you Sam
Seeing these problems as a part of life but also transient makes them so much more manageable. Like you Sam I’m a recovering alcoholic who would drink on any problems and never face up to any emotional challenges sober. What I’m learning through the twelve steps is to not see my self as the centre of the universe get some humility and do my best to be a bit better. Add together with the fact that in life shit happens and accepting it instead of feeling victimised by it shit happens but it generally fucks off in the end
You're really talking right into my face here. There's a lot going on right now but my "parnesan moment" came on Monday morning. Your words are so pertinent. Thank you.
You posted this at a time I really needed to hear it !!
Thank you.
I really needed to read this today. Am having a tough month, financially and also reasons and this made me feel like I’m not alone but also that it’s ok to sometimes feel a bit shite. Thanks Sam.
Rachel (IFS Dublin division)
Brilliant this Sam, and nail on the head for a lot of us it seems. Giving up the booze I feel more comfortable just confronting feeling sad or a bit shite rather than just writing it off to a 2 day hangover.
You're really talking right into my face here. There's a lot going on right now but my "parnesan moment" came on Monday morning. Your words are so pertinent. Thank you.