Comments on: When Life Keeps Handing You Lemons: Handling The Difficulties Of Life

By: The Dark Cloud Of Depression - An Empowered Spirit

The Dark Cloud Of Depression - An Empowered Spirit — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 07:24:20 +0000

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By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:32:47 +0000

It's always great to hear from you, Kelly, but when it's as enthusiastic as this it's the best! I am so glad you enjoyed my post. You're right; it's never easy keeping hope and faith in our hearts while we're being challenged. But if you can just hold on to them, it's so worth it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. Best always~ Cathy

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:30:51 +0000

Cathy.... Love, love, love this message. It really reminded me that we all have our hard moments, but yes, there is always a bit of sunshine waiting to greet us. I know it's hard in the moment but keeping the hope, faith and belief that you will get thru is sometimes hard to grasp!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:17:18 +0000

Thanks so much for your kindness and your friendship, Estelle. I guess it's just my turn right now. But I know things will turn around, and I'm glad I have friends like you in my corner!

Love you, girlfriend~
Cathy

By: Estelle Sobel Erasmus

Estelle Sobel Erasmus — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:03:42 +0000

Cathy,
I hate that you have been dealing with so much and an uncooperative winter on top of it all. I say enough suffering for you--here is to a new day and new ways to share your Empowered Spirit with the world!
Love,
Estelle

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 23:31:48 +0000

You are most welcome, Kerri. I am glad you enjoyed my post, and I thank you for sharing your thoughts.

You are so right that there is always something to be grateful about. It can be the smallest thing, but we need to recognize and honor it.

Have a wonderful weekend~
Cathy

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:37:17 +0000

God does help me handle what I'm dealing with whether it's giving me words of comfort during required times of grieving, providing a distraction, or helping me recognize things to be grateful for (and there's always something to be grateful for). Good read, Cathy. Thanks.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:51:40 +0000

Thanks, Lois. The sun always shines wherever you are, and I can definitely feel that sunshine through your words. You are a gem, and I cherish our friendship.

Thanks for your lovely words....again~
Cathy

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:50:45 +0000

Thank you, Helene. You know, it is my dear friends who help me - we help each other - through the dark days. We are also there for each other to share our joys....and a lot of laughs!

You are a dear, sweet friend and I am blessed to know you.

Hugs~
Cathy

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:46:14 +0000

Advanced yoga? That's wonderful, Tam. I miss my yoga; a frozen shoulder has prevented me for awhile. I need to go back as soon as this ridiculous shoulder is back in action. Yoga teaches us so much about the obvious things, but also about looking inwardly and, yes, being mindful.

Good for you! Let's stay positive together.

Best always~
Cathy

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:39:45 +0000

You lifted my heart by sharing your thoughts and successes, Jo! How marvelous that you worked hard to succeed at positive thinking. I loved reading your story and how you went about getting rid of SAD. Bravo.

Have a great day~
Cathy

By: Jo Heroux

Jo Heroux — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:28:44 +0000

I believe your feelings are shared my most of us living through this insane weather. I also believe I used to be so overcome with sadness because I spent the whole fall and winter counting days until spring. I'm no longer doing that,I am counting back. How many days I've gone through, survived and laughed and smiled. Yes, one day at a time and adding to my DONE and still good count has worked for me. I am really good this year and SAD has not taken me down.
Positive thinking is my mantra. I live it. It works.