Dear Ayngel, thank you so much for being part of this effort, and thank you for thoughtful writing - I can see the injury so vividly as you describe it here, it's exactly what I wanted to say. I am really looking forward to more collaboration like this one.

The darkness becomes personified with abject surrender, and yet is easily slayed with committed resolve to make a CHOICE.

Choice is the anti-venom to snakes keeping you from enjoying the garden of opportunity and possibility.

I like this post... ;)

"Suddenly I went from being depressed to feeling blessed."

What a terrific way to phrase that.

Things have been a little rough for a lot of us, I include myself in that one. I'm struggling, but it will work out...I do feel blessed. Thanks for the reminder.

Why the heck do us artsy fartsy types do this in 'the dumps thing'? If I knew the answer I'd be outta the dumps 99% of the time! Thanks for the post - I needed your encouragement today!

The relationship with myself is going better and better. (Ayngel is a magnificent and sensible writer.)

I had studied about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, while I was doing engineering (yes I studied it during engineering of all the things). I am now involved in an online learning community and will include this in one of the courses for sure. Thanks for the idea.

A great blog can give one person new feeling, let person get happiness, let person to broaden our horizons. I think so your blog that is.

Congratulations on getting the book out! And such an important one at that. If the first chapter is any indication--and I know for a fact it is--it will be an excellent, moving read.

Two words.
GREAT SITE.

Yes, it is far from perfect... but what is important is that it is a start. We moved one step closer. They have been talking about this for most of my life. Clinton talked about it a lot, but that's about it...

I try to remain as hopeful as possible most of the time, and things like this make it just a little bit easier.

Hubby might be working again soon, he has found something he enjoys doing and he is very good at it. I'll try to post some of his art on facebook so you can see it.

Thanks for sharing with us. I understand how hope is such an important quality for you guys these days. We both know the health reform bill to be signed today leaves much to be desired, but it is a "hand up" for you. It may be a few years before some of the attributes kick in, but please don't lose hope.

Be well -- be in peace ...

Boshemia, I just found your site clicking around on Squidoo.

Thanks for letting your love-light shine.

thank you

Great iinformative site but have a question are you getting much feed back on your post here, I seem to be a little light in ths matter and was hoping for some advice. also looking for great link partners like you.

Loved it! She's one smart lady!

Be well -- be in peace ...

Spoken like a true worrier! :-)

I too used to be afflicted by the worrying disease (still am, if I'm being honest, but in much milder form, these days).

I'd worry about what happened. I'd worry about what didn't happen. And I'd worry about what was (or wasn't) going to happen!

And, of course, I'd worry about all the worrying I was doing! :-(

And you're absolutely right! What does worrying ever achieve? Apart from more time wasted doing something pointless. As this inspirational quote by Leo F. Buscaglia puts it:

"Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy."

So thanks for the reminder to always be on the lookout for this joy-sapping activity...

Steve

Does ecstatic say it good enough? Well I'm that and much more for your new works 'bout to be published. Bet your knees are a bit wobbly, I know mine are :)

Ayngel, I LOVE your writing, talent and your human connection. I would love for you to help me make a lens,,,Meanwhile, I am forwarding your site to people to read :)

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Thank you for the wonderful article.