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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 04:29 |
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I'm reading Dr. Phil's, Real Life "Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life" and much of his book is based on exactly this! Dealing with what comes your way and moving through it. He lists from an internet poll the most challenging or stressful events one could face...in this order
From Highest stressor on down (As Dr Phil writes there could be more and we may feel they need to be rearranged in anothers opinion but these were the results of the poll)
Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
Death of close family memeber
Major disease diagnosis
Major disease diagnosis of family member
Severe illness (living with a chronic state of illness)
Death of a spouse
Financial ruin
Change in financial state
Traumatic legal problem
Separation
Self-identity crisis
Change in mental helath of family member
Divorce
Severe injury
Death of close friend
One of the points that Dr. Phil makes is REAL LIFE BRINGS REAL PROBLEMS! Which agrees with points you've all made!
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Pipistrelle
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Posted: Thu Jul 29th, 2010 17:37 |
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"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats"
- Bertie C. Forbes
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eClaire
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Posted: Thu Jul 29th, 2010 20:39 |
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"That's the ticket!" (Referring to the last post. )
Last edited on Thu Jul 29th, 2010 20:40 by eClaire
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 04:27 |
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| Absolutely agree!
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Sallie Q
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Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 04:33 |
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last lines of ‘I have not Lingered in European Monasteries’
The Spice-box of Earth Leonard Cohen
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During the day I laugh and during the night I sleep.
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My body cleans and repairs itself,
And all my work goes well.
Last edited on Fri Jul 30th, 2010 04:33 by Sallie Q
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Pipistrelle
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Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 09:01 |
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Brilliant, Sallie!
What a great mantra for the MP 
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Freddie Ash
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Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 13:31 |
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HI ALL
This is Fred in WV. I just read something along this line a few days ago. If you do not get enough sleep you body can not repair itself.
Remember, we are all in this together and I am pulling for us.
Your friend in Sarcoidosis
Freddie
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Posted: Wed Aug 4th, 2010 17:23 |
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| hi, instead of a quote I contribute with a new band that absolutely make me want to fight on. It is ...drum, drum caboom...: the BASEBALLS, a german band with three guys with good voices sing different "harmonies" turning old songs into soft rock versions. I love their song "hot n cold", they even sing good live acapella. So you germans have a very good band. And the americans have the country music which I always liked. Quote from the song "you change your mind like a girl changes her cloths" - that is how I often feel. Youtube-link to Hot n cold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WflwF29Dko And then of course every country has their beautiful folk music and rythms/ Tussilago Last edited on Wed Aug 4th, 2010 20:45 by tussilago
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Posted: Thu Aug 5th, 2010 01:49 |
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Thanks Tussilago. 
Here's a quote:
The future belongs to those who give the next generation hope.
- Pierre Chardin
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Pipistrelle
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Posted: Thu Aug 5th, 2010 07:23 |
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Lovely! Thanks Tussilago and Joyful.
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Sallie Q
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Posted: Fri Aug 20th, 2010 05:46 |
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“since when has killing wildlife saved anything?”
Steve Irwin interviewed by Andrew Denton
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Pipistrelle
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Posted: Fri Aug 20th, 2010 08:32 |
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Ha ha ha, he just didn't know about cwd, did he?! Small but deadly, ultimately! And Olmetec is such an effective weapon too!
Last edited on Fri Aug 20th, 2010 08:34 by Pipistrelle
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Pipistrelle
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Posted: Sat Aug 28th, 2010 18:46 |
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Here's some recognition from the past of the challenges involved in shifting paradigms:
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions and only luke warm defenders in those who may do well under the new.
~ Machiavelli
But may perseverance pay off, and may the truth of the MP science prevail!
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Tue Sep 28th, 2010 14:07 |
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Oh this particular motivational quote from Ralph Marston seemed to tug at my heart to share with you this morning. For those of us living through these challenging diseases we would be the first to realize that "Often, life is not easy"... Yet we know that with persistence and the hope that the MP is bringing for so many of us, life is very manageable.
There is always some way to find great value in who we are and where we are going! May God Bless --Deb
Often, life is not easy. But then, it doesn't really have to be easy to be great.
Meaningful achievement is never easy. And yet, as difficult as it is, that achievement will bring great satisfaction, value and inspiration to your life.
Relationships are not easy. However, those relationships can bring immense richness to every aspect of your existence.
It's not easy to stay disciplined or focused or physically fit. It's not easy to manage dozens of conflicting priorities.
Even so, when you choose to deal with life's challenges and difficulties as they come, you are able to transform them. You have the opportunity to transform those ups and downs, those frustrations, discomforts and inconveniences into genuine fulfillment.
Yes, many times life is not easy. And yet it is precisely because of the difficulties that you're able to make life great.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://www.greatday.com/#ixzz10pQrTsSZ
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Wed Oct 6th, 2010 11:19 |
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AHHHHHH, YES WE ARE SOLIDLY ON OUR WAY WITH MP......!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Solidly on your way You may be tired, or discouraged, or frustrated, or uncomfortable. No matter what, your best option is to move positively forward.
Hanging on to past disappointments will only hold you back. Taking comfort in being a victim gives you no real comfort at all.
Staying safe by never venturing out, by never taking risks, is the riskiest thing you can do. Because it guarantees that you won't get anything accomplished.
It takes effort to move forward, as well as courage and determination. Fortunately, you are filled with courage and determination, and you are able to make whatever effort you choose.
Yes, you may feel some fear and trepidation, yet courage is not the lack of fear. Your courage gives you the ability to feel your fear, to listen to what it has to say, to allow it to prepare you, and to move ahead.
You know what you desire and you know why you desire it. Set your sights on the goal, and know that you're solidly on your way toward its achievement.
-- Ralph Marston
 Living inspiration
Read more: http://www.greatday.com/#ixzz11ZYY54IT
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Freddie Ash
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Posted: Thu Oct 14th, 2010 13:52 |
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HI ALL
This is Fred in WV. Here is something I read today on FB and will share with you.
So much of me is made from what I've learned from you. You'll
be with me like a handprint on my heart and now whatever way
our stories end, I know you have re-written mine by being my friend.
I feel this way about Dr Marshall and his staff along with all the MPers here at this site.
Remember, we are all in this together and I am pulling for us.
Your friend in Sarcoidosis
Freddie
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Posted: Fri Oct 15th, 2010 01:59 |
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Freddie, that is beautiful!
Thank you for sharing.
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Fri Oct 15th, 2010 11:44 |
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Freddie,
I for one, feel honored to be called "your friend"!
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eClaire
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Posted: Wed Oct 20th, 2010 06:38 |
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Freddie,
That is so lovely.
And I'd like you to know that you have made this MP journey more tolerable and definitely more fun.
And about that quotation... as we say on FB, "Stealing!" That's going on my wall now.
Claire
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NoIRs during most daylight outings; Ph1.Dec06 * ModPh2.Jun07 * AbxBrk.Mar-May08
* Ph2.Oct-Nov08 * Ph1.Jan09 * Olm.alone.Jun10
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Freddie Ash
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Posted: Wed Oct 20th, 2010 12:59 |
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HI JOYFUL, DEB, CLAIRE
This is Fred in WV. I want to thank you all for all the kind words. The quote did come from one of my daughter-in-laws. She is a great person.
I am honored to be you friend and to help in any way I can. I hope every one is having a great day as I am. Keep on MPing.
Remember, we are all in this together and I am pulling for us.
Your friend in Sarcoidosis
Freddie
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