so grateful...... | Arthritis Information

Things have been rough here for awhile with health issues, financial stresses, losing our a/c in the sweltering Florida heat, etc. I wallowed for about 30 seconds this morning....thinking how hard things were right now for me. I can't fathom staying stuck in wallowing though. I have a friend who lives in Wallow World. She perceives her life as so much more complicated and difficult than anyone elses. Her illnesses are worse than others, her responsibilities are of course so much more than others, you know the type....

Anyhow, I can't live there. So, I'm moving to Grateful World. It's on the opposite side of the world from Wallow. Anyone wanna come visit? Or stay? I know a lot of you already live there :)

Despite no A/C for the next few days....at least we have the opportunity to get it FIXED! Many people all over the world live in sweltering heat 24/7, with no dream of a/c in their lives. I am grateful.

Despite being severely in-debt and wondering how I'll make the bills this month, at least I have the opportunity to apply for more credit, borrow, work more when I'm feeling well. I am grateful.

Despite being exhausted, in pain and unable to work right now due to health issues, at least I am alive and well enough to post on a message forum. So many (children included) are too sick to get out of bed, many are paralyzed or live in a hospital bed. I am grateful.

Despite feeling overwhelmed at my responsibilities at home caring for others, at least I HAVE others to care for. So many are alone, with no one to love, or love them in return. I am grateful.

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Nice post Juliah

I join you in Grateful World. Wallow world is boring after a while. I allow myself 5 mins in Wallow World a day to get it out of my system and then continue onwards to Grateful World.

I love your terminology for this. Great post, thanks!

Thank you Juliah for your post. I too, am grateful for all that I have. I'm spending 6 weeks with my family in Oregon and California and I am so completely grateful for them. I'm a different person when I'm with them. I have a constant smile on my face. I would give up all the comforts in my life just to be with them. My life is good.

Hi, what a good idea! We are so fortunate to have each other on this forum where no matter what we say, someone supports us, pats us on the back and says 'atta girl'. This space is available whenever we need it 24/7. Someone is awake and will respond.

You are absolutely right just as you think you have it bad you hear of someone else worse off. I've had open heart surgery, my RA's a mess of stiffness and pain and then we get news my poor dear sister-in-law has a brain disease. aphasia, it is called. I feel so bad for her....my own problems at least can be fixed. Good post,Lynda

Very well written, Juliah. I think many of us sometimes veer toward the "wallow" path at times. But usually it's just a brief misstep.

I have a new PCP and on my first visit we were going over my many health issues, which he inherited from my old PCP. Toward the end of the visit he asked me if I was always this calm. I was really surprised, as I don't see myself as especially calm. But I just told him that I do what I can about my health problems, but I have a lot of joy in my life so I try to focus on the good things. I also told him that my Effexor probably helped some, too

Anyway, It was nice to think that someone in charge of my health thinks I'm calm

Your post was a gentle reminder to us all to be grateful for the good in our lives.

Hugs,

Nini

Julia, your post made me smile today, and think a little and reflect a lot on
my own life. I have it made and should never be in wallow world. It helps to
work with people who struggle every day just to get around physically. It
helps keep things in perspective. I will be spending less time in wallow
world after reading your post. I have no reason to be there, ever, even on
my worst days.

I love your post Juliah!! Very well said.

Sometimes I take a wrong turn and end up in Wallow World. But thankfully for my family, friends, and posting...I end up back in Grateful World very quickly. It is just a much happier and healthier place to be!!

Thanks for the post Juliah.

I think some of that same stuff when I see one of those Children hospital commercials on TV. It makes me feel sad, that a child can actually die.

Anyways... thanks.

Thanks Julia, I'm going with.
Your post was a good reminder for me.
I think we all land in Wallow World sometimes. They snag you with those flashy neons signs. Jerks. But grateful world is so much better!!! I've been trying to teach this concept to my sometimes overly pessimistic other half. He's learning. Slowly. LOL Maybe I'll use your terminology on him some time! :) Thanks!

Thanks Juliah. I need to make the trip to Grateful TODAY. Thanks for the boost I needed to get going.

xoxo

Juliah, I'm right there with you. I live in grateful world and I'm sure sometimes that my optimistic nature drives people crazy but I can't live or even visit wallow world. I don't have enough time left in my life to visit wallow world. It just doesn't work for me. Lindy