Isn’t that great advice for all? Whenever you’re physically or emotionally drained, how do you decompress?
Friday, March 15, 2024
Random Wisdom
A few days ago my husband requested food from a favorite Chinese restaurant. Because I’ve been frustrated doing all my usual chores on top of caring for his needs, the slip in my fortune cookie struck me as worth mentioning.
Isn’t that great advice for all? Whenever you’re physically or emotionally drained, how do you decompress?
Isn’t that great advice for all? Whenever you’re physically or emotionally drained, how do you decompress?
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That's is a very good question. Anything social drains me and it is just takes some time to recover. I will be fine the next day.
ReplyDeleteWe are certainly alike in that way. :D
DeleteDearest Darla,
ReplyDeleteThose are really age old words of wisdom and they do make us realize what is real.
It takes some strength (we can pray for receiving more of it...) for detaching our usual thoughts and for letting things go past us.
In the end it is our Final Judge who will handle everything and meanwhile we do the very best we possibly can!!!
Big hugs,
Mariette
Thank you for the kind word. Hugs back, my dear.
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DeleteLooks like we're both caring for our husbands right now. I'm doing well, but that's great advice. I do everything he needs because I love him so. Being a caretaker can drain one though. Thanks for this wonderful reminder.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend, Darla. Hugs. ♥
Best wishes and hugs, my dear.
DeleteBoy that was great! I have been down that very tough road too. XX
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DeleteYes, that was perfect and just what you needed to see.
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DeleteNo wonder you're frustrated. That can be a lot. It's okay to not be okay with it. I'm sure things will settle down eventually. Until then, it can be hard to hold on.
ReplyDeleteIt's all in how we react.
ReplyDeleteReading books and listening to audiobooks are my escape from reality, and walks in nature really pick up my spirits.
Wise words, all, my dear. Thank you!
DeleteI often think the word 'compromise' has a negative connotation. 'Adjustment' might convey the idea a bit better.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great quote. Compromise is nothing but taking one step backward so that we can take two steps forward.
Thank you for sharing! You've given my inner language geek food for thought. lol Best wishes to you and yours.
DeleteOh Darla, its hard to caretake another, even when you love that person. It's hard not to wonder if you as a person count anymore. I get in that mood after too many demands in my nonprofit work. I can take a break from it, however, and as a caregiver, you can't. I wish we lived much closer, we'd take breaks and have some fun.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve breaks. ~hugs~ Thank you for all the kind words and support. As always, I wish we lived closer, as well.
DeleteSorry you have your hands full right now. That is good advice. XO
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DeleteDecompress~ I live alone so it is easy for me. No having to do for someone else, take calls if I wish, do as I please, etc.....haha....Decompressing for me is usually sitting on my rear watching tv. There is for sure perks for living alone. Hoping hubs is bouncing back okay. I was on kid duty last week, while feeling like crap and will be again this week...morning and afternoon, its hard to get back in the swing of that sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteYou're so amazing. Hugs, my dear.
DeleteA book in bed or a tv show is my favorite way to decompress at the end of each day.
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DeleteOh, Darla- compromise, adjustment- it's all love. I hope you're able to take some time for yourself to decompress in whatever way you prefer. My mom and dad couldn't be more different, but they're in love like two school kids, even after being together for more than 18 years. Dad worries that mom's gonna end up over-stressed worrying over his teeth and joint issues lately. Bless your heart, my dear.
ReplyDeleteAwww... Bless you and yours. ~hugs~ I hope your dad's health improves, you lucky sweet kitty. :)
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