Posted by pinkeye on March 16, 2005, at 18:01:05
In reply to Re: Ability to make peace with things, posted by Dinah on March 16, 2005, at 17:19:37
> I'm relatively good at that, but I still have more than my share of troubles in general. Accepting things that won't change, deciding if they're worthwhile as they are, and then lowering expectations is my specialty. And I think I do it with relatively good grace.
That is so very good for you. It is an ability I never had/have.
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> However, there do seem to be people who cause themselves a lot of pain by continuing to expect things that never will be. I'm sure it's worthwhile to learn to accept what is.Yeah, I am one of them. Trying trying trying trying.. that is my speciality.
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> But then, you want to make sure you don't accept too easily and miss opportunities to change what can be changed.
Me - never. I never give up things easily. It is what makes me suffer so much, that I never give up and make peace. I am trying to learn though.
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