Posted by llurpsienoodle on September 30, 2008, at 18:52:03
In reply to Re: I feel sad, posted by Angela2 on September 30, 2008, at 18:27:18
Hi Angela,
I think that most of us (all of us?) have the sense that we are not making the most out of our lives. Surely there are moments when we look back and think "what was the POINT of the last 6 months???!!!"I know I have, at any rate.
It's GREAT to have goals, to see the big picture, but also set yourself little things to do, and REWARD yourself for doing them. So, you drove a little further for the last month than you were doing in August-- what will you do to treat yourself?
As far as making friends goes... You mentioned that you have some friends in the area, but you're not super-close to them (or am I totally making this up?!?). I think it's time to invite them out for ice cream, or to pick out a pumpkin.
Or make new friends. I know that you're crafty (like arts & crafts). If you look online, there are a LOT of folks who are making cool little projects, some are enthusiastic beginners, and others, like my Grandmom just do (in her case quilting) as an excuse to get together with some ladies from church (I was surprised- most are in their 30's) to drink a glass of wine and gossip about politics.
I think volunteering is a great thing too. It fulfills several purposes
1) makes you feel proud that you are helping others
2) gets you out of the house
3) helps you meet fellow volunteers.It doesn't have to be a major commitment-- there are ALL levels of volunteering. Even reading a story to some kids, or a chapter of a novel to a person in a nursing home can make a difference in your self-esteem.
Remember also, that progress is not linear. It comes in little spurts, and droughts, and takes little crooked turns right and left. Thank goodness life is a mystery!
-Ll
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