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Post by paulette on Jul 23, 2018 9:06:22 GMT -6
Jojo - so sorry for your losses (and your sons' losses.) One day at a time ...
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Post by jojustjo on Jul 23, 2018 23:21:13 GMT -6
Thanks Paulette
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Post by jcurio on Jul 25, 2018 10:31:05 GMT -6
I’m sorry, too. Personal dogs are SO precious. And, I’m praying for the both of you!
This world has so much pain.
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Post by jojustjo on Jul 26, 2018 23:32:05 GMT -6
AND he got fired from the job he's had for 14 years...shaking my head. I figure someone is telling him that an entirely new beginning is at hand for him because all of the old and familiar just got jerked out from under his feet. I'll pray on it.
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Post by jcurio on Jul 27, 2018 5:06:44 GMT -6
I'll pray on it.
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😊
Praying for peace (for both of you) as he embarks on a “new adventure”.
As a mother, and I know you will, keep him positively encouraged. 🙂. Give him plenty of room to grieve; of course.
I sincerely hope that he has picked up some of your ideals, and can look for the “silver lining”; the “open door”, as that other door slams shut. (Of course I would NEVER say it like this to someone with the right to grieve, so soon after such a “bad year”. I’m SURE you will find ways to encourage him).
Wow.
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Post by jojustjo on Jul 27, 2018 8:44:50 GMT -6
He's doing ok..we all bounce pretty well thank heavens but i think I've about had enough LOL. Our heat wave isn't helping anything. All days are high 90's or into the hundreds with a lot of humidity. Lots of icky belly virus's hanging on, as they do when the weather gets this way. I'll be happy when fall finally shows up. I'm definitely a cooler weather person..you can get so much more accomplished. A friend invited my son to move his trailer onto his property...lots less rent, but some break in the heat would help that Thanks for your good wishes and prayers...means very much to me.
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Post by jcurio on Jul 27, 2018 16:44:11 GMT -6
😘 *********** Now for my forecast for my part of Missouri..... this Fall and Winter is going to be very dry, and also “mild” in temperature 😁.
(My hands are not hurting at ALL. Last year my “winter warning” of arthritis in my hands started early).
😁
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Post by jcurio on Jul 28, 2018 8:45:21 GMT -6
The person in my life that was recently called “toxic”. It is actually someone else..... but no one says it. And not the person that made the warning to me. 🙂
Yes, I made the “effort” to figure this out. Why wouldn’t I?
And, I’m reminded how peoples’ emotions are “projected”. 🙁. I’ve done it myself... (in this case, though, weirdly projecting someone’s behavior on another person who doesn’t deserve the label?)
Ok, this person that is “so-called toxic”. They are not the boss. I am not aware of how they have been able to “hold any power” over someone. That is yet to be figured out.
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Post by jcurio on Jul 28, 2018 8:53:30 GMT -6
Now, “why” this behavior is labeled toxic.
Still, a very heavy term. But, I gather that the person is “passive aggressive” (I’m not making any diagnosis!)
But yeah, someone to avoid. If possible. I learn quick.
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Post by jojustjo on Jul 28, 2018 10:32:44 GMT -6
hmmm..would God or Jesus 'avoid' someone like that? Of course they are in the business of forgiving...we...not so much. My husband was (for lack of a better word) passive/aggressive...bi polar...stubborn...lazy...brilliant...petty...etc etc..some one might label him 'toxic'. I'm thinking 'labels' aren't such a good thing. Humanity just is. If we want to take an active role in it then I think tolerance is a good practice. I don't want an active role in humanity or it's 'religious' growth...I'll leave that to God. Where I work at the airport there are 6 mechanics...one is a Jehovah Witness, two are Catholic, a couple are agnostic and the others are just passive believers in God. They all have the common problems of family, money worries, missing or dying pets...etc. and I think those are the real common denominators of people..not their faith or belief.
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Post by jojustjo on Jul 28, 2018 23:30:47 GMT -6
Thanks..I'm sure there is a master plan in place..there always is. I have scar tissue down my chest from heart surgery and the length of my leg where they took the veins..but it's my arthritis that lets me know when it's humid or if rains coming. Aches like a beast
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Post by jcurio on Jul 30, 2018 8:42:55 GMT -6
hmmm..would God or Jesus 'avoid' someone like that? Of course they are in the business of forgiving...we...not so much. Read more: theedgeofreality.proboards.com/thread/1418/who-simplistic-solutions-jc?page=91#ixzz5MkUOse46********* Nope. Christ could not avoid.....and that is a wonderful point. 🤗 I think I’m getting ready to learn a big lesson in grace and patience, in dealing with ANYONE. Avoidance? Yes, it would have been more proper to say that “no matter what”, IM GOING TO AVOID BEING QUARRELSOME. 😁
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Post by jcurio on Jul 30, 2018 8:44:23 GMT -6
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Post by jcurio on Jul 30, 2018 8:54:15 GMT -6
In my neck of the woods just South of you I hardly experienced a winter last year... Read more: theedgeofreality.proboards.com/thread/1418/who-simplistic-solutions-jc?page=91#ixzz5MkXAaEJc....... And most people would say that about HERE; regarding last years’ winter. We had little snow. 😊 We DID have a lot of moisture, however. A lot of mornings I was responsible for putting sand down by the neighborhood mailbox. Even late into February. The streets were only bad a few times with ice, but “watching for it” from November thru April. 😊 The couple of “major snow storms” predicted by the news (not me) faded into nothing.
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Post by jojustjo on Jul 30, 2018 23:18:55 GMT -6
This humidity is a killer..I may as well move to Florida Still in the 90's and 90 percent humidity ....grrrr. I'm a cool weather kinda woman.
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Post by jcurio on Aug 1, 2018 8:41:46 GMT -6
But, if you have “some Psi”, there’s more to it than that; even. I’m back to being “the heart on your sleeve” kind of woman. 😊 It fits me, and the new job I have taken on. I’m in the medical field again, and I also try to really listen to the people I am working with. That doesn’t mean that I have to “validate” every thing that I am hearing. The “common” denominators that I am seeing, among the “constant illness” or disability, is the prevailing feeling of “loneliness”. These people, young and old, are beyond “worrying” about those other normal concerns.... because they just don’t feel good every day. I can’t say that for a fact, and maybe I’m not in that “private space”, that for some people is not so private.... but I’m in their homes. How many times have I said that when people don’t feel good, don’t have great nutrition, it shows in their attitudes? How can I “push” just drinking good, clean water, available to so many of us? Where is this “healing water” that is so freely talked about in the Bible? 🙂 And I remember one of the reasons I left the medical field (years ago). It’s the amount of empathy that I have for the “restless”. For the “confused”; “disoriented”. Loneliness, I can handle. I can be a temporary respite from those kind of feelings.... When loneliness is masking a quiet desperation,... ~ sigh ~ WE know that feeling. It doesn’t just creep up on US. It’s something that WE have learned to live with; in the moment. The resilience of our soul. Can that really be taught? My first answer is “yes”. Because in light of everything else, I have been taught HERE. But physical pain, daily trials in that area, what can I do? When someone verbally says that they know that they are being “lazy” about physical activity, what can I do to inspire them? Especially if they get winded easily (such as myself) ? New adventure for me. 🤗 STILL, of the mind. But also focusing on “the body”. 😉
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Post by jojustjo on Aug 2, 2018 23:45:16 GMT -6
We seem to be led to places (if we allow ourselves to be) where we need to be...for ourselves or others...to learn and grow or to nurture and help someone who needs it. Especially when I was little and vulnerable and my parents were fighting tooth and nail..more than once some person or another would appear out of the blue and remove me from being there to absorb all of that hostility and hatred snapping between them. Still when I am at my lowest..some person happens along with just the right thing to say. I was thinking the other day what a wonderful hugger my son was (my other two children are not so touchy/feely) and that I missed his hugs would probably not be getting many. A casual friend who I haven't seen in awhile heard about my son and he stopped me at work today with a card and a hug/ We condition ourselves to think miracles are huge things...but my amazing miracles have been small and sweet....and huge to me. We can count our losses or we can choose to count our blessings. Keeps me going.
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Post by paulette on Aug 3, 2018 10:23:20 GMT -6
"We condition ourselves to think miracles are huge things...but my amazing miracles have been small and sweet....and huge to me. We can count our losses or we can choose to count our blessings. Keeps me going." Read more: theedgeofreality.proboards.com/thread/1418/who-simplistic-solutions-jc?page=92#ixzz5N8IBG7yUMiracles, magic - often come around in a seemingly normal way. Like - "Well of course..." But the truth is, the future lines had pleasant and not so pleasant consequences. I'm glad you got hugged Jo. Again....so sorry for your loss.
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Post by jojustjo on Aug 4, 2018 0:29:02 GMT -6
Thank you Paulette..I hope the universe continues to surprise us
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Post by jcurio on Aug 4, 2018 6:42:43 GMT -6
We seem to be led to places (if we allow ourselves to be) where we need to be...for ourselves or others...to learn and grow or to nurture and help someone who needs it. Read more: theedgeofreality.proboards.com/thread/1418/who-simplistic-solutions-jc?page=92#ixzz5NDEMAGKO************* Being “led” 😊. Willing to learn and grow. Despite the personal experiences that TRY to freeze us up. And, it is truly a miracle that the Creator of the Universe takes time for me. And You. Shows us that He is ever present..... sends us special moments so unexpected. 😊🤗
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Post by jcurio on Aug 4, 2018 7:08:44 GMT -6
Yesterday, while working, during breaks, I was able to text and receive texts from a friend who needed encouragement. (I was working for my aunt in the afternoon.).
It comes so easily to me some days. I’m talking about the multi-tasking. I pray that my mind stays sharp even when my body is exhausted. I try to laugh more. (Usually at myself). And stay honest. 😊 If I don’t know something, be willing to say that “I don’t know”.
People are “talking my leg off” wherever I go, and THIS is an adjustment. (Seriously. I thought only my mom talked so much because she needs “adult conversation”). Reminding myself that a lot of it IS “conversation”. I don’t have to try and glean “important” information all the time.....
Ha! Now I’m looking for signs of stroke, etc. 🙂 Asking about food and drink consumption, in a “conversation” tone.
So, taking the time to encourage a friend through text, “works” for me. Still very aware that it is a written record of my thoughts (that obviously I have gotten very comfortable with on here 😉). But the person can read it at their leisure. Or delete it.
I’ll see this friend today. I hope that I somehow helped her yesterday. 😊 In the moment, I know I did. She doesn’t have to say anything about it today! ******* My home life stays chaotic. I’m past sharing it in public because everyone knows that my home situation only improves by the grace of God.
Sometimes, I have to leave by the back door to make it on time for work. My friends know this.... and how weird I feel about it.
Twice this week my mom stayed in her pjs past noon. I’m not complaining! I just notice. This is not like her.
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Post by jojustjo on Aug 5, 2018 0:01:26 GMT -6
Nothing stays the same for long. Your mother didn't 'feel' like getting dressed, so she didn't. And what does it matter by which door you leave...as long as you're fit and able and manage to go? You are changing..expect that others will too. The path splits..some keep walking in a straight line..others take one fork or another and it leads to another and another...allow it.
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Post by jcurio on Aug 5, 2018 9:03:35 GMT -6
My lunch yesterday with friends was nice. I feel blessed, and that my life is “full”.
Makes no sense for me to “grumble” about anything. 😊
I will listen to other people grumble. (And try to refrain from giving an opinion every single time 😉). I think change is good. Most people that I know of, “grumble” about things that they cannot change.
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Post by jojustjo on Aug 5, 2018 17:47:25 GMT -6
Grumble away...if you're grumbling here...it's gone and sent into the ether...never to haunt you again You ARE loved.
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Post by jcurio on Aug 6, 2018 11:21:44 GMT -6
~grumble grumble~
🤣
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Post by jcurio on Aug 9, 2018 22:58:35 GMT -6
Wanted to write this before I read anything on here.... things have stepped up for me suddenly (things).
Seems to be a “summer time” thing... was it last summer? Or the summer before?
Where I found a needle mark inside of my left elbow.
Yesterday it had a “drag mark”, like I moved just as I was about to be stuck.. IDK. That vein there strangely standing up. And today; just the little needle hole.
And I know that I sound strange. Over dramatic. Or something. I’m numb.
I set off machines the last day and a half. My phone makes a noise as if I got a message... but I haven’t got one (and besides, it’s not the tune I picked).
The car alarm went off.... kind of... sickly.
I couldn’t get the credit card to work in the gas and actually had to have someone else insert and remove the card... I stepped away. Yep. The chip in the card? IDK NAH. Coincidences.
Tonight was the worst. I was paranoid. Talking waaaaay too much, and only one person was laughing at me/with me
Very few people actually looked at me or talked to me and I was helping at an event. I was “hyper”. Had come from a client and did not even look in a mirror. When I looked next .... I just look tired
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Post by jcurio on Aug 9, 2018 23:09:12 GMT -6
The weirdest coincidence? I ran by my house to change shirts and grab something to eat and remember thinking that I needed to water something outside. As I was changing, it thundered and poured. For maybe ten minutes just one or two blocks in my neighborhood. I checked. A few streets over it was dry. The temperature went down 10 degrees so I know it happened.
People talked about a brief rain elsewhere. So it happened other places too.
I want today to be over.
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Post by jojustjo on Aug 9, 2018 23:33:48 GMT -6
This concerns me for you...especially the needle mark. Look for bruises elsewhere..not that you could do a thing anyway but it sounds like something has surely messed with your 'electrical' system. And it's enough to make anyone paranoid. I aint laughin'. Maybe sprinkle cornstarch or baby powder around your bed...(foot prints). But what then do you do? Stay awake with a club? Keep talking you aren't nuts.
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Post by jcurio on Aug 9, 2018 23:38:46 GMT -6
Thanks Jo. I came back immediately to delete.
I won’t now.
People need to know that this stuff really happens. ☹️
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Post by jojustjo on Aug 10, 2018 9:53:02 GMT -6
No...you should never delete what you think, feel or experience. Others here have reported similar...the needle marks...the energy surges. There exists out there, so much we have never seen, cannot imagine. We don't understand why some of us are targeted...there are probably many, many more who don't notice..are not aware. There easily could be beings from other dimensions who have access to some kind of portals (I favor this idea actually..it explains a LOT) beings from who knows where..keeping tabs for whatever reason. Energy beings, light beings, shadow people, fairies, elves...etc. These things have a start somewhere.. we pin names to what we don't understand (fairy, elf, leprechaun)...all could be some kind of beings that really exist. And that's not even touching down on the whole paranormal parade of ghosts, poltergeists and other ghouls.
My very best advise...get a bit of sage and at least purge your own room...some salt around the window sills...and prayers for protection against any intrusion of your body OR soul. I sage my house often...just light it and go through your house asking for it to be blessed..and cleared of any negative influence. The really disturbing part of this...is how very involved you are with worship, religion and prayer...you would think would give you some buffer of protection..instead seems to invite something in. Remember one thing that seems negative to say but truly isn't. When we pray (and meditate is the same)...we set our conscious selves aside to open a channel to the divine or to the universe, as some would say. When we open a channel we are vulnerable to anything out there riding the same energy..not always our definition of 'good'. Please always start your prayers over another...by asking for protection and approval. Nothing would bother with you if you didn't have a lot of personal energy and power when you pray. Other things may just be very curious..and mean you no real harm..still...I'm praying for your safety. Thank you for trusting enough to share.
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