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June 10, 2006, 5:19 pm PDT

Hi Fuz... Wuz up angel. (((HUGs))) SEA

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June 10, 2006, 5:47 pm PDT

HAPPY SATURDAY EEVNING TO YOU... Hugs and prayers, SEA

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      me grinny again, i'm 34 years old. been a cutter since high school..still am do it all the time. nobody notices so i'm not hurting anyone. i cut myself for many reasons; angry with myself, angry at my husband, my family, or i'll eat alot. i'm not sure what i'm supposed to be doing with my life, i talk and teach my kids what i know, but have never told them what has happened to me growing up. i just keep telling them how lucky they are for what they have, and are blessed with how much i love them.  what is our purpose? i'm lost and confused...help! 



Where To Begin
By: SEA

I love seagulls and pelicans
Flying over waves of the ocean
I love seashells and sand
On the beach of I CAN

Footprints follow behind me
Leading from where I have been
Pointing to where I will go
A message to "Go on just begin"

I love blue skies and gulf mist
Sunlight sparkling like diamonds
from morning till evening moonlight
Paints a golden path out across ocean

I love Oleander bushes and palm trees
watching sandpipers scurry along beach
I love sound of ebb and flow of waves
In then out within sun and moon's reach

I pick up a large seashell up from the beach
The sunlight dances atop ocean in celebration
Holding shell close to hear waves from inside
Whispering wisdom of the sea "Go on just begin"



Have a Blessed Everyday
by: SEA

Today
Tomorrow
And in each memory you keep of yesterday


 
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June 10, 2006, 5:50 pm PDT

Ought oh...Alberto

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He's just a tropical storm right now. It's suppose to come up the west coast of FL. Which is where I live. It doesn't sound like it will be to bad but it's still possible to lose power so I needed to make sure I had a few necessities.
Alberto be gone prayers in route... It is always best to be prepared. You ARE wise. Hugs and prayers, SEA
 
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June 10, 2006, 5:59 pm PDT

Depression

  

  

  

  

CHILDREN N CHURCH  



A little child in church for the first time watched as the ushers

passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat,   

the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear:   

"Don't pay for me Daddy, I'm under five."  

  

 

 

  

  

  

   

A little boy was attending his first wedding.   

After the service, his cousin asked him,   

"How many women can a man marry? "Sixteen," the boy responded.
His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly.
  

"How do you know that?"
"Easy," the little boy said.
  

"All you have to do is add it up,   

like the Bishop said: 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."   

  

  

After a church service on Sunday morning,   

a young boy suddenly announced to his mother,  

"Mom, I've decided to become a minister when I grow up."
"That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?"
"Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway,
  

and figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen."   

A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church service:
"And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those who passed trash against us."
  

  

  

After the christening of his baby brother in church, little Johnny
sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked
him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That priest
said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay
with you guys!"
  

  


The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly, do
you say prayers before eating?" "No sir," little Johnny replies, "I
don't have to. My Mom is a good cook."
  

  

  

A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as they   

listened to the Sunday Sermon. From time to time, she would look at him
and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking
her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up,
  

"Grandpa, did God make you?"
"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago."
"Oh," she paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?"
"Yes, indeed, honey," he said,
  

"God made you just a little while ago."
Feeling their respective faces again, she observed,
  

"God's getting better at it, isn't He?"  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 
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June 10, 2006, 6:01 pm PDT

Depression

  

  

  

  

CHILDREN N CHURCH  



A little child in church for the first time watched as the ushers

passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat,   

the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear:   

"Don't pay for me Daddy, I'm under five."  

  

 

  

 

  

  

  

   

A little boy was attending his first wedding.   

After the service, his cousin asked him,   

"How many women can a man marry? "Sixteen," the boy responded.
His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly.
  

"How do you know that?"
"Easy," the little boy said.
  

"All you have to do is add it up,   

like the Bishop said: 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."   

  

  

After a church service on Sunday morning,   

a young boy suddenly announced to his mother,  

"Mom, I've decided to become a minister when I grow up."
"That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?"
"Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway,
  

and figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen."   

A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church service:
"And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those who passed trash against us."
  

  

  

After the christening of his baby brother in church, little Johnny
sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked
him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That priest
said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay
with you guys!"
  

  


The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly, do
you say prayers before eating?" "No sir," little Johnny replies, "I
don't have to. My Mom is a good cook."
  

  

  

A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as they   

listened to the Sunday Sermon. From time to time, she would look at him
and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking
her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up,
  

"Grandpa, did God make you?"
"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago."
"Oh," she paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?"
"Yes, indeed, honey," he said,
  

"God made you just a little while ago."
Feeling their respective faces again, she observed,
  

"God's getting better at it, isn't He?"  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 
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June 10, 2006, 6:11 pm PDT

Hello...what sort of help do you think that you want? Help to not feel lost and confused...

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      me grinny again, i'm 34 years old. been a cutter since high school..still am do it all the time. nobody notices so i'm not hurting anyone. i cut myself for many reasons; angry with myself, angry at my husband, my family, or i'll eat alot. i'm not sure what i'm supposed to be doing with my life, i talk and teach my kids what i know, but have never told them what has happened to me growing up. i just keep telling them how lucky they are for what they have, and are blessed with how much i love them.  what is our purpose? i'm lost and confused...help! 

Hi...I am glad I found your post. You are welcome to share what happened growing up here (if you won't regret) or find a counselor to share with or create a diary to keep on diary option on this website. First link is one Dr. Phil give at link you will see above first post: General and Mental Health Resources. Hugs and prayers and I am glad that you joined us. SEA

Self-Injury Information

www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html

Dr. Phil gives this number at the end of his book on page 255 for a psychologist in your area...

1-800-964-2000 (Referral to psychologist number Dr. Phil suggests)

 
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June 10, 2006, 6:15 pm PDT

Defining Your Authentic Self

drphil.com/articles/article/73

"QUOTE: Defining Your Authentic Self

Are you living a life that is more in tune with your "authentic" self (who you were created to be) or your "fictional" self (who the world has told you to be)?

You probably weren't even aware that these versions of your "self" existed! Dr. Phil explains the difference between the authentic and fictional self:

Authentic Self

When you're asked, "Who are you?" what is your answer? "I'm a mom." "I'm a doctor." "I live in Ohio." Often the answer is not who you are, but what you do, what your social station is, or how you see your function in life. You can't answer who you are, because you don't know.

There is another level of existence that is the real, true, genuine substance of who you are. It's what Dr. Phil defines as the authentic self.

The authentic self is the you that can be found at your absolute core. It is the part of you not defined by your job, function or role. It is the composite of all your skills, talents and wisdom. It is all of the things that are uniquely yours and need expression, rather than what you believe you are supposed to be and do.

Fictional Self

When you're not living faithfully to your authentic self, you find yourself feeling incomplete, as if there is a hole in your soul. You may have found that it's easier to fill the roles your family and friends expect of you, rather than becoming who you really want to be. Living this way drains you of the critical life energy you need to pursue the things you truly value.

When you live a life that has you ignoring your true gifts and talents while performing assigned or inherited roles instead, you are living as your fictional self.

The fictional self sends you false information about who you are and what you should be doing with your life. It blocks the information you need in order to maintain the connection with your authentic identity. Relying on information from the fictional self means you're putting your trust in a broken compass.

drphil.com/articles/article/377

A Self-Esteem Quiz

Improving your self-esteem is a lot of work. Start by asking yourself these questions.

1. Is your self-esteem based on what others think of you?

2. Do you do things to make other people happy, even if it makes you feel bad?

3. Do you have a hard time being happy for others when they succeed?

4. Do you call yourself names like "stupid" or "dummy" when you make mistakes — or sometimes even when you don't?

5. Do you have a hard time taking risks?

Scoring: If you answered yes to any of these questions, your self-concept or self-esteem may be distorted. If you answered yes to three or more, then you are not living authentically." END QUOTE
 
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June 10, 2006, 6:37 pm PDT

I can relate. I wrote this in memory of my dad, today. Do you think it sounds okay?

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OHMYGOSH!!!
Everyone enjoys the weekend...but as far as I am concerned...it almost didn't make it. It has been a very bad week. So stressfull... All I can say is that if I don't get my summer holidays soon...I am going to have to take a week off for STRESS LEAVE!!!! 

None-the-less.... this song has kept me going... I hope you all enjoy the words.
HUGS

Sometimes
by Ana Laura 

  

All this time
All this time trying to beat human nature 

It's still holding on to me. 

  

I'm made to run
I was meant  to be free
But I'm still broken
In need of Someone to rescue Me.

(Chorus)
Sometimes I Fall
Sometimes I loose my way
But when I fall
That's not where I'll stay
Sometimes I fall
Sometimes I make mistakes
I will fall, but when I fall
I fall into Grace
 

I'll let you down
If you're looking to me
To be perfection
This side of eternity

So hear me now
Hear the words that I speak
I'll see redemption
But I'n not yet complete

I need a savior, I need a savior
I need a Savior  



LET'S GO LET'S GO
In Memory of Dad, J. L., June 2006
by: SEA

Are you feeling down
With sadness and woe
Looking for happiness
Let's Go Let's Go

Instead of worrying
What's the next blow
Take my hand right now
Let's Go Let's Go

Here we are side by side
Not sure where to go
Going with the flow
Let's go let's go

I see that smile growing
So what do you know
Opportunity is calling
Let's go let's go

Believing is seeing
God's blessings to bestow
Wish me luck via prayer
And let's go let's go
 
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June 10, 2006, 6:49 pm PDT

hi im 38 soon to be 39 on the 19th of this month,

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      me grinny again, i'm 34 years old. been a cutter since high school..still am do it all the time. nobody notices so i'm not hurting anyone. i cut myself for many reasons; angry with myself, angry at my husband, my family, or i'll eat alot. i'm not sure what i'm supposed to be doing with my life, i talk and teach my kids what i know, but have never told them what has happened to me growing up. i just keep telling them how lucky they are for what they have, and are blessed with how much i love them.  what is our purpose? i'm lost and confused...help! 

ive been doing the same thing since i was in elementry school and other things too.... i dont have kids and im single. there is no way that i could let other in on my lfe as i do the things i do. and besides when guys find out what i do they just cant deal with it . and i really dont want anyone to invade my privacy anyway, i love living alone with me and my stuff and my cats, we dont want anyone to envade our space........and when i get tinto those moods of mine.........so are you in treatment and if your not how come your not?????? you dont have to go because your cutting just go because your depressed the after a while talk about the cutting.........and other thing. just ease in to therapy.........and you can always talk about it here too there are a few of us here that do cut and burn and do other things to thimselves.....and everyone has a differant apenion of it.......you just need to figue out which on fits you the best...........i wish you the best of luck my friend.................tama
 
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June 10, 2006, 7:53 pm PDT

Tama... I have a blood sugar question for you...

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My 84 year old neighbor just called and said she was going to the ER because her blood sugar is still high. It was high this a.m. when I picked her up at the beauty shop... I think she said over 200 and she asked me to check on her at noon and I did and she thought she might be going to feel better yet started feeling badly again so Carol took her to the ER. What causes blood sugar to get high? She doesn't have juvenile diabetes and had onset within past few years. Hugs and prayers, SEA
 
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