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<blockquote data-quote="nlj" data-source="post: 622887" data-attributes="member: 17650"><p>I've just been learning to see things from a different perspective through reading through all the troubles and advice on this site. One of the things that has helped me the most is the idea that it is ok to think of myself and look after myself and even put myself first and treat myself now and again. For me that means small things like visiting a cafe with a good book and enjoying a pot of Earl Grey tea alone. Doesn't sound like much, but with the right mental attitude, and not allowing myself to feel guilty, it's very pleasurable. It makes me feel like life can be good, despite the worries and troubles. A philosopher (can't remember who sorry) said that happiness was like a jigsaw puzzle made up of so many pieces that there was always bound to be a piece missing. My son's one of the missing pieces at the moment (and my elderly cat who is suffering with arthritis and forcing me to consider euthanasia) but there are many, many pieces still in place. So, my recommendations, for what they are worth, would be to look after yourself and to think of all the jigsaw pieces that are safely in place. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nlj, post: 622887, member: 17650"] I've just been learning to see things from a different perspective through reading through all the troubles and advice on this site. One of the things that has helped me the most is the idea that it is ok to think of myself and look after myself and even put myself first and treat myself now and again. For me that means small things like visiting a cafe with a good book and enjoying a pot of Earl Grey tea alone. Doesn't sound like much, but with the right mental attitude, and not allowing myself to feel guilty, it's very pleasurable. It makes me feel like life can be good, despite the worries and troubles. A philosopher (can't remember who sorry) said that happiness was like a jigsaw puzzle made up of so many pieces that there was always bound to be a piece missing. My son's one of the missing pieces at the moment (and my elderly cat who is suffering with arthritis and forcing me to consider euthanasia) but there are many, many pieces still in place. So, my recommendations, for what they are worth, would be to look after yourself and to think of all the jigsaw pieces that are safely in place. :-) [/QUOTE]
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