Dear Diary

[tina martin]

Lynda, I have heard of Pema Chodron but never read a book by her. I have some of J. Krishnamurti whom I admire a great deal. Yes, we can absorb the best from anywhere.

My situation and what I know of others (old folks like me, of your mother's generation) sometimes makes me radical. Your mother is, no doubt, very careful when she drives. As long as she has her mind, everything is manageable.

[SoWhatif]

Tina a radical !!!!! I would have to see it to believe it.

After the dreams I had last night I have a whole new awareness of dimentia.

Half of this countrys people have their hand out for a freeby from Government big brother..... A very real sickness.

[LyndaLu]

dear forever young,

Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I am trying to enjoy as much time as I can with my mother now that she is older. I know that I cannot change how
she thinks or who she is. I just have to love her the way she is. Sometimes it is hard for us to communicate because
she just doesn't understand me all of the time and I don't understand her. Just a generational thing I suppose.
I admire her for her strength and her smarts. She has been through a lot in her life. I hope that I can be as strong
as she is when I get to be her age.

I am 51 and I am also starting over after a job loss. I guess I should say I will be staring over, someday, soon.
I am still stuck in the past for now but I am hoping to get out of there before I get stuck too long.
I am trying to work on the program, read some books, look for some jobs and I have a great long distance
support system from my sister.

I wish you strength and health and all of the good things that you deserve during these
trying times. Just wanting you to know that there are others like you out there, looking for work and trying
to figure out life along the way.

God Bless,
Lynda

[LyndaLu]

Half of this countrys people have their hand out for a freeby from Government big brother..... A very real sickness.

I am one of these people. After working from 1977 through 2009 I lost my job. I am now collecting unemployement
insurance benefits and "food stamps". I don't feel guilty about collecting the benefits, as I have worked hard every
single day of my life until three years ago. Some of us folks need help and we are very, very lucky to get it and
we don't take it for granted. At least I don't. I never thought in my entire life I would be in this type of situation,
but I am and I will take whatever help I can get to get me by on my way to total independence once again.

God Bless and Stay Strong,
Lynda Lu

[LyndaLu]

Lynda, I have heard of Pema Chodron but never read a book by her. I have some of J. Krishnamurti whom I admire a great deal. Yes, we can absorb the best from anywhere.

My situation and what I know of others (old folks like me, of your mother's generation) sometimes makes me radical. Your mother is, no doubt, very careful when she drives. As long as she has her mind, everything is manageable.

I hope that I can understand this new book I am reading. It is very "deep".

I just read Chapter 4, which was about meditation. I am sure everyone meditates differently. I hope I can
learn how to do this.

Lynda

[tina martin]

Yes, yes, a radical. Not re all the pointless politics that are liable to induce dementia, or schizophrenia, or catatonia in anyone's head even in their sleep, but re old age and what I will not endure. Have already pulled one stunt and am plotting the next should it become necessary.

Can't miss the opportunity to give my 2 cents on meditation. Entire books are written about it. They can actually be intimidating. I suppose it varies depending on a person's expectations. Mine are very simple: calm myself, focus on slow breaths in and out. Praying can be considered a form of meditating. I don't pray and the spirituality connector in the head was not hooked up. Am very earth bound. But I can envision myself sitting with trees and flowers and birds and blooming lilacs, etc. repeating a variety of mantras. Very worthwhile effort in my experience.

[Loveslife]

Just popped in to say (((( LOVE ))))) to all.

I'm on my way to the prison now and will talk to Brooke about meditation and she also loves to discuss The 7 Wonders that Will Change Your Life.

It's so funny to listen to her talk about "this guy named Glenn". She is probably the only person in the country who doesn't know who Glenn Beck is.

Tina, you had better stop planning your ending. There is too much beauty all around us to enjoy and not miss a moment. Besides, if need be, I'll fly to your bedside and give you magic mushrooms, as our Doctor has put his stamp of approval on them.

XO

PS

(((((((( MORE LOVE )))))))

[LyndaLu]

Yes, yes, a radical. Not re all the pointless politics that are liable to induce dementia, or schizophrenia, or catatonia in anyone's head even in their sleep, but re old age and what I will not endure. Have already pulled one stunt and am plotting the next should it become necessary.

Can't miss the opportunity to give my 2 cents on meditation. Entire books are written about it. They can actually be intimidating. I suppose it varies depending on a person's expectations. Mine are very simple: calm myself, focus on slow breaths in and out. Praying can be considered a form of meditating. I don't pray and the spirituality connector in the head was not hooked up. Am very earth bound. But I can envision myself sitting with trees and flowers and birds and blooming lilacs, etc. repeating a variety of mantras. Very worthwhile effort in my experience.

Your 2 cents are right on target . . . the book explains meditation just as you are explaining it; calming, focusing
on the out breath, and also having the proper posture. My vision is of me floating on top of a body of very
calm water. I will have to add lilacs to my vision, now that you mentioned them,
because they grew all over the place where I grew up as a child. Nature was a part of my childhood.
Thank you for all of the great insights. You are a great friend.
Lynda

[LyndaLu]

Just popped in to say (((( LOVE ))))) to all.

I'm on my way to the prison now and will talk to Brooke about meditation and she also loves to discuss The 7 Wonders that Will Change Your Life.

It's so funny to listen to her talk about "this guy named Glenn". She is probably the only person in the country who doesn't know who Glenn Beck is.

Tina, you had better stop planning your ending. There is too much beauty all around us to enjoy and not miss a moment. Besides, if need be, I'll fly to your bedside and give you magic mushrooms, as our Doctor has put his stamp of approval on them.

XO

PS

(((((((( MORE LOVE )))))))

Funny you should mention Glenn Beck. Yes, I read the book and I had no idea who Glenn Beck was !
I am not sure I really know who he is now, I looked him up on his website but there was so much to read
that I did not start reading it all yet.
Sending you and your family all of my prayers.
Have a healthy and happy Wednesday.
Lynda

[tina martin]

I try, Lynda, as do you, as do all of us. Actually, that's the big thing: try and if and when we fail, pick ourselves up, refuse to look back and try all over again, including with meditation. We improve as we practice sitting and calming our mind.