Comments on: Do you know your personal legend? http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/ Some days I have no idea what I'm doing Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:31:33 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: naynayfazz http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7774 naynayfazz Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:46:32 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7774 I was going to say what VP said that a lot of people feel the way you do. Not that that makes it any easier or even justifies how you feel but maybe, in some way, it helps to know you're not alone. For me, the hardest thing is to think about what I have not done with my life and then I compare myself to others. I don't know how people really are behind closed doors, if they are even happy or feel complete. But because they have, say, a college degree or a nice house, I automatically think they are better off. It's a silly, irrational thought but that's just the way we humans think. I already told you how fabulous I think you are (hehe) so I will keep this brief. I do think that you have accomplished many wonderful things in your life. Also, that list of 1001 things you want to do is admirable as well. Since not doing everything you "should have done at one point" seems to be an issue with you, maybe pay more attention to the items on your list that you feel would be the biggest challenge and work on them. Then you would not be looking back at the past but focusing on the here and now, which is really all you have control over. If you do things in smaller steps, you will build up courage and then harder things may seem a bit easier. I have been having a very hard time lately with a similar issue and beating myself up for what I have not done in my life. I am back in therapy because my depression turned into something more serious. What I am working on is what I mentioned above; I am working on one thing at a time and trying to get to my goal. Actually, at least one goal. I will take just one! It has helped me clear my mind of (most)negativity and helping me move forward. Wish me luck and I will do the same for you! I was going to say what VP said that a lot of people feel the way you do. Not that that makes it any easier or even justifies how you feel but maybe, in some way, it helps to know you’re not alone. For me, the hardest thing is to think about what I have not done with my life and then I compare myself to others. I don’t know how people really are behind closed doors, if they are even happy or feel complete. But because they have, say, a college degree or a nice house, I automatically think they are better off. It’s a silly, irrational thought but that’s just the way we humans think.

I already told you how fabulous I think you are (hehe) so I will keep this brief. I do think that you have accomplished many wonderful things in your life. Also, that list of 1001 things you want to do is admirable as well. Since not doing everything you “should have done at one point” seems to be an issue with you, maybe pay more attention to the items on your list that you feel would be the biggest challenge and work on them. Then you would not be looking back at the past but focusing on the here and now, which is really all you have control over. If you do things in smaller steps, you will build up courage and then harder things may seem a bit easier.

I have been having a very hard time lately with a similar issue and beating myself up for what I have not done in my life. I am back in therapy because my depression turned into something more serious. What I am working on is what I mentioned above; I am working on one thing at a time and trying to get to my goal. Actually, at least one goal. I will take just one! It has helped me clear my mind of (most)negativity and helping me move forward. Wish me luck and I will do the same for you!

]]> By: Nobody http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7767 Nobody Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7767 I'm barely doing that now due to past failures of mine. I’m barely doing that now due to past failures of mine.

]]> By: Lynda http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7766 Lynda Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:47:04 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7766 It was thick. I remember that because normally I get bored with books over 400 pages. :) It was thick. I remember that because normally I get bored with books over 400 pages. :)

]]> By: *pixie* http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7765 *pixie* Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:45:13 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7765 Alright, I added it to my Goodreads list. Looks like a thick book. And I'll be sure to avoid the movie. Alright, I added it to my Goodreads list. Looks like a thick book. And I’ll be sure to avoid the movie.

]]> By: *pixie* http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7764 *pixie* Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:44:13 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7764 That's awesome! Good luck with whatever path you decide on. :) That’s awesome! Good luck with whatever path you decide on. :)

]]> By: *pixie* http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7763 *pixie* Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:42:41 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7763 Somehow we are doing it. Somehow we are doing it.

]]> By: *pixie* http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7762 *pixie* Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:35:34 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7762 I feel like if I would have done things a little differently when I was younger I would be in a much better position to do what I want now. Instead I'm suffering the repercussions of a sometimes foolish youth. I feel like if I would have done things a little differently when I was younger I would be in a much better position to do what I want now. Instead I’m suffering the repercussions of a sometimes foolish youth.

]]> By: *pixie* http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7761 *pixie* Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:33:12 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7761 Ugg, Dorian Gray was awful! Trust me when I say The Alchemist would be a welcome reprieve from DG. Ugg, Dorian Gray was awful! Trust me when I say The Alchemist would be a welcome reprieve from DG.

]]> By: *pixie* http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7760 *pixie* Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:31:15 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7760 It's the kids that really make the difference. They make being safe such a great option. I guess you just need to have faith that even if it does go wrong you will always do what is necessary to keep your family safe, fed and sheltered. It’s the kids that really make the difference. They make being safe such a great option. I guess you just need to have faith that even if it does go wrong you will always do what is necessary to keep your family safe, fed and sheltered.

]]> By: Lynda http://artistmotherteacher.com/index.php/2009/11/do-you-know-your-personal-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-7756 Lynda Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:19:24 +0000 http://artistmotherteacher.com/?p=1617#comment-7756 Hmmm, I may have to look into that book. I read a book called The Power of One, about a boy who has many challenges in life. Every time he gets knocked down, he has to pick himself up again. I remember being really motivated by that book, more than any other book I've ever read. Author is Bryce Courtney. You may want to look into it. Don't watch the movie though. It was nothing like the book and it royally sucked. Hmmm, I may have to look into that book. I read a book called The Power of One, about a boy who has many challenges in life. Every time he gets knocked down, he has to pick himself up again. I remember being really motivated by that book, more than any other book I’ve ever read. Author is Bryce Courtney. You may want to look into it.

Don’t watch the movie though. It was nothing like the book and it royally sucked.

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