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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Stretching muscles and mind matter to the limits this morning, I think I finally understood what Yoga teacher Priscilla meant. "Forget the what ifs, go forward to the next time" mindset and thought pattern. It's a waste of time and energy fretting over what you shoulda woulda coulda done. The only way to extricate yourself from the hole you dug for yourself is to wake up each day, look in the mirror and say "Next time, I'll get it right" "Next time, I'll be smarter" "Next time, I'll think about the consequences before I make my move." Next time implies forward movement. All else is ancient history. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks for this Kacy much needed  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Kacy, This is a good poem. We both had "what if" thoughts at about the same time. It's amazing. Love Bobby |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
 I love this...what an excellent reminder! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
guess we've all said this at least once |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thanks Kacy for the positive thoughts, it is enlightning and wise. yann |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Great wisdom here, Kacy. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Ditto to Yann dear Kacy, very wise words. You have a wonderful day my friend, love Lindsay |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's a waste of time and energy fretting over what you shoulda woulda coulda done. The only way to extricate yourself from the hole you dug for yourself is to wake up each day, look in the mirror and say "Next time, I'll get it right" "Next time, I'll be smarter" "Next time, I'll think about the consequences before I make my move." Ah, my friend... I need to paste this to my mirror, my keyboard... perhaps just design glasses to keep it always in view. *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ah, Kacy, this is SO you. THANK YOU for your unbelievable and indomitable spirit and the amazing work you do for all of us! Not only do you heal yourself with this, this time (and THANK YOU for that), but you have healed so many people in the past and will do so for so many people in the future. You are an inspiration to so many, especially me. When I am so very tired the day after anti-crime patrols and trying to do everything that I need to over the weekends, thinking of you spurs me on! Much enjoyed! Huggles (not so gentle any more, now that you are getting so much better!) Owl |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
This reminds me of a famous angry press conference by my New Orleans Saints coach, Jim Mora, after we had blown a game against the 49ers, and we proceeded to go on a winning streak and into the NFL playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Just thought I'd share that. lol I'm definitely looking forward though. To more playoff appearances, and poems of yours. *S* |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
grinnin' behind the Chalmette Guy and nodding... Lotsa wisdom in this--I need to remember my mistakes, but stop with the scourge already.  love you |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I shoulda written this one sooner  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Yep, you shoulda! Beeeg smiles! Owl |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I shoulda read this earlier! Damn girl, this is good!  ARCTIC WIND |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Too true and all can take a lesson from that. Reflecting on fond memories is certainly alright but dwelling on the regrets of the past is very unfulfilling. Good work Kacy! Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
love these replies! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey Kacy, There's a lot of inspiration in this poem - it's kinda like "on your feet lose your seat" - we just gotta look at what we have and not waste time on regrets. It's hard to dig out of a hole though. That's why in my next life? I want to be a heavy equipment operator - give me an Excavator any day over diamonds! Love you, Alison |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, Alison, that's hilarious! |
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