tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post6281370929637144710..comments2023-05-22T09:24:12.725-07:00Comments on The Chronic Meditator: Walking off the battlefieldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-72705101885348097262010-03-31T13:52:04.211-07:002010-03-31T13:52:04.211-07:00Thanks Ama. This kind of thing doesn't affect ...Thanks Ama. This kind of thing doesn't affect my pain level, but it does affect my sleep and anxiety levels. (Most people with CFS have a difficult time handling stress). So, I'm pretty exhausted at the moment. <br /><br />I'm so happy you're moving through your bad time. take care,<br />EmmaSara https://www.blogger.com/profile/12095262161793214914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-25629049683473980722010-03-31T08:49:15.882-07:002010-03-31T08:49:15.882-07:00Yay...you made a practical and mindfull decision.....Yay...you made a practical and mindfull decision...applause, applause.<br />This is how we continue to bloom as Buddhist..using our experiences for continued awakening.<br />Well that is what works for me. :o)<br /><br />I am sorry to hear about your parents but even through their experience you will learn and grow.<br /><br />Is this affecting your pain level?<br />Clearly I see that emotional stress adds to my pain level.<br />I am doing much better...moved through the fog and feeling great relief.<br /><br />Be well and happy my friend<br />AmaSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722673836665759753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-90484194331508249102010-03-27T14:56:25.484-07:002010-03-27T14:56:25.484-07:00Hi Nathan,
GOod point about nothing you can ever ...Hi Nathan,<br /><br />GOod point about nothing you can ever say will help because their minds have such a grip on them that nothing could break through. <br /><br />I often feel like my mind has a death grip on me - so I can relate to that, and see how willing I had to be to try to address it. (It couldn't come from someone blaming or critisizing me).Sara https://www.blogger.com/profile/12095262161793214914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-64461037214282169992010-03-27T09:17:08.274-07:002010-03-27T09:17:08.274-07:00Moving out seems the only solution. It sounds like...Moving out seems the only solution. It sounds like you were patient with her endless fear-based "requests," until it just became too much. I've lived with a room like this. Nothing you could ever say will break through because the narrative in their minds is simply too strong right now. Maybe someday she'll see through it like you did, or maybe not. <br /><br />Good for you for stepping away and staying sane.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920234350446745482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-26409934906168024622010-03-26T21:26:08.653-07:002010-03-26T21:26:08.653-07:00Awwww...thank you guys for your lovely, supportive...Awwww...thank you guys for your lovely, supportive comments. I'm so glad I wrote that post! <br /><br />Rusty Hoe, I thought you'd get a laugh out of Ballarat being something akin to downtown Kabul in terms of the crime rate. My goodness - you do meet some unusual people in this world. <br /><br />Toni - I might not trust the voice in my head, but I do trust the one in yours that was yelling 'get out!' LOL. <br /><br />I am beside myself with exhaustion now and back home at the farm, having just spent two hours moving out of the house. <br /><br />I have my gorgeous old dog Mr Darcy with me, and my piano right next to my bed - so things aren't all bad here. :)<br /><br />thanks again for your comments,<br /><br />EmSara https://www.blogger.com/profile/12095262161793214914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-48490101107823858782010-03-26T21:08:18.371-07:002010-03-26T21:08:18.371-07:00I have to tell you that, as I was reading your pos...I have to tell you that, as I was reading your post, way way way before you said "I moved out of this house," I was yelling in my head: "Move out of that house!"<br /><br />You're so right. Blame, judgment, right/wrong just don't matter here. This was a terrible living situation for you, whatever the reason, and you needed to get out of it.<br /><br />I'm so sorry that the alternative was to go back home where things must be tense, but I hope you can carve out some private and quiet space for yourself there until the time comes to go to Indonesia.<br /><br />I'm amazed at the number the insights you had as a result of this conflict and I'm so glad you took action!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729837575450453607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752442688135445689.post-14038815300848160652010-03-26T17:41:44.871-07:002010-03-26T17:41:44.871-07:00I had no idea Ballarat was the crime hub of Austra...I had no idea Ballarat was the crime hub of Australia. I'll pack the mace next time we visit, LOL. Good on you for working through this situation. I so relate to how you were able to translate her high level of neurosis and anxiety, into you being a bad housemate. I love how you were able to find that little voice and laugh at it. <br /><br />Sorry you are having to move again, and back to a difficult situation. I do think you will be able to manage it better though in light of how you are getting better at identifying those voices and telling them to go packing. <br /><br />YAY to Indonesia. It's good to have something so fantastic to look forward to. :)Michelle Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472120868084570461noreply@blogger.com