Thankful and Thoughtful

[Travelin99]

I know that these forums and threads focus on helping us deal with our feelings during a breakup, etc. but I thought it would be good to shed a little positive light on these situations.

 

Don't get me wrong, I miss my ex like crazy...a ridiculous amount to be honest...but I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the positive things in life and the things I'm thankful for on this Christmas Eve...feel free to add anything if you guys would like to...

 

- I'm thankful for friends and family who have supported me through this hard time, and they support me and encourage me no matter what happens in my life.

 

- I'm thankful to have a job that provides me with enough financial stability to have a roof over my head and food on the table.

 

- I'm thankful for having the coolest dog and cat on the planet.

 

- I'm thankful to live in a country where I have the freedom to pretty much do anything I like.

 

- I'm thankful for knowing the future will be positive and bright, whether it involves my ex or not.

 

- I'm thankful for forums such as ENA, where we can all gain knowledge and learn from each other's situations.

 

I know we're all going through hard times this Christmas, but try and take a step back and think about all the good things in life...think about all the things you have, rather than the things you don't have.

 

Remember only YOU can make YOU happy...you're going to be okay, and you're going to get through these hard times.

 

Take care, and Merry Christmas to all!

[kayamoyan]

thankful for my family and friends

thankful that I still have the ability to laugh and love

 

I read somewhere that the pain you feel over your broken relationship is a tribute to the bond that you had and a measure of your ability to love.

 

"the deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy it can contain"

- Khalil Gibran

[jennamajig]

thankful for my family and friends

thankful that I still have the ability to laugh and love

 

I read somewhere that the pain you feel over your broken relationship is a tribute to the bond that you had and a measure of your ability to love.

 

"the deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy it can contain"

- Khalil Gibran

 

Kayamoyan...that is an interesting observation. I suppose if you are in great pain it just means that you are able to give a lot of love. It's just regaining the trust to do that without someone else someday that I think is hard.

 

But in the spirit of this thread, I have many things to be grateful for.

- My family. They are wonderful, love me no matter what. My mom is my best friend and I am lucky to have a bond that close when I know many do not.

- My friends. They are non-judgmental and supportive and I love them.

- I have a job that can support me and a boss that compliments me when I do a good job. Job security and a good work environment are blessings in today's world.

- I have a great kitty that seems to know exactly when I need a furry cuddle.

- I have my health.

- I have ENA to post at in the darker moments to get me through the worse times. Because the best times are yet to come - I just need to get there!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to you all. Virtual to those who need them.