MMT Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Try backing off. It seems to be a well kept secret how many wonders occur and problems straighten out when we do nothing but leave someone alone. catfeeder Link to comment
pippy longstocking Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 this desreves its rightful place on here because it just made me laugh out loud very very loud I called a guy off this site that was having a tough time dealing with his break up, he kept walking around his city talking loudly saying, "you know what i mean, thor!?"- I am sure someone looked at him like - hes got the god of thunder on his iphone said by thorshammer while talking about usernames in offtopic . brilliant hahahaha Link to comment
sharky988 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ^^^ Hahahahhaaa! Love this. Link to comment
happy_snapper Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 This is one of the favourite analogies: It feels like I'm arriving late for a party and everyone is in the middle of a board game and I'm expected to play with them having never read the rules and starting at square one, while the rest of the people have already advanced their piece on the board. Not sure why it sticks in my mind. Maybe because I was trying and failing to describe exactly the same feeling. Link to comment
Live-N-Learn Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Healing by the yard is hard, healing by the inch is a cinch Link to comment
Carus Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 You never know how strong you can be until being strong becomes your only option* 8) Link to comment
AutumnBorn Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Ah, I saved this one on my computer, too. Don't remember, who posted it either: "Life is a series of changes. That's all it is. Resistance to change causes pain. Stop resisting. Once you truly understand and embrace this truth, you not only start to look forward to more changes, you realize even those which feel as if they may be the end of you are for your ultimate happiness. Usually we only see this in hindsight. One day you are going to thank him for this. I promise." A fellow Buddhist That was my post. My friend Claire telling me this was really the beginning of things turning for me. She was absolutely correct. Link to comment
Hell_On_Heels Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Just chiming in to say this is a wonderful thread! Carus, old friend, wishing you every happiness Link to comment
invisibleheart Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks to this thread, lots of thoughts were inspiring! Link to comment
No1 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 If you love someone, let them go, if they come back.... no one else could stand them either Link to comment
miss_sunshine Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I love this: I had to learn: 1. The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. 2. The moment you realize God had greater plans for you that don’t involve crying at night or sad. 3. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others because it undermines your worth, education and your parent’s wisdom. 4. The moment you live your dreams, not because of what it will prove or get you, but because that is all you want to do. People’s opinions don’t matter. 5. The moment you realize that no one is your enemy, except yourself. 6. The moment you realize that you can have everything you want in life. However, it takes timing, the right heart, the right actions, the right passion and a willingness to risk it all. If it is not yours, it is because you really didn’t want it, need it or God prevented it. 7. The moment you realize the ghost of your ancestors stood between you and the person you loved. They really don’t want you mucking up the family line with someone that acts anything less than honorable. 8. The moment you realize that happiness was never about getting a person. They are only a helpmate towards achieving your life mission. 9. The moment you believe that love is not about losing or winning. It is just a few moments in time, followed by an eternity of situations to grow from. 10. The moment you realize that you were always the right person. Only ignorant people walk away from greatness. Shannon L. Alder Link to comment
journeynow Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Bumping this oldie but goodie thread, and adding a recent quote by IAmFCA I used to wonder about trusting others. Instead, I now trust myself to know what I want, know when I am not getting it, and bounce back when I run myself into a brick wall. First and foremost, retain responsibility for yourself. Nobody else can be nor ought to be trusted with ensuring you are on your path. Thanks to Carus for starting this. Link to comment
Carus Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Life throws rocks before it throws flowers. I like it :) Link to comment
Carus Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 If I could give up hope I'd probably have healed 100% I totally relate....* Link to comment
Carus Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Appreciate petty triumphs for what they are, just don't hitch your healing carriage to them. .....you want her to fail for hurting you. Normal human emotion, just be careful, if you find solance in her failures, you will find pain in her triumphs. Written for the ages* Link to comment
Carus Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Trying to contact someone who you love, but no longer loves you, is like stabbing yourself in the heart repeatedly. Yes it sure is...... Also just want to reiterate the quote above this one by Figureitout* ~ That was posted back in July last year and I have rehearsed it over and over since then. A good friend of mine was really impressed with it just 3 nights ago.... So much wisdom on this forum* Link to comment
ImWithCupid Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I have read all 17 pages, lol. Thank you! Link to comment
Carus Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 You may never know why your ex did this, most of the time closure isn't really. When people break up with you they take their answers with them and that's it. Nicely said* Link to comment
Carus Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 I CAN hold on a little longer. Until tomorrow, until next week. In that time, I MIGHT feel better than I do right this moment. I CAN hope for that. Another one for the ages* :) Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Bumping this oldie but goodie thread, and adding a recent quote by IAmFCA Thanks to Carus for starting this. Awww thank you for the election of my words to the renowned hall of fame. It is helpful to read them. Also, you gave me an "I said that?" moment. :) Link to comment
Flipp Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wow Carus, I'm honoured to make the list Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Normal is a setting on the dryer, not a way to define someone's sexual preference. -Maew, yesterday evening Link to comment
notadoctor Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 This thread is golden. I need more! Link to comment
Carus Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 I've never once taken anyone back, whether I did the dumping or he did. I'd rather risk my heart on someone new. Hard but true* Link to comment
Nickel Speed Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Definitely going to be reading this through my work day. Thanks. Link to comment
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