. .life's too short . .

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » March 2, 2006 11:16 am

I recently let a personal situation take a lot of my time, energy and reasoning from me . . .

it was no more than a case of hurt feelings, but I let it cloud my spirit. .

sooo . .just wanted to share my solution to handling things like this again . .

I created my " Brain Power Barometer " . .

Level One - Bothersome . . .IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL - (broken nail, losing your keys, telemarketing calls, etc ) . . . .

Level Two - Irritating - 10-30 MINUTES . . .( job issues, waiting in traffic or on TicketMaster , and anything you have no control over )

Level Three - Emotional . . . 24 HOURS . .( includes hurt feelings without harm . .overthinking past this is non-productive )

Level Four -- Bad, but fixable . . .3-5 DAYS . .( minor family problems, etc. . if solution is not reached by then, move one. . you gave it a solid effort . .)

Level Five - Life changing . . NO LIMIT . .(these are non-fixable ( serious physical/emotional loss. . daily prayer is the only solution . .)

so there you have it . . .

just my way to keep perspective on what is really important in my life . .

. .sigh. . .it feels good to be back. . ! !

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » March 2, 2006 11:19 am

(((((BG))))
Glad your back misssed ya
Bythe way it was good to hear your voice

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » March 2, 2006 11:20 am

EXCELLENT baromete you have devised, BG! Glad you're "back"

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » March 2, 2006 11:21 am

Welcome back!!!!!

{{{{{{{BG}}}}}}}

And thanks for the barometer!

Follow in my wake, you've not that much at stake
For I have plowed the seas, and smoothed the troubled waters
Come along let's have some fun, the hard work has been done
We'll barrel roll into the sun, just for starters

Just for starters, barometer is my soup
I'm descended from a deck hand on a sloop
I travel on the song lines that only dreamers see
Not known for predictability

Post by **SMLCHNG** » March 2, 2006 11:23 am

Atta girl, ((((Ethe))))l!!

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » March 2, 2006 11:24 am

Good job, Cindi!!!

El mojito · Post by **El mojito** » March 2, 2006 11:24 am

(((((BG)))))
<<<L>>>

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » March 2, 2006 11:25 am

My barometer:
Level One - oh well, where did I leave my beer?

Levels 2-infinity - see Level One

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » March 2, 2006 11:27 am

Welcome Back , Cindi......

Missed you.....

(((((((((((((((BG)))))))))))))))))))

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » March 2, 2006 11:33 am

LIPH wrote:My barometer:
Level One - oh well, where did I leave my beer?

Levels 2-infinity - see Level One

losing a beer - a major bother -

running out of beer - STOP THE WORLD ALERT, with bells and whistles . .! !

hippiejen · Post by **hippiejen** » March 2, 2006 11:35 am

Always good to have things in perspective - we often waste too much time on the little things! Great advice!! Much needed for this "drama queen" in recovery!!

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » March 2, 2006 11:50 am

I've been told I am a "scream first, think later" kind of guy. But thanks for the perspective, maybe I can get better.

(((((((BG)))))))

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » March 2, 2006 11:51 am

Where does " I can't find my drink" fall on the scale???

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 2, 2006 11:55 am

LIPH wrote:My barometer:
Level One - oh well, where did I leave my beer?

Levels 2-infinity - see Level One

OMG.... You really are my husband......

But seriously BG.... nicely done girl!!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » March 2, 2006 12:09 pm

BGs, I'm glad you found some perspective.

iuparrothead · Post by **iuparrothead** » March 2, 2006 1:51 pm

That's quite a revelation there, BG! Mind if I borrow it?

Glad you're back!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » March 2, 2006 1:51 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:
LIPH wrote:My barometer:
Level One - oh well, where did I leave my beer?

Levels 2-infinity - see Level One
OMG.... You really are my husband......

But seriously BG.... nicely done girl!!!!

No, Mr. Topless is much taller.

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » March 2, 2006 1:54 pm

iuparrothead wrote:That's quite a revelation there, BG! Mind if I borrow it?

Glad you're back!

help yourself. . .! ! . .and thanks. . ! !

just remember . . .shorter IS better . . .! !

( for dwelling on bad things, I mean. .. ) . .! !

thanks to you all . . . .MAN, IT FEELS GOOD TO BE HAPPY AGAIN . .! !

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 2, 2006 2:00 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
No, Mr. Topless is much taller.

Yeah well obviously he, like Larry will NEVER have an ulcer!

coolblueswing · Post by **coolblueswing** » March 2, 2006 2:01 pm

Missed you, girl! Glad to have you back. Maybe things can get back to "noraml" 'round here!

(((((((BG)))))))

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