The only thing I want to address is when we spend too much time "freaking out" - here, at home, in our minds...we are continuing our own what doesn't work. We are keeping our own cycle alive which keeps everything else off balance. To me one of the biggest keys in this whole deal is we have to (absolutely have to) let go of as much of that stuff as possible, for real, as soon as we actually can. How to let go of it? By systematically not feeding it as much as possible regularly. It's hard, but what isn't?
In my own sit - believe me, it didn't change until I learned to control myself. And I still do lose it sometimes but compared to before...it ain't nothin. And it's really interesting in what others in my life take from it. Sometimes not right away and sometimes not at all - but it works. Re-read da books. Michele says purt near zilch about our feelings and it's one of the things I like about her work.
Ok, the telescope - to me it's like cleaning house. Do I focus on all the little things and get overwhelmed or do I come up with a plan and get it done? Well, actually I go shopping ...no. If I focus too much on the indivdual things then I would stay where I was which is where I did not want to be. When I focus on the big picture my life is very sweet and I am blessed immensely. Even when many of the individual things aren't going so hot.
JJ - don't think I'd go near zen-mistress . I push too many buttons, even when treading lightly. I just know that even tho things aren't paradise around here, I am completely proud of all the ground that's been covered in my corner of the world and like to try to help others get there too . Like you?
Andy - Try not to tailor things to your specifics for a while ok? Just try to wrap your brain around what's being said like you're trying to learn a new language or something (French? ). Again, I think it would do you a world of good to work with JJ since he's willing. And yes, you sound better - but you sounded better a few posts ago to me. Don't give in to the undertow. This is your life and life waits for no man.