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Post by Misty on Jun 5, 2005 21:36:37 GMT -5
I guess I was too greedy by expecting this women's retreat to give me answers and work miracles in my life. I have to go thru this divorce and this possible loss of a job. They have both been long term (years & years) so it is hard to let go. I guess I need to be generous and give some one else a chance to do a better job at my marriage & job. Are you
generous or greedy??? Please let me know! Thanks----Mistyeve
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Post by Lin on Jun 6, 2005 4:25:01 GMT -5
So i asume the retreat did not give you the answers. I thought you got the divorce over a year ago! HMMM. I'm behind times I guess. And you have not lost your job yet. Why wallow in worry until it happens? Do your best at what you do until the last minute. it will be a good job reference for you. If you pout and get mad because they run out of stuff for you to do, they wont give you a good reference. If you quit without a notice...same thing. Keep a positive attitude. Dont look at yourself as a failure in marriages or jobs. Look at it as the end of one cahapter in your life and the beginning of another.
Greed and generosity>? I am very much on the generous side of the chip. I do lots fo others. I often do it to the point I take my own time or money. last Christmas I spent do much and gave to so many needy organizations I could barely pay the bills. I need to really cut back this year. I need to realize our incomes are nto what they were when he was working and I have to stop somewhere.
The main thing I am greedy about is my serenity. I'd do whateer it takes to keep it all to myself.
LIN
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Post by Misty on Jun 6, 2005 7:11:07 GMT -5
Dear Lin----I am amazed that the divorce has gone on so long too! We had everything all worked out and it shoulda gone thru but the paper work keeps getting lost or post poned in court. I think the lawyer is milking us for money but that is just my own opinion. The job is so uncertain that I live one breath at a time when I am there expecting to be fired any minute. It is not a very easy or
comfortable way to work or live...
Thanks for taking time and being
generous enough to stop by to talk about this!-------Mistyeve
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Post by johnl on Jun 6, 2005 14:36:58 GMT -5
I like to be generous sorry you had a bad experience I had a good one when I went there, but it didnt give me lifes answers
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Post by caressa on Jun 6, 2005 16:41:56 GMT -5
Have actually experienced some greed lately, not sure if that is the right label, but since I have made the decision to move, I want to have things nicer in my new place and want new 'stuff'. When I find myself looking and wanting stuff, it isn't always a healthy place to be.
I am generous at heart not have a lot of money so can't give materially, but do try to give time, a loan of an ear, a shoulder to cry on and/or share a laugh or two.
Retreats from what I have heard and from what I have read are quiet times to retreat into ourselves and find the answers. Sometimes when I am busy and doing things outside of myself, I need to stop and go within to listen. I need to be more generous of my time for me.
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Post by Misty on Jun 6, 2005 22:03:38 GMT -5
Dear John----The accomodations were more a disappointment then the actual groups and talks we had. The sleeping and bathing arrangements were not good at all.
Thanks for stopping by----Mistyeve
Dear Caressa----I don't think it is greedy to want to take care of yourself. Thanks for stopping by
Mistyeve
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.