Wordbird:

rest at the plateau

Sending you a hug

Hi Motivated. I sometimes get into a stretch of life where it seems hard. In TOOLS during those times I did  allow more time between days. Like a plateau you rest on before you continue up the mountain to the view above. It's okay to take the time you need; especially where you are in the journey...I had times in TOOLS where certain things seemed to hit deep--or required a lot more adjustment or work to accomplish the exercise. A person doesn't change in a certain order, all at once. We change in spurts, and also, change can be difficult.

It can even be draining at times. So...I support you to just be as self-loving, and kind, and supportive to YOU as you can. Be a good friend to you. Hang in there...be proud of the climb you have achieved so far.

Beknec:

Juggling act

Nicely said Wordbird! 

 Hey I would be exhausted if I had done everything you have done in the last couple of days MM - and I don't have fibromyalgia. 

My advice would be don't think of the bigger picture of where you want to be, just look at each tiny little thing that you can do right now to tweak how you want to end up.  Because that is going to add up faster than you know it, rather than scaring the pants of you because you have so much to do.  Here's a quote that might be of help:

autumn mist:

TAKE EVERYTHING IN STRIDE....

Hi there M3,

Oh, I wish I am there to partake with you.  First, please don't welcome the thought of giving up Tools.  This is very detrimental to support us in our constant battle with life and life itself.  You know it and I would like for you to benefit the same result as what we all deserve to have at the end of our journey with Tools.  I understand, there is so much to do (which is at times, is really overwhelming).  We all experience the same.  I agree with your other alternative.  You just take your time (be it in between days or however you feel like comfortably doing it).  Take everything in stride.  Rome was never built in a day.  Why do you think a lot of our members had been here for a long period of time and still are in their few days progress?  And even some had been absent for quite a while and realize they have to come back because they feel like they are ready again to go back to the exercises and at the same time integrate.  If you feel like skipping a day or two, there should be no problem in doing so.  It could be that small voice telling you to have a little pause and have a bit of break.  It is like trying to enjoy a wholesome meal.  We have to give time to chew the food instead of gobbling the whole lot inside in haste.  The result could be futile.  So, I suggest that you try to analyze your situation and do what you deem is necessary for your own peace of mind.  By the way, don't ever feel like you are a failure when others say how wonderful they feel about Tools.  True, indeed!  I bet you feel the same thing, right?  Everyone.  Me, you, them, all of us.  Take me as an example.  I would truly and honestly say, I do so love Tools (with a heavy exclamation point at the end).  Like today, I have a very hectic sked and really overfatigued.  But what did I do straight away after getting home?  Change to home dress, quickly fix the meal... and glued to the computer (Tools!).  Normally, I while away my time until I fall asleep in the couch (watching a favourite program).  But no, I sitck it out with my PC instead of resting.  It is because I love Tools!  But, of course, there are some loops and drawbacks (in between).  No, I don't mean on the negative side.  In my case, I really like to interphase with the members which I try to religiously attend to.  Of course, there is our humble toolbox and all those necessary things needed to tackle it.  And still, there is the blog that we try to regularly do.  And a lot of other things.  And on top of them all the workloads (inside and outside the house).  To be honest, it could really be overwhelming.  Occasionally, I just while away my time (my blogs are not as punctual as I used to do it - how I really love journalling .... but my mind and body are, at times, seems to be disintegrating.  That is why I seldom blog.  One reason is because I am used to blogging with tremendous length (once I start, I can't stop).  Even in my personal emails (to relatives and friends) - they tend to go on and on and on... forever.  I can't help it.  And that is why my energy gets depleted a number of times.  I know it's wrong .... but that is how I do it.  And going back to your situation, I could understand the overwhelming feeling of inability to tackle the lot in whole.  I am the same.  Anyway, I wouldn't want to put more stuff in your already full plate.  Follow what your mind dictates, listen to your alter ego and give yourself some time.... to think, to ponder, to assimilate things, and more.  Good luck and stay tuned.  As is the usual case, you could always send me a message if you feel like expediating things more.  I hope you feel better soon.  Look after yourself and have a great day!

Cheers,

Autumn Mist 

I always hear you.... I'm always listening.  Sending you positive thoughts, sunshine and bubbles.