"Nothing happens, and nothing happens, and then everything happens."

Kelly, you too huh? Do you think we have any control over these cycles? Or do you think its part of being human?

I would like to think that there is a way we could control the bad things that happen. Well, I should say that its easier to believe that we can. I mean sometimes people have things they consider to be bad luck, and things they think bring good events. I dont really think thoses things affect anything. I have to admit though, that I wont wear any clothes that I was wearing when something very bad took place, which is really kind of weird. What do you think, do you think we can control things?

No, Kelly, I don't think we can control things, but I have some other thoughts. I think we can shape our world according to the way we think. But it drives me crazy if I get too hung up on that. Because if things are messed up, well then, I messed up. And it's back to the beginning again. Trouble starts when we label things. When something happens, we have a choice. We can control how we react to events in our lives. Instead of deciding that whatever happened is good or bad, I try not to get my emotions control me. If I wasn't so tired, I might be able to word this better. But the truth is, I'm going to sleep but I logged onto mylot instead and found your thoughts waiting for me.

Anawar, The only thing you will find with your head down is DIRT. Keep your head up and you MAY FIND a good reason for it. As I was told when I was a lot younger, "Fake it 'till you make it." Which, to me means, work at it even if you don't think there is anything to it. It will become just second nature, and by then you will have made it. As I have said for years, "When you find someone without a smile, give 'em one of yours, you will usually get one back."

I suddenly entered an "up" cycle a couple of weeks ago. After months of not working, I finally got a 2-week assignment from my temp service. Yesterday I got a call for a 3 month job! My sons are doing well and things are looking up for them and my ex husband is doing well, too. I hope this cycle lasts awhile!

There's no doubt roller coaster rides in life are exciting! Will you share an experience with me? I thought I was on top of the world, in crazy love with this guy. High and happy for one whole year. Then, I found out he was a criminal, violating parole, and well, down I went. I've been keeping my head down for awhile - waiting for the up cycle to find me.

I agree. It's a human condition that we all respond to in different ways depending on our personalties. I wonder if humans need ups and downs as part of our chemical make-up?

Yeah.. Life is the most blissful and lucky, when we stop comparing ^_^ hehe Because no one can have a prefect life, it's either we have this or dun have that ^_^ Even one manage to have everything, they can only choose to make one of it last ^_^ Great post by u ^_^

You're exactly right. You got it. It's not about what happens, its about how we feel when something happens. There are some people like me however, who have extended periods of down time and there's not enough energy to look up. We wait until our world swings back into balance again.

kun - very wise, intuitive and insightful thoughts. When a person accepts those words, their life will change, but only if one is willing.

Hatley - ouch. My dad got shingles. I didn't live near him at the time, so I never saw the effects. I remember him expressing his pain though it's not the same as the experience. One good thing, this down will hopefully turn around with medical intervention. You are in my thoughts. Enjoy your ride on the upswing!

xdrowning - hi. There's plenty of that negative stuff in the air, that's for sure. A person can get tired trying to dodge it all the time! Sometimes, it's just too much and for awhile, life seems so overwhelming. Hang in there. You'll be attracting positive stuff soon. It's okay.