Life aint all rainbows 'n glitter
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
United States
August 12, 2019 6:03pm CST
Such'd be nice, but most unrealistic. We've all demons we battle'n some level 'r 'nother. Some've better copin' skills than others. I figure that gift 'r lack there'f stems from when we were young'uns, but then some comes from choice.
Long 'go, I dribbled 'bout'n idea fer folks. 'tis kin to a "Thankful Jar". Somethin' I use to get a bit 'f a diff'rent perspective'n what 'tis happenin' 'n my world.
I take snippets out'ta my day 'n put 'em to paper. What's caused me strife, hurt my one remainin' feelin', what's pushed me near the edge 'f sanity. I do the same with the thingies that bring me joy. The way a shadow 'tis cast through the trees, a butterfly, hummin'bird, interestin' clouds, etc. Doesn't gotta be large, 'tis the simplest 'f thingies. Ya need to seek these gifts out'n the beginnin'.
Each 's its own designated box/jar/container. One fer the good, one fer the ugly. Once the ugly 'tis put to paper, I put such out'ta my mind (not'n easy task, but a learnt'un), no dwellin' 'loud. The same with the good.
't the end 'f the week, find a quiet time 'n place. Open the "ugly" first 'n read 'em all out loud. Burn 'em, shred 'em, throw 'em out with the rubbish. Jest let 't go. This'd be a lesson 'n learnin' that'cha can't control schtuff, nor other folks behaviors. Jest yer own, but means 'f how ya react.
If'n necessary, get'cha a good cry. Punch a pillow (no busted knuckles that way), scream 'nto a pillow - whate'er 't takes. Take a walk if'n necessary. I highly disagree with goin' fer a drive to clear one's head - yer distracted 'n such's dangerous fer self 'n others.
Then, open the "good" container. Read those out loud. Let those memories bring ya peace. Do a bit 'f reflection 's when most folks start this, they find their "good" way less'n the "ugly".
Dependin' 'pon yer "curve", soon such'll be more e'en. Seems we tend to o'erreact to much these days. Ignorin' all that's good.
With a bit 'f time, the "ugly" 'll diminish 's ya seek out more 'f the good. A new habit formed - one to choose happiness 'n contentment.
took this pic last eve, far'n the distance where they'd rain 't the time 'n we'd nary a drop. 'twas a beaut 'n i couldn't miss the opportunity fer such a gift.
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
13 Aug 19
There is a lot of wisdom in that! I don't have many troubles of my own but the household I live in seems to have it's share of turmoil at the moment.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
i'm a mindless dribbler :) jest shared this coz so many here seem to've various troubles plaguin' 'em. though such might help if'n they tried. 's done so fer many folks i know. perhaps ya could put a bug'n the household there's ear. could possibly help with some 'f the turmoil?
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Aug 19
Gorgeous and magical rainbow. And I can relate to your words more than you realize. We all get dealt cards through life that may not be so good. But if we keep going, things will eventually get tolerable. You are full of wisdom and should write a book my friend.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
so glad my humble pic 'n words touched yer heart, ms. carol. yes ma'am, sometimes "schtuff" jest happens, way beyond our control most oft. easy to succumb to the darkness 'f such 'n ferget to seek out the gifts that've 'lways been there.
see how good yer heart'd be? i'd need to don my "proper" hat fer such 's most'll not tolerate my dribblin' :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@CarolDM aw now, yer gonna make lil droplets 'f water fall from my eyes, ms. carol! dunno 'bout my wisdom, but've 'lways been told i'd'n ol' soul from birth. perhaps that'd be my purpose?? one i've ignored all my life?
i'm so glad ya didn't let such win, hon. 'tis awful, these demons 's they're prone to surfacin' 't times unannounced.
yer welcome ~
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx Oh I love communicating back and forth with you and your wisdom. And you are right, it is very easy to succumb to the darkness, I got very close many times.
Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx That’s true it just is different from person to person.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
yup, but oft 'tis a learnt behavior. some folks 've a most diff'cult time bouncin' back 'n all 'comes darkness. seekin' out the good, the beautiful, the free (like this rainbow) jest seems unimaginable.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@rsa101 yup, hopefully somebody'll give this a good try'n 't helps 'em out 'nto the sunshine.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
're ya thinkin' 'f addin' this to yer routine? if'n so, please keep me posted :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@NJChicaa i hope ya do, hon. such might be jest what'cha need 's ya continue through yer current journey.
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@GooglePlus (3830)
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13 Aug 19
What this language called?
You seriously got my grammar test done there 
Jokes apart. @Gillygirl Always suggest me good discussion here... 
As past is past , we can't do anything about it. There no time for re reading what hurt you and remembering the past and then burn it. The practice will make you stronge2 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
i dribble'n redneck ease with a southern drawl. not e'erybody's cup 'f tea. jest coz ms. @Gillygirl suggested, doesn't mean ya got'ta suffer through such :)
yup, that'd be what i'm hopin' gets through to some folks. ya can't change 't, jest need to figure ways to put such 'nto perspective so's ya can move'n. lookin' fer the good turns to habit 'nstead 'f 'lways waitin' fer the other shoe to fall, so's to speak.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
13 Aug 19
I loved the picture.
Yes life is full of ups and downs, good and bad. And it is always a choice that we make about ourselves. Our outlook and perspective definitely counts.
Yes life is full of ups and downs, good and bad. And it is always a choice that we make about ourselves. Our outlook and perspective definitely counts.2 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
so glad ya do, hon :) yepperz, 'tis all 'bout choices. keepin' an eye'n the positives sure helps, too.
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@kareng (61793)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx Much easier said than done. No idea what happened to original response. hummm They are watching us...we better go HIDE.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@kareng {peekin' 'round the corner like a frightened lil mouse} 'tis the oddest 'f thingies 's this's happened to me twice recent??
yes ma'am, easier said'n done. 'specially'n the beginnin' if'n one's not the mindset fer such. this's kind'a a learnin' thingy?? a tool to help folks learn to 'ppreciate more 'n dwell less'n schtuff they've no control o'er. gives a bit 'f time to chew'n those they can 'n make 'ppropiate changes'n their lives.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
thanks, ms. karen :) i'm wonderin' what happened 's i responded to yer comment earlier?? that're i've plum lost my last screw, lol. yes ma'am, can't control those thingies 'n ought not let'em weigh ya down so heavily. 'tis easier said'n done 't times though. yer correct!
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@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Aug 19
Good idea for your thoughts and feelings. Especially is someone has trouble with letting things get to them to much. Beautiful photo.
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@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx We all have family like that.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@wolfgirl569 yes ma'am, figured such :(
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
thanks :) i've many family members who could possibly benefit from such, but don't wish to bother to try. they'd rather be miserable'n blame the rest 'f the world fer such.
'twas a beaut fer certain, so glad i caught 't 'fore 't disappeared.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
27 Aug 19
what an excellent idea... I can see the benefits of doing that ... great for "coping" and destressing ... brilliant... I'm glad it helps and I hope others will benefit from it too now
you've shared it.. 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
27 Aug 19
glad ya like 't :) fer those that've tried 't 'n shared their 'xperience with such (none from here thus far, lol), they've found a bit 'f peace. now they tend to not dwell'n thingies out'ta their control 'n don't strain to see the good.
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@1creekgirl (41752)
• United States
13 Aug 19
I'm so glad @Gillygirl suggested your post. There's a lot of wisdom in your words. It really is a good way to keep life in perspective.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
she 'twas too kind to do such. i hope that folks here that're strugglin' might give such a good try'n see if'n 't helps 'em. ya jest can't go'n without lettin' go.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
yes ma'am :) 'tis a learnt behavior i'm thinkin' which goes both ways. thanks 'n both 'ccounts!
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@akalinus (43366)
• United States
15 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx Life can be ugly or beautiful. It depends on which one you look for.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
aw, most kind! yer welcome :) 'twas too beautiful not to share. most rare one's seen 'round these parts. 
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
'tis purty rare 'round these parts. 'twas delighted to see such 'n be able to snag a couple 'f pics.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@JustBhem yes ma'am, most fortunate to e'en see such. bein' able to share with others 'tis a bonus :)
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
13 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx How lucky you have these photo.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
16 Aug 19
I like the photo! I saw a rainbow the other day after a few years
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
16 Aug 19
glad'ja do :) 'tis most rare to see 'em here. most oft, when 't rains, 'tis'n the darkness 'f night.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
18 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx Next time when I see a rainbow, I have a great idea what kind of photo I'm going to take
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@ptrikha_2 (47079)
• India
13 Aug 19
I like your spirit, your sense if humour and above all the wisdom that you are sharing.
I hope to try this out.
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@ptrikha_2 (47079)
• India
14 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx you re' welcommen' Cheers !!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
thanks much fer yer kind words, hon. i hope ya do try't, 'tis good to help ya stay balanced 'n not let ugliness win, thus stealin' yer joy.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
13 Aug 19
"Punch a pillow (no busted knuckles that way), scream 'nto a pillow" In 1972 I was taught to get into a car, close the windows and shout my head off if anything got to em--IT WORKED every time!! Felt great afterwards!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
14 Aug 19
yes sir, many 'f us can do such mentally. i started this back when i 'twas quite ill. needed a lil boost to see my way out'ta the darkness. gotta know which beast to feed. no doubt yer quite good 't such :)
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Aug 19
thanks, hon. yup, filled with 'em both. 'tis how folks view such, too much emphasis'n the downs 'n soon they o'erlook the ups.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
14 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx so true. I try to look up the positive side of negative things.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Aug 19
You cannot see goodness if you have not been through the worse.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
14 Aug 19
i feel diff'rently, hon. all can see goodness, if'n they choose to do such. life 'tis all 'bout choices 'n how ya deal with those made/not made. those who've hit rock bottom (the worse) struggle more'n others to see the good. 'tis a habit, a learnt process.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx yes it's how one deals with life and it's intricacies.
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