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Topic: If trials come into your life for a reason....

kam
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 3410

posted

I saw this quote today. I got to thinking again. Oh my.

I wondered if this quote is true....what do you think you are learning from your lyme journey?

"All trial comes into our lives for a reason, regardless of what it is and how it defines itself."

-- Oprah

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Kara Tyson
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Member # 939

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I dont know if I agree with that. But I do believe that you can learn something from everything.

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smiles
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5635

posted

I posted something similar to this in the Lyme in one word post.

This sounds odd, but there is a part of me that is thankful for getting this darned disease.

I am learning how to listen to my body.

Pre-lyme I have always had trouble saying no, and quite frequently over-extended myself - to the point of physical and emotional exhaustion.

I would also, quite frequently, sacrifice my well-being to help others out.

I am learning how to make priorities and do only those things that mean the most. I have actually learned how to 'relax' FINALLY.

I have always been a relatively healthy person, so this has given me a much needed lesson in 'all things are not perfect'.

However, I won't say that it has been a completely pleasant journey

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kam
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 3410

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I put so much value in how productive I was each day.

I am learning I am just as valuable whether or not I get a lot accomplished each day.

It is different from being lazy. It is being realistic at this point and putting my health first.

PS Your post on medical was part of the reason I started this post Smiles.

[This message has been edited by kam (edited 12 June 2004).]

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kam
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 3410

posted

I tried to pull up the post on quotes and couldn't find it after several tries so I am going to post this quote here:

Yesterday is history

Tomorrow is a mystery

Today is a gift

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smiles
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5635

posted

[QUOTE]Originally posted by kam:
[B]I put so much value in how productive I was each day.

I am learning I am just as valuable whether or not I get a lot accomplished each day.

It is different from being lazy. It is being realistic at this point and putting my health first. [QUOTE]

Kam - You're awesome!!

So true! Our health and wellness is of utmost priority.

If we don't at least try to take care of ourselves, how can we begin help others?

I also like your quote about Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

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Stella
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 3119

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I don't understand God's ways, but feel like it is true that things happen for a reason. We may never fully comprehend the reason, but I am pretty sure that He knows what it is!

I have learned so much from my Lyme journey that I don't even know where to start!

I have learned that life is vulnerable and we must enjoy and value as precious time with our loved ones.

I have learned that I work to live rather than live to work.

I have learned the toughness of my inner stregth.

I have learned that I was unaware of the number of people who love me.

I have learned a lot about the marvelous workings within the human body.

I have learned that people are good at heart.

I have learned all about second chances and my faith has only grown stronger by having dealt with Lyme.

Hope y'all have a GREAT day!

[This message has been edited by Stella (edited 15 June 2004).]

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treepatrol
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 4117

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Know this if you belong to God and have faith in him he wont let you be tested past what youm can take.

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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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Cathy09
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Member # 5713

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thanks for the posts guys..just having a "mentally tough" day today ..this post really brought me to tears..

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