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Lani


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Dear Friends,

Two very important quotes I received today which reminded me to stop saying, "I need a vacation!" to myself. I have the power to rearrange my own minutes, hours and days to do what I want if I want...I really do...even if it's just being kind to myself. It's really all up to me...and, in a way that's a darn good thing...lol

“A loser seldom lives in the present, but instead destroys the present by focusing on past memories or future expectations.” -- Muriel James


I had been feeling really tired, and so I began planning a one- week vacation. I became aware of how desperate I was to leave responsibilities behind and simply do nothing for a while. Fortunately, I quickly realized how insane it is to expect one little week that is months away to meet all my needs for freedom, joy, play and relaxation.


Life is only worth living when we experience the gifts of vacations in delicious moments, day in and day out. Qualities like freedom, play and joy do not depend on external conditions. They can be realized any time, if we open to their presence right now.


I’m happy that I will be going on vacation, AND I’m doing more to look after my needs as they arise each day.


"You had better live your best and act your best and think your best today; for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow." -- Harriet Martineau

Wishing you love in spirit, Lani
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Hi Lani , gotta love it. This is not a dress rehersal (life) we only get one crack at it and making the best of each day works. Comming from where we were to living in today takes time and alot of effort . gratfully we don't have to do it alone anymore.


I like being responsible for my own happiness today , tho that was not always the case . hehe


Have a good vacation Lani  I intend too.   Love Louise



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I love thoes quotes thank you for sharing them.


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Thanks Lani,,,wonderful reminders,,,that we all need to hear,,,simple and to the point, easy to digest and remember! Keep them coming!,,Have a great vacation,,and do just as you said,,leave the responsibilities behind and simply enjoy the moments of each day on your vacation!..take care,,,have fun,,,,,dont worry be happy


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Thanks for helping me start my day on a positive note Lani.  I too feel I'm in desperate need of a holiday and have made arrangements for my husband to have two weeks respite care in a Hospice starting June 21.  My elder daughter and granddaughter want me to join them on a weeks holiday on a Greek island.  I can't even plan what I'm doing tomorrow let alone in June/July so we've decided to wait and perhaps do a last minute booking.  I may decide that the best holiday I could have would be for me to spend those two weeks in my home and garden, meeting friends and enjoying the privacy of my home.  Freedom from a continual stream of well-meaning nurses, carers, sitters, doctors, cancer counsellors who help me nurse and care for John.  We can always go to the Greek island in September.


So I shall follow your lead and "Keep it in the Day", that's something my Sponsor continually reminded me of.  The sun is shining, I feel well, I have much to be grateful for and I shall focus on the simple positive things today.  Give my mind and body a holiday.


Bless you Lani and all my Alanon friends.    Sheila



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Lani


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Thanks Friends for appreciating the wisdom we were denying by default because we were so busy focusing on the "other" person, place or thing. So glad our spirit forged through that thick "fog" to find each other waiting with open arms...I think we deserve a blue ribbon for a marathon well won! More to come...there's a waterfall of wisdom out there waiting for us to shower under!

Love you...have a brand new day! And don't forget to turn off that worn out "default" switch! lol


Lani
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Wonderful words of wisdom Lani Loo....remember to stay in the present and enjoy life in the now.  If I am not happy in my present life today...how can I expect to be happy on vacation in the future.  Thank you Lani for those thoughts. Love SenoraBob

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