Posted by Mariposa on January 13, 2004, at 21:54:43
In reply to Mariposa, posted by Journeyman on January 13, 2004, at 21:06:24
> Hi Mariposa,
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> I've been on Lex only since Nov. 21, so can't address your particular question, so I'll stick with what I can talk about.
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> Your presence on this board has helped a number of us significantly. In fact, whether you've written to us directly, or we've just enjoyed the benefits of gathering knowledge from your experience - your encouragement, support, good-heartedness, and helpful suggestions have helped every one of us. (Who among us hasn't learned from the Mariposa Chronicles?)
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> Vandy's post was helpful (as always), so reread it at least 5 times.
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> When the blue meanies come back to haunt us, however briefly, it's scary. However, as unsettling as that is, it doesn't necessarily mean that we've suddenly reverted to some earlier state where all we could see was pain, isolation, desperation, and no escape.
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> To be honest, I think it would be a much more troublesome situation, if we didn't have days when we felt a little sad. That's part of life, and a healthy response to some of the things that go on around (and in) us. Stop for a moment to think about the kind of job you have. (okay, that's long enough! You don't need to bring it ALL back). You spend virtually all of your time dealing with people who need something from you, and give you little or nothing in return for it. Even the healthiest of people, with no environmental or genetic causes for depression, would have moments, days, phases where they would feel 'down' because of circumstances. In a way, your current feelings may just be a very healthy response.
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> I in no way wish to diminish the potential serousness of your feelings, or deny they aren't real. Of course they are. But to an extent, I think we're all like butterflies (to borrow from your name), in that some of the flowers we land on won't be as pleasant as others (that would be impossible), so we'll keep going and find others that give us what we need. That's just part of the journey.
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> Thank you for responding to the questions I had when I first posted on this site. It really helped.
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> May your flight be winged with beauty and grace, and take you where you wish to go.
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> Journeyman/RichardBeautiful, elloquent, so encouraging, your posts are always exceptional!! Thank you!!!~~~8|8
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