Comments on: They’re Not Challenges, They’re Opportunities. So Sayeth Pollyanna and Her Minions.

By: Locusts and Wild Honey

Locusts and Wild Honey — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:39:06 +0000

Focusing on the here and now is a constant struggle for me. The only thing I’ve ever found that helps is repeating what I should be thinking instead again and again and again until my stupid brain gets there.

I also believe in exercise. Our puppy kindergarten teacher once said, “A tired dog is a good dog,” and though this was directed at a bunch of K-9s, I believe it applies to humans as well.

HAVE SO MUCH FUN IN TAHOE!

By: Kristabella

Kristabella — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:53:44 +0000

Oh man, we are the same person. I do that too, thinking ahead ALWAYS and never in the moment. And the money thing, boy oh boy, I’ve lost sleep because of it. And for the same reason as you – I can still pay my mortgage, I’m just mad that I can’t join a wine club or go on vacation or buy 3 new sweaters. THE HORROR!

Have fun skiing!

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:52:28 +0000

Oh my gosh, I totally know what you mean about the self-defeating thought patterns! Unfortunately, I have no solution for you, other than what you’ve already come up with: enjoy the moment and tell your neuroses to f*** off. So, have fun skiing, and I hope the moments that get your full attention are happy, wintry ones, not “oh-my-god I may have broken my leg” ones. Hmmm. How’s that for happy thoughts?

By: Teej

Teej — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:39:12 +0000

Oo! I have a book recommendation that you can take or leave. It’s called The Seven Stages of Money Maturity: Understanding the Spirit and Value of Money in Your Life. It’s less practical advice than help understanding where we got your emotions around money–pretty much when we were kids–and how that impacts the way we react to money today (and changing those reactions if they hinder more than help). Ugh, that sounds like total pop psychology CRAP but it’s really not. Promise. I did it in a little book club and we all found it to be very eye-opening.

OK. Happy skiing! That’s what I meant to say in the first place.

By: Angel

Angel — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:53:21 +0000

I have only one thing to say: you’re a great writer. I always enjoy whatever you feel like sharing with the rest of us. Thank you.

By: Amy --- Just A Titch

Amy --- Just A Titch — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:07:01 +0000

DAMN THE PATTERNS!

Also, that crotch bit made me spit water out of my mouth, nearly hitting my iPhone. THANK GOD IT’S SAFE. But seriously, well done indeed.

By: Camels & Chocolate

Camels & Chocolate — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:49:15 +0000

YAY! Have fun at Kirkwood!