tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post6232951157777876211..comments2024-03-23T12:41:51.389+00:00Comments on Barbara Gray's Blog. One Day at a Time.: Catch the first one first!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-12305730463010804282015-05-10T17:38:47.309+01:002015-05-10T17:38:47.309+01:00Wow Barbara what a lot of feelings you have brough...Wow Barbara what a lot of feelings you have brought out in everyone. I sat here scrolling through the replies and suddenly there was one from your darling daughter - "...and Grace said, Mum book that flight!" - so I hope you have.<br />My last few months have been a bit fraught - hubby lost his job and I had to move locations with mine. I was dreading the move - felt like it had been thrust upon me with no options and that I was being dragged away from my friends and colleagues. But do you know, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The people were really friendly and only once did I feel "lost and alone" - but I addressed it and it got sorted so all good. Hubby was very down about losing his job and I thought he was heading for depression but as the old saying goes, "every cloud has a silver lining" - he got another job, people told him they had missed him and that the reason he had lost his previous job was utter rubbish - some employers just don't know how to appreciate their employees. He is now happy in his work once again - still falls asleep on the sofa but at least it is "good tired" - apparently! Lol. On Tuesday I have to go to London on a course - not looking forward to the journey as I hate travelling alone - but I guess it has to be done and once it is over I shall feel hugely proud of myself for going. My daughter brings my darling grandsons to see me regularly and for that I am truly grateful - I know it isn't easy and I never put pressure on them to visit but it brightens my life and makes my heart glow every time I see them. I learnt a while ago to let go of negativity - sometimes I can and other times I struggle but at least I try. Reading your blog and doing my monthly workshops with Maria are special things to me and they always make me realise that there are hundreds of people with more problems than I will ever have and that I am eternally thankful for my lot. Keep up the inspiration lovely lady and enjoy your break with Grace. xxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425384614933870763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-38514810627145424232015-05-10T17:28:59.453+01:002015-05-10T17:28:59.453+01:00Well done Grace! I am sure you will both have a ba...Well done Grace! I am sure you will both have a ball.<br />xxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425384614933870763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-78106672275559039192015-05-10T11:33:54.373+01:002015-05-10T11:33:54.373+01:00You are so right Barbara, I have lost far too many...You are so right Barbara, I have lost far too many weeks this year with negative thinking, and yet other parts of my life have been more positive than it has been in years "Sods Law". I think sometimes we crave that feeling of being a bit down so that we can "Step off the Bus" and take a little walk on our own. But if we aren't careful we can end up in the wilderness!. Well that sounds profound doesn't it??? but in my mind true. I have often used your thought stopper process without even realising it, but now you have pointed it out I will use it in a much more positive way. Sometimes when my Kids are moody in the mornings I put on some happy music, loud and they hate it because it makes them change their mood!!! xxxSamsHomeCookedDesigns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430859428545806157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-54891409933106918022015-05-10T11:27:44.624+01:002015-05-10T11:27:44.624+01:00Hi Barbara. Oh, I know just where you are coming f...Hi Barbara. Oh, I know just where you are coming from and I am on this journey with you all the way to stop that first negative thought. I make myself think of my gorgeous grandchildren smiling at me when I get that first bad thought and it is starting to get much easier and quicker already. My happy music is some Queen very loud. Thank you for doing this for both you and all of us : ) I still haven't printed off the teapot but will do it later on today to make a start on it. Take care xMrs Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179962719631818018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-61493817262950289952015-05-09T02:35:13.121+01:002015-05-09T02:35:13.121+01:00Hi Alison. You must share that with us....sounds...Hi Alison. You must share that with us....sounds fantastic xxxxEmma Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056896325074249077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-18370794525082381082015-05-08T21:24:51.819+01:002015-05-08T21:24:51.819+01:00wasn't able to download teapot, so instead of ...wasn't able to download teapot, so instead of sulking, then going into internal rant, took opportunity to use PMA and drew and zentangled my own teapot. Thanks Barb.Alison Hornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310587055036924029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-68175909252624537922015-05-07T17:55:32.421+01:002015-05-07T17:55:32.421+01:00How wonderful that I read your blog when I did, I ...How wonderful that I read your blog when I did, I have just spent a lovely day with my family but letting one negitive thing spoil it for me and I really was down in the dumps because of it...I am going to take your advice and shake it off and be thankful that I have a family to spend the day with. Thank you I'm glad you are doing this xx Vanessa Hodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945968199114347638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-9924013838280963452015-05-07T17:55:07.738+01:002015-05-07T17:55:07.738+01:00How wonderful that I read your blog when I did, I ...How wonderful that I read your blog when I did, I have just spent a lovely day with my family but letting one negitive thing spoil it for me and I really was down in the dumps because of it...I am going to take your advice and shake it off and be thankful that I have a family to spend the day with. Thank you I'm glad you are doing this xx Vanessa Hodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945968199114347638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-58074861013213331232015-05-07T15:39:52.167+01:002015-05-07T15:39:52.167+01:00Oh wow thank you so much,I thought it was just me ...Oh wow thank you so much,I thought it was just me that had all the negative thougths,I am going to try your way to dispell them and only think positive thoughts.xxxDoreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13574203892484467730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-68525243567642230532015-05-07T15:16:43.638+01:002015-05-07T15:16:43.638+01:00Hi just read your piece about negative thoughts wh...Hi just read your piece about negative thoughts when I start to go down that road I put my boots on call the dogs and of we go walking. I listen to the birds singing, smell the perfume of the Bluebells, and hug a tree yeah I know hairy fairy. I have forgotten all about negative thoughts by the time I get home mainly because to tired to think buff it! works every time. Just joined you blog love it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-51185752541877613762015-05-07T12:31:33.053+01:002015-05-07T12:31:33.053+01:00Barbara
I see myself on your blog, how come you kn...Barbara<br />I see myself on your blog, how come you know so much about me, my children don't live as far away as yours (York and Brighton) I live in Durham. I thought I was the only one who felt left out when they moved on. I shall try to deal with it in your positive way and stay Happy, I already do the happy music - best songs are the ones that I know all the words to then I can sing out loud, although the dog does run for cover sometimes. <br />Thank you with all my heart.<br />Barbara xAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16850048701921995937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-90916613276360183602015-05-07T11:07:55.489+01:002015-05-07T11:07:55.489+01:00Hi Barbara Psychology is the science of the mind...Hi Barbara Psychology is the science of the mind. The human mind is the most complex machine on Earth. It is the source of all thought and behaviour. Sooooo, mindfulness is being aware of you thoughts and behaviour so you are a psychologist!! Your blogs are mindful and you share your vulnerabilities as you reveal your thoughts and actions and that helps other people! Watched Happy and love it !! Blessings BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-20279578996520302202015-05-07T10:59:22.319+01:002015-05-07T10:59:22.319+01:00Just seen your blog from yesterday Barbara. Don&#...Just seen your blog from yesterday Barbara. Don't feel sad that Grace and Mark are in the USA. You should be so proud of them and of the fantastic job you have done in raising them, so that they have the confidence to make their life in another country at this stage in their young lives. Not easy to do as I know from my experience of living all over the world. They know they can always come home. <br /><br />You are an inspiration to us all Barbara. Your show on Sunday was amazing, you and Dean make a great team, so much laughter and happiness. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338087778665283939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-48636868326141632752015-05-07T09:48:21.742+01:002015-05-07T09:48:21.742+01:00Great post, full of positivity. The monkey at the ...Great post, full of positivity. The monkey at the back in the trio pic reminds me of Dean from C&C (if he had glasses on !) That image will make me smile & chuckle for hours. Thank you Barbara & thank you Dean.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617054831540410103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-12559192367948785392015-05-07T08:58:23.373+01:002015-05-07T08:58:23.373+01:00Thank you for such a beautiful start to the day. I...Thank you for such a beautiful start to the day. I love your sense of humour it just makes me smile xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-41073332080616530202015-05-07T08:52:08.870+01:002015-05-07T08:52:08.870+01:00congratulations on your ruby, hope you have a love...congratulations on your ruby, hope you have a lovely day xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495181295321719690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-87679222778650317992015-05-07T08:50:22.355+01:002015-05-07T08:50:22.355+01:00Just listened to the song, that's cheered me u...Just listened to the song, that's cheered me up :-) You would make a great counsellor Barbara. People think I'm quiet, I'm not really though because I'm always having conversations in my head, I even sing in my head! Hope you don't think I'm potty! xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495181295321719690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-69674369425866772572015-05-07T07:51:57.057+01:002015-05-07T07:51:57.057+01:00Arrrr thanks Diane, I will find something positive...Arrrr thanks Diane, I will find something positive today. XXDonna Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501493511153954956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-81582363778059481372015-05-07T07:28:37.030+01:002015-05-07T07:28:37.030+01:00Good morning,
I think the Wednesday blog is fantas...Good morning,<br />I think the Wednesday blog is fantastic with so many reflective cognitive thoughts on the topic as if we were all seated at your kitchen table thinking about being positive and using crafting as the glue. You are so clever and kind. Thank you! XxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10856095543773417083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-45901162949473708802015-05-07T02:55:39.129+01:002015-05-07T02:55:39.129+01:00Fabulous Barbara all of it so true.. Thanks for th...Fabulous Barbara all of it so true.. Thanks for the happy songπππRoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943693078871200397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-39600062260415419202015-05-07T01:39:00.947+01:002015-05-07T01:39:00.947+01:00And then Grace got on the blower and said 'Mum...And then Grace got on the blower and said 'Mum! Book that flight! ;)'Grace Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043296869572046584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-79585469132992886742015-05-07T00:38:10.405+01:002015-05-07T00:38:10.405+01:00I've just had two weeks of angry thoughts prey...I've just had two weeks of angry thoughts preying on my mind the whole time - someone staying with us who just doesn't 'get' me at all and really makes me depressed. On the journey home yesterday, after dropping her back at her place, we played that song over and over - it works for me and my DH too. :) I shall have to try your 'alarm bell' trick :)<br /><br />I have a son living near San Francisco too and I miss him terribly but Skype is a wonderful invention and he's coming home in a couple of weeks for a visit, more 'Happy'.<br /><br />....and, today is our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and if that can't make me think positive thoughts I don't know what will :) <br />CraftyJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383492015786933744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-10309091344159922712015-05-06T23:33:10.470+01:002015-05-06T23:33:10.470+01:00Oh that made me laugh Emma got a vision of you goi...Oh that made me laugh Emma got a vision of you going up Ben Nevis noo with your wee pee screen strapped to your back ...Hugs Dot..xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775023439020643243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-70345187077887537742015-05-06T23:25:51.228+01:002015-05-06T23:25:51.228+01:00Hi Brenda glad to see you here today well done for...Hi Brenda glad to see you here today well done for hitting that send button on your story to Barbara it must have been hard for you but you did it good for you hope the sun shines for you on Friday ..Big Hugs..Dot.xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775023439020643243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-88645147780569199142015-05-06T23:14:01.809+01:002015-05-06T23:14:01.809+01:00Loved your post. As I've got older, my brain i...Loved your post. As I've got older, my brain is certainly in gear before the mouth goes off. Now, if I've got nothing nice to say, I say nothing. And I feel much better for it, as probably does the person who may have been in line for my opinion. Losing yourself in craft does wonders. Also, it's amazing how clearing up the craft room, and putting stuff away can invigorate you to start all over again.More mess tomorrow, but tidy today. I enjoyed that waffle.<br />I must have a go at coloring the teapot. Could be a long job.<br />Joy xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550510590338953827noreply@blogger.com