tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post131228225884646870..comments2023-10-29T10:40:05.820-06:00Comments on Adventures & Misadventures of Daily Living: Reflections of InsecurityTeachinfourthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01624243991120542485noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-74065188891395834312011-03-08T21:50:39.421-07:002011-03-08T21:50:39.421-07:00I think we all have those days. It takes a strong ...I think we all have those days. It takes a strong person to admit it. And I think you are amazingly incredible.<br /><br />I am lucky to know you!tiburonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196432617889251213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-89218605488825838942011-02-26T21:41:23.459-07:002011-02-26T21:41:23.459-07:00(light bulb illuminates)
Aaahhhh....
I can see th...(light bulb illuminates)<br />Aaahhhh....<br /><br />I can see that when I was feeling low, it was the lack of "working to become better" that got me.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the fresh perspective.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118963619339572923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-67901735996797097982011-02-26T15:47:20.981-07:002011-02-26T15:47:20.981-07:00I just received some news from a doctor that will ...I just received some news from a doctor that will most likely affect the rest of my future and I feel like part of it is my fault. I'm feeling pretty low today. Thanks for this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-68940803866202785962011-02-22T01:47:56.953-07:002011-02-22T01:47:56.953-07:00You have put my own feelings into the perfect word...You have put my own feelings into the perfect words.<br /><br />I am waiting for the sunlight to break through. It'll come, I figure it has too.....just taking it's damn sweet timemCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252684152629825538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-85488040802533857512011-02-21T15:01:18.446-07:002011-02-21T15:01:18.446-07:00If it makes you feel any better, I was struck with...If it makes you feel any better, I was struck with the same stinking thinking last week. I too, found my way out, but boy, it's not any fun being in this spot. You are a wonderful person. Try not to be so tough on yourself.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525614344248184110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-59104810592372110132011-02-21T13:15:18.820-07:002011-02-21T13:15:18.820-07:00Thanks, guys. There are days I think we all have f...Thanks, guys. There are days I think we all have feelings of inadequacy and wonder just why we aren't more than we really are. I just hope we can all remember that we are NOT who we feel we are at one particular moment of our lives.<br /><br />We are so much more...Teachinfourthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624243991120542485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-32898314775288727812011-02-20T19:17:30.581-07:002011-02-20T19:17:30.581-07:00What a fabulous post, Jason. Thank you for sharin...What a fabulous post, Jason. Thank you for sharing--you are a tremendous person!Linnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813312996970089854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-11374370825339588262011-02-20T13:43:02.727-07:002011-02-20T13:43:02.727-07:00Thank you for sharing your experience on this. It&...Thank you for sharing your experience on this. It's another good reminder. It makes me think of that scene in Meet the Robinsons when they celebrate his failure because failure leads to learning, which lends itself to success. Always enjoy reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-52328170076662699702011-02-20T08:35:42.660-07:002011-02-20T08:35:42.660-07:00Thank you for writing this Teach. It's so good...Thank you for writing this Teach. It's so good to know that I'm not alone. I go through so many emotional swings daily that somedays it leaves me wondering if I'm bipolar. Thanks to you and to all of your commentors for letting me know that everyone experiences these types of feelings.<br /><br />Your post made it clear to me that when I let even the smallest criticism or even a funny look from someone have a negative effect on me, the results to my emotional state of mind can be catastrophic.<br /><br />Attitude is the most powerful force in the universe.<br /><br /><br />One thing to think about is the when some is critical of you, in most cases they are actually feeling badly about themselves and redirecting those bad feelings toward you. When someone is critical of you, just say to yourself "I know you are, but what am I?". Using this 3rd grade tactic is much better than letting it ruin your day!Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599845239874783010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-19439368359605087282011-02-19T23:23:18.172-07:002011-02-19T23:23:18.172-07:00You put into words my feelings of so many days! Th...You put into words my feelings of so many days! Thank you for not only painting the clouds, but also the sun!Trevor Holms Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998737009226240414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-87288399037305219392011-02-19T11:34:12.487-07:002011-02-19T11:34:12.487-07:00This is something I've been pondering lately. ...This is something I've been pondering lately. Last week, things in one area of my life became almost unbearable. Over the weekend, I came to a realization and was able to return to work on Monday with a much different focus. Because of a simple change in focus, this week was one of the best I've had in a long time.<br /><br />I hope you're feeling better. I'm sorry that things have been rough. Just know that there are a lot of people who care.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-39672792250808609352011-02-18T22:50:51.229-07:002011-02-18T22:50:51.229-07:00I love that movie! Call it cheesy if you want, but...I love that movie! Call it cheesy if you want, but I've also taken to quoting Clair on my really bad days "We are intrepid; we carry on."Katriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639116698511038062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-60720323119005614602011-02-18T22:21:26.711-07:002011-02-18T22:21:26.711-07:00Why do we torture ourselves. I absolutely get that...Why do we torture ourselves. I absolutely get that feeling. How can I be the perfect mom for all 5 of my kids and the perfect wife and a good friend..and...and. And it is never enough. <br />But you are right. We have to choose to look at what we are doing right because we will never be perfect. We can only be our best. We can only give it all we have and be proud of that.Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735618188851876515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-71507164065257128232011-02-18T19:35:30.872-07:002011-02-18T19:35:30.872-07:00nicely done. As a fellow writer and a MOM - I get...nicely done. As a fellow writer and a MOM - I get that feeling often...wether its writers block or a million loads of laundry, I can become easily overwhelmed and fall into the blah state of near depression! Until, a smile of one of my kids brings me back up. You, as a teacher, know what I mean.<br /><br />I have been a silent reader for a while now - here and at the Four Perspectives. Thanks for sharing:)una mamma italianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434685866349533367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-52517705811146608402011-02-18T19:19:16.452-07:002011-02-18T19:19:16.452-07:00See...I thought that this kind of thing NEVER happ...See...I thought that this kind of thing NEVER happened to you. Really. Either you are lying OR you're a really, really good actor. Since I'm pretty sure you aren't a liar, I'm sure the latter is the case. You are always very upbeat and positive when I see you.<br /><br />Come to think of it...teachers are great actors. Actors who "fake it til ya make it" type of people. Here's a secret...I'm actually glad you shared this. Now I don't feel like such a freak and that I'm all alone in my "teachery" feelings.Tami Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09777813687822816255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-46206533507685964562011-02-18T18:59:35.755-07:002011-02-18T18:59:35.755-07:00I love how teaching can pick you up when you least...I love how teaching can pick you up when you least expect it.<br /><br />And I loathe my friends and family that can just call in sick and have no worries at all while it is this huge hassle for me.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-21100893785298534952011-02-18T16:58:15.456-07:002011-02-18T16:58:15.456-07:00"Fail big and stick around!" Great vide..."Fail big and stick around!" Great video. We all fail! It's part of the growth process of life. Some failures hurt more than others and it may be OK to take some time and mourn those failures, then get off our butts and keep moving!<br /><br />I've met you. You're awesome!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140268328645099689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-73609175720476840312011-02-18T12:42:34.591-07:002011-02-18T12:42:34.591-07:00In addition to my earlier comment:
http://www.yo...In addition to my earlier comment: <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iiz4nGw8YQ&feature=player_embedded<br /><br />One of my favorite bands.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957926257425316932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-34823791734329902062011-02-18T11:41:57.937-07:002011-02-18T11:41:57.937-07:00Love that scene & that movie. I think everyon...Love that scene & that movie. I think everyone can relate to this feeling. You know what bugs me? Why do people find it necessary to point out others' flaws and imperfections? To make themselves feel better? Wouldn't this world be an awesome place if we could be a support system to each other and just foster kindness and pay each other compliments and lift each other up? I think we would all be much happier. <br /><br />You rock, T5. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Gerbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13103247512887532095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-4158679802701604632011-02-18T10:36:59.951-07:002011-02-18T10:36:59.951-07:00Glad to know there are others that put on a face f...Glad to know there are others that put on a face for the masses, and also even better to know that there is a way out of that despair. The way out is through others. By sharing your insecurities you have indeed helped others. You've done one good thing today (and I'm sure more will come) Thanks for the reminder.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154807178850136731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-58156608816732843012011-02-18T09:50:33.449-07:002011-02-18T09:50:33.449-07:00Wow! I've heard this type of thinking before,...Wow! I've heard this type of thinking before, but I guess I really needed to hear it again. Do you participate in "life coaching?" I could us some help! :) Thanks for the post.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957926257425316932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-48203393038339157522011-02-18T08:53:03.786-07:002011-02-18T08:53:03.786-07:00This is so true - and so wonderfully written... t...This is so true - and so wonderfully written... too often I allow my daily focus to be what I can't do... instead of what I can do - inevitably the positive focus days end up being productive and by the end of it I feel better physically as well as emotionally.TisforTonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666161027683872670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-13701506381454678962011-02-18T08:29:11.363-07:002011-02-18T08:29:11.363-07:00I know from experience that depression is an aston...I know from experience that depression is an astonishingly egocentric thing. Going to school and focusing on the kids is the very best thing you can do. For you and for them!Mindee@ourfrontdoorhttp://www.ourfrontdoor.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-25983592975018876312011-02-18T08:03:57.868-07:002011-02-18T08:03:57.868-07:00I think I told you about this already but one day ...I think I told you about this already but one day I was having a tough go of it. Feeling much the same as you. At the end of the day as I knelt in prayer I bemoaned to Heavenly Father that I could never get it right! I did this wrong today, this wrong, this wrong.. I am NEVER GOING TO BE PERFECT!!! And then the thought came to me, how about all of the good and right things I do? Don't those count? Doesn't Heavenly Father keep track of those too? And if so, don't they far out number the oop's I make in a day?<br /><br />Satan wants us to focus on crap and how much we suck. As the photo you chose says, our failures, sins, addictions,etc. do not define who we are! <br /><br />Thank goodness!! I know you're heart. I for one, am glad you mustered up the courage to face the day yesterday because I know of a little boy who sat and looked out the window watching for you waiting and waiting and finally after driving me nuts :) and telling him to go and do something else!!! You arrived and made his day all the more better. The rest of us included so.... thank you for putting on your happy face and braving the day. <br /><br />Thank you for this post. We all have days like this..... None of us are alone..Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904348716444211746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-81557421334680708632011-02-18T07:06:46.146-07:002011-02-18T07:06:46.146-07:00I'm sure many can relate to this post and your...I'm sure many can relate to this post and your feelings. I know I sure can. Our perspective and focus make a big difference, yes. One thing I do the same, is when one thing is not so great or complained about from another...I load a whole bunch of other junk on top...it can be such a depressing burden. <br />Loved this post. Glad the sun is shining once again.Pedalinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994292348608214093noreply@blogger.com