tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post2761547403263995940..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Clearing outUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-35371398964936654212010-05-19T08:01:11.811-04:002010-05-19T08:01:11.811-04:00I want an iPad badly... but enough about me :-)
...I want an iPad badly... but enough about me :-)<br /><br />That has to be quite a process you're going through. I empathize. But it appears to me that you're handling things with grace and acceptance. And frankly, this is but another one of life's little changes of direction and you'll find yourself immersed in something wonderful soon enough, you're already open to it!<br /><br />Enjoy that laast days and look forward to the next assignment :-)Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-722013396974731312010-05-18T20:28:58.052-04:002010-05-18T20:28:58.052-04:00People stepped aside so that you would be given op...People stepped aside so that you would be given opportunities and now you are doing the same. Passing the baton, so to speak.<br /><br />And Syd, you will be missed. I can gurantee it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-75539610121452821492010-05-18T15:47:24.987-04:002010-05-18T15:47:24.987-04:00Go easy on the library! They probably don't ne...Go easy on the library! They probably don't need 40 copies of it either.<br /><br />Have fun with the iPad.<br /><br />I do think that retirement is a bit like grieving for a dead relative. That whole loss thing definitely is real and has it's stages of acceptance. Good luck!Tarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869180495920803462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-18145123391806656002010-05-18T15:47:24.988-04:002010-05-18T15:47:24.988-04:00BEST OF LUCK!!!BEST OF LUCK!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327991964710241536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-77557574615115411062010-05-18T12:51:49.415-04:002010-05-18T12:51:49.415-04:00Nothing new can come into our lives until we make ...Nothing new can come into our lives until we make a space for it, right? (I hated hearing that when I was going through something) Also - how do you like the iPad??? A friend of mine got one and I got to play with it a little . . . Will iPad addiction be the next big thing? LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-51968477614280366152010-05-18T12:27:57.624-04:002010-05-18T12:27:57.624-04:00My colleagues and I have speculated that since, as...My colleagues and I have speculated that since, as children, many of the crises we dealt with occured at night, that we have become 'wired' to be night people. There are so many of us who are! Also, a side note, the blue light that iPad emits can keep your brain excited, making it hard to get to sleep, so maybe force yourself to put it down about an hour or so before you have to go to bed? Just a thought. LOVE YOUR BLOG! Serenity now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-22211279304325572452010-05-18T10:33:49.409-04:002010-05-18T10:33:49.409-04:00Thank you for sharing your process of dealing with...Thank you for sharing your process of dealing with this huge change. I'm sure unheard of solutions and unlimited possibilities await you. That's been my experience. I'm looking forward to yours.Kathy Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084052396495238085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-91687897665308106512010-05-18T09:28:26.712-04:002010-05-18T09:28:26.712-04:00I think it is natural to have the feelings you are...I think it is natural to have the feelings you are having. I would love to retire but I will probably have to work another 13 yrs. But that's not such a bad thing since I love my job. Have fun and enjoy.Trailbosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-29620070449269953612010-05-18T09:06:37.968-04:002010-05-18T09:06:37.968-04:00I'm glad you are starting to feel more content...I'm glad you are starting to feel more content about leaving your job, Syd. I envy you. I don't like my job all that much, so I am READY to retire NOW, but I have a long way to go. Laugh.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />SBSarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38299879414794562792010-05-18T08:44:19.412-04:002010-05-18T08:44:19.412-04:00So good to be a part of something you love, even w...So good to be a part of something you love, even when leaving. The best is yet to come!InteriorCastleDwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097243533842962611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-31442968897421266512010-05-18T06:07:29.827-04:002010-05-18T06:07:29.827-04:00Excellent. Sounds like you're very consciously...Excellent. Sounds like you're very consciously processing at all. <br />I think that people with any spiritual life are not faced with the same apparent dead-end in retirement, compared to those that have a work life and not much else.<br />If you are inclined towards service there will always be endless opportunities to give of yourself in your community and amongst friends and family. You have already been very productive within the sphere of Al-Anon, so I think it's fair to say that you will very quickly find your expertise in demand in all sorts of places. I have been involved with various committees when I've had the time, and if I had more free time, I know I would be very tempted to get involved in all sorts of projects. It's difficult to know where to start. If I could find a way of being very effective in helping children in deadbeat families, I would be tempted to do that because it prevents their lives from going astray. But perhaps I should stick to what I know best which is helping people get sober and stay sober. <br />But you've definitely been a very hard worker all these years and you've reached a point where you know to enjoy yourself outside of work on the boat /garden etc, so I'm confident that you'll make really good use of your non work time, whether it's to savour life, or be profoundly useful to your fellow man. I'm sure it will be very productive and satisfying whichever you choose.An Irish Friend of Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781376087404079818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-33950612377906804532010-05-18T03:14:08.421-04:002010-05-18T03:14:08.421-04:00I think that this is a very moving post and one th...I think that this is a very moving post and one that many people will identify with. Your serenity is shining through and I am sure that you and C have a glorious future ahead of you. Best wishes.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917542327482001911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-34513758297521040262010-05-17T23:49:37.456-04:002010-05-17T23:49:37.456-04:00Beautiful honesty on the sweet and the sour and th...Beautiful honesty on the sweet and the sour and the Angst of moving on.. before you really were ready. But wow, you had the choice and you made it and you have a wonderful full life to step into and enjoy with the Love of your life...Smittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681768755769989964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-50977104781222699772010-05-17T21:10:05.726-04:002010-05-17T21:10:05.726-04:00I am so happy to see you arrive at acceptance. I ...I am so happy to see you arrive at acceptance. I have been worried about you. I could see that this has been difficult. I am glad you walked through the difficulty instead of denying it.Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-75182996733294124812010-05-17T20:39:04.947-04:002010-05-17T20:39:04.947-04:00Acceptance is hard to get to in some situations, b...Acceptance is hard to get to in some situations, but once you achieve it, it can make your (mental!) life peaceful. Sounds like that is where you are today - at peace and starting to look around the corner to your beautiful future.<br />God bless!Heather's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323023399443964827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-80405128269653129852010-05-17T19:00:01.291-04:002010-05-17T19:00:01.291-04:00I think you may be surprised at how little you mis...I think you may be surprised at how little you miss the things you are so worried about missing.<br />I think. I could be wrong.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-32025373196351628612010-05-17T18:40:36.944-04:002010-05-17T18:40:36.944-04:00I can imagine you as a part time professor of a co...I can imagine you as a part time professor of a course you love to teach. What do you think Dr. Syd?Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382717273926292379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-91772296669682817792010-05-17T18:08:22.225-04:002010-05-17T18:08:22.225-04:00I also wish you well Syd.
I know I would have no ...I also wish you well Syd.<br /><br />I know I would have no problem retiring and letting it all go. I'm sorry it is so hard on you.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929609187341391412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-67603455325255364002010-05-17T18:04:05.592-04:002010-05-17T18:04:05.592-04:00Change!! Life is change. Becoming comfortable with...Change!! Life is change. Becoming comfortable with the changes in life is made easier by what I have learned in Al-Anon.<br /><br />I'm wondering if you might not just end up a night and morning person both. It's possible when a person sleeps 3 or 4 hours two different times in a 24 hour period. I know. I live with such a person. :)<br /><br />PGOne Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-18611271269734015612010-05-17T18:02:21.555-04:002010-05-17T18:02:21.555-04:00It's funny the stages that we go through, I be...It's funny the stages that we go through, I bet if someone said "oh stay on for another year" you would would be a bit disappointed now..<br />I bet you have lots of plans already, wishing you lots of fun in your new adventures.Chic Mamahttp://www.chicmama.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-62898572855900944682010-05-17T17:50:08.296-04:002010-05-17T17:50:08.296-04:00Acceptance is a good place to be. I'm glad to ...Acceptance is a good place to be. I'm glad to hear you were able to walk through all that came before it to end up at acceptance at just the right time. Best of luck in the next phase of your life. I look forward to reading about it.Kathy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17266701533758183054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-3325956532592798382010-05-17T17:44:01.217-04:002010-05-17T17:44:01.217-04:00I think it's important to grieve any type of l...I think it's important to grieve any type of loss. It's the fastest way to move on. I was always so busy trying not to deal with my emotions, that even the smallest feelings can feel huge to me. You have a great way of being very truthful and real with yourself. Life is good even in the midst of change...drybottomgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702877045042502693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-11549838332661195682010-05-17T17:22:21.961-04:002010-05-17T17:22:21.961-04:00Wishing you well, Syd. I know you're right abo...Wishing you well, Syd. I know you're right about the grief stages one goes through on the way to acceptance. You sound strong and ready. Good for you.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-37319893184013524172010-05-17T16:47:33.044-04:002010-05-17T16:47:33.044-04:00I guess that its like talking through a 5th step a...I guess that its like talking through a 5th step and then on reaching 6 we turn away with no regrets and start to build a new path of direction. Nice to read what you had to say Syd, Im glad its all working out. Take care of you and your loved ones.Findonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029106119199508890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-41339082809630171572010-05-17T15:04:55.148-04:002010-05-17T15:04:55.148-04:00Your office is looking pretty packed and empty now...Your office is looking pretty packed and empty now. I know you will find so many things you will want to do when you are free to try new things. You have had a great job experience. I wish you well.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.com