Comments on: You Simply Can’t Do It All

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:20:28 +0000

I’m a few days late in replying to this post, but maybe it’s just the right time?

God moved in my eyes recently, to show me something similiar. It’s not that I can’t do it all, I just can’t do it all my way, LOL. Sometimes when I see parts of my veg patch dying, despite all my attempts to intervene, and then nothing else in my life goes to plan – the result can sometimes be wanting to curl into a ball and hide away.

But then God showed me there’s a time for plants to die and for rain to dry up. It *is* part of the equation, just as my plans are too. But we don’t always get to see them play out the way we’d feel comfortable with, hey.

Only God can bring forth life from where there was none before. We can only let go of a hopeless situation to receive new life. It’s not easy though and I’m as human as the rest, especially when it comes to physical ailments. I don’t like feeling debilitated when I want to get things done.

Gosh, and I don’t always know the way to proceed forwards either. Which way do you look when everything in your life involves depletion or disappointment of some sort? Hardly celebration worthy, LOL.

But that’s where belief in God comforts me. I know he has all the important stuff accounted for and it’s not all about me. He accounts for everyone. What strength of judgement hey. On my own I know I couldn’t handle that kind of responsibility, so maybe it’s okay to let God intervene where he will and where he won’t.

Remember what comes your way in the future, or not, has importance some where to some one. God has it accounted for. Blessings.

By: celestial dragonfly

celestial dragonfly — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:10:38 +0000

Sometimes we all need a breakdown to help ourselves see another perspective and make a fresh start. Thank you for sharing your bad times as well as good; it keeps your blog authentic and allows us to offer support. If you need a shoulder you can always come to me

Good luck with all of that; my fingers are crossed for you.
~Rose.

By: Chiot's Run

Chiot's Run — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:21:50 +0000

So sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed. It is tough when we’re told from every side that we can do it all and we should.

I struggle with knowing when to say no and when to let things not get done or not be done as perfectly as I could do them simply for lack of time. Learning to love “good enough” is tough but a good lesson to learn!

I hope things start slowing down for you and that you find a job!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:07 +0000

Everyone has days like that. Good luck with everything.

By: mo

mo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:56:01 +0000

oh sweetie, when there are big upheavals there is always a moment of IT IS ALL TOO MUCH!!! it will be ok. And the best thing to do sometimes is acknowledge that overwhelmed feeling and let it go, which it seems you are doing. When things are really too much, I listen to the REM song, Everybody Hurts. It is such a reminder that every one every where sometimes feels like this. And it is oK. It does go. And often trying to fight that feeling is more stressfull than allowing it, sitting in it a bit and letting it run out its course. The other side is when you pick yourself up and get going again. I would say spend a day doing bugger all. But sometimes life does not let this happen, so try one step at a time, keep going, keep going, one step at a time…… So looking forward to hearing about the whole move thing! oops, no pressure!

By: Dancing on a Blade of Grass

Dancing on a Blade of Grass — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:38:33 +0000

“…and choosing to trust that all will be OK”"

These are the key words … trust that all will be well … it will.

By: darkpurplemoon

darkpurplemoon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:07:51 +0000

Like everyone else, I am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time with everything.

You always manage to show such a postitive outlook on life, it really is amazing and inspiring.

But you are not superwoman and sometimes you do have to just let it all go with sheer frustration.

Take care of yourself. May I recommend your exercise is walking in the beautiful countryside tomorrow?

And on days like this I always think writing get out of bed, get dressed is a fantastic way to make yourself feel positive – you can cross 2 things off the list straight away!!

Jen

By: rachel

rachel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:36:42 +0000

have a hug, FT! virtual and via the internet, i’m afraid, sometimes the actual doing is so hard – in time when you can sit back and relax and see what you’ve *done* it will be great.

also, i am desperate to hear more about your change in circumstances! new house? new job prospects? details, details!

but in the meantime take it easy and relax! xx

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:53 +0000

I held my breath all the way through your post and then let go when you said you were in the right place for your long term plans.
I wish you every strength in getting through where you are now to a place that seems a little nearer to where you are heading.

By: GC

GC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:02:50 +0000

you’re right. You cannot do it all. And definitely not all at once.
Someone I know finds that wheat contributes to the eczema. You may have a trigger food also.