I am under a lot of stress.
My daughter-in-law has stage 4 cancer.
I started a new job recently which is not going well. I lost my job…
It is cold outside.
Taking a break this morning before I tackle my day, I read a bit. Not the news as it would only add to my stress.
As my world seems to be overwhelming and falling apart simultaneously, I found this quote.
Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty. ~Daniel Burnham
I enjoyed reading about his work as an architect. I want to watch the documentary about him.
Make No Little Plans – Daniel Burnham and the American City[33] is the first feature-length documentary film about noted architect and urban planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, produced by the Archimedia Workshop. National distribution in 2009 coincided with the centennial celebration of Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett’s 1909 Plan of Chicago. Wikipedia
A Call Just in Time
In the middle of writing this a good friend who is wintering in Arizona called to check on me. I hesitated to take her call as my work backlog is staggering and I needed to start working.
I am so glad I did answer the phone. It was a mental health break that I sorely needed.
Talking with her, which might be seen as wasting time by some, helped me to regroup and approach today’s challenges in a calmer manner.
Now to work!
Lori Greer in Portland 
Never underestimate the benefit of talking, thinking, reading or even gazing out the window during the workday . Sometimes it is all that is needed to inspire you to tackle the next task
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NEVER underestimate the benefits of talking, listening, reading, thinking and even staring out the window fir awhile during the work day. Often just the inspiration you need to tackle the next task
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You are so kind. Thank you. Lori
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Thank goodness for the encourager who picked up the phone to call you…
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Often times we need those breaks to readjust our head. So sorry, for all of the bad news. I hope thing get better soon. Hugs
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A good friend is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. They remind us that we’re not alone and that we are here for each other. I’m so glad you picked up the phone when your friend called.
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Thank you. I hope your day is going well.
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Very good. Thanks. I like that, every day, we have a new chance at doing things better in our lives
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I know you are busy – I feel the same at times, especially with Sis (2 types of cancer, probably stage 3-4, hospice called in).
Take a short break at the end of the day or the beginning and join my FB page on the law of attraction – https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoAQPGod/
It will do you good.
Scott
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You’re right as ever, Lori. Sorry that everything is stacking up right now and I hope you are soon in a better place…
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Lori this does seem very stressed. Every single day irrespective of plans, needs etc I personally believe it is vital that we sit and simply BE….look out the window….focus on a beautiful picture or an image but time (maybe only a five minutes)…… to BE, All the :stuff’ no matter how important it may be is absolutely NOTHING if you fused in the process. I have seen it happen time and time again to often the least likely ones. Take time to LIVE every single day.
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Thank you Faye. I am trying to take time to just be. I know that it is necessary for my health. Thank you for reading and commenting. I hope you have a wonderful day.
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Life’s challenges can be so overwhelming. I know as I am dealing with quite a few myself and sometimes my mind starts drifting to the area of this is too much, but my Faith carries me through and the support of my closest friends push me out of my “funk”. Hoping for a happy, blessed and prosperous 2019 for us all!
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Wishing you peace and blessings as you deal with stress. I always know that I can count on my faith, family & friends.
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