I woke up smiling this morning. And happy. And not in the slightest bit apprehensive about what the day would bring. It’s been so long since I haven’t felt that way, that difference was almost euphoric.
This is thanks, in very large part, to someone who pointed out to me something that I’ve known all along. There is far too much good stuff that passes by far too quickly to waste time on being angry and hurt over something that was, at best, temporary. And being happy and content with myself is the best thing I can do for myself, my children, and everyone around me. When I finally accepted this (sometime in my sleep last night, I guess), the relief was wonderful.
So thank you, very much, 6. You’re right. It’s time I take my own advice and start living again. The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and my kids love me to distraction. I am going to start enjoying those things again. 
You should capture that in a bottle and sell it, I’d buy some. 
I’m happy for you.
I’m happy for you too, dear!
Waiter…I’ll have what she’s having!
Good philosophy to live by.
Maureen - Really, thanks for saying all this. I needed it JUST at this exact moment.
Cat scratch fever, I hope it helps you as much as it helped me. It doesn’t seem like much, just a little straw to hang on to. But once you start letting go of the negatives, it leaves you open to embrace what’s good in your life.
Good for you Maureen…it is very good to stop and smell the roses.
Kudos.
Hee hee…thought this thread was going to be about using q-tips to clean out one’s ears. That’s what I think every morning, “This feels SOOOO good!”
Maybe depressed people just need a good ear scrubbing every once in a while 
Good for you