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I'm starting a new thread of hope! This is a collaborative thread for ideas of how to make 2014 count! 2014 be better than 2013!

Suzbj — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:05:26 GMT

I will begin this forum with a pledge to find at least three things every day to be grateful for. For me it may be the sunbirds in my yard, the fact I have a roof over my head that is pleasant and cheap, the fact that I have had the privilege to meet all of you on this forum. That is my three for today as an example.

What else will work to make 2014 count and better than 2013?

Cheers and lots of love,

Suz xx

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Stephen123 — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:21:34 GMT

This is a great idea Suz!

my top three are:

first and foremost my beautiful family.

second this humble home that keeps me safe and dry.

third, doctors and medication and this wonderful forum. Sorry I listed too many there.

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Beetle — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:32:24 GMT

Great threat!

1.my meds

2. my wonderful friends, neighbours and family

3. my health

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Suzbj — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 14:57:04 GMT

That is awesome. Love it!

I'm starting a new thread of hope! This is a collaborative thread for ideas of how to make 2014 count! 2014 be better than 2013!

Suzbj — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:00:32 GMT

Thanks Beetle for being a part of this. Awesome. Who else has something to ad to this post? Let's keep this going...

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geoff — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:40:33 GMT

dear Susan, chain reaction. lol

- Marcie

- my sons, daughter in law

- Moo- Moo and the list could go on and on. L Geoff. x

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amamas — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:14:20 GMT

Hey Suz

Brilliant idea!

1. I'm so grateful wonderful and magnificent Stomp staff ensured they had bags of coffee for sale before they closed for xmas (I can smell my morning coffee brewing now) - DELICIOUS!!

2. I love listening to the birds morning chorus

3. I'm grateful for BB for so many reasons!!!

Cheers Amamas

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strangebrew — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 06:02:39 GMT

2013 has been such a difficult but slowly improving year. 2014 will be the year I turn my life around.

What I am appreciative and grateful to have going into 2014:

- my loving and understanding wife (we were separated/divorcing for 2 years but have reconnected this year)

- my gorgeous 12 yr old daughter

- my house with fantastic views of the ocean and amazing sunsets on an almost daily basis.

- being alive. I am grateful to be here and alive and trying to learn to not only live with my depression and anxiety and understand it but be at peace with it.

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Lillybell — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 07:27:24 GMT

I'm grateful that I live in relatively wealthy country.

I'm grateful for people who make me laugh. What would we do without comedians and entertainers.

I'm grateful for the arts and the way they touch and heal the soul

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Jo3 — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:48:42 GMT

Hi Suz

Good idea.

My list:

1. Being alive

2. My psych who always knows when to make me laugh

3. My three children

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Neil_1 — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 23:37:24 GMT

For my 15yo son

For my 13yo daughter

For Beyond Blue

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Suzbj — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:42:39 GMT

HI to everyone who has respoonded,

This is great, hearing everyone's list and sharing my list with you guys. Wishing all of you a very merry Christmas and New Year! (Think I have already said that somewhere, but oh well, another round of well wishes.) You will all be in my thoughts tomorrow!

Best wishes and thoughts

cheers

Suz xx

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Neil_1 — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 01:00:18 GMT

Hi all

To all responders on here and posters and to the wonderful people who work the Beyond Blue site ...

I wish each and everyone of you a safe and healthy festive season.

Please take care and remember to post here if you feel the need

Cheers to all

Neil

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Jo3 — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:28:14 GMT

Thanks Neil for your message.

Oh Neil, don't worry I will be posting tomorrow and let you all know how my Christmas Day went.

Cheers to you to Neil

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geoff — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:56:08 GMT

dear Neil, this also extends to you, and to be careful in every aspect of your life. Geoff.

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Neil_1 — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:15:38 GMT

Thanx Geoff and Jo

You know, things are really building up ... just like you wrote in that other post Geoff about everyone being super vigilant for today and around this time ... to try and not let the hard work come undone.

I've almost tipped twice over the edge, once last night, once this morning ... but you know, I can feel the tears (which are just gallons upon gallons) are so close to bursting out and yet still they can't flow.

They might just start when I see my brother on Saturday ... my fam travel to see my Mum and then go see my bro and his family on the weekend. I feel they might just flow when I give my brother a hug when I see him; but I'm having these shameful thoughts, cause there'll be so many there (and wonderful family members) and that just wouldn't be the time to let go.

I don't know.

Neil

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Jo3 — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:58:32 GMT

Thinking of you Neil. I really hope you have a nice time with your mum and brother and his family. Family times are very special so I hope you'll be okay.

And remember if the tears come - just sit and let them come out.

Enjoy the special time you have with your family.

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vip — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:35:08 GMT

Hi Suzbj my 3 things are My Family, Health, Peace . Lets pray for a great 2014 we all deserve it. Take care

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Suzbj — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:54:47 GMT

Lets keep this thread going! My new 3 things is - My friends, My two sisters left in my family, My chance to make my world count!

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Jo3 — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:02:33 GMT

Good idea!!

My friends who understand me and support me

The beautiful amazing place I live in

BB - for giving me the opportunity to make some new friends