A Bouquet for Pearls - share your appreciation for other members

[Just Sara]

Every now and then, members share a beautiful Pearl of Wisdom. How often do you think to yourself; "OMG that's great! I wish everyone could see this."

Presenting someone with a bunch of flowers is a generous way of acknowledging their insightful words.

I hope this thread stays active through members giving out praise regularly to people they feel deserving, and therefore keep generosity of spirit alive within the pages of BeyondBlue Forum.

My bunch of Red Roses (my choice) goes to Wishful for the following sentence;

• 'Personally, I see no reason to be praised in me, but I'm learning that seeing through the eyes of others can be more accurate!!'

I so hear you Wishful. Just beautiful...

1. Try to keep your leading comments short to focus on 'their' words.
2. Choose specific flowers (or a gift if you like) to present to them.
3. Sign off respectfully and sincerely.

I hope this takes off...

Spreading the love...Sara

[Just Sara]

Thankyou so much Wishful;

I've said it before; your wisdom and grace in so few words, is your gift of giving.

Sara x

[Jugglin_Strugglin]

How lucky are our young people!!! What a wonderful haven this forum is, overflowing with "hearts of gold". I’m sure we have all wondered if our lives would have been different if it had existed when we were young.

I am absolutely full of gratitude! I have just had the pleasure of reading a thread started by a 15yo boy. Four of our BB heroes have responded relating their own life experiences and providing wise advice that has been learnt the hard way. What a precious gift these men & BB give to this boy and the thousands of others like him. How lucky they are to be able to reach out and then receive such Pearls of wisdom! I hope these blokes, and the many others like them here, are still around if my son needs some encouragement.

I have taken a few words from each post but all the posts in their entirety are worthy of bouquets. For all of you, a bunch of golden wattle to accompany the Gold medals you all deserve.

Blondguy Paul
When I was 15 I remember being very self conscious too. Self doubt, low esteem too.
Im sorry that you feel this low right now but it is temporary and will pass........especially seeing someone to help you through these times

MarkJT
I understand when you say that you have held back on telling the true story but a piece of advice that i can give is that at some stage, you need to take a deep breath and just let the real story rip to the GP or psych. The only way that you can be effectively treated is if they have all the information in front of them.

BballJ Jay
I understand you do not want to reveal how you really feel to people face to face so I suggest writing everything down, just like you did when you started this post and give it to them. That way the daunting task of saying it out loud isn't there but they still get the message. Perhaps even showing them this post of yours may help too.

Geoff
When you meet a partner you will fall head over heals with them, and I know that you might say this won't happen, but life works in mysterious ways.
You know John when you can't talk to anybody it will make your life so much harder for you, it's not that you have to say everything, it's just that we want you to feel better

WOW. My heart is bursting with pride and happiness. Good onya BB.

Sincere Thanks, Lee!

[Just Sara]

Lee...there's not much to add. Your sentiments come across loud and clear. I'm proud too...

The gift of gratitude and acknowledgement continues...pearls indeed.

Sara

[Just Sara]

Just a suggestion peep's...please keep hitting those 'helpful buttons'. We can encourage, support and show our gratitude in this way too. Let people know they're heard.

Sara x

[kanga_brumby]

A truck load of roses and two months ski trip to anywhere they wont to go full expensives. To who ever came up with BB. Because it gives so much support to all of us who so desperately need a peer group for support. Even when we go a little nuts sometimes. ( In my case a lot nuts). Oh and Sara Tack yourself in that group for being just who you are.

Kanga

[CMF]

Sara,

That 'summer rain' arrived this afternoon. It was beautiful, thank you.

cmf

[Guest_322]

A cascade of musical notes for Corny (Cornstarch)

Everyone's stress response is very unique hence why it is so difficult to prescribe a one size fits all treatment plan. We shove patients down a hole and hope they fit into mental health systems, we do not design mental health systems for patients.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Dottie xxx

[Guest_322]

A second cascade of musical notes for Corny...

Personally, if you've been traumatised I wouldn't rely on language alone to communicate your symptoms and experiences to doctors.

This resonated deeply with me. Music and drawing was a huge part of my therapy.

I think the best shrink that I've ever seen quickly recognised that some of the more traditional therapy methods weren't necessarily a good fit for me so incorporated other methods.

I guess my point is we are all different and the hallmark of a good shrink is adaptability, and recognising the need to not treat us all as a single monolithic entity.

Speaking of which, I was rather stingy with my single musical note to Automaton.

Here's a cascade of musical notes for you too, Automaton. For earlier...

Dottie x

[Just Sara]

Hi Kanga!

Again, thankyou dear man. I feel privileged to read such wonderful comments about me; although still a little 'thingy' if you know what I mean. We're spreadin' the love...

Dear CMF;

I'm so glad the rain's came! Hope they stayed to drench the ground...

Dear Dottie;

Yes, Corny does have a way with words. The above phrases are indicative of her skill and knowledge.

I'm loving all this...a Bouquetorama!!

Sara x

[kanga_brumby]

Sara if I have said something wrong I am sorry. I see you just as a friend nothing more. The type of person I am is flirtatious. I will flirt with any woman, if we had ever met you'd know. I don't mess about unless it's consensual. Again If I have upset you I'm sorry.

Kanga