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Hi pvctom,
Yes, the quake yesterday was scary. I was sleeping and when I heard it I thought it was thunder but it sounded different. And lasted longer. We don't have quakes very often in Pennsylvania. I remember the last one in 2011 when I was still working. We were in a meeting and we all looked at each other and stopped talking. It's a strange feeling when you have no control over something.
I used to worry about everything, in the whole world! Now I make a list of what I can and have to do. This helps me realize I have done things that I can control or help someone with.
I love animals and when I see a dead one on the side of the road it feels so terrible. It makes me feel so sad and I don't know what to do. So I started saying, "Bless your soul little animal." Then I have some peace, don't dwell on it and can move on, feeling a little bit better.
My point is that I try to do my best but it's hard to do if the weight of the whole world is on my shoulders.
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@dj12 - I soooooo can relate to what you wrote about being torn up inside when you see a dead animal on the side of the road. I even almost caused my own accident yesterday swerving to avoid a little gray squirrel who stopped in my lane instead of speedily crossing the road on a 55mph+, well-travelled road!
Animals are so helpless, and I feel for them more now than ever. Especially pets, and those that (God forbid!) are mistreated. Can't even write any more about that - too terribly upsetting. Just loving the pets I have (and they are rescues), and doing what little I can to support those organizations that protect them.
Hugs to everyone.
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful reply…it has helped me just reading it…this morning anxiety is so intense and I’m not even in an earthquake…we live in Va and felt the one here back in 2011.. I thought our furnace had exploded…once in Los Angeles, it felt like the whole kitchen had been picked up and slammed down hard….it’s stunning not in a good way…your advice was wonderful and so was your animal soul prayer…bless you🙏