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Thank you! Your wisdom
Perhaps the philosophy or mindset you have adopted could be called, “living in the moment”? Focusing on “one day at a time” and “what can I control” can foster a realistic sense of empowerment and control that also helps with fear (found in thoughts about the future).
I’m going to find the book (Anatomy of Hope), and read further!
Thank you, Joy, for sharing your hopeful wisdom!!!

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margotcc | @margotcc | May 7 10:30am

I like a lot of what I read here. Had to learn a few things the hard way, learned that I was somewhat unrealistic or just stuck my head in the sand.
Right now I’m just trying to stay in the moment, and living one day at a time, to the best of my ability.
If I do get depressed or hopeless, I go to my gratitude list. It’s long, and usually that makes me feeling thankful and more positive again.
I also keep this saying in my mind: If today is good, tomorrow will probably be good too.
Basically, I am a positive person, with my kids having me accused of being a polliana? at times.
There may be some truth to that, but I don’t care. I’m 83, lol. Am entitled to some character defects!

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