A new dawn

I see there are some Mindfulness Guided Meditations so I am going to give them a try later.

Three anagrams for you Murlo:

1/ U A Q Y L T I

2/ L O O S S T I 

3/ G I I A L D T

Stephen x 

? thank you Stephen! I can highly recommend the guided meditations. Get your feet in that super snazzy foot spa and give some meditation a whirl ?

Ha Ha Thank you Murlo 

That is an excellent idea

Stephen x 

I am content tonight. Happy with things just the way they are. It's nice. 

@murlo Thankyou for your support , it’s nice to see ur happy and content today keep up the good work x

Day 73 gamble free.

This is a quick & lazy update. I was only meant to be at work for a couple of hours today as I am working tonight but it didn't pan out that way. Trying to get myself sorted for heading out to work later. I procrastinate when my day is distrupted so that is what I am doing right now ?

I still feel on top form, third day in a row. Cannot remember the last time that was the case. Will make some time to do a bit of mindfulness practice (but not the sleep one) before I go to work tonight. No gambling urges either. 

I will take a day like today any day.

Hi Murlo,

Just wanted to wish you a good shift ...peaceful if possible.

Thanks for your support, very appreciated.

Hugs & best wishes..look after you (that sleep in the morning is really important)

S&B xx

Thank you Sandra, I hope you are feeling more settled today. 

Good morning, home from work. I am not feeling it today. I am tired but not sleepy tired. Hopefully that will come and I will get some much needed kip. Time for some mindfulness practice.  I am really pleased I made the most of the last few days. I am learning to cherish the good days. 

Wishing everyone a good day x

Princess Murlo home from work ponders for a while

Than looks at the world around her and has a little smile 

With feet in nice warm slippers and dainty little socks

Who knows what's round the corner for this scrabble girl who rocks

Hope you are OK murlo. Not seemed to talk much on chat last couple times 

I will call into chat tomorrow. 

Sleep well 

? Boo  x

Thank you Russ, Stephen and Boo for popping into my diary and for your lovely words, I really appreciate it.

I admit that I am struggling today, running out of mental resources I think.  The good news is I haven't gambled and I have no urge to. I can't really find the right words for my diary so I will just record that I am day 74 gamble free. 

Hi murlo , firstly well done on being gamble free 74 days is great  , sorry to here that you are struggling today , hope you get a good nights rest and come back stronger tomorrow, xx

Hello Murlo

Really sorry to hear that you're having a particularly tough time of it at the moment and feeling very mentally depleted. Please do contact the HelpLine or NetLine if you would like and talk in depth to an adviser about how you're feeling, and as I am sure you know, we are here 24/7 so you can call in the night if you are feeling unsettled. 

Wishing you all the best and well done on 74 gamble free days.

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Hey Murlo,

This journey is full of ups and downs. No day is the same. Not so good days are still gonna rear their ugly heads. Such is life i guess.

Having to deal with this extra pressure called addiction is not making overal things any easier. I also understand you work shifts. Please don't forget how much pressure you put on body and mind. We, as shift workers require extra self awareness and care. Even pushing yourself to have that time for wellbeing is really important.

You're doing amazingly well! Just look how you're juggling every days challenges! Thats very admirable!

You are the "engine" to the life around you. You matter the most. Most important part in this life. Every "engine" requires maintenance...be kind to you, you're not a robot...you're human with emotions, physical health, soul. Look after those  because nobody else will.

Now i finished with automotive subject, i shall wish you peaceful and restful sleep.

Thank you for your honesty and kind heart.

S&B xx