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11 Sep 2017 09:46 AM - edited 11 Sep 2017 11:03 AM
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Last night i attended a lecture, discussing a book on spiritual development. It was the gathering where i get to sit together with my beloved friends, read Quran, listen to lectures, pray, have supper, exchange our experiences for the month and hug everyone before we depart. Theres another weekly gathering during brunch hours which i frequent on tuesdays at the mosque, only for ladies. These are the gatherings that i always look forward to and never failed to boost our spirits..just like the church gathering u mentioned @eudemonism.
Last Thursday, the psychotherapist gave me an assignment when i brought up issues on interpersonal skills, self defensive mechanism and how i thought it had masked my personality. I was asked to browse online for self defensive patterns and mechanisms and try to relate and recall when and whether ... that mechanism became obvious throughout my lifetime and discuss when we meet again in 3 weeks time. Still procrastinating on that assessment...
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15 Sep 2017 09:54 PM
15 Sep 2017 09:54 PM
Hi @Adek
I love reading Quran and listenning to it too. Today, I went to the mosque [not usual for a Friday] I went to the Dr to because I was down with flue. I forgot it was Friday and was pleseantly surprise to see so many people in the mosque. I use to go on Saturdays to practice my recitation but not any more. Today, it made me feel that I should start my Saturday routine. Visiting the mosque helps me calm down and focus on what is important.
What did you find out about the self defensive machanism? All the best on your assessment. I also have an assessment due in couple of days. Take care
15 Sep 2017 10:04 PM
15 Sep 2017 10:04 PM
Hi @eudemonism
We have to listen to our hearts and see what is right. Others cannot determine life for us we face the consequences of our actions. All I do is listen to people and if they treat me with respect and I feel good in my soul and beneficia I will take on board what they say. If it makes me un easy and if they treat less than them I will be cautious.
System and religions when preached by people who have self interest and have their own agenda, it is best to stay away form them.
Just curious - so what is best for you? and what is 'all this interfering and meddlng' in your life?
All the best. Good night
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16 Sep 2017 10:52 PM
16 Sep 2017 10:52 PM
Hello @Adek
thank you for thinking of me and asking after my health
have heart holster to pick up on Tuesday ad then heart specialist apptment after
gp also refer skin specialist for bcc suspect on Wednesday...
mum has also been told needs skin check up possible cancer...she now even more depressed
tried discussing with twin who responds not like that with her it must be how I talk to her...silly me I forgot depression is contagious!...when she asked re my heart....she went into great detail yet again about herself whI have eventually went haywire ...I am over being lectured by her......thanked her for lack of compassion....told her I didn't need this and hung up.....I now feel guilty...concerned upset her...affect her health
had coffee this afternoon with friend recovering from lung cancer...last two tests tumours have shrunk...we had coffee then went to park sat in sun surrounded by eight ducks and other birds...she didn't want to leave...I had to though after a couple of hours..we were eating out...she sent me a message ..she loved it ..must do it more often... Nice.....I didn't upset her!!
other friend has melanomas in brain ...not going that well
so overall don't assume that life can't get any worse
sorry for gloomy reply...have had enough
oh Idont think eudemonismI was referring to anyone on here I think he was talking about people in the flesh
hope that life is being kinder to you xx
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