Confessions Are Good For The Soul

[Andrew, Jr.]

*I feel horrible for homeless people in the cold weather;

*I want to move somewhere warm, so I can fish every day;

*I am in the mood to go skeet shooting.

[sylvie]

i confess..

- i am a much stronger person these days with the ability to think of my own well being - and depend on those i ♥ to help guide me with things i have difficulty seeing for myself just yet..i'm blessed to have unconditional love & protection, true friends & my future's so bright, i gotta wear shades!

- no more dwelling, no more visiting the past unless it's to draw strength or to heal & let go, no more allowing soul suckers to use & abuse, and lastly no more self abuse - i'm finding so much to love & it feels wonderful.

- i woke up this morning feeling better than i ever have, feeling pretty terrific about life, and everything it has to offer.. the sun is shining, opportunities are knocking, and i'm ready for more change - the kinds that compliment me and allow me to be who i am, because that's acceptable!

- i found something out this morning about someone that absolutey blew me away.. it makes me sad how people feel the need to better themselves at the sake of using and abusing other people.. theres too much of this in the world, coupled with starving people right in our own country, the hate & ignorance, the sickness, and our environment issues - i wish i had the power to heal, to end hate, and to make changes to things that just seem so wrong.. if i could just find a genie in a bottle that would grant me one wish even..i'd make it a really, really good one!

[Tommi]

I confess not going to work and to an art studio instead feels good.

I confess walking many many miles yesterday was fun at the time.Something I was getting used to, and went much farther than I expected and made my way limping back due to this plantar fascitis.

Oy, my aching foot...Off to the jacuzzi

[Gemme]

I confess that I just hung up on someone.

[Gentle Tiger]

I confess that it has been umpteen days since my last confessional and donut. But today I had TWO delicious donuts and I am confessing. I also confess I bought donuts for my team and co-workers.

[Zimmeh]

I must confess,

While at my mom's hair salon, I started crying when one of her employees asked me about my mom and how she was handling the death of my grandma.

I am not ready to take this history test today, maybe my teacher will let me take it tomorrow.

This has been one f**ked up year so far, and I would love to start it over.

I'm going to do homework, hopefully I can get my brain to work.

[Andrea]

I confess I wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.

I confess Valentine's Day isn't just about loving a significant other.

I confess there are a lot of interesting things happening today, besides Valentine's Day.

I confess I have the day off from work to deal with some of the interesting things.

I confess I love, love, love the Valentine my honey gave me.

I confess almost every time I watch something on television (The Grammys), I am reminded why I don't turn it on very often.

I confess the television is a great place to watch Netflix movies though.

I confess everyone should see the documentary Food Inc.

I confess I will now be more mindful of the foods I eat.

Andrea

[Arwen]

I confess:

• I had a donut on Saturday
• I am smiling for good reasons
• My house needs the furniture totally rearranged
• I need stuff to make that happen
• I need more time
  

[sylvie]

i confess -

- i often wonder if i'm the milkman's child.. i am nothing like my family.
- i am really ticked off at my family right now..
- i read my magazines and newspapers from back to front & last section to first section...
- thought my confidence is building in many areas, and i'm feeling some worth, i still think i am a hideous disgusting creature.
- i fell off the wagon last week - but plan to hop on full force once again!
- bullyin' is SO not cool, in fact, brings out an anger from deep within, even when the bullyin' is directed at someone else...

[proximitywithoutintimacy]

I confess...

... that I am isolating myself from a lot of people right now.

... that I wrote my homework assignments on my hand so I wouldn't forget.

... that my hand also says, "Angie is my platonic wife 4EVER."

... that Angie's hand says, "Jen is my platonic wife 4EVER."

[ravfem]

Originally Posted by sylvie

i confess -
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- bullyin' is SO not cool, in fact, brings out an anger from deep within, even when the bullyin' is directed at someone else...

i confess....

i kinda feel pity for bullies, i mean... they seem to be really miserable, you know? Sometimes i wonder about the mentality behind bullying...

Research indicates that adults who bully have personalities that are authoritarian, combined with a strong need to control or dominate.
....
Further studies have shown that envy and resentment may be motives for bullying. Research on the self-esteem of bullies has produced equivocal results. While some bullies are arrogant and narcissistic, others can use bullying as a tool to conceal shame or anxiety or to boost self esteem: by demeaning others, the abuser him/herself feels empowered.

Researchers have identified other risk factors such as depression and personality disorders, as well as quickness to anger and use of force, addiction to aggressive behaviors, mistaking others' actions as hostile, concern with preserving self image, and engaging in obsessive or rigid actions. A combination of these factors may also be cause of this behavior.

It is often suggested that bullying behavior has its origin in childhood. As a person who is inclined to act as a bully matures, his or her related behavior patterns will often also mature. Schoolyard pranks and 'rough-housing' may mature into more subtle, yet equally effective adult level activities such as administrative end-runs, well planned and orchestrated attempts at character assassination, or other less obvious, yet equally forceful forms of coercion.
"If aggressive behaviour is not challenged in childhood, there is a danger that it may become habitual. Indeed, there is research evidence, to indicate that bullying during childhood puts children at risk of criminal behaviour and domestic violence in adulthood."

(copied from the bible that is Wikipedia)

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by ravfem

i confess....

i kinda feel pity for bullies, i mean... they seem to be really miserable, you know? Sometimes i wonder about the mentality behind bullying...

sadly, i am my own bully! but, working on changing that..

i'm very mean to myself, and was stuck on that stinkin' thinkin' that would drag me down more & more, but also only attracted the kinds of people that were also all too happy to join me on my quest..

as hard as that is to admit, it's true..
once i started to grasp the concept that people only do to me what 'i' allow them to, talk about a wake up call..

so, i'm punching MY bully in the big toe and telling her to frig off, cuz i'm better than that! =)
but i totally know what you mean, i often wonder about the reason for bullying.. it makes me sad.. the anger is focused at my own bullying, but often wonder what kind of life those people have walked to get them where they are, to wanna do that to another human being..or if they're in a situation like me, to themselves..
sad, sad..very sad... =(

[dixie]

I confess...everyone keeps taunting me with donuts. I may just stop at the Krispy Kreme on my way to school and buy one or two (or a dozen)

[Arwen]

I confess:

• I got my living room rearranged
• I like it this way
• I need to take someone on a 360 Skype tour
• My hip is warm because of my puppy sleeping there
• I'm going to go watch my taped shows now
• I still love this thread
• I'm so happy with my life and friends right now
  

[Zimmeh]

I must confess,

A surprise gift has me crying. I'm not sure how to say thank you. I will be making a trip to the store tomorrow and picking them up a card. I have tried to remain strong for my mom, today is the first day I have cried since Monday. I know my grandma isn't coming back and it hurts. She was my last grandparent and I feel sorry for the young girl who hit her. I hope my roommate comes home soon, if I talk to her, I will be ok.

Zimmy

[Passionaria]

I confess that I just painted my fingernails a deep eggplant purple. And I LIKE IT!!! China Glaze Evening Seduction Oooohh la la.

[Soft*Silver]

I confess I didnt know if I was going to survive her passing

[sylvie]

i confess -

- i haven't drank in years and years..
- i had ONE tall daquiri with a hella lotta rum, and drank it far too fast.
- sniffing the cap of the rum would have sufficed..
- my dear cousins took great pleasure in my slight intoxication entertainment.
- i'm a cheap drunk apparently..
- errr, correction... inexpensive drunk! (or maybe affordable?) eh, they work! lol..
- much as i didn't want to go, i have to admit, i'm grateful for the 'push' and had a pretty good time...*smiles*

I confess that...

• ...I'm looking forward to more lupine loopiness in the future.
• ...re-negotiations have been beneficial.
• ...reading for the poster assignment is down right depressing. I really don't need reminding of such atrocities.
• ...my brain hurts when reading philosophy theory
• ...I wish Mr.W could stay a little longer but it just ain't gonna happen.

[Andrea]

I confess I am awake this morning.

I confess that is an unusual feeling of late.

I confess I love my honey in spite of himself. LOL

I confess he is milking his minor out patient surgery for all he can.

I confess I have cooked everything in my repertoire and will now resort to take out.

I confess today is going to be a wonderful day because I say it is.

I confess yesterday I was once again reminded just how small this world is.

I confess I would rather the small world reference didn't include a person I am not so fond of, and must interact with, being friends with a person I have shared personal things with.

I confess Let the Day Begin........

Andrea