50+ community Check-in February 24-27, 2020
Hello everyone in the 50+ Community. Hope all enjoyed your weekend 
What always makes you feel good about yourself?
Some of you might have a bad day, hugs to those, and think, "there's nothing", but please dig a bit deep inside. I strongly believe we all have inner beauty, positive traits and skills.
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What always makes you feel good about yourself?
I feel the best when I am helping other people. It is nice to do something kind for myself, but that alone does not fulfill me deep inside. There are so many people that just need a little recognition to feel the joy of living or a kind word or compliment. Everytime we share the joy the joy we all feel increases.
@soulsings
Well said soul, just a bit of kindness goes such a long way. Thanks for spreading kindness on this site. 
@soulsings
I have to agree with you on this. I always feel better when I'm doing something to help someone else. It doesn't have to be something big. Over the weekend I stopping to talk with some friends that were feeling lonely. It helped them and in turn helped me.
@amiablePeace77
What helps me is to help others. Unfortunately I dont feel like I am in a place to be of much use to anyone right now
@courageousDaisy1111
Perhaps you could leave encouraging comments for others here.
@courageousDaisy1111
Finding encouaraging and positive things to comment to others might inspire a positive outlook for yourself as well. And if you feel good when helping others, you are probably pretty practiced at being encouraging.
@courageousDaisy1111- kudos to you for wanting to help others. Yes it is a challenge when our well is dry. May your day go better as you find a simple thing to smile about today. We are here for each other. Hugs to you.
@courageousDaisy1111
There are times we can help others but there are also times we just have to help ourselves or/andget help for a while and then, start again helping others too 
Sorry to hear that sending hugs to you today x@courageousDaisy1111
I feel good when I succeed at reaching a goal.
@Gardenyarn
Awesome, do you reward yourself sometimes too?
@amiablePeace77
I think the "feel good" from reaching the goal is the reward.
@Gardenyarn
True gardenyarn, just the feeling of "Yay, I did it" is so much of a reward.
I need all of the positivity that I can get because my mother had a stroke today and is in the hospital. I try to remain optimistic but is a challenge. I am taking things hour- by-hour, and day-to-day.
@amusingCranberry1537
I am praying for you and your Mom and sending healing thoughts. I know how hard this is as I have been in your place.
How are things today?
@courageousDaisy1111
Thank you for asking about my mother. I think there has been some progress made, and I am to keep myself together while I deal with this upheaval and crisis in my life. The hospital staff don't like it when I ask questions and I don't want to face reality that I am left all alone in this world.
@amusingCranberry1537- so sorry to hear about your mother's stroke. Will continue to keep you in my prayers. As a retired health care person, often we didn't have the answers- hard for doctor's to say "I don't know". Take care of yourself during this challenging time- keep us posted- we care.
@amusingCranberry1537
I had the same experience with the hospital staff and it felt so lonely and isolating. I needed support and compassion but they were just not able or willing to do that for me. Its a challenging circumstance for sure. I am an only child so I had the same thoughts about being left alone in the world. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and caring for yourself as best as you know how. You have support here.
How are things today?
@amusingCranberry1537 I am sorry to hear about your mom.
As far as questions go, only the doctors are allowed to speak to patients about condition and prognosis so if you are still looking for info, ask how you can contact her doctor.
@amusingCranberry1537- will keep you in my thoughts- hugs to you.
@amusingCranberry1537
It must have been a shock for you to hear that message. I hope she will recover well, sometimes people have so much more strength inside than we would ever expect. Sorry that the hospital staff is not more approachable, hope that will change.
Never forget we are here for you if you like to talk. Hugs
@amusingCranberry1537
How is she doing? How are you doing? I have heard some amazing recovery stories. Perhaps your Mom will be an amazing story as well.
@amusingCranberry1537
sending you positive vibes and hugs.
I feel good when Imake a commitment, then stick with it until it
@Lauren63
Lauren, this is nice to hear in a world where some people forget about what they committed to.
@Lauren63 way to go Lauren. That is really a confidence booster.
What always makes you feel good about yourself? Playing music always makes me feel good.
@Offmytrack
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. 
@amiablePeace77
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@Gardenyarn
Thank you for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers over the past week. I am happy to say that Mom was released from the hospital today and she has to rest and take it easy. The medical staff and I am amazed how quickly she recovered and she in an incredibly strong and resilient person. <3
@amusingCranberry1537
Wonderful news! 😊
So glad to hear your Mum is recovering well x@amusingCranberry1537
@amusingCranberry1537
That's amazing, so glad to hear!
@amusingCranberry1537 wow that is amazing!
