tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.comments2014-02-28T13:44:18.166-08:00Defying MaraMel :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06306344014687113998noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-69842190388516838812012-05-23T18:43:51.841-07:002012-05-23T18:43:51.841-07:00Love this :)Love this :)Allienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-85104897705934855652011-10-10T11:40:24.744-07:002011-10-10T11:40:24.744-07:00Yes, it is good to know there are others dealing w...Yes, it is good to know there are others dealing with this problem. That is what I am afraid of with Lunesta too...I don't want to take it so much that I can't sleep without it. It's a lose-lose situation. I have an overactive slightly crazy brain too,so I guess that must be the problem, lol ;)We should start a support group! Good luck to you as well...let me know if you find anything that works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-36740848276191671672011-10-10T08:17:37.048-07:002011-10-10T08:17:37.048-07:00Oh, Melissa - I could have written every word of t...Oh, Melissa - I could have written every word of this post, it is kind of scary. I have been taking Lunesta every night (with a few exceptions) for the past TWO months and want nothing more than to stop taking it. But, the thought of it panics me - I remember my life with no sleep, the racing heart, the shaking hands, walking around in a fog all day and I just can't seem to do it. I tried this weekend - my hope is that one day, I will just lay down to go to sleep and fall asleep before I even think to take it and unfortunately, that didn't happen. Instead, after enjoy regular sleep for the past month (albeit on Lunesta), my pattern got all screwed up and I stared at the ceiling Sat night until 3am and last night until midnight. I too often wonder - why me? WHY does this happen? It is a puzzle, a mystery that noone, including doctors seem to be able to figure out. I just chalk it up to my overactive, slightly crazy, rarely quiet brain because I too have done everything physically you should for a good night's sleep and it never helps. I don't get up - I have never physically gotten out of bed, turned on the lights and done something, so afraid that will ruin any sort of sleep pattern I might be able to clinge to. Instead, I turn on my Nook and play the mindless Minesweeper game until my eyes get heavy and I try again. Most nights, that works but last night. . .nothing did, even taking Lunesta. GOOD luck and keep posting - it makes me feel a tiny bit better to know I am not alone at the world with this problem. Thanks! - CaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-76788289865293584442011-08-16T11:44:53.040-07:002011-08-16T11:44:53.040-07:00And that's why I'm marrying you!! :)And that's why I'm marrying you!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-11663508879741917032011-06-16T12:05:07.447-07:002011-06-16T12:05:07.447-07:00I just don't think people today understand wha...I just don't think people today understand what it means to be a part of a society and be a "real" neighbor or friend. It is sad that we live in a world today where high school age students have to be taught to be pleasant to one another. The thing about it too, is I don't know that I can blame the kids either, as this all starts in the home and what they are taught. I agre with you fully on what you said aboveand we can eventually live in a society where people not only acknowledge one another, but that the recipient of that acknowledment is greatful that someone took the time to notice a good deed.Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-87284252156597501762011-06-15T05:55:36.496-07:002011-06-15T05:55:36.496-07:00That is so sweet - thanks Janis! LOVE the Gibran q...That is so sweet - thanks Janis! LOVE the Gibran quote! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-71975780984570850572011-06-15T05:49:16.079-07:002011-06-15T05:49:16.079-07:00WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE PUTTING ALL THIS INFO...WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE PUTTING ALL THIS INFORMATION OUT THERE FOR ALL TO GRASP. SHARING THESE STORIES WITH OTHERS AND IN SUCH A PROFESSIONAL,YET DOWN TO EARTH STYLE. THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN'T DO. YOU HAVE PROVEN THIS TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MOST OF YOUR LIFE ! YOUR REASON AND YOUR PASSION ARE THE RUDDER AND THE SAILS OF YOUR SEAFARING SOUL. (KAHILL GIBRAN) JANISAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-34167846484289992412011-06-15T05:32:44.629-07:002011-06-15T05:32:44.629-07:00Great job Melissa! I hope that I will run in the ...Great job Melissa! I hope that I will run in the Sunburst some day also, if I could just handle the shin splints. However, you have put a new spark in me and maybe there is something I have not yet discovered that will help. Thank you!peaceout9https://www.blogger.com/profile/16002666414598491604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-50622557695313264342011-06-13T04:52:11.364-07:002011-06-13T04:52:11.364-07:00I don't think I would ever try this and I adm...I don't think I would ever try this and I admire your courage to do it!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-73849942535334209062011-06-03T18:08:58.386-07:002011-06-03T18:08:58.386-07:00It was an interesting experience definitely :)
Kyl...It was an interesting experience definitely :)<br />KyleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-55661351934863650352010-10-08T07:27:11.649-07:002010-10-08T07:27:11.649-07:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Mel :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06306344014687113998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-32871512119926235682010-10-07T07:43:04.835-07:002010-10-07T07:43:04.835-07:00keep writing!! I love it!keep writing!! I love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185946492448744024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-75913662022653999082010-09-25T09:06:41.851-07:002010-09-25T09:06:41.851-07:00Is that a Beatles reference my friend?! Good for y...Is that a Beatles reference my friend?! Good for you...it really can be so hard to focus on the blessings in life rather than looking at present circumstances that have us down. Good for you for staying strong! You are an inspiration:)Thanks again for sharing your heart!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239363233614832114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-51495132820468322212010-09-08T07:13:26.173-07:002010-09-08T07:13:26.173-07:00this is great Melthis is great MelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185946492448744024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-7413726546902619252010-08-09T21:51:01.628-07:002010-08-09T21:51:01.628-07:00I have many Maras in my life! Recently, I have mor...I have many Maras in my life! Recently, I have more insight to fight them!<br />Peace, <br />VickyUniversity of Notre Dame Committee for Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597568906235259336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-42611188270197962202010-08-09T11:35:37.363-07:002010-08-09T11:35:37.363-07:00Thanks Diana!Thanks Diana!Mel :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06306344014687113998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-74556691430046284872010-08-09T11:31:24.127-07:002010-08-09T11:31:24.127-07:00That is so true. Thanks Romie!That is so true. Thanks Romie!Mel :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06306344014687113998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-26096138827043504502010-08-06T12:52:25.211-07:002010-08-06T12:52:25.211-07:00What a great poem! You are a beautiful writer. Tha...What a great poem! You are a beautiful writer. Thanks for sharing your gift with us:)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239363233614832114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-30148097225284207052010-08-06T10:34:57.949-07:002010-08-06T10:34:57.949-07:00I truly enjoy reading your post. As one of my favo...I truly enjoy reading your post. As one of my favorite contemporary spiritual leaders,Craig Groeschel says: The path of your greatest success<br />is often through your greatest fear".Enirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359711954811755198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-52742094864758473312010-08-05T20:32:43.533-07:002010-08-05T20:32:43.533-07:00Hi Mel...thank you for putting together such an in...Hi Mel...thank you for putting together such an inspiring blog. You are a light that will shine even brighter as you walk your path towards a beautiful future.<br /><br />Peace!<br />RAAnywhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174987426952336601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-37035638682500912392010-08-03T09:59:50.802-07:002010-08-03T09:59:50.802-07:00Thank you Angela!Thank you Angela!Mel :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06306344014687113998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-51452433287396904862010-07-28T12:06:02.540-07:002010-07-28T12:06:02.540-07:00Thank you Jessica!Thank you Jessica!Mel :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06306344014687113998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-73642877504675505882010-07-28T10:40:24.370-07:002010-07-28T10:40:24.370-07:00Thank you for sharing this philosophy and poem. &...Thank you for sharing this philosophy and poem. "Come To Tea" is truly inspirational. I hadn't previously heard of Mara but I'm certainly familiar with the feeling of doubt. I usually remind myself that I'm too blessed to be stressed. From now on, I'll also consider inviting Mara to tea, facing my obstacles, and standing fast on my path to success.Angela - Awwsumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485219408591873638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728076572859773651.post-65530132179912086152010-07-28T10:26:57.721-07:002010-07-28T10:26:57.721-07:00Great job, Melissa! Thanks for the website and the...Great job, Melissa! Thanks for the website and the resources. I too am a "hopeless optimist," and would not change it for the world. Keep posting!Jessica Velazquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188051515037176151noreply@blogger.com