tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post3988497174831935107..comments2023-06-01T08:48:30.536-07:00Comments on BIKE WITH JACKIE: Setting boundaries for your mental healthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-86634266511272838562009-03-26T10:48:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:48:00.000-07:00Thank you, Debbie.I'm sure that was the right call...Thank you, Debbie.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure that was the right call for me. I have learned to listen and trust my gut. <BR/><BR/>Not to mention that the poor guy started out on the wrong foot. I had said to him, "It sounds like you have something serious to ask me about."<BR/><BR/>And he responded, "Not serious, but it is manipulative." <BR/><BR/>Um. Not exactly the best way to begin, in my opinion. I didn't have the heart to tell him that, though, because I know he was trying to be funny.<BR/><BR/>I like your comment about "divine appointments." I felt that way about my bike when I first started riding it. It was put in front of me for divine purposes beyond my control. I could have ignored it, but I'm glad I paid attention.<BR/><BR/>It--and He--has steered me in the most amazing direction.<BR/><BR/>I like how your visits always lead me back to how I found this special brand of BIKE in the first place. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for that.<BR/><BR/>JackieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-2967045015864764742009-03-26T10:11:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:11:00.000-07:00You're so right about saying no. Too many times I...You're so right about saying no. Too many times I've agreed to something for the wrong reasons. I've had to learn the hard way how to say no at times. <BR/><BR/>I think it really helps when you have your own goals with action steps. Time is scarce and distractions can get in the way. <BR/><BR/>However, one thing I'm learning is to pray about the direction of my life. There are times when there are interruptions and requests in my day that I believe are divine appointments. And frankly, I don't want to be too busy for them. So I ask God to impress on my spirit when I need to stop and listen and not just say no. <BR/><BR/>Knowing about your upcoming book, I think you made the right choice Jackie.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.com