tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post5595804934451455609..comments2024-01-26T10:20:37.836+00:00Comments on Diary of a Goldfish: Not the end of the worldThe Goldfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-75733996363492751772008-09-21T19:18:00.000+01:002008-09-21T19:18:00.000+01:00That was one to print out and keep, so I have. Do ...That was one to print out and keep, so I have. Do you know you almost have enough for a Goldfish Guide book? The Goldfish Guide to Life's Little Irritations and Major Annoyances perhaps?seahorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006649663400552591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-34014101914475100572008-09-19T05:05:00.000+01:002008-09-19T05:05:00.000+01:00Yes indeed, and excellent post. I really like the...Yes indeed, and excellent post. I really like the idea of setting aside a time to worry, if worry you must. I'm going to use that one.Dragonsallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13776798562258217431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-31015307619561683342008-09-17T02:27:00.000+01:002008-09-17T02:27:00.000+01:00Excellent post! I too am a worrier and totally rel...Excellent post! I too am a worrier and totally relate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-25439353444373059562008-09-14T14:15:00.000+01:002008-09-14T14:15:00.000+01:00Dear Goldfish,What a lovely helpful post.I once re...Dear Goldfish,<BR/><BR/>What a lovely helpful post.<BR/>I once read a quote that was someone's epitaph (sorry, forgotten whose) but I could really relate to it:<BR/><BR/>"My life has been full of tragedy, most of which never happened." <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the unbloggables!<BR/><BR/>PS. Abi, she did get married.<BR/>PPS. I wish I didn't fart so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-26315021735634349002008-09-12T10:54:00.000+01:002008-09-12T10:54:00.000+01:00I quite enjoyed the 'end of the world' news storie...I quite enjoyed the 'end of the world' news stories, because every time I see one I can't help but think, if the world <I>did</I> end tomorrow, did I do okay? I mean obviously I wouldn't be in a position to have any regrets after being vapourised, but, you know, would I be finishing on a reasonably high note? And the answer was yes.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639094548415759560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-6847113413226672542008-09-12T10:25:00.000+01:002008-09-12T10:25:00.000+01:00I read the first bit of the post and thought 'Ooh ...I read the first bit of the post and thought 'Ooh - exciting - is she going to get married?' Then I thought 'No, probably not.'<BR/><BR/>Worrying is only useful when it actually makes you do something about the thing that is worrying you. Apart from that, it is a waste of time. I have a rule that I am not allowed to worry unless I then take action. That works, erm, really well...<BR/><BR/>I hope your thing goes well!Optistatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000726114121989951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-68244501836383321882008-09-12T04:15:00.000+01:002008-09-12T04:15:00.000+01:00Worry!I am old. Have been subjected to Years of "w...Worry!<BR/>I am old.<BR/><BR/> Have been subjected to Years of "worryin times, Oh yea!"<BR/> So can now pass on, through the Wisdumb of Old Age,<BR/> That eventually in hindsight, even the most worrying of times always has its humerous moments in times of reflection.<BR/><BR/>NEVER PANIC!<BR/><BR/> When young I always used to say when all else fails PANIC!<BR/><BR/> Then I used the excuse I am only on earth to create worry for other people<BR/><BR/> Now I simply smile, and say I am too old to worry let someone else do it for me.<BR/><BR/> Such a difficult old fart that I be.<BR/><BR/> Never worry just hang on for the ride and hope for the best.Gone Fishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601595396241016724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-21630151925388181172008-09-12T00:38:00.000+01:002008-09-12T00:38:00.000+01:00It does sound ominous, what you're referring to. H...It does sound ominous, what you're referring to. Hope all goes well.<BR/><BR/>Excellent list. There's a good balance of understanding--that worrying happens (worrying about worrying just really gets it going) and one should give a bit of gentle space over to ones worries--and pragmatism--getting support and using techniques to help reason win over. I'm quite the worrier and I deal with a lot of non-specific anxiety, so I hear you! I also find that trying to really be in the moment can help. THIS is the time I have and I try to focus more narrowly when I feel overwhelmed by worry. Times of big anxiety will find me focusing on tea time and no further or this time gardening and no other moment past that. The Zen of Anxiety.D Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525527107082626371noreply@blogger.com