tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post4784630464181388739..comments2023-09-25T07:18:11.130-07:00Comments on It's All About Balance: An Unbalanced PostAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-3493078874859204182010-12-08T06:09:03.651-08:002010-12-08T06:09:03.651-08:00I can totally relate to this. My sister and I oft...I can totally relate to this. My sister and I often discuss how we feel guilty about the dumbest things. I can't buy myself an eyeshadow from the drugstore without guilt...that cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee in the morning, GUILT...it goes on and on. I think it's a woman thing cuz my hubs, no matter how selfish he is being (and trust me he has his uber-selfing moments) NEVER feels guilty. What's up wit that???LunaNikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981677669711596784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-20023681010840718022010-12-08T05:00:27.434-08:002010-12-08T05:00:27.434-08:00I can totally relate to what you say - but I also ...I can totally relate to what you say - but I also think it's quite normal. I think part of the guilt comes from the media telling you exactly how to be a perfect person... I'm a bit of a perfectionist myself but I'm trying to let that go because honestly, what's a perfect person anyway? I think as long as your children feel they're being looked after well, and you're happy, there's nothing to feel guilty about, right?<br /><br />-MarjoleinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-8047879853057479902010-12-06T16:40:17.588-08:002010-12-06T16:40:17.588-08:00I completely agree about life and how our experien...I completely agree about life and how our experiences can help us have some amount of insight into others' experiences, even if they are not exactly the same. Obviously no one can "know" what someone else has gone through, but the range of human emotions can be very similar from one crisis or experience to another.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282941137254878868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-33404045531304259602010-12-01T14:26:59.245-08:002010-12-01T14:26:59.245-08:00I think that guilt is a normal emotion. I feel gui...I think that guilt is a normal emotion. I feel guilty about losing my job and not being able to find something else. I want more too, but I think even if I get it, it won't be enough. <br /><br />Just keep doing the best you can, striving to be a better parent, and better person, there's no shame in that.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-25217272117303934812010-12-01T09:29:23.394-08:002010-12-01T09:29:23.394-08:00Yep, I feel guilt too. Not in the same way as I t...Yep, I feel guilt too. Not in the same way as I think you are right now but in a different deep, highly unhealthy way. <br />We both need to let it go and just be ok with what is, what was and what is to come. <br />I have your back and if you figure it out, pass it my way. I will do the same.<br />BTW, I agree that you are so far ahead of some of us! XOXODaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587186690785139860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-22682907202117128452010-11-30T21:14:26.598-08:002010-11-30T21:14:26.598-08:00Let it all out, girlfriend. Really — it's good...Let it all out, girlfriend. Really — it's good to see that sometimes it's not all balanced, all of the time. Also, as a mother I can see where we always feel like there is more we can give, but you're an amazing mom and it just oozes out of the your posts in a very genuine way.<br /><br /><3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492761626352593047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-64253494547550361132010-11-30T12:59:05.202-08:002010-11-30T12:59:05.202-08:00I'm with you on the guilt. I wish I knew how t...I'm with you on the guilt. I wish I knew how to get past it, but I don't.jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397705917751266966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-47022562743471891372010-11-30T11:15:30.811-08:002010-11-30T11:15:30.811-08:00ah the guilt - I hear you!ah the guilt - I hear you!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000855909928637073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-69940277391380471032010-11-30T10:06:39.871-08:002010-11-30T10:06:39.871-08:00I think everyone has that guilt. And if they don&#...I think everyone has that guilt. And if they don't from time-to-time they're a little too self involved. ;)<br /><br />BUT you do need to do things for yourself. It's important. Think of it as a personal reward for everything you do for everyone else. You deserve it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-29895750579016235132010-11-30T05:51:14.037-08:002010-11-30T05:51:14.037-08:00I think you're right that no matter what the d...I think you're right that no matter what the differences, healthy people can relate to others struggles in some way. Notice I say healthy, cuz only healthy people have empathy.<br /><br />I'm sorry you feel this guilt. You do your absolute best and your best is better than a lot of other people even try to be - even me, I'm sure - but I don't feel guilty at all. The way I look at it, if I didnt treat myself every now and then there would be absolutely NO ONE taking care of me. And that my friend, I think most single moms can relate to. Treat yourself, enjoy it and try not to feel guilty about it because you deserve it. That is not being entitled and selfish because you have your priorities straight.MindyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103345017455083144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-25527156993254769432010-11-30T05:35:27.676-08:002010-11-30T05:35:27.676-08:00Sending love and internet hugs. You're a wond...Sending love and internet hugs. You're a wonderful person, a wonderful mother and I think we all tend to feel guilty about something. Though when it is the overriding emotion, that tends to suck the pleasure out of things. It's always about finding balance, truly, and I think we have seasons of feeling put together and seasons of feeling overwhelmed. xxPenelopehttp://penelopelife.comnoreply@blogger.com