thank you for this post. I am in the dumps tonight, and it meant a lot to me.

HI Dina,

You are my first post at tinybuddha. I had a down day as well, and decided to come here for an uplift that I always find in the articles and sharing.

Your desire to be there to help your sis and her baby says beautiful things about you and your caring nature. Though your boss was unable to release you, at least you made the effort. It is very hard and tough reality how jobs can ofetn take over precedence to those we love and want to be present for. Sorry you were unable to do what you had hoped.

I am reading “Meditation for Beginners” by Pema Chodron, and I come here today, and see a quote of hers on first article I read. Love the coincidences! I am reminded of her by your predicament of having a new job, contractor status, needing surgery that causes you pain until you get it and family needing your help too….life is so full of challenges, Yes? I often feel overwhelmed by my own circumstances too. In short, Pema says in the book I am currently in,. that even as we gain wisdom and inner growth, our lives do not cease to be challenging. Far from it. That is all part of our experience as human beings. It does not get to a place of utter peace, as I had once hoped and prayed for. My point is simply, know you are not alone, a total stranger feels for you and all that has landed on your back. I am sending you good “ju ju” and energy, in hopes of a better and lighter day tomorrow.

I came here today because I am in pain over my own worries, and you know what? I found it more helpful to reach out to you and let you know I understand how you feel. I think so many times, its easy to think we are alone in our struggles. your not, Hugs

Aingeal