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  • May 7, 2015 at 1:36 pm #76381
    Ariane Michaud
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    Well, I can say that we all have days when we feel like the world- and everyone in it- are out to get us!
    This is just a natural part of life- we cannot truly experience the yin without the yang.
    Having said that, I think it’s inadvisable to give up and decide to be rude and horrible to people.
    That will only make matters worse for you- as you will be sending out a plethora of negativity, and it will come back to you.

    Instead, you should try to practice mindfulness.
    There will always be rude people in the world- and while we can’t change their behavior, we can choose to NOT react to them.
    I started practicing this quite a few years ago- and I’ve gotten pretty good at it!
    When people are rude and awful, I just think “it’s not my job to punish them- but I CAN show them compassion”

    Also, why do you allow yourself to feel so guilty and ashamed about what others think and/or say?
    If you know your truth- what they think shouldn’t hold so much power

    🙂

    May 7, 2015 at 1:25 pm #76379
    Ariane Michaud
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    Very good point!
    Yes- he’s the main reason- but hey, to be fair- I’ve always dreamed of running off to Europe- this is just the perfect opportunity 🙂

    Thanks for your feedback!

    May 7, 2015 at 1:03 pm #76376
    Ariane Michaud
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    I know I CAN- I think I just have issues with releasing the life that I am familiar with.
    There is something a bit frightening about just packing up and going…although it’s also EXCITING and liberating in its own way.
    I am a bit of a “control freak” (can you tell?? hehe) BUT I think it would actually be good for me to throw myself out of my element and challenge my personal growth as well…
    I already speak French so there won’t be major language issues- but it will be cool to be exposed to Swiss German and a new and exciting culture to explore…

    May 7, 2015 at 12:38 pm #76372
    Ariane Michaud
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    You’re good :p

    But yes- the want is there!!!
    It would be a move from Canada (great place but I have issues with the high taxes/shitty government/long and depressing winters etc;) to Switzerland 😀 😀 😀

    May 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm #76370
    Ariane Michaud
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    Hi Jeena

    I’m DEFINITELY a true romantic LOL

    Also worth stating that I would also like to have more freedom in my life (his country offers better salaries, more vacation time, leisure is a higher national priority etc;)…
    I’m not exactly pushing for him to come here because I know that we will likely have a lower quality of life. (Not to mention way worse weather!)
    I think I just needed support in terms of “ahhh can I really do this??”

    May 7, 2015 at 10:26 am #76367
    Ariane Michaud
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    Hi Libby!

    I have suffered with anxiety and panic disorder for 11 years.
    Some great years in that stretch- some very challenging!
    A book that really, really helped me understand the nature of anxiety & panic attacks is called Panic Away.
    It’s an ebook format/online program that you can easily find by a Google search.
    I read it a few years back and will be giving it another read as it really helped me to be courageous in the face of attacks

    Good luck 🙂

    May 7, 2015 at 10:19 am #76366
    Ariane Michaud
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    I do indeed!

    I can add you if you send me your username 🙂

    May 7, 2015 at 10:08 am #76365
    Ariane Michaud
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    Thanks for your response Daffodil 🙂

    I agree that I would have a hard time with regret if I don’t take the leap of faith.
    Also, I think showing him that I am willing to go there for him is a huge testament to my faith in our relationship.
    He was even extremely touched that I was the first to cross the ocean to visit him- he tells me all the time that it really made him feel special that I would travel that far for him.
    I know that I can trust him to help me with the transition.
    It’s scary to leave behind the stability and rely on him pretty much entirely- but who knows, I might be able to find a job there before I move so that I don’t feel as unproductive!!

    May 6, 2015 at 7:30 pm #76317
    Ariane Michaud
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    Yes would love that!
    I’m new to Tiny Buddha- is there a private chat option?

    May 6, 2015 at 7:29 pm #76315
    Ariane Michaud
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    Thank you thank you thank you! I really needed to hear this. I think I have already come to this conclusion in my heart…I just need to quiet my overactive brain and stop throwing doubts into the mix.
    It is so liberating to think of a brand new life in a new place…if I only live once, I want to follow all the paths that are presented to me!

    May 6, 2015 at 7:27 pm #76314
    Ariane Michaud
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    Just read this after you replied to my post! Yes, I see the similarities!
    I can completely understand the stress that comes with the long-distance “leap”- but as you advised me, it IS worth trying…love is always worth it.
    I like the idea of starting your life together in a neutral city- this has also been discussed with my partner as a possibility.
    I think the benefit of that is that it eliminates the possibility of one partner resenting the other for taking them away from their foundation.
    Good luck to you and keep us posted!

    May 6, 2015 at 7:23 pm #76313
    Ariane Michaud
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    Hi Doreen!
    Thanks for sharing your story 🙂
    I have felt this way for…probably years now!
    My passion is writing and helping people- but I feel consumed by my corporate job with little time to exercise my true talents.
    It’s not easy to find the balance- I would like nothing more than to just find a path where I can do the things I love, still make a decent income and enjoy life more fully!
    I feel like sometimes we just need to release the pressures we put on ourselves- ask the Universe for guidance and stop pushing so hard for the desired outcome. If we really focus on FEELING it- we will manifest it, right? 😉
    I certainly hope that’s the case for yourself and anyone else who struggles with this- when we align ourselves with what we really truly want- eventually we will create the lives we desire.

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