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Consciousness Correction

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For Unseeking Seeker's Consciousness correction Poetry Contest

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I often feel despair about my health. Doctors have no cures, and my rare conditions never go away; therefore, I find things that bring me comfort and do my best to enjoy sweet life. Family, friends, and writing are my salve. Also in life. I sometimes make mistakes - not things of shame, but embarrassment. I try to just grin and bear it. Giving wrong information to students that I teach, I let them kmow when I have messed up. Humor is my best tool.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/21/2023 4:21:00 AM

Humor is a good medicine. Constant nagging problems are awful, but we have hope in a new body, praise the Lord we'll have a new life. Prayer the moments we rest in our Higher Powers' presence is also refreshing. Thank you for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/20/2023 2:31:00 AM

Brilliant ethereal, Andrea. A lesson from life. Hugs and blessings.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 11/19/2023 6:38:00 PM

Andrea, Life is the best teacher. And the best in academics learned from living. Glad you're here to share with us. "I let them kmow when I have messed up." That made me smile. -Richard

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/19/2023 12:15:00 AM

You have such a sunny outlook on life Andrea. Having health issues and still keep on going with your sweet disposition is a blessing to all you meet, I'm certain!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 11:03:00 AM

Thanks, BJ

Miranda Hawley

Date: 11/18/2023 9:02:00 PM

Good luck in the contest. I like your last sentence. "Humor is my best tool." That is excellent I think and better when it is mixed with laughter.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 10:27:00 AM

thanks, at least i have humor.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/18/2023 6:00:00 PM

So difficult to have a longstanding illness. You are to be admired that you still see the good things.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/20/2023 10:27:00 AM

My heart goes out to you…

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 10:19:00 AM

Thanks, kim. I am even turning down a free cruise with my sisters in may. i know that my conditions would keep me from enjoying myself. i just lie around my house to feel good. Too bad i have difficulties cleaning. oh, how i wish i could afford a maid!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/18/2023 4:41:00 PM

Excellent, expressive write, Andrea. I knew you were a teacher. I didn't know about the health conditions. I hope your doctors find the answers you need. Janice

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 10:24:00 AM

They won't find solutions. i've already had MRI's. yes, am teaching ESL three mornings a week. i sit mostlly in a chair. i hope ro keep my mind strong even though I can retire now. Sociisl security does not pay for the rising costs of things, and ESL teachers rarely have the benefits of health care or pensions

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/18/2023 4:17:00 PM

Nice write. I don't know much about the form but it takes a wise person to admit their mistakes and then sprinkle in some humor. Take care. I enjoyed the read.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 10:19:00 AM

thanks, Danny

Paige Hind

Date: 11/18/2023 4:00:00 PM

I agree about humor. I wish you better days of health. :)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 10:28:00 AM

May, I keep the ability to teach until i drop dead. haha

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/18/2023 3:00:00 PM

a magnificent Etheree, Andrea! I didn't know you teach. I taught most of my life, having retired just a few years ago. Humor goes a long way in the classroom! Definitely. I always admit mistakes and errors. I think doing so helps my credibility. Anyway, you did an awesome job...so creative and unique. Stay sweet, Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/19/2023 10:27:00 AM

Did you get to retire early/ i would retire but I am already too inactive as it is. I work fror Private ESL school, which merans no health benefits or pension. So Joe and I have kind of awful social security.