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give me your best "it will be alright" quote or saying

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LadyCybilCrawley · 16/05/2014 02:03

got news today that I cant share with anyone - not my husband, not my children, not my staff, not my team mates, not my parents, not my best friends - it will have significant impact stuff - I cant talk about it and its made me fairly miserable - awfully miserable - I am red eyed and in a bad mood

so .... give it to me ... you best Annie impression of the Sun Coming Out Tomorrow, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, or some quote about there being a silver lining in every cloud

Go on, hit me with it, do you best, because today cant get much worse ... I think

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Pheonixisrising · 21/05/2014 18:39

ok , mine is

we cannot direct the wind , but we can adjust our sail

hope you are ok OP x

Sidge · 21/05/2014 18:14

My dear late Granny used to tell me

"You can't have any peaks without the troughs".

And of course, "tomorrow is another day".

give me your best "it will be alright" quote or saying
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KateSMumsnet · 21/05/2014 17:59

My DM is a huge sci-fi fan, and she told me when I'm having a wibble to think of the litany against fear from Dune.

"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing....only I will remain"

ThingsThatShine · 20/05/2014 03:27

Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles.

sergeantmajor · 19/05/2014 18:56

As my dad would say, it will all come right. It sounds better when he says it, in Yiddish, with a warm wise smile and complete certainty. He's never been wrong.
It will all come right.

TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 19/05/2014 18:25

Calm seas do not a skilled sailor make

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SarahMumsnet · 19/05/2014 17:53

this is so lovely (and particularly pertinent to me as I languish on the sofa, laid up with a bad back). COuldn't leave without posting my favourite - it's actually from Uncle Tom's Cabin, but i came across it in Little Women. Here's the quote, after a sermon from sermonising old Marmee:

"We needed that lesson, and we won't forget it. If we do so, you just say to us, as old Chloe did in Uncle Tom, 'Tink ob yer marcies, chillen!' 'Tink ob yer marcies!'" added Jo"

Whenever I'm feeling gloomy, I try to "think of my mercies". Invariably cheers me up Smile

ssd · 19/05/2014 16:16

"enjoy yourself, it's later than you think"

TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 19/05/2014 15:59

It's a bad day/week/ year not a bad life

Niklepic · 19/05/2014 15:53

Tough times never last, but tough people do.

WearYourPinkGloveBabe · 19/05/2014 10:19

Sorry, haven't read every post so hopefully I'm not repeating someone.

There's a little prayer in one of my favourite books that goes:

Courage for the big troubles
Patience for the small.
Be of good cheer. God is awake.

WanderingTrolley1 · 19/05/2014 07:36

"There's nothing in this life worth worrying yourself to death over"

Said by my late grandad and works for me.

DrankSangriaInThePark · 19/05/2014 07:08

Hold my hand and we're halfway there
Hold my hand and I'll take you there.

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Live your life and take chances, be crazy and don't wait. Right now is the oldest you have ever been, and the youngest you will ever be.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++

It's all a dream and illusion now, it must come true, sometime, soon, somehow.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

I've never been gone, I've been right here by your side.

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Is there anyone, on this earth, who is glad you have lived?

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Everything, will be alright, tonight.

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Swansinflight · 19/05/2014 06:42

'Sometimes' is by Sheenagh Pugh, with apologies for anticipating a pp. apparently the author doesn't like it much but so many people have told her how much it has helped them ... It often helps me.

The Quakers who educated me will say they are 'holding you in the light', and from the original Quaker George Fox:

"I saw an ocean of darkness and death, but an infinite ocean of light and love, which flowed over the ocean of darkness." - George Fox

I have had the above in mind a lot recently as a good friends son is in the midst of treatment for a life threatening illness.

summeraupair · 19/05/2014 06:17

"It's hard to light a candle, easy to curse the dark instead".

Just remember to keep the candle lit while you're cursing.

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LadyCybilCrawley · 19/05/2014 05:47

Thanks all - there are some truly fabulous lines here - am reading over and over again

Thanks to those who have offered to talk - but the internet is forever and I legally can't talk about jack - it sucks - but id do more damage to others by talking than I do to myself by not talking if that makes sense

Some of these lines are perfect GrinGrin You are all marvelous

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EATmum · 18/05/2014 23:55

My quote is from Judy Blume, and I had it written on my wall during my formative years. "You can't go back. Not ever. You have to pick up the pieces and keep moving ahead." Clearly doesn't suit all situations, but thought I'd share. OP I hope you have someone you can talk this all through with openly.

CaptChaos · 18/05/2014 23:51

I love the Blessed Mother Julian's, all shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well. I have it on my fridge.

When things are crappy, I do find myself singing 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming'.

My DGF used to tell me that I had the brains and the strength to get through anything.

I do hope things are looking better for you tonight.

lavenderhoney · 18/05/2014 23:39

I would also suggest op, you post on mn , and nc if you like, on relationships or chat, and talk it through. Its a fantastic help having mn. You can also pm your favourite posters and ask them to contribute.

I hope things are better for you Thanks

Niklepic · 18/05/2014 23:31

Tough times never last, but tough people do.

koolforcats · 18/05/2014 23:22

Might have already been said but - if you're going through hell, keep going x

Gettingthroughthis · 18/05/2014 23:12

This is just what I needed thank you

Saralyn · 18/05/2014 23:05

Today is going to be a...less bad day. I can feel it.
Sometimes I wake up and know everything is going to be...less bad"

Ally McBeal

blueshoes · 18/05/2014 22:44

"Here Comes The Sun" - The Beatles/Abbey Road

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
It's all right, it's all right

Antiopa12 · 18/05/2014 22:27

Worry is interest paid before it is due