Emotions can overwhelm and even silence a person. It is time to find your voice. Talk things over with a family member, friend, counselor or minister.  There are times when something is so personal that it can be hard to open up to those who know us. You may consider making an appointment with a counselor or clergy member. Feelings have a way of jumbling up, making them difficult to articulate. An objective third party individual can help by asking you the right questions to untangle your emotions without inserting their own opinions. The important part here is to simply start talking, rather than getting stuck in your own head where there is no one to help validate or correct your thoughts. Write a letter to your loved one. Then, let it go to signify your own mental choice to let him go. Some people find it cathartic to burn their letter, signifying a definitive end. Or you may prefer something more considerate of the place this person will always hold in your heart. This may be more appropriate if you are letting go because this person has passed.  You might prefer placing your message in a helium filled balloon and setting it free. Another option is creating a sky lantern with words of love written on it and sending it off as though mailing your loved one. You may also choose to journal your feelings. Give space to the feelings you feel now, as well as the ones you hope to restore. Journaling allows you to be completely honest with yourself because your words are for your eyes only. This practice also helps you to identify patterns in your thinking, your actions and behavior. Changing even the slightest thing in your life can help you feel refreshed and remind you that life is still fun. Rearrange your furniture. Try a new haircut. Drive a different way to work. Eat dessert first. Whatever you choose to change, no matter how small, pick something enjoyable. It may only be a temporary mood lifter, but that may be all you need to remind yourself that you can still smile and enjoy life.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk out your emotions. Write a letter to the person. Write about your feelings in a journal. Make a change just for you.

Q: Before you start preparing your lights for storage, count how many strands you have. Recording the number will help you know how many hangers to buy later. Unplug any strands that have been plugged together, as Christmas lights are best stored singularly to prevent tangles. There's no point in storing a tangled mass of lights on coat hangers. The entire purpose of the coat hangers is to keep the strands separate. Locate the plug and use it as a guide while you untangle the lights. Work the plug in and out of the knots until you've detangled the entire strand.  Be gentle with your lights as you untangle to avoid damaging them or worsening any knots.  Separate untangled strands from tangled ones as you work. There's no point in storing burned-out lights. Make sure each one works by briefly plugging them into the wall. Fix or throw away broken Christmas lights, depending on your time commitment. Dirty or dusty Christmas lights will not only detract from the holiday spirit next year but also contaminate other strands. Wipe down dirty lights with a slightly damp washcloth, then use a dry rag to remove excess moisture.  Pay special attention to lights that hung outdoors. Never submerge Christmas lights in water unless you have purchased waterproof lights.
A: Take inventory of your lights. Untangle the strands. Test the untangled light strands. Clean your Christmas lights.

Article: This is a potential avenue of purchasing gold bars at lower prices in expectation of their value going up. But there are higher risks.  "We Buy Gold" type places may not sell gold bars. These businesses may only buy your jewelry, so you will want to look elsewhere. Pawn shops are another place you can look, but this is also extremely risky. The dealer may overcharge or undercharge you for the gold bars. Knowing the right price will be as much up to your own research. Additionally, pawn shops may not have a wide selection of purchasing options, or have an accurate account of the history of the product. Sometimes the goods can even be stolen, and you may not be able to verify the weight and purity of the gold. Personal or local sellers can at least offer a more relaxed shopping environment than other choices. This will offer both you and the seller time to explore collecting options, work out details of shipment and storage, and this method offers the benefit of potentially faster fulfillment of your order. These sellers will likely be experienced at negotiating deals. Go in prepared.  Have accurate price listings for the sellers you're interested in. Keep the price list out of sight to avoid looking like a newcomer. Don't rush or feel rushed by other hurried buyers and collectors. Be prepared to come back late in a show to take advantage of last minute sales. Have multiple means of payment prepared including cash. You should take an early look around to gauge how much money you will need to have prepared. If you can find a specialty shop, then this is a potential option to buy gold bars. Like the pawn shops, these specialty gold shops are a limited option.  Local gold/coin shops may have limited selections and may not even have gold bullion in the form of bars. There could be a price trade off using a local shop. The local shop may help you save on shipping and handling fees by allowing you to pick up your order immediately. But the costs of the seller running the shop, and taxes, will be factored into the sale price. Local shops do have the advantage of the security of a direct transfer of the gold bar product to the purchaser, rather than shipping to an intermediary. You can see the product you will buy immediately. You will not have the rush or hectic situation you would encounter during a show, but you may still have to engage in some negotiating for price. However, you will be able to get more individualized attention including exchange of knowledge about the gold bars you are dealing with. Investment advice may also be exchanged. For example, you might go to a local dealer and ask about his selection of bars, but start off saying, "Is this a good time to buy gold bars compared to other precious metals like silver or platinum?" or "How do your rates compare to the market rate of gold prices?" Payment options will vary, so be prepared to have many options available including cash and credit. There is a great risk for scams with this option. This is a method that should generally be avoided unless you have thorough knowledge of the person you are dealing with, and the technical ability to evaluate the gold bar(s) product for authenticity.  Get accurate specifications for each bar you are purchasing. Have means to measure the size and weight of them when you are ready to take possession. Calipers and a scale are good ideas to bring along for the latter. Have up-to-date information on the market price of gold. If the seller is charging much less than the market price, then the deal may be "too good to be true." There is frequently a risk that you will pay and get sold nothing. Have some arrangement of secure payment for goods set up. PayPal is a possibility. PayPal is at least a secure form of payment, but does not guarantee you will receive goods. Walking around with cash in large amounts for the exchange, while feasible, is dangerous. You and the seller need to make arrangements, besides payment, for a safe place to exchange the gold bars (or ship them) that allows you a reasonable amount of security to track and confirm the order. Because both of you are private owners, insurance for the gold bars will need to be arranged early in this process, either on the seller or buyer end. Trust your instincts. If anything about the seller or deal seems uncertain, call it off. You want to be sure that the bars you bought have the proper certification.  Gold bars can come brand new from the mint or have passed through several owners before they get to you. Gold bars direct from the mint have the highest "visual" appeal, and lowest chance of being counterfeit. These bars should come with a certificate of authenticity from the mint. Online dealers usually sell these bars. Second-hand gold bars, ones that have lost some shine due to oxidation, do not lose their gold value. These bars are usually sold by local shops and/or collectors. If you buy these bars, insist on getting their assay certificates or "Certicards" issued by the original mint upon their resale.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look up offers of gold selling from smaller or private dealers. Go to a gold/coin selling show. Go to a gold/coin shop. Buy from a private listing. Confirm authenticity of your gold bar purchase.