Recognising The Small Positives

[Deleted member 12723]

I have so much now that I feel good almost all of the time. I see now that I am so loved by my family, that I need not fear a toxic persons influence in their lives. I have the patience to take my time, wait and see how it all unfolds which takes time.

I am thinking that I have earned my good feelings that I am having.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

That my youngest grandchild is finally back in school.

 

[Tanishq]

I had a good day. Overcame self anger. Goodness always wins I believe. :)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I feel good and refreshed today.

 

[Britt.f7]

I got to tell my son how I felt about his procrastinating(blames it on genetics). I also spoke up for myself regarding a med change and getting a new therapist. I think my old one, who quit due to having a child, forgot about me and finding me a new one. Which she said she was going to do. I just bit the bullet and told the Nurse Practitioner that I needed a therapist and, yes, I think going up on my meds is a sound idea.

 

[Emily The Strange]

My Aunt set me the task of writing 3 things I have achieved each day into a message and sending it to her. If I don't do it she sends me a message to remind me. They can be small things that I have done to improve my mood or large things that have helped me overcome something. I have managed to do it for about a week now but I'm struggling to find things I think are achievements. She also sent me a plant and told me to look after it. It gave me a purpose each day, a reason to get out of bed and something that relies on me. It's still alive. I'm shocked.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

For my doctor calling in my prescription for antibiotics so I could pick it up yesterday. The pharmacy workers are going on strike on Monday. Pure relief, just in time.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

My daughter came home earlier than we expected. A coke with lots of ice.

 

[Go Hungry]

Went to see Godzilla for the little guy. Was a great move. Then hit the grocery and did the dishes.. That tub though.. :banghead:

 

[Anrish]

I know it's just something small, but I played for about half an hour on my keyboard today...I'm still short before crying.

I was avoiding the instrument. But I love music and especially piano/keyboard...but during the last months it was hard to practise. The music just goes too deep and whirls around in my emotions...so it's hard to focus on the piece.

I think today was a little start to be able to play again. I just have to figure out that it's enough to play for myself. That it's enough to enjoy it and that I don't need a bigger goal for playing keyboard.

My fingers didn't take too long and then they moved by themselves and created tunes which really touched me. I still have the tears in my eyes. But I'm proud that I made it...and I'll try to keep it going.

 

[shimmerz]

Oh my gosh @Anrish! congratulations! What an incredible rendition. I can feel the victorious feeling you have described! To take the time to be able to be proud of yourself is such a great indicator of where you are at! Congratulations!

Love and Light
Shimmerz

 

[Deleted member 19804]

That is beautiful, Anrish. I am so happy for you.

Music can be a great way to let your emotions flow safely, without having to worry about other people's judgements. It's great that you can see that music doesn't have to be a performance. Because if it's just for you, then it will be much more of a reward instead of a chore.