What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

[GreenFrog2]

Promise to self: as tomorrow is Christmas day I am going to drive to a state park with a picnic, my ipod and a book. I will find a nice quiet place to relax and when the waves of emotion start to take over I will practice my mindfulness to help me cope.

Ha! So much for promises to self! I can't get myself to do this. Not feeling too bad about it, as it is going to be 40 degrees today, and I think the heat will be a bit much for me at the moment.

So the plan to cope with being alone on Christmas day?
1/ be here quite a bit - I have read quite a few posts from people who are worried or sad about being alone for Christmas and I am one of this group. Being here makes me feel as though I have understanding and support.
2/ I sent PM's so a couple of people I my country, who have said they will be alone, wishing them well.
3/ Follow my own advise and do things to help myself endure the day - it might be too hot to go walking in the State Forrest, but I can watch movies, have a nap, facebook and practice my newly discovered mindfulness exercises.
4/ Use my :hug: pillow to feel safe.

 

[timid_flower]

I'm posting twice today.. I feel uneasy. I think it's the book I was reading, now I have to find a way to calm down :unsure:

 

[GreenFrog2]

Congratulation timid_flower, sometimes posting is really hard, so to do two when you are feeling uneasy is pretty good. I hope that you can find a way to settle yourself soon and be peaceful.

 

[timid_flower]

Congratulation timid_flower

Thank you. Congratulations to you too for having a Plan B to get through today and making the best of it. Good for you :hug:

 

[Kim500]

Very lonely :cry:

Not anymore! ***One million and one warm hugs for you!!!***:hug:

 

[KatB]

don't know what I am really feeling. I guess it's all muddled and deep down, I am really sad. Nothing to the surface. It's bothering me.

Shopping was a bad experience. Really bad timing. Made a choice from now on to stop online when needed.

 

[Kim500]

Whether it is needed or not, I am wishing everyone the hug I got yesterday from my 1 year old grand nephew. He gives strong, cute, innocent hugs and his face beamed when he did it. I wish everyone a hug like that. :)

That is so sweet of you Britt! (And your dear little grand nephew!) My heart jumped with happiness when I read that! **Hug received and cherished!:joyful:

Sorrow...deep sorrow...

I'm so sorry AngelkeeperJ. :( ***One million and one warm hugs for you!!!***

now I have to find a way to calm down :unsure:

Hi timid_flower! I'm sorry you're feeling like that! A disturbing movie or book will unsettle me too!!! Wishing you peace!!!
***One million and one warm hugs for you and anyone, members or guests, who would like them!!!*** They're free!!:hug:

 

[Kim500]

Made a choice from now on to stop online when needed.

I shop online. :)

 

[goingonhope]

:inlove:

I was going to say that I barely remember anything before this evening's party, but now I remember why. Today has been both challenging and tough starting with things like a pressing and stressful expectation and followed by all around anxieties, super-sensitivities, misunderstandings, mood and generally speaking just that 6-letter word s..t..r..e..s..s. :confused:

Oh' and a 5-letter word - n..o..i..s..e. :arghh;

Last but not least a 9-letter word...c..o..n..f..u..s..i..o..n. :nailbiting:

However, even as I have spoken here honestly, I might add that it always could be worse, that I will still be going on hope and that I am allowing and accepting for my family and I, quite the holiday gift this Christmas. :)

 

[ms spock]

I have found Christmas better since therapy.

You made my day CraftyCath. You have such a wonderful way with words.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am almost too tired to know how I am feeling today. I am feeling good. We will go to my daughters house today. I am so glad. The girls will open their presents. They will be so excited. I love that we get to be a part of that. I feel good. I do not have any anxiety.

 

[Britt.f7]

I love that we get to be a part of that.

The boys grandpa has done that since the boys were little. He still likes to come to be a part of that. I think, if I get to do that when my grandchildren are born(many years from now I hope;)), I bet I'll feel honored. I better start putting that into the boy's head.

Have a great time Gizmo!