What Moved You Emotionally Today?

[Recovery4Me]

Day 24

For many, many years, I have tried to maintain increased goals, be a fantastic companion, jump through my hoops with high honors of scholastic achievement or recognition in the workforce and in my personal titles such as wife... in order to feel I had value. Just to feel I was good enough to be loved, I forced myself to excel and I was so exhausted without joy.

Today, I was moved and it really integrated that I had it all backwards (for me). I never had to prove a darn thing to be loved and worthy. Love is a gift that I did not once give to myself, as I felt so little through my victimization. I am a human being not a human drone or doing. Today, I accepted it is not prideful to care about yourself...it is compassion & necessary.

 

[jaccat]

Day 25, moved to feel happy by the beautiful sunny weather we had today. It was almost warm!

 

[The Albatross]

Day 25: I was emotionally moved by having a good conversation by phone with my mom. She was in a good mood yesterday.

 

[Recovery4Me]

Day 25

Around 40 years ago, I read a Scify Book by C.S.Lewis. I reread one of his trilogy to compare against time as well as science. Often his vocabulary and moral compass had carried much comfort throughout my life and seeing his works come to life in movies enhanced the joy.

When I had finished the short read in an all nighter, I visualized the sitting room when I had first read it. It was two months, after a heart felt tragedy of my daughter's passing. A wash came over me...like time in a capsule and I felt joy in having known her and sharing our love within her fleeting years.

There are times, where remembering the past is worthy of the bittersweet and not to be avoided in aversion. Life may be short but love is long.

 

[jaccat]

Day 26, moved by watching a local news article about a 10 year old girl who saved the life of her stepfather by performing CPR on him after he collapsed and her mother froze. They interviewed the stepfather and he was so emotional he had trouble expressing his pride and gratitude, then they interviewed the girl and she was so mature. She just said she was glad he was okay and grateful that their life was getting back on track. It was lovely to see.

 

[The Albatross]

Day 26: I was moved by the sound of a friend's voice. Tired, afraid, grieving. She has been taking care of her mother with dementia and just found out that her brother has stage 4 liver cancer. She wanted me to consider adopting one of his dogs... but I can't. I have known that dog since she was a puppy but she has aggressive tendencies and is not a fit in our home. It made me feel sad, I'd like to do something to assist, but I can't do that.

 

[Anrish]

Yesterday: All the people who were worried because of the escalated situation at my workplace - and who texted me to ask if I was okay.

Today: A new CD, I got as a present from my best friend. It's a live album from my favourite band and you feel the power when they sing and the power of their audience. I also was part of their audiences of several times and good memories came back when I listened to them. Got goosebumps all the time.

 

[Recovery4Me]

Day 26

Found a bevy of beautiful, free and sometimes under a dollar books not offered in the library. Selected a scifi with strong female presence that held full gamut of emotions with major characters of women with timelines of wisdom from experiences.

I am noticing subtle changes within the female written voice & story-line that lends to opening more choices. I have been noticing this in some of the Disney Movies as well. I rest easier knowing that my future grand children can have more options without being forced into gender roles. It gives me hope that someday- our pay, voice, chance of promotion, safety and life will become equal in opportunities and respect. I have waited a lifetime but I am seeing the change.

 

[jaccat]

Day 27, coming home tired from work to be greeted enthusiastically by my little cat who then proceeds to give my neck a very thorough wash. Such a little thing but makes me so happy.

 

[ms spock]

Day 22 Moved to be angry, at other people's inconsiderate plans.
Day 23 Moved that I can see ruminating on this is a waste of time. I need to focus on my studies.

 

[cindymolly]

Moved to fury when I wasn't being understood on the phone, then moved to apologise a lot, and understand that this is me not being in the present moment.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I had a very special night with my youngest granddaughter and she brought me another flower and told me that I was the nicest person she knew. We are so close today. Love making good memories with my family. Moved to pure joy.