What Moved You Emotionally Today?

[Anrish]

As some of you might know I'm a passionate member of postcrossing.com. I sent one of my last cards to a young girl in Ukraine - more specific Krim peninsula. When other people receive your card, the type in the code and some also write a short message. The girl whom I sent a touristic view from where I live, wrote that the place looks really beautiful and that she hopes that it might be safe where I live.

Concerning the current situation on the Krim - I was deeply moved by her simple but expressive words. I was already really thoughtful when I wrote the card to her - because in postcrossing there was still the Ukrainian flag to show where she lives - but the address said "Russia". I think it shows great strength to live in such an area and still wish for others to be safe.

Due to PTSD, I lock most of the feeling inside of me, but most people say that I'm really empathic at the same time...but to feel something so strong like I did after I received that message is rather rare. ...so maybe it's already some kind of progress when you can feel something so intense again - even if it's just for a short while.

Did something move you today? It doesn't matter if it's sad or happy or anything else. As long as it moved you, I would be grateful about everyone who is willing to share.

 

[shrinkingviolet]

Hello there, I just love your post. I've been in a cloud, depressed and frustration from constant, painful migraines, terrified of losing my job. This morning my daughter climbed in to bed with me and told me how happy she was that I was her Mom, because I watch over her, take care of her and make her feel safe. That moved me beyond words...

 

[Anrish]

@shrinkingviolet : You've got one wonderful daughter. That's soooo sweet of her. ...and I hope that you'll feel better soon. :hug:

 

[Recovery4Me]

The arctic air chill has hit my local area as well as other states within the USA. For my area the snow, ice and cold has broken an temperature cold record from the year 1896. Seeing Mother Nature wreck havoc on infrastructures such as main city water pipes, transportation, food supplies, State and Federal Services closed, homes with roofs clasping, power outages, accidents with snow plows and large rigs, people emergencies and HVAC units catching on fire...I have felt humbled and kept my head bowed in prayer.

I am heightened in stress but grateful for each hour within a heated home as it holds. Awareness of life being so precious and kept prominent in my mind and heart has been enforced as well as impacted by Mother Nature. At times I guess I need a wake up call.

 

[illusionist]

As I was making tea tonight, I looked at the abundance of ingredients, looked at my cheery, loving partner, and felt the freedom I have now. Three things I never had as Kid and went to my partner, put my arms around him, and thanked him....tears of happiness and thankfulness streaming down my face.....I am so thankful that I have the awareness of this often.

 

[jaccat]

Looking at my cat sleeping peacefully on my bed. It's so every day, but it makes me realise how much I love him.

 

[sun seeker]

Sad: the book I'm reading, where a couple tries and tries fertility treatment only to have a baby who dies the day she is born. That part got the tears flowing. Then their marriage falls apart and the woman takes time off from her teaching job to volunteer at a school in Kenya, where she meets with a mixture of tragedy, courage, and kindness. I've spent most of the day reading. It's that kind of day.

Happy: Like @jaccat, my sweet kitty. She will nest in my bed, crawling under the covers with just her little head poking out, motor running, blinking her slow "I love you" at me. She melts my heart!

@Recovery4Me - wow, that's huge. I know what you're saying, it's at times like that when we remember how precious life is. Stay safe!

 

[Chava]

I teach violin at a university. Since it's my job to keep moving students forward, I'm often saying things like "good, now..." ...trying to be positive and point out the good stuff, but also what's next. I did have a moment listening to a student this morning and just thinking to myself, "that's really beautiful"...she just really pulled a lovely sound out of herself and her violin. Really beautiful music. It's not like me to say this exactly, but I did note that it was sounding really nice ("and now let's work on the ending.."). Just to not teach for a second and really enjoy the music they are creating and experience that with them...I do this in subtle ways but I don't always realize what I take for granted or let my students know how much I appreciate what they give me.

I know I loved my teachers who were simply positive but always had a next step for me so I could keep growing. So I try to do that. But yes, sometimes I'm just moved...especially when I feel like they are doing musical things that I don't feel like I necessarily taught them, but it's just really coming from within themselves and I try to make space for it. I'd be quite a stone cold person without music....feel like it's kept my emotional life alive ever since I was a kid.

Thanks for the great post.

 

[Julesnaz]

I came home from the store and one of my cats was sitting by the door in the sun with one leg over my dads shoe, like "hey what's up?" He's a big fat cat too. It made me bust out laughing at how cute he was. I've been having a hard time lately so it definitely cheered me up for a little bit.

 

[Anrish]

@Chava : You made me almost cry with your beautiful post. I also love music - and adore violin (even if I'm too stupid to play it myself). I closed my eyes for a short while and tried to imagine what you've heard and felt...and it's just gorgeous. I hope that you'll have the experience even more while you teach your students.

 

[Britt.f7]

@Chava, my husband teaches brass lessons and bass. My son takes violin lessons. Even though he feels he has to go a little far for them(gets that from me unfortunately, it really isn't a bad drive) he enjoys his teacher. So Kudos to you. I love living in a musical home even though I couldn't play an instrument to save my life! lol

 

[Changing4Best]

Someone willing to chat with me in PMs moved me to hope, and then our conversation grounded me a bit. I did some grounding techniques and got grounded a bit more...