What Moved You Emotionally Today?

[The Albatross]

I've seen the title of this post for a couple (few?) days and thought to myself, "Holy crap! Am I supposed to be moved by something every day???" Only read the thread today and think that I can see the benefit of the idea. So think I'm gonna make it a 30 day goal/challenge. It will be a switch from my rather stoic base personality preference and help me connect a bit more with my emotions (maybe?).

So, Day 1: Last night I shared a meal with a client who wanted oatmeal. I loaded up his plate with far more than he usually eats. When he came to the table he asked, "Where's my oatmeal?" I told him to try some things and if he still wanted it I'd make it as a snack. He shoveled in the whole plate leaving only a couple slices of potato saying a few times, "This is good!" "This is really good!" That moved me and I felt pleased. Feeling pleased emotionally moved me.

 

[The Albatross]

Just got Day 2 (since day one was yesterday): Stopped assisting my friend with her mom when I had a back injury which I am still recovering from about 9 weeks or so later. I had helped her with her mom for 3 years and after the injury, she never once checked on me. Today she did. It was a nice conversation and I managed the thoughts for 9 weeks so they wouldn't turn bitter, hurt or resentful. Today though it was nice, and it was good to have a conversation with my friend. That moved me... made me feel missed and cared about.

 

[Anrish]

@The Albatross : ...I'm curious what your challenge will reveal. Thank you for sharing. :hug:

I was moved by a very old comic which told a love story...with a sad and a happy end combined. :cry::):cry::):bookworm::bookworm:

 

[The Albatross]

@Anrish - maybe you can do it with me and we can find out together?

 

[Anrish]

@The Albatross - Challenge accepted. :D ...I'm also not good with expressing my feelings and tend to just perceive stuff without letting it get any closer to me.

 

[The Albatross]

We're on... I'll put it up here... no matter I guess how big or how small or even if I bust. For 30 days. Anybody else game?

 

[The Albatross]

@Anrish you also have two already under your belt so we've both got 28 days to go.

 

[ms spock]

Day 1: I was moved when Papa Bear came to where I was doing some work and told me about Eddie. I was moved as I am important to him. I am also moved because he runs things by me to let me know what is going on and keeping me up to date. I was also moved that he walked all that way to let me know about Eddie. He didn't use his walking stick (cheeky bugger!) but he made the effort to include me. I have so much to be grateful for, really I do, and I forget that. I guess when I was moved I saw how much I have to be grateful. I have a good connection with him. Also I have been listening to his demented ramblings less and less, and keeping it short, sharp and sweet. Despite me stepping back a bit and taking care of myself. I still matter to him. He just came by and instructed me to "Kick that essay in it's backside". He supports me in what I am doing. He also calls out and exclaims happily as I walk past. So we yell out "Yay" and "Hooray" and so forth to each other as I walk past. So we can enjoy each other's company without having to go into deep and meaningful conversation.

Day 2: I have two things. One was Papa Bear's fervent happiness at the chocolate pudding I made him last night. Papa Bear's description of good food is "Marvellous!" He enjoys his food so much. And with his staging of dementia and deterioation it is great that he does have these quality of life things that means his life is good in a variety of ways. So good moments with Papa Bear are moving.

The other was the look on B's caring face as he talked to me briefly whilst I was meditating today, so I knew what was going on with him and the Blue Dog, he was going to walk the dog. Tomorrow I will go with them. Exercise first thing in the morning works well for me. I was moved by the look of love and care on B's face and his supportive "Keep meditating, it's good for you." I do the guided meditations, so I follow a voice.

 

[The Albatross]

26-28 days creates a new habit. Really? No other takers yet?

 

[The Albatross]

Spock can you identify and share how you were moved? I think that's important too... and the record of what we scan for will be I think. Yay welcome aboard, that makes three.

 

[The Albatross]

So Anrish, Spock and I are on day 3 tomorrow... *clinking a beverage glass and hoisting it to our growth and to the success of the completion of the endeavor*

 

[ms spock]

Okay Will Edit and Say How It Moved Me!