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#26
Jun 13, 2011, 09:54 PM
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What brings me joy....
-The great outdoors (especially the mountains) -Singing in choir (especially large pieces) - The 8 month old I nanny for (especially right as he relaxes and falls asleep, or learns a new skill- he just started waving) - Playing the music loud in my car to a good song. - laughing with real friends. - playing with dogs (don't have any right now) - talking to my roommate - reading a good book - going somewhere without hitting red lights. - someone remembering me. - going on a roller coaster - springboard diving - downhill skiing - watching a camp fire - going on a hike - swimming in a mountain lake - backpacking - not having to cook for myself. - having a job - helping others ok, that's all for now. |
 rainbow_rose, Suratji
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#27
Jun 14, 2011, 12:55 AM
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feeling safe
feeling loved However, these rarely happen for long,if at all...
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Lauru-------------That's me, Bipolar and Watching TV   I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ---Robert Frost |
| rainbow_rose, Suratji
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#28
Jun 14, 2011, 06:49 AM
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Right now, it's the fact that I discovered that I can get a 44oz cup of crushed ice from the gas station across the street for 15 cents. I love ice. Now I get it every day.
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| rainbow_rose, Suratji
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#29
Jun 14, 2011, 09:38 AM
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My grandchildren
My children being good parents My chldren's accomplishments Seeing my children and grandchildren being happy Beautiful scenery Being in an outdoor lake or swimming pool Walking and playing in sand Baking and cooking when it comes out good Bookstores Libraries Starting a new book Listening to music that makes me cry Singing Writing People complimenting my writing or drawing Being with my T Receiving an unexpected gift, especially from my husband Helping others Seeing new places like museums Music boxes Finding new genealogy information I didn't realize there are so many things that give me joy! 
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| rainbow_rose, Suratji
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#30
Jun 14, 2011, 09:50 AM
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Thank you for starting this thread! I'm struggling right now, and it's good to remember the things that bring me joy...
Sitting outside watching the dogs play hiking music a good training session with my performance dog watching the old dog sleep writing organizing things (more satisfaction than joy, but it works) finding a really good bargain on something I want to buy sunsets flowers
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---Rhi |
| rainbow_rose, Suratji
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#31
Jun 14, 2011, 06:06 PM
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Ooh Rainbow! Bookstores! Good one!
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#32
Jun 14, 2011, 09:16 PM
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And what if you can't really think of anything?
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#33
Jun 14, 2011, 09:37 PM
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 that's ok. i'm struggling too and it's MY therapy homework. I'm trying to be inspired by everyone's wonderful lists. 
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~ 
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| dismantle.repair
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#34
Jun 14, 2011, 09:55 PM
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Cute animals!
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| rainbow_rose
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#35
Jun 14, 2011, 10:26 PM
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Sunsets on the beach
Sounds of the waves & gulls flying above Music My nephew's toddler laughter Chocolate mousse (the REAL kind) Gothic architecture Tea roses Sexy winter boots (if I was still thin enough to wear them )
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| rainbow_rose
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#36
Jun 14, 2011, 10:30 PM
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My cats
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| rainbow_rose
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#37
Jun 14, 2011, 11:01 PM
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Oh, I got one (i think).
Walking into a hospital ward and knowing I'll be there, being able to help people. |
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#38
Jun 14, 2011, 11:30 PM
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A List of 100 is a lot but break it down in to thinking 10 lists of 10 things. Some of mine would be: ~ my niece and nephew ~ my pets ~ chocolate ~ a good book ~ a specific comedian I like from the uk ~ when someone praises me ~ celine dion ~ going on holiday ~ shopping ~ when I get something nice in the mail ~ fluffy socks (Lol) ~ when I do something for someone and I see their face light up ~ being able to drive ~ pizza ~ strawberry milkshake ~ watching movies I like Thats just some, I didnt even think I could come up with that many lol! I guess simple things can make us at least feel better, even if it's not exactly "joy" that they bring. 
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#39
Jun 15, 2011, 12:35 AM
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Good question. Uhm... er...
This is hard. Wait, thought of something: A mango, a kiwifruit, a glass of passion fruit juice, and a cup of turkish coffee. Outside, early evening, in Hawaii. While listening to "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast". I guess that's a few things, actually. Didn't realize I had it in me.
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"As for others and the world around him he never ceased in his heroic and earnest endeavor to love them, to be just to them, to do them no harm, for the love of his neighbor was as deeply in him as the hatred of himself, and so his whole life was an example that love of one's neighbor is not possible without love of oneself, and that self-hate is really the same thing as sheer egoism, and in the long run breeds the same cruel isolation and despair." -- Hermann Hesse, Steppenwolf |
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#40
Jun 15, 2011, 06:35 AM
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Getting some one on one time with my beautiful boys even on the days I want to pull my hair out
Running a Race The Yoga pose called Crow The Saturday Morning Running Group I Started Getting together with other moms for a night out and some great conversation. Going out sans kids with my husband for a nice quiet dinner and Kayaking. Waking up in the morning to a quiet house and sitting with a hot cup of coffee. Motivating people to get their bodies moving and putting themselves at the top of the list.
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"Be careful how you speak to your children. One day it will become their inner voice." - Peggy O'Mara Don't ever mistake MY SILENCE for ignorance, MY CALMNESS for acceptance, MY KINDNESS for weakness. - unknown |
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#41
Jun 16, 2011, 01:36 AM
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a moment of silence in my brain
A day where I don't hate myself quite so much Being allowed and willing to take baby steps
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Lauru-------------That's me, Bipolar and Watching TV I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ---Robert Frost |
| rainbow_rose, sittingatwatersedge
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#42
Jun 16, 2011, 09:51 AM
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my goofy basset hounds
getting buster to "sing" to raise $$ for basset rescue the white mountains of nh the beach in winter photography working on my books & then seeing the joy when i share them with people camping hiking exploring good friends visiting dog mountain & dog chapel visiting my friends at parks knowing when i see it..a great photo surprising my friends with photos working the crowds at rescue events with buster... i bring me joy. stumpy  stumpy |
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#43
Jun 17, 2011, 06:18 AM
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thanks everyone for all your WONDERFUL responses!!
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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Jun 17, 2011, 08:37 AM
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but what about you RainbowRose? Will you have a list to give yr T?
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#45
Jul 04, 2011, 01:01 PM
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read some of my list of 'joyful' things to my therapist today. here are some of them..
thanks everyone for sharing your lists. very inspirational and helped me a lot!
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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#46
Aug 14, 2012, 07:33 PM
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I definitely feel more joy in my life than when I started this thread. Here's some more:
My Therapist's Laugh  Music Birds in the sky and in the trees Not 'needing' therapy, but wanting therapy Having hope Making my dreams come true
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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#47
Aug 14, 2012, 07:46 PM
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Maybe this is a good thread to plug the book recommended by my T called Awakening Joy. It's a very practical book. If anyone would like to read it and discuss it with me, PM me or go to the book club social group.
rainbow_rose, I love your list! I posted in the book club forum but off the top of my head: My new grandchild Music Bodies of water, especially with waves Mountains A good book that keeps me up all night My writing when it touches others My T's smile Pretty scenery Pretty flowers Chocolate Kids singing in a choir I just saw that the first time I posted here I had a much longer list! Those are still true too. |
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#48
Aug 14, 2012, 07:49 PM
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how'd I miss this one?
anyhow: My dogs Really good coffee The smell of a Natural Food store Lavender My 2 yr old niece's hugs Playing with my daughter's hair Holding hands with H Vinyl picking with my son A good novel Paul Simon
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#49
Aug 14, 2012, 10:23 PM
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Love it!
Swimming with no concern for time going by Being out in the woods!! A surprise hug from my teenage son I'm going to continue this list in my notebook......... great idea..... |
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#50
Aug 14, 2012, 10:33 PM
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I must have missed this one the first time around too:
Nothing brings me more joy that listening to the loving banter between my three sons. They are hilarious. We are SO blessed that they truly enjoy each others' company. There is no way to sit and listen to them without getting a huge smile on my face. A close 2nd is when my students start feeling comfortable enough with me that they start discovering my quirks and picking on me. That ability to laugh with each other in the classroom is the reason I keep going back year after year. I love those kids. We have a lot of fun together. |
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