Things that make you feel better

Let's use this as a place to post positive and uplifting thoughts, ideas and videos so we can find them in one place when we need them! MAybe thi will come in usefu when we have those times when or inds just ruminate and we can't stop them.

This video comes at us directly from Fixated last post. She was feeling bad about sending it to her T. I say- it was an excellent find and very uplifting- don't worry about your T Fixated- T will love it too!

get ready to dance!


(please ignore the political ad in the beginning- not much we can do about that!)

My T sent this to me earlier this week. It was so appropriate for what I am facing right now:

“When the unexpected and inconceivable intrudes on your life deal with life’s actual events and do not obsess about the perceived eventualities.”

I always find this Enya song from Lord of the Rings comforting. My t often says her wish for me is that I find more joy in my life. For some reason, this reminds me of t's words - especially on rough days.

Soft woolen mittens and whiskers on kittens.
and of course brown paper packages tied up with string.

I'd never heard this before, but this girl has such a beautiful clear sound and the song, a haunting melody. Loved it!

Thanks Sconnie!

These are a few of my favorite things!!

I actually do love warm woolen mittens on those icy cold days here!

I'm a fan of Enya, too. This song has particular meaning to me - it's a Christmas song but that's not the reason. It kind of symbolises what I hope to achieve through therapy - I usually listen to it on the bus on my way to T.

(lyrics here: http://artists.letssingit.com/enya-l...oldier-th17f8j )

I hope I did this right. It's about an Olympic runner, with Josh Groban singing "You Raise Me Up". It's got a brief religious tone but it will make you cry nevertheless. It's inspirational and emotional.

Thanks you two, I am playing Enya all day now... 91 songs on the ole iphone

This is one of my favorties when I am down...

I can't post links yet, but it is youtube(.)com/watch?v=hZjRMa7Pmj4

back in the olden days when I was in college, I listened to Enya every night as I went to sleep. Her voice is so beautiful and haunting that I was able to feel soothed enough to sleep.

Rocking babies to sleep in my arms makes
Me so happy.

Worship music at church

I like Enya a lot too.

Taking a long nap.

Waking up in the morning and realizing
Its
Saturday!!!!

Getting hugged by little kids and
By my T

I just had one of those moments where I sighed & wished it was Friday instead of Thursday. Then I realized it REALLY IS Friday! WOO!!!!

My yellow lab puppy, "Buddy". He is awesome! He is loving and fun and happy. He reminds me of my beloved black lab "Chopin" who passed away several years ago. I miss Chopin, but now I feel I have him back in Buddy.

Reminds me of:

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

A beach or lake makes me feel better. I don't know how to post images or I'd put a beautiful beach photo right here!

I've literately listened to this song over 100x the last two days because it makes me feel better no matter what.

that's a cool song, Lost

handknit woolen socks

Going hiking all day and then sleeping under the stars and the moon......

Hot baths and watching one of my favorite movies or shows

I love listening to the surf and feeling it in my ears by laying my head on the sand. My breath attunes to its rhythm.

I remember telling a a hippie chick friend this, and she said, "Oh, it's all the negative ions from the salt water, man." So I always think of that and laugh. (She also referred to her nervous breakdown as a "nervy b" which I still think is one of the most hilarious minimizations of tragedy ever.)

ohh wow I love this phrase...nervy b...even tough you are right it kinda minimization it but i like ti still