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#1
Oct 21, 2012, 01:11 AM
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Does anyone want to discuss the book Awakening Joy, by James Baraz, with me? I've been posting in the book club social group but hardly anyone posts there anymore. I'd like to post things I'm grateful for, as that's part of the book. It's really a great book with many practical ideas and personal stories. The author leads a workshop by the same name.
Or we could start a gratefulness thread right here, as it's therapy-related. My T has asked me what I'm grateful for, at times. Today I'm grateful for: friends my husband my granddaughter saying "I love you to me on the phone" the beautiful blue sky and pretty leaves being alive feeling a little better about therapy |
 Anonymous32765, ~EnlightenMe~
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 alone in the world, Onward2wards, ~EnlightenMe~
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#2
Oct 21, 2012, 01:17 AM
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Today I'm grateful for:
my friends people's willingness to share what works for them my therapist me (this sounds self-absorbed, but usually I discount myself and would never think of being truly grateful for my own existence!) |
| rainbow8
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#3
Oct 21, 2012, 01:31 AM
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I am grateful for:
my children my mom a job with benefits a new career I really like my kitties my therapist no mortgage payment one child out of college, employed, and living independently
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"Therapists are experts at developing therapeutic relationships." |
| rainbow8
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#4
Oct 21, 2012, 01:46 AM
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Today I'm grateful for
Being so close to my sister Having a wonderful therapist The new friend that I've made Even more grateful for the fact that I'm getting so much stronger that I actually have made a friend for the first time in years Nice idea, rainbow, this will be good to go back to remind myself of good things or add to the list as I think of more. 
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| rainbow8
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#5
Oct 21, 2012, 09:26 AM
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Quote:
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#6
Oct 21, 2012, 04:25 PM
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Today I feel grateful for:
Seeing my grandson riding on a pony! My other beautiful baby grandson! My daughter! The beautiful weather! |
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#7
Oct 21, 2012, 06:31 PM
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I'm grateful for:
My children The beautiful fall leaves Having a roof over my head My sister |
| rainbow8
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#8
Oct 21, 2012, 07:34 PM
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great thread Rainbow- sorry but i haven't read the book
 Today I am grateful for family Friends The will to live |
| rainbow8
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#9
Oct 21, 2012, 08:21 PM
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I like the idea of a greatful thread
my kids getting off work early my cavalier sitting on my lap that i started the c25k program again; with my dog thanks! i am not greatful to t at the moment. we didn't connect at all last session. maybe i will add him if things change this week 
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| rainbow8
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#10
Oct 21, 2012, 08:59 PM
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i am thankful for...
music beautiful days m homemade nachos netflix and FRINGE tv show - awesome entertainment
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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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#11
Oct 21, 2012, 09:09 PM
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Today I am Grateful:
for my kids and their success for my T for the days that I appreciate now |
| rainbow8
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#12
Oct 22, 2012, 08:33 AM
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Today, I am grateful for:
My husband The beautiful fall weather The cards I got from people in my congregation The awesome estate sale I went to over the weekend Having a job with health insurance God PC My mother-in-law The flowers my boss put on my desk |
| rainbow8
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#13
Oct 22, 2012, 08:33 AM
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Rainbow,
I'm going to look for that book, Awakening Joy. If i can find it, maybe we can discuss it! |
| rainbow8
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#14
Oct 22, 2012, 07:24 PM
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Today I am grateful for:
Being able to volunteer today Being alive Today going quickly Hopefully seeing T tomorrow A friend who likes me PC |
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#15
Oct 23, 2012, 10:42 AM
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today i am grateful for
having my own house my cavalier my early morning cup of coffee with french vanilla creamer getting a hug from my son i really like this idea. Thanks Rainbow 
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| rainbow8
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#16
Oct 23, 2012, 12:04 PM
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Today I am grateful for:
Starting a thread that makes people happy  My friend wanting to see me My T not abandoning me; she's just sick My H and I have a dinner to go to tonight |
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#17
Oct 23, 2012, 12:26 PM
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Today, I am grateful for:
The pretty day outside. Going for pizza later. My t and I working through our problems yesterday. The shawl my mom made me. Bunnies. |
| rainbow8
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#18
Oct 24, 2012, 05:55 PM
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Today I am grateful for:
My friend calling the place I was at because my cell phone was off, to tell me she could see me today after all! The lecture we went to that was amazing! The good lunch we had, again! The lake! The pretty stones I picked up! My T feeling a little better though I probably won't see her this week! Yoga and my wonderful yoga teacher! Hey, what about the rest of you? 
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#19
Oct 24, 2012, 06:03 PM
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Today I am grateful for:
My T answering my text message even though it was not an emergency but just a question Only working 2 hours today The air that I breathe. My Dogs This thread because I was in a negative frame of mind all day and this actually helped me see some positive-even the small things that are taken for granted |
| rainbow8
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#20
Oct 24, 2012, 06:40 PM
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My T's they understand my pain and stress right now
My faith in God My husband |
| rainbow8
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#21
Oct 25, 2012, 05:38 AM
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Today I am grateful for:
The hot oat bran cereal I have in front of me My cozy blue shirt I have on Not having to abide by a dress code at work My cozy sweater boots My DBT Skills Waking Up This AM The air that I breath |
| rainbow8
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#22
Oct 25, 2012, 05:40 PM
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Today I am grateful for my newest grandson smiling at me!
Today I am grateful for his brother running around and playing. Today I am grateful for my DBT group. Today I am grateful for my husband. Today I am grateful that I found the salad dressing I wanted! |
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#23
Oct 26, 2012, 03:11 PM
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Today I am grateful:
That I can feel emotional pain That I'm in DBT That I want to learn from my mistakes on PC That it's Friday That each day is a new beginning That my T cares about me For my friends here and in RL For my family For being alive and relatively healthy!
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#24
Oct 28, 2012, 12:06 AM
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I'm posting in my thread because it's good for me to write down what I'm grateful for. I hope others will contribute sometimes too.
Today I'm grateful for My husband, for insisting we go out tonight My former T, who I saw, and we made small talk My allergy medicine My friend who called tonight |
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#25
Oct 28, 2012, 08:07 PM
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today i am grateful for
standing up to a co-worker having a job setting boundaries with a friend setting boundaries with my son for t teaching me how to set boundaries thanks again Rainbow8 |
| rainbow8
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