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Old Dec 11, 2011, 01:08 AM
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I want to start a gratitude journal but am finding it a little hard to get started on paper. So I thought instead I'd start one here I can keep coming back to. Maybe work myself up to a paper version. I'm aiming to find three things per day.

Today I am grateful:
  • to have been able to watch the cormorant fishing in my dam
  • for the thrill and excitment of the midday storm - plus the beauty of the muted light and the fog
  • that my christmas tree is now up to give me little pockets of joy during the day and warm glowing lights at night. It makes my home so inviting.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
Thanks for this!
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Old Dec 12, 2011, 01:52 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that my statistian is so gentle and helpful
  • that my t is safe and calm and patient when I've been away for a while
  • for the air conditioning in my car
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 13, 2011, 02:17 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that I can help c sleep
  • for the cool breeze coming in the window
  • that my gratitude journal helps me find some positives in my day
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 14, 2011, 02:17 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • for being appreciated and being listened to
  • for a yummy lunch at the cafe down the road
  • for sleeping in with my fox and bear
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 15, 2011, 03:37 PM
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I'm a little late with this one. So yesterday I was grateful:
  • for my massage dude
  • that I'm already way exceeding the number of samples my supervisor thought I could collect
  • for Dr Phil talking about selfish/self involved mothers and what I'd like to hear my mother say. I've known I want something from her, but he articulated what it was. And it feels validating to hear him talk to mothers like this.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 16, 2011, 01:57 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • for T's continual gentle patient encouragement "give it a try and see"
  • for the glimpse of the rail as I drove down my driveway
  • for dark clouds making the yard and garden look super green.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 17, 2011, 02:51 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • for D's professionalism, guidance and inspiration
  • for a yummy bbq
  • that I have my set top box on lonely nights
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 19, 2011, 02:42 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that the garden looks really lush and pretty with the lawn freshly mown
  • that the the itchy grub that stung me was only teensy tiny o.O
  • for career books
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 20, 2011, 01:32 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that I've finished watching my target number of videos for today *phew*
  • that my garden is so inviting at the moment
  • that my official bachelor degree arrived in the mail today just in time for my last t session before the break
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 22, 2011, 01:03 AM
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Today's is a bit challenging after breaking my brain, but here goes.

Today I am grateful for:
  • passing the half way mark in my videos
  • the elephant while T is away
  • garden design resources
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 22, 2011, 04:12 PM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that it's my last day of working
  • that c will be home early
  • that I've been HAPPY lately and excited about gardening
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 25, 2011, 03:37 PM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that the shops are open so I can kickstart my worm farm
  • that I finally seem to have found a way to be at peace with Christmas and find a way to make it a special day for me
  • for my snuggly bed
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Dec 31, 2011, 04:57 PM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that I was brave enough to reach out to others
  • for the book "Coping with trauma-related dissociation"
  • for birds picking spiders off my windows.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Jan 08, 2012, 02:32 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that I was given a special gratitude journal book to use.
  • that c mowed the grass and trimmed the edges so I can get some special photos of my garden before I go away.
  • that I get to go see my study animals tomorrow. I am looking forward to re-remembering them all and seeing how they are.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Jan 29, 2012, 01:41 AM
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Today I am grateful:
  • for my new Toshiba Bulletin Board - love it
  • that my t doesn't budge when he's right
  • for the super crisp graphics on my new computer
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Feb 26, 2012, 02:15 AM
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Today I am grateful for:
  • the psych central blogs
  • the power of touch to connect us
  • for the comfort in feeding my worms and compost.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Feb 27, 2012, 07:20 PM
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Today I am grateful:
  • for Harry Potter movies
  • for antihistamines
  • that I have the freedom to work from home today.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Feb 28, 2012, 11:38 PM
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Thanks for sharing what your thankful for. You inspire me to change my perspective to think about the good things even tho I'm having a lot of challenging days lately.
Thanks for this!
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Old Mar 03, 2012, 03:59 PM
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Today I am grateful:
  • that I took a risk and joined a club - it was actually pretty fun there
  • for my bright blue shirt - it helps me feel more confident and lifts my spirits
  • for the photos I took during my field work - they're so beautiful.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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