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Post by caressa on Apr 12, 2011 10:44:38 GMT -5
How do you enjoy recovery? How do you find the joy in the moment?
One of the prohibitions many of us learned in childhood is the unspoken rule Don't have fun and enjoy life. This rule creates martyrs - people who will not let themselves embrace the pleasures of day-to-day living. Melody Beattie
What did you have to change within yourself to find the joy and to truly feel it within yourself?
I will never forget the day I laughed, don't remember what it was about, and I felt it within myself. It was a laugh that came form the gut.
As I posted recently, just because I have a day with a lot of pain or little sleep, doesn't mean I can't enjoy my day or be open to good things that happen each day.
A lot of it was me and my attitude. If I sit each day with my arms across my chest, totally into Self, I will not enjoy my day. It isn't all about me. It is about me being open to who and what is around me.
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Post by caressa on Apr 14, 2011 8:05:47 GMT -5
Just the time I pick enjoyment, I get a few days that haven't had me jumping for much joy. I really don't like waking up to darkness and I don't like going to bed when the sun is shining.
Again, it is me and my attitude. Trying to accept what is in the moment, and not stress myself out because I can't sleep because, I should be sleeping.
It is important to put my whole being into what I am doing. If I am not present in the moment, I miss out on a lot. Like the book I just finished reading, I really liked to story and the characters. There was a lot of details about certain things that I skipped over because it stopped me from getting to the end and finding out what happened and who done it. For the most part, I don't mind, but the material was a bit high tech and seemed to distract me form the story, perhaps because my head wasn't taking in anything too heavy. Perhaps if I had taken the time to read the details on Egyption history and all the details of the geography of the area, I might have fallen asleep instead of finishing the book.
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Post by caressa on Apr 15, 2011 4:06:40 GMT -5
In order to truly enjoy myself, I need to know that I am safe and protected. To do that, I need to put myself in the loving care of my Higher Power. When I thought of that I thought of the old posts I made here on EoR that are no longer available. There were some good re-reads which remind me of His Love and Care. eor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Tiger&action=display&thread=1837Attachments:
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Post by caressa on Apr 19, 2011 13:55:45 GMT -5
For me, to enjoy life, I must have a sense of humour. I need to be able to see the funny side of life. Recovery is serious business, and yet, I don't always have to be serious, I can learn to laugh and not take myself so serious.
Found this joke on one of my sites. A good example of seeing the funny side of live:
STAY!!!!
I pulled into the crowded parking lot at the Super Wal-Mart Shopping Center and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever Pup had fresh air.
She was stretched full-out on the back seat and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there! I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car and saying emphatically, 'Now you stay. Do you hear me?' 'Stay! Stay!'
The driver of a nearby car, a pretty blonde young lady, gave me a strange look and said, 'Why don't you just put it in park?'
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Post by caressa on Apr 20, 2011 2:53:27 GMT -5
JOY
"Find everyday reasons to dance." - Elizabeth L.
Just being alive is reason enough to dance, if we ponder it for a moment. It's not an accident that we lived through sometimes terrifying experiences. Nor is it accidental that we are in our current setting. We are needed by our friends, our family, even the strangers among us. Let's cherish our opportunities to be in the presence of these others today.
Our lives are akin to a ballet. While learning the steps, we may stumble a bit, but the dance needs us all. Let's never assume another person isn't necessary to our own performance. If she is here, we need her.
How has this all happened? we wonder. How did I get here? Can I pull off my part? Our doubts need not hinder us if we remember that we got here with help; we'll fulfill our role with the same ready help.
I can kick up my heels today & know that I can dance. All I need to do is listen for the music.
open-mind.org/Daily/Please include link back to Antesian Road To Enlightenment in forwarded material. Thank You. EXPANDING CONSCIOUSNESS
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 19, 2020 5:05:30 GMT -5
It is hard to stay positive and enjoy yourself during this shut down. Kust remember you are no longer alone.
Spend this time getting in touch with yourself and your Higher Power.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.