Gratitude posts

[Jek]

As a way of challenging myself to my complex PTSD, I decided to challenge myself to writng and recording music. I have never played, nor learned an instrument, nor can I read music, and neither have I learned the technical aspects of music theory. I have had melodies in my mind since I was a child (I am now 50). I bought a digital piano, recording software and began to compose. Now, two years on, I have released 1 CD, my second album is finished, and I'm working on my third. I discovered that I have a natural gift...just waiting behind all that trauma. I compose classically, and today I am writing a 12 minute piece with a guided meditation for my Adult Children of Alcoholics Programme. I just wanted to say that NOTHING is impossible! I believe in retraining the brain. Writing music allows me to sort through stuff, problem solve and create something amazing. Today, I am grateful for this lovely gift and hope you don't mind me sharing about it.

[Ffm48]

Congratulations @Jek; how wonderful for you. I totally agree with nothing is impossible and it's never too late. After a lifetime without music (waste of time, my parents ... the milk will curdle in the fridge if you open your mouth, my X), pushed by a friend I began with singing three years ago at the age of 66. To my utter surprise I found I can. I am so grateful for this gift. Coming to think of it, it's time to practice for tonight's rehearsal

[Jek]

Fantastic buddy!!!!!! Sing your lungs out!!!!!

[Shaz51]

Hey Hello @Jek, @bipolar101, @Ffm48, @Kurra, @Appleblossom xoxo

How is everyone today

[bipolar101]

Hi @Shaz51,
I'm finding it very difficult to find things to be grateful for at the moment as tomorrow is the one month anniversary of losing my husband. I'm trying to stay strong for my kids sake but I'm falling apart at night.

Sorry, I know this is supposed to be a positive thread and I suppose the positive is the fact that I have recently started receiving notifications about this thread which made me smile as it may have helped others as it initially helped me.

[Jek]

Hang in there. Grief is a very personal thing. How wonderful that you chose to come to the gratitude section tonight. I am deeply sorry for your grief. If you have a Bible, read the comforting scripture at Revelation 21:3,4. You will be very reassured. Hope you don't mind me sharing that. It gives me very great hope when I feel all is lost. Please be very gentle tonight.

[Appleblossom]

@Shaz51 I am good but tired and finishing replying to emails.

@bipolar101 There is no hurry .. or compulsion to find things to appreciate .. sometimes other emotions are paramount and that is just the way it is .. for a long time I thought I would never feel grateful again .. and even got cross about the sense we were supposed to be grateful.  But in its own good time .. and it may genuinely take time .. I hope your heart is full of good things again.

[Former-Member]

I have to confess that I think the 'gratitude thing' where you list all the things you are grateful for as a cure for depression is a crock. I'm sorry.

BUT I really think it's valuable to acknowelge and enjoy the gratefulness you get from your day. So in that spirit (aka I've had a good day):

@Former-Member.

Thank you! With all my heart. 

Thanks to @Shaz51, @Appleblossom, @Faith-and-Hope and @Kurra

You know why (I think), but your love and support is truely appreciated. 

To my bus driver and the guy who gave me a seat when I was obviously struggling with all my 'stuff'.

The doctor who patiently and calmly explained why I was getting all these scary symptoms one by one and explained the physiology to me so I could understand. 

Medicare - for hitting the safety net, so all my doctors visits are now much much cheaper

My mum for putting my car keys in the fridge so I wouldn't forget my lunch

My supervisor for telling me off for working through lunch and makning me take a break

My boss, who even when hugely angry at me for stuffing up communicated in a different method to her usual style so I could understand how to remedy the situation. 

And lastly thanks for green-tea oreos. Yum!

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member, @bipolar101, @Appleblossom, @Jek, @Ffm48

list all the things you are grateful , You have found some @Former-Member 

I have to think of mine today -- ammm yes  , I keep thinking of all the wrong things today , but I am feeling grateful for having an aircon in this hot weather

Caring for my 85 year old mum who just had big Bowel surgery but she has no cancer -- very frail

My hubby who has MI and is taking himself off the meds -- he slept all afternoon today

Just looking at the small things to be grateful for my awesome friends

one day at a time

[Appleblossom]

Hi @Former-Member A year ago I was getting into Stanford lectures and science ... eg Robert Sapolsky... now its art

5 years ago I was very cranky about the net .. but yeah it has its good points.

Cheers @Shaz51 @Jek @Ffm48 @bipolar101