*TRY THIS * The Gratitude Thread - a "Change Thinking" technique

Disambiguating Cynosure said:

...POKEMON. (!)

I'm waiting ...........

Happy New Year, DC :)

yea it good for u 

today 

1. happy its the weekend !

2. I had a fantastic dream last night

3. chopped up some more fire wood while listening to Graham Norton

4. i can hear, a clock ticking, the water running in the pipes, and my dog barking to get in :) gotta go

In my mind I'm painting quite a laid back picture of u sitting in a dressing gown eating a slice of pizza.

I am grateful for this very warm, snug dressing gown I was given for Christmas. Also for the pizza and salad I had for dinner.  

Happy New Decade, Miss 'Flo!

I am going to post something which Mr Aidie might not know... something uplifting... and old and fictional...

...Your Icon is a POKEMON STARMIE! Yay! Yippeee!

aidie said:

just list one thing u are thankful for

...POKEMON. (!)

Gratitude works!

Mine are: today is a free day! No students. A period of grace before the treadmill is in full swing again. 

My flight back was smooth and it wasn't at 1 in the morning for a change.

I got my new passport! From that point of view Brexit can't touch me any more. 

Yesterday was a bright and sunny day. Today it isn't but it is worth remembering that there are bright and sunny days. 

u fixed it !

no problem, u have to do it everyday thats key. it's defo a struggle to get it right. But I am pleased u tried so that is good. I love the Koans ! They just blow my little mind.

excellent BTW you arent alone, never, there will be someone somewhere on this globe thinkin' the same thing at same time as you 

just list one thing u are thankful for  go on, go on, go on, go on

I became homeless by accident(+autistic behaviour) in England (Stratford upon Avon). It changed my life because I saw the scale of homeless in England. I also saw the beauty of England as I moved on foot from one village to another moving North to Liverpool. So what started as negative became an eye opening and enlightening experience. Eventuality I made it back home. Best Holiday ever !

anyways enjoy the New Year 

Thank you. I'll remember that.

I used to breed mice for the local pet shop when I was a teenager, and had 30 in the shed in homemade cages at one time. I don't know whether it's a coincidence, but my daughter loves animals too, especially rodents.

In reply to your other post, it was only an instant coffee, but I did need it to kick start a few more brain cells. (I can give it up any time I want, honest.)

Thanks Audie. Yes I did the Vipassana courses to learn Zen and a silent retreat, but still not resolved

just click on purple "More" then "Delete" to remove a duplicate post the next time.

i love all animals and I once accidentally bred 20 wee Guinea pigs. The Male killed 6 of his own children we didnt know we had to separate them.

I have lovely wild mice in my garden they are so beautiful.

Maybe you will see some Seal pups wouldn't that be awesome

whats in your coffee ? :)

stop striving.

if u are really a multimillionaire get a Zen monk/guru to help u to learn the Zen way via a zen retreat. Thats what I would do if I had a load of dough.

But I dont so I am doing it amateur style from books and videos. It is workin for me somewhat and I have a safe place to go to when i get down.

I think I am a bit on the negative side like u thats the only reason I mention this zen stuff. 

Zen is not easy BTW. Maybe there is a zen retreat near you depends where u live. 

basically start changing the way you think, like reprogramming your mind

Sorry to have accidentally posted twice, I might need another coffee.