divahome's Journal

Feb 2011
10:17 AM CET

Wow, though I am not sure if gratitude journal makes me happy, i am pretty sure it makes my regrets less conspicious. Well there are still moments when something all of a sudden reminds me of things that were but not any more, of pain, of loss, of my mistakes and I start wallowing in the mudhole of self pity, kind of unwilling to come out. But it occurs to me that for every regret there are million other moments which were better than they could have been. Thankfulness shines as self pity disappears..
The other day mindless browsing led me to a forum where I read a discussion between mothers who had lost their mothers in childhood.It is when they have children of their own , they realise their loss even more. I remember what one young mother said (in her words), I look at the children playing and prayed,� ' All I am asking you dear Lord is time precious time' . Her words kept ringing on my ears- time, precious time.
And then I read another story in a book of a young woman admitted with cancer who said with tears streaming down her face that she will do anything to just be able to go home and change one dirty nappy.
I feel guilty to even feel thankful at these stories. I just want to hold tight to everything that I have, love them and cherish them. Regrets disappear. God bless all of you.

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Feb 2011
3:07 PM CET

Gratitude journal 2011 (Feb 4)

1. Got some cardboard boxes for free- something I have been looking for for days :)
2. My friend looked after DD when I went to my class and when I was back offered me some packed lunch, well who does this in today's world, she made my day.
3. Struck off many items from my to do list- contended :)
4. Bought a housecoat that makes my chilly mornings warm, my new microwave has a clock that makes it easy to keep an eye on the time- little luxuries I can offer myself.

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Feb 2011
8:03 AM CET

Gratitude journal 2011

I am grateful for
* a friend had posted something abt missing her mother who is no more, I had a shake up- I am grateful for the concern, kind words, occasional treats and� the comforting presence of my mother..
*Heard a lovely soul soothing song
* A positive reply from HG on a phone call
* The smiling gentle man who volunteered and opened the door for me at shopping mall- cheered me up in a little way.

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Feb 2011
12:15 PM CET

My endeavours for a fulfilling life in 2011 (Happiness project 2011) 1. stuck three important things to do in the table piece. finished two of them. The one left is exercise. (Will either do it after dinner or the brisk walking I did on the way back to class will compensate)*AMBITION* 2. Talked with a friend on phone *GRATITUDE* 3. Got started on DELF by a friend- read a news article to strengthen French and downloaded some MP3s *GRATITUDE*

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Jan 2011
8:06 AM CET

happiness project 2011

1. Got a comment in my blog, a small note of gratitude by a young mum, cheered my day *gratitude*
2.Organised all my goals and planned to work on it one day a week *ambition*

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Gender / Age: Female, 46

Location: France