Feeling Good

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Feeling Good

Monday, May 6, 2013

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go

Feeling Good

Make yourself feel good.

It's our job to first make ourselves feel better and then make ourselves feel good. Recovery is not only about stopping painful feelings; it is about creating a good life for ourselves.

We don't have to deny ourselves activities that help us feel good. Going to meetings, basking in the sun, exercising, taking a walk, or spending time with a friend are activities that may help us feel good. We each have our list. If we don't, we're now free to explore, experiment, and develop that list.

When we find a behavior or activity that produces a good feeling, put it on the list. Then, do it frequently.

Let's stop denying ourselves good feelings and start doing things that make us feel good.

Today, I will do one activity or behavior that I know will create a good feeling for me. If I'm uncertain about what I like, I will experiment with one behavior today.
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Originally Posted by LoveMeNow View Post
Monday, May 6, 2013

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go

Feeling Good

Make yourself feel good.

It's our job to first make ourselves feel better and then make ourselves feel good. Recovery is not only about stopping painful feelings; it is about creating a good life for ourselves.

We don't have to deny ourselves activities that help us feel good. Going to meetings, basking in the sun, exercising, taking a walk, or spending time with a friend are activities that may help us feel good. We each have our list. If we don't, we're now free to explore, experiment, and develop that list.

When we find a behavior or activity that produces a good feeling, put it on the list. Then, do it frequently.

Let's stop denying ourselves good feelings and start doing things that make us feel good.

Today, I will do one activity or behavior that I know will create a good feeling for me. If I'm uncertain about what I like, I will experiment with one behavior today.
Love your thoughts and found these good feeling acts.

Falling in love.

Laughing so hard your face hurts.

That special glance.

Road trips with friends.

Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

Chocolate milkshake. (or Strawberry)

A bubble bath.

Giggling.

A good conversation.

The beach.

Laughing at yourself.

Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

Running through sprinklers.

Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

That special kiss.

Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

Playing with a new puppy.

Having someone play with your hair.

Playing in the rain.

Swinging on swings.

Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree,
while eating cookies and drinking eggnog.

Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

Winning a really competitive game.

Making chocolate chip cookies.

Holding hands with someone you care about.

Running into an old friend and realizing that some things never change.

Riding the best roller coasters over and over.

Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present.

Watching the sunrise.

Getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day.


Thank You
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I went to dinner with friends tonight and laughed and told stories and held a 2 month old baby for over an hour. I also took her outside when she got fussy and sang to her. It made me so happy!

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[QUOTE=shinebright7;3953982]I went to dinner with friends tonight and laughed and told stories and held a 2 month old baby for over an hour. I also took her outside when she got fussy and sang to her. It made me so happy!

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We have all had days throughout our lives that hold special memories. It didn't matter what happened during that day, there was just no bringing you down.
It was a feel good day!

Good for you and GOD bless
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I went to dinner with friends tonight and laughed and told stories and held a 2 month old baby for over an hour. I also took her outside when she got fussy and sang to her. It made me so happy!

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We have all had days throughout our lives that hold special memories. It didn't matter what happened during that day, there was just no bringing you down.
It was a feel good day!

Good for you and GOD bless
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We will be here for a time,
but only until our time is done.
We have only just so much time
to make our mark,
So that we are worth remembering.
We should realize that we
are as important as the clouds, the tides
and the seasons.
We have our place and must play our part
as best we can in life's ever-unfolding story.
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