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In the past, I have put others wants/needs in front of my own - to the point where I have neglected myself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
I thought it might be fun/helpful if we shared what we have done or plan to do for ourselves today!
So - I will start -
1. I took a long walk with my favorite dog, Layla this morning.
2. I read my daily meditations.
3. I attended a F2F meeting.
4. I made a nice salad just for me (home alone).
Anybody else?
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I just got back from a weekend in Bimini, Bahamas :) There were lots of drunks but thankfully I'm far ahead enough in my program that I can handle that. Dinner at friends in a bit.
I am heading out to watch my nephew's baseball team play in the finals - they've gone 4 - 0!!!
I LOVE ball - watching the Royals right now and then out the door!
Make it a great evening and enjoy dinner...
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Just came home from 'the fields' and my nephew's team took first place!
Loved every minute of it!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Shopping with my daughter. She loves it. I am growing to like it now that ive slimmed down. We found her a very pricey designer dress for 18 bucks on sale. And a pair of shorts for me...i havent worn shorts in about 25 years. Oh and i decided today to free ,myself from the burden of trying to cook dinner every night. Im a great cook but the As are never happy with any of it, so ill just make what i like and everyone else can choose to have that or febd for themselves! Beats feeling resentful about all the time im spending in the kitchen.
Irish7 - sounds very fun and congrats. on your weight loss and purchase!
I added an informal tool to my set regarding meals when dealing with As....
YOYO - You're On Your Own!!!
I tend to cook when I want to, and make sure there is always 'other' food - soup, cereal, frozen, salads, fruits, etc.
If I choose to not cook or make other plans, it's a great phrase that everyone here understands. In my 'retraining of how to treat me', it sticks - I now at times get phone calls that say, "Is it YOYO tonight?"
Gr8 bargain on the dress and thanks for sharing your lovely day!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Im not sure yet! I overslept and now im running very late, reading this on the train. Does oversleeping count? Lol! But thanks for the reminder to do something for me. its a sunny day here and weve not had many of them for ages so i think when i get home this arvo i will sit outside and read for half an hour before I begin home duties and study. That sounds lovely actually :)
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If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? (Lewis Caroll)
Jen61 - sounds positively grand and so glad it was a super great day!
missmeliss - I say - yes to oversleeping!!! Enjoy the sun - we had a marvelous day in KS also - greatly appreciated as it's been raining on/off all week!
To All - I am 'better to myself' and more apt to be kind/gentle to me if I commit. Thanks for sharing and make it a great night!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Went for a road trip with hubby then out for a nice lunch at a greek restaurant. On the spur of the moment I have decided to go away for a week with my girlfriend as she texted me today to invite me along so just finished booking my flight and I leave tomorrow. I am usually not very spontaneous as I always feel I have to be home just in case the *** hits the fan and then I go into rescue mode. Well no more, I am doing what I want to do and the healthy people in my life support that fully.
Today (well, looking at it like a 24 hour block) I went to a face to face, snuggled with my dog and duck (yes, you read that right) watching an X-Files marathon, ate one piece of my favorite candy, cleaned out junk in the house for donation (that is always cleansing!), and later I will see my counselor, who I love, and then, after caring for the sanctuary animals (also something deeply fulfilling) I will change into jammies and sink into another tv binge watching session without apology. I have applied to adopt another dog (my AW took two of our rescues and I just put down my service dog) so that there will be more motion and joy in the house.
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Peace comes from within. Do not seek it from without. Buddha
serenity47 - sounds like a perfect day and how wonderful - a spontaneous trip!!! I relate to the 'leaving and all @#@# breaking loose'....it's easier to detach when we are not home to pick up the pieces. Thanks for sharing!
spooky - you had a wonderful day - nothing beats a bit of productivity (cleaning clutter) combined with loving our babies and marathon TV! I love what you do and wish I had more room to help more animals. They bring me the ultimate joy!
Make it a great day to one and all!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Today I am going to meet an old friend for lunch and will maybe even get a pedicure later in the day. I am hoping to get a nice evening hike in, as well. I did my readings today and checked in with my sponsor, too. I had an awesome weekend with friends, as well!
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Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be!
andromeda - sounds positively outstanding! My toenails are currently a holy mess....I was throwing dirt last week and flattened and firmed in in..................................CROCS..........................
The potting soil/top soil stained my toenails....I won't be wearing any open toe shoes for a while!!!
Make it a great day!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
