TOOL: Learn how to appreciate Joy.
Photography by Spook Waters of photography by Barbara Latham of "Mr. Universe"(Art, by God!) at The Wild Life Prevention & Recovery Centers (WILD LIFE PARCs) Station #2 Spartanburg SC USA
Q: Why do I feel so much pain when I don’t get to see my family?
A: Because of joy — I love them soooo much!
(Thank You to Snap Judgment Podcast which calmed Spook down yesterday when he could not see or talk to Baba or "Mr. U" : https://snapjudgment.org/episode/the-baton/ )
STEP 1 - GRATITUDE (What am I grateful for today?)
STEP 2 - LISTEN (Follow the sound of the bell as it gets softer and disappears.)
STEP 3 - KEGEL (53 times)
STEP 4 - FOCUS:
Hearing
Breathing
Touching
Sitting
Hearing
Breathing
Touching
Sitting
Hearing
Breathing
Touching
Sitting
STEP 5 - USE MY MIND (WISE EFFORT) INSTEAD OF LETTING MY MIND USE ME
Breathing In: “Appreciate”
Breathing Out: “Joy”
“Rest”
Breathing In: “Appreciate”
Seeing (the goose)
Pleasant
Pleasant
Liking
Liking
Breathing In: “Here”
Breathing Out: “Now”
“Rest”
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Breathing Out: “Joy”
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Hearing (kids playing)
Pleasant
Liking
Liking
Liking
“Where’s Spook?”
Breathing In: “Here”
Breathing Out: “Now”
“Rest”
Breathing In: “Appreciate”
Breathing Out: “Joy”
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Reviewing what I said earlier:
“Did I sound stupid?”
Remembering
Reviewing
Past
Breathing In: “Here”
Breathing Out: “Now”
“Rest”
Breathing In: “Appreciate”
Breathing Out: “Joy”
“Rest”
Sensing
Sensing
Chilly wind
Unpleasant
Unpleasant
Dislike
Is this unsafe for me?
Breathing In: “Here”
Breathing Out: “Now”
“Rest”
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Breathing Out: “Joy”
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Planning Lunch
“What will he eat?”
“Will he puke again?”
“Will I always do dishes?”
Unpleasant
Future
Future
Breathing In: “Here”
Breathing Out: “Now”
“Rest”
Breathing In: “Appreciate”
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Hearing Splash!
“Is everyone safe?”
Hearing Hearing
Breathing In: “Here”
Breathing Out: “Now”
“Rest”
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[Bell Rings - 3 Times]
Thank goodness for healthful food, clean shelter, proper meds —and therapy — that allow me to sleep, focus and use my mind again. I lost my mind after loss of my career (purpose! healthcare! retirement!). I could think of nothing other than revenge revenge revenge revenge for lies lies lies lies lies lies leading to my unemployment, debt, homelessness and rape. Now I can think and plan well again. HaveYouSeenMyCard?