In what ways do you enjoy life?
Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I am very interested in seeing what everyone's favorite pastime is right now. What do you like to do for fun? What things bring you the most joy when you are feeling down? Currently, I am reading a great book, enjoying the holidays, and learning a new language! So many fun things on my list right now!
@fruityPond7887
Hi there and thanks for this post.
What do you like to do for fun? I love researching things of interest, like psychology, diy, dancing, playing brain games, walking along the seaside and collecting shells, and of course coming here to mention just a few examples.
What things bring you the most joy when you are feeling down? Coming here and spending time in my garden
I read that learning a new language has a some health benefits, some research says it helps with Alzheimer's prevention. What kind of language is it if I may ask?
@amiablePeace77
Hi Peace! I am currently learning Brazilian Portuguese. :)
I love walking along the ocean too! My boyfriend and I always collect treasures (seashells) and we have so many now it's ridiculous! I think it's so interesting when people have gardens! What kinds of things are you growing? 🌲🌻🌹🌷
@fruityPond7887
It makes so much fun collecting seashells. Have you ever thought about making a picture or mirror frame out of them or a box? I'm growing vegetables, fruit and flowers 😊. Love to get organic food and it's always fresh and hey, spending time is the garden is very relaxing.
@amiablePeace77
That's a great idea! Maybe I could get a shadow box and glue them in! I hope you get lots of yummy vegetables and fun times in the garden! Sounds very relaxing😍
I’ve taken up Origami I find it really fun and soothing x
@Susiefloos I am so sorry I never saw this! I hope your origami is going well and that you are enjoying it!! 😊❤️
I like to go for long walks
@430
I enjoy walks as well! They are really helpful when you need to clear your mind! Thanks for sharing❤️
@fruityPond7887
Anything with people is an automatic win for me. I also love any kind of activity where I am actively engaged (so watching TV is usually out for me).
I really feel like a lot of my enjoyment in life comes from doing things that I know are authentic to me as a person.
@sereneSunset26
Hi Sunset! I totally agree that anything with people is something I enjoy! I think it's really awesome that you like to be engaged because many people are just content with watching TV or playing video games and it's great to be active. I'm happy you find things that are meaningful to you☺️
@fruityPond7887
I love reading to and listening to music. Walking.
@exquisitePeace7976
I love walking too, my favorite walks are along the ocean side enjoying the fresh sea breeze or in the forest, always nice to see the variety of green plants and the beautiful trees. How about you?
@exquisitePeace7976
Thanks for sharing! What kind of music do you listen to and what kinds of books do you read?
@fruityPond7887
Gospel music. And Biblical books. Calm my anxious heart by Linda Dillow.
@exquisitePeace7976
Those all sound really great! <3
I like to walk along the beach. And read mystery books.
@Loveyourfate The beach is my favorite places to be! Do you ever read your mystery books ON the beach?! 😝
Yep . I read and play with my dog.
@Loveyourfate
Sounds like a lot of fun Loveyourfate. Did you see the page in 7cups Therapy online where people show pictures about their pets? https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsOnlineTherapy_157/JustforFun_2350/ShareWithUsaPhotoofYourPet_268931/2/
@Loveyourfate That sounds like such a fun and relaxing time!!
I make yard art out of found items, like flowers from hubcaps that I have spray painted, and so much more. The imagination I employ is boundless! This truly ignites my passion! I start my autumn and winter line in August, because spray paint takes forever to dry if it is cold out.
@struggler64 That's really amazing and like nothing I've ever heard of before! You reminded me of this hubcap tree in my state and I thought you'd enjoy it!
@fruityPond7887
Wow, that's impressive!
@amiablePeace77 Right! It's impressive but always strange to see when you're driving to the beach 😂
@struggler64
I've seen people do flowers from tyres but I never heard about flowers from hubcaps. It must look amazing, would love to see a picture!
I enjoy camping. fishing, dancing,cooking ,hanging arnd wit frnds at de beach an experiencing nature.
@Nabilbrimah25
Great things to enjoy life! Do you have a favorite cuisine or dish you like to cook?
@Nabilbrimah25 Those are all really awesome! I used to fish more, but I hate putting the worms on and I also kinda feel bad for the fish😂 The beach is my favorite too! Thank you for sharing!
What do you like to do for fun?
Spend quality time with son, drawing, reading (mostly comics these days), writing, learning languages, exercising, learning new recipes, playing musical instruments/writing music, and playing video games(or trying to learn to program my own…).
Also I like to look up stuff related to: newest technology, sustainability/living off the grid/eco-friendly items, cars, animation, and I guess whatever peaks my interest at the time…
What brings you the most joy when you’re down?
My son. I’m going through a custody battle and hardly get to see him, but will be receiving full custody soon.
Long story short, called the cops on alcoholic ex, our son got taken away [temporarily], and placed into custody with ex’s (arrogant/negligent) sister [whom I reported, but CPS did nothing about the abuse caused to son by her and her husband].
Anyways…my son brightens my day, he’s still very young, not even in elementary school yet.
Apart from that…what brings me joy?
Long-Term: Accomplishing goals I’ve set for myself and feeling relieved.
Short-Term: Drinking my favorite coffee, going for a walk while listening to music, journalling, and general self-care.
People-wise: My son and a guy I’ve been seeing for maybe 6 months now.
@ImpudentIncognito Those are all great hobbies that you shared and I am really happy that your son brings you so much happiness! I can imagine how hard the custody battle is, but I am happy to hear that you are getting full custody! That's amazing and I am proud of you for fighting for what's best for you and your son! Good luck with everything!❤️
@ImpudentIncognito
It must have been heartbreaking for you to see him going into that kind of custody. Hope they will give you the full custody in no time so that your son is back with you. Self- care is now more important than ever to make it through all the stressful days.
(sorry for the late reply to your post)
right now my favorite things are spendong time with my grandkids, watching old sitcoms, crocheting and exercise
@TeenyTinyAppy
Nice that you can spend your time in such a wonderful way, I like that you also included exercise.
@TeenyTinyAppy Aw your grandkids must love spending time with you! 😍 I used to know how to knit and crochet when I was little! What kinds of things do you make? :)
@fruityPond7887
They do, almost as much as I enjoy them. I really only crochet blankets and floral arrangements. I used to make a lot of other things... christmas decorations, refrigerator magnets, dishcloths, baby washcloths, baby booties and hats, just different stuff. I find it is a great craft to help with anxiety issues... something very repetitive and calming to focus on.
@TeenyTinyAppy That's awesome! I love that you have that coping mechanism! 😊 You're very talented! Thank you for sharing your hobby with us! ❤️
@fruityPond7887
I used to enjoy life most when I was creating something. But these days I gotta be honest: I don't enjoy much of anything most of the time.
@slowdecline48 I understand how you are feeling. It's normal to get into ruts sometimes. Have you talked to anyone about how you have been feeling? You don't have to go through this alone! Maybe you could set aside some time to do the things that you used to enjoy, even if it isn't the most enjoyable right now. Sometimes we have to push ourselves to practice self-care and to do the things we enjoy again! I want you to know that you are not alone and there is always someone here willing to listen! I hope you have a good day! ❤️
@fruityPond7887 Nice thoughts, but you may not be aware of the specific reasons why my life is unenjoyable. I have a thread in the "online diary" section here if you're curious.
