Weekly Prompt #6: What small moments brought a glimmer of light today?
Hello everyone, I hope you are all being easy on yourself this week.
Last week we discussed What negative thoughts keep running through your head? Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you.
This week's prompt: What small moments brought a glimmer of light today?
Today, shifting our focus a bit to discuss some moments of light and empower each other with the reminder that these lights are helpful on rough days.
Let's get started and share your thoughts with us.
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@ASilentObserver
I had some ice cream today hehe!🥰
And your tummy lol!😛
🍦*shares ice cream with everyone who wants some*🍦
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou very cool Sun. what kind of ice cream? :O
@ASilentObserver Chocolateeee hehe with chocolate chips and nuts.🥰
I'm reminded of it again now lol!
What's your favorite ice cream, Obzieee? :o
@ASilentObserver
honestly, nothing
@purpleTree4652 I am sure there must be something Tree but it is okay. We will find it together <3
What small moments brought a glimmer of light today?
I don't know about today, specifically. I had to order a new CD player because my old one has gone kaput. My peer-to-peer group support meetings went okay this morning. I have two more tomorrow, which I hope will go well. A couple of the women got into a fight in another room of the building and I don't know what it was about. One of them had just been in a support meeting with me. I didn't get any bills today!
@WharfRat I'm sorry to hear your day hasn't gone as smoothly as you'd hoped. How are you feeling after the fighting incident among the group members? Their disagreement must have been distressing to witness.
@WharfRat
Rat,
You're one of my favorite people on 7cups. You keep up the good fight! Blessings and love.
--tree
today was not a good day because I am very fatigued and so many are needy for attention. An acquaintance was in a car accident--no one hurt, thank goodness-- but has walked to my house twice this week because I am the nearest person she knows who will continue to speak to her. I was not very happy to see her, however, I knew her to be a very caring person and don't want to hurt her. She is diagnosed delusional and it is very hard to listen to her. What she experiences in her mind is as real to her as someone with alzhiemer's disease. We wouldn't blame someone for that and I will not blame her for delusions. What was good is that even though I am truly not well enough to deal with such an issue, I was able to at least show her she is loved. She just needed someone to listen and to know she still counts. I certainly can empathize with that as often I feel the same with a different illness, as well as when I was healthy.
@adaptableOcean4193 It sounds like a difficult day. You expressed concern for your acquaintance while also needing to care for yourself. What made their delusions especially challenging to listen to today?
@ASilentObserver
My own health issues made it harder because I am exhausted from them. However it is always hard to listen to the delusions because your instinct is to tell her she is wrong hoping to make her feel better and knowing she isn't seeing reality. But trying to convince her is not ever going to work. I was trying to say, very poorly, that it ended up being a good day because I was able to stick to what she did need which was love and who can't empathize with that, we all need it.
it was cold out, and i remembered I had my hoodie in my school bag (i was waiting for my adult to come pick me up from school, just finished dnd club and was with some friends) and i pulled it out because i was getting a bit chilly, but my friend who is from a much warmer place and was not wearing a coat was much colder than I, and needless to say- they were very cute in my hoodie
also previously, during school. i was having a bit of a bad day but got to see my person in the hallway and do a strange handshake thing really quickly, which made it just a little easier
@LonleyCheese It sounds like there were moments of difficulty as well as joy today. What aspects of listening to your acquaintance feel particularly draining for you? At the same time, how was your acquaintance able to help you feel heard today?
acquaintance? ah I suppose I was not being too clear, I was calling her "my person" because she's not really my girlfriend (yet, hopefully) but she is my favorite person and she often makes any day easier, although sometimes worrying about her can be tiring I guess
been looking for virtual support groups. i'm learning there are huge caps in how they are run and monitored. today, i came across one that i'm confident will be helpful for me.
@lateasusual It sounds promising that finding this new support group has lifted your hopes today. What specifically feels most helpful and encouraging about this group so far? What qualities make you feel your needs will be fully met here?
I had lunch with a colleague from another department.
@RoxRoot that is great root. sharing a casual meal together seems to have provided an enjoyable respite in your day.
@ASilentObserver This is a first post for me. I work in a mental health related field. Today, some new folks decided to entrust their stories to me. That always makes me feel...special. Valued.
@cuppatea0104 I can understand feeling special and valued. Hearing others share their stories with you must mean you are providing a caring ear. How was it for you to listen today? It sounds like an important experience.
@ASilentObserver None, but I managed to get some sleep this afternoon. That's always a plus!
I worked on a small project earlier today. It's about done except for an application of oil. I could post a snapshot later if anyone wants...if you want to call that a "glimmer of light", go ahead. 😝
@slowdecline48
I will call that a glimmer of light and would love to see a photo. Perhaps you will inspire me to get busy with one of my projects! I could use a bit of motivation,
@adaptableOcean4193 Here ya go:
4-strand round braid of hemp twine was wrapped around the handle. Epoxy holds it in place. You can see the tool's original appearance here. I bought three of 'em off eBay a few weeks ago, & didn't want the brand name or logo on them (am not into advertising products for free). So I cut the rubber grip off & did the above.
@slowdecline48 Even finding moments of rest and completing small projects can bring a sense of accomplishment and peace.
What small moments brought a glimmer of light today?
Going out for a walk when the weather was really nice after feeling overwhelmed felt good. I listened to music so it took a lot of things off my mind and it felt good :). Seeing my brothers today really helped me feel less alone, got my mind off of things, and made me feel happy. They also help me feel more sociable which helps a lot. I also got to do a new hobby including resin. It kept me busy so I wasn’t thinking about negative things or the past. The outcome of it made me feel really happy because i accomplished something. I also really like doing things including art so i really enjoyed it.
@ixsjxstmxk that's wonderful. It definitely brings a lightness of spirit.