Posted by Maria3667 on November 27, 2008, at 16:24:11
In reply to Happy Thanksgiving - For What?, posted by SLS on November 27, 2008, at 8:14:42
Dear Scott,
You might not feel happy about yourself... But never forget, some people are very happy with you! It would hurt them beyond belief if you're gone... So try to see life through their eyes...
I know it's difficult. But we don't only live for ourselves.
Once upon a time I had this dream. I killed myself using a thick ship's rope. (Stupid, wouldn't work in the real world, but who cares, it was a dream). I ended up DEAD. I came before God. He said: "So, you think you can decide when it's your time to go?" I said: "Yes, haven't I just proved myself?" He said: "Don't be ridiculous. You think YOU can CHOOSE your time? Think again. I DECIDE !! And am sending you back to earth!" I woke up, and was back on earth...
Stupid me.
Maria
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> I know that many of us do not feel that we have reasons to be thankful for. I lived that misery for many years. However, even before I began responding to treatment, I would make gratitude lists. I am all but sure that each one of us has things to be grateful for. Shelter and food are not things that come to everyone. Those are the things that I would start my lists with. I know people whom had been homeless - real smart and decent people. I won't bore you with the other items on my list, but the more time I spend making a list, the longer the list becomes, and the greater is my sense of momentary contentment. Gratitude lists can be a valuable coping tool when in the midst of a deep depression. Remember, depression is a liar. You can't always trust your thoughts and feelings. However, if you have something in front of you in black-and-white, it acts as a sort of reality check.
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> I hope that people can find things that they are thankful for. It might make life seem a little bit more livable. Gratitude lists might work for everyone. I would just discourage people from going out of their way to create an ingratitude list. For just this one day, let us try to reward ourselves with a sense of having some good things in our lives. You can go back to listing your miseries tomorrow.
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> I imagine this post is going to anger some people. Flame me tomorrow. I'll be watching the parade, the football games, and enjoying a good meal. You better believe that these are things I am grateful for.
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