Posted by alexandra_k on October 15, 2013, at 20:16:13
In reply to Re: Inspiring (if not corny) » alexandra_k, posted by brynb on October 15, 2013, at 5:30:31
i remember it being hard to get out of bed. i have days like that still. been having quite a few of them lately, actually.
one of the things i'm trying to experiment with... is to try and think of something nice to get out of bed for. some reason. even if it is just to go make coffee and get back to bed with it. and... well... take time to enjoy the coffee.
or sometimes to take something that actually feels like a chore... like having a shower and washing my hair... and trying to get myself into the spirit of *wanting* to do it. trying to remember how nice it can feel to stand under the hot water etc... i i totally get what you mean with finding pleasure in the 'mundane'. Linehan talks about pleasure... Well... perhaps not so much pleasure... more... peace. something. finding something in the moment of just participating mindfully in the moment. just doing what you are doing with awareness and taking some kind of pleasure in that. that right now... things are actually... okay.
i hope you enjoy your massage. and find some happiness in today.
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