Well in the midst of gloomy days finally a sunny warm day! What a metaphor for my live. I had decided that I would walk today without my dog. It’s cumbersome with my cane and bending precariously for the poo and what not (not to worry someone else in my house made sure to walk him)
I’m so grateful that I did. The sun was beautiful and it was relatively warm. I was out for over an hour. Sat outside my house and gave thanks for so many things. Then sat in the backyard with my dog while he chased the squirrels away. He loves that. I thanked God for everything and the people he’s blessed me with. My lovely friends and family and there unwavering support, my beautiful neighbourhood, the fact that I’m leaving this place of depression and entering a place where I’m looking forward to my future. I have a future! I really couldn’t see it before. Scary how mental illness distorts your perception of reality. Exercise can do so much and I hadn’t been for so long. I thanked God for protecting me and my family. I use the term God in a spiritual way, not a religious one. I thanked God for my mum whose seen me through so much and never gives up. For my wonderful therapist who is yet another ray of sunshine in my life. For the French certificate Course I’ll be taking later on. I’m coming back to myself.
It was just a wonderful day and I am grateful. Having a gratitude list has really helped me to elevate my mood and ward off depression.
Have a wonderful week my lovelies,
Naz
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