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Power Of Positive Words – E

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I am now on my third set of Positive Words – going in alphabetical order. I get just as much out of them now as I did when I began this series.

Before I began depression treatment the words I used out loud, and in my mind, were peppered with negativity. At the time, I did not realize the power that words could have on a person’s mood, attitude, and outlook on life. Depression treatment has taught me to be mindful of the words I use. Creating this list of positive words for each letter of the alphabet has been a terrific way for me to build up a positive word bank.

Feel free to use anything you see on this list on your own blog – or even create your own list of positive words.

Experienced – This word makes me feel positively happy because I have experienced many hard – really hard – things, and I am still here. I know the knowledge I have gained from those experiences will help me when I have to face hard things in the future.

 

Words Can Destroy

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Words can hurt or heal. What did yours do today?

Most of us are familiar with the phrase “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” I hate this saying, because it is wrong. Not even just a little wrong, but wrong to the point of being harmful. Words can hurt, and can destroy.

The wrong words, used at the wrong time can destroy a person’s self-esteem, friendships, and they can destroy families. It does not matter how old we are – or how young –  words can heal or harm. Healing from harmful words often takes a lifetime.

I have had my share of harmful words hurled at me. They have come from people whose job it was to build my self confidence, people who said they loved me; and wanted to spend the rest of their lives with me, people I thought were my friends, my own children, and even from myself. The damage caused by harmful words has been devastating. and I am still working hard to heal from many old, and recent wounds.

I wish – more than anything – that I could say I was innocent in the use of harmful words, but I cannot. I have said things to my children I should not have, and to people who have loved me. The guilt of that is something I will have to live with for the rest of my life. I never wanted to harm people the way I had been, but I did it anyway. I have been an angry, sad, and bitter person for most of my life, and I believe that was the source for my own use of harmful words.

Since my mental health began to improve – and I realized the power that words have – I have tried very hard to be aware of everything that comes out of my mouth. I have no desire to cross certain lines ever again, and say things that will harm other people.  I will no longer ignore the effects of the words I hurl.

I believe all of us should remember that our words – even the ones unsaid – have the power to heal or harm.

Will you chose your words wisely today? When you speak the truth to someone, will you also be kind?

 

 

Power Of Positive Words – D

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I am now on my third set of Positive Words – going in alphabetical order. I get just as much out of them now as I did when I began this series.

Before I began depression treatment the words I used out loud, and in my mind, were peppered with negativity. At the time, I did not realize the power that words could have on a person’s mood, attitude, and outlook on life. Depression treatment has taught me to be mindful of the words I use. Creating this list of positive words for each letter of the alphabet has been a terrific way for me to build up a positive word bank.

Feel free to use anything you see on this list on your own blog – or even create your own list of positive words.

Discover – This word makes me feel positively happy because I have a lot of good things to discover about myself. and the people in my life. Even before my depression became severe I did not spend much time learning about myself or other people. I had no interest in discovering what interests, concerns, or fears other people had. Knowing those things would have allowed me to develop deeper, and closer relationships. Taking the time to discover things about myself was something I could not manage. If I took the time to do that, then I would actually see some of my character flaws. I was not prepared to do that. Things are different now. I want to discover all I can about myself, and work to implement positive changes. I want to discover all I can about the people in my life, so that I can have deeper, and more meaningful relationships.

 

 

Power Of Positive Words – C

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I am now on my third set of Positive Words – going in alphabetical order. I get just as much out of them now as I did when I began this series.

Before I began depression treatment the words I used out loud, and in my mind, were peppered with negativity. At the time, I did not realize the power that words could have on a person’s mood, attitude, and outlook on life. Depression treatment has taught me to be mindful of the words I use. Creating this list of positive words for each letter of the alphabet has been a terrific way for me to build up a positive word bank.

Feel free to use anything you see on this list on your own blog – or even create your own list of positive words.

capable – This word makes me feel positively happy because I am capable. Despite how I have felt about myself, and despite what other people might think, I am capable of many things.

 

My Normal Family

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When I was growing up, I often wondered why my family could not be normal – like everyone else’s was. I honestly believed my family was different. In my family people said, and did things that hurt the other members. We got angry with each other, and often stayed that way for days, weeks, and months. To top it off, my parents were not perfect! When I compared my family to others, I could see how flawed we were, and how perfect the other families were. I knew if I could ever find a way to live with those other families my life would be wonderful.

I grew into an angry teenager. Even back then I was bitter, and angry at the world – especially at my extremely imperfect mother. The anger, and bitterness stayed with me even after I became an adult. I had a whole history of hurt, confusion, rejection, and even some abuse that I kept in my present. I kept it there by recounting it, staying angry and bitter, and dwelling on the fact that I did not have the perfect family – a normal family. I was a prisoner of  a past I would not let go of.

One of the things I have discovered during the time I have been in treatment for my depression is – much to my surprise – my family is normal. All of those families that I thought were just so perfect, really were not. They had their own secrets of pain, and hidden flaws. The measuring stick I had been using to compare my family to other families did not exist.

The discovery that my family is normal revealed something to me. It showed me that I was imprisoned by my past, and that all of the painful memories, and etc. were preventing me from enjoying life, and my family. In an effort to create a more positive outlook on life, I made a conscious decision to acknowledge my past, the imperfections of my family and then move on.

It has been an exciting, and amazing experience. I get to pick, and choose which memories I am going to concentrate on. Accepting the ones that are pleasant, and positive, and rejecting the ones that are painful, and make me angry and/or sad. Doing this has allowed me to let go of so much anger, and bitterness. It has freed me from my past.

Getting rid of that barrier has also allowed me to get to know my parents better. By putting aside those painful memories I have been able to see how wonderful my imperfect mother, and father are.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Of Positive Words – B

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I am now on my third set of Positive Words – going in alphabetical order. I get just as much out of them now as I did when I began this series.

Before I began depression treatment the words I used out loud, and in my mind, were peppered with negativity. At the time, I did not realize the power that words could have on a person’s mood, attitude, and outlook on life. Depression treatment has taught me to be mindful of the words I use. Creating this list of positive words for each letter of the alphabet has been a terrific way for me to build up a positive word bank.

Feel free to use anything you see on this list on your own blog – or even create your own list of positive words.

Baby – This word makes me feel positively happy because I love spending time with my grandbaby.  She is the cutest little thing, and loves to cuddle. She is only a month old, but seems to have a rather distinct personality already.

 

 

Power Of Positive Words – A

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I am now on my third set of Positive Words – going in alphabetical order. I get just as much out of them now as I did when I began this series.

Before I began depression treatment the words I used out loud, and in my mind, were peppered with negativity. At the time, I did not realize the power that words could have on a person’s mood, attitude, and outlook on life. Depression treatment has taught me to be mindful of the words I use. Creating this list of positive words for each letter of the alphabet has been a terrific way for me to build up a positive word bank.

Feel free to use anything you see on this list on your own blog – or even create your own list of positive words.

Alive – This word makes me feel positively happy because I am alive. After spending so much time wanting to die, and trying to kill myself, I have reached a point where I am happy, and thankful to be alive. The other reason this makes me feel positively happy is that my dad is alive. He gave me quite the scare this week with some heart trouble he currently is in the hospital for.

 

Power Of Positive Words – Z

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The power of positive words is life giving. They build me up, and provide me with encouragement. They have been known to empower me, giving me the confidence I need to face something difficult. Beginning with the letter A and ending it with Z….I am making a list of words for each letter (A-Z) and include why each word makes me feel positively happy.

Please feel free to list your own positive words for today’s letter. You are also more than welcome to “copy” this idea, and create your own list of positive words on your blog.

Zap – This may sound silly…this word makes me positively happy because when I think about it I get a picture of a Laser Gun in my head. With this laser gun, I go around shooting my depression, and anxiety symptoms. It is a very creative way for me to control/manage my mental health issues.

Something Extra In Her Genes

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This morning I was doing some research about the “designer” breed my dog , Minnie, is. I was told that she was a mix of chihuahua and shih tzu. Officially, the breed is called  Shi/Chi. Well, as I was looking at pictures of other Shi/Chis I ran across a picture that convinces me Minnie has a little something extra in her gene pool.

Can you see the resemblance between Minnie, and the Gremlin named Stripe? Their ears bear a striking resemblance, and there is the fact they both have a white mohawk.

Silly I know, but it made me laugh this morning.