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I had my week at the nuns. It was a focus week on Finding your own happiness and we looked at the things that we find difficult in our lives and then thought about the good things that can come out of those difficult things. I found it a very emotional week and was really struggled in the Tuesday and Wednesday, with a lot of tears (in the privacy of my room) - but things started to come together on Thursday and by Thursday night, I could write a long list of things that are 'Happiness Threads' in my life - even though I very rarely feel 'happy' or 'content'. Some of those threads are the things I write in my thankful list.

I continued to see my counsellor during the time I was there - which was helpful. I have recieved some generous financial help for the cost of those visits which will last the next 8 weeks. I trust that good work will be done during that time.

Have spent nice time with good friends the past two days since I got back - and we will see what tomorrow brings. Am planning to get to the gym in the morning - that will at least start the week off on the right foot.

I am thankful for
- a beneficial time at the nuns and the opportunity for that.
- for really special times with good friends yesterday and today.
- for my heat pack.
- for my 4 year old's birthday party the Saturday before I went away.
- for candles......

One of the things that was read to us over the week is that 'Happiness is not the destination... it is the journey...'

Thursday

I wouldn't say that drawing class yesterday produced any masterpieces! My sideways plastic container looked like a toaster to the two people I showed it to - so there are still some problems with getting depth perception! They did recognize the apple beside it though - even if they didn't recognize the biscuits in it. I did the same subject first in charcoal and then in ink. I would need to really practice with the ink to get the hang of it - I think I want to be finished with my drawings too quickly!

Watched Notting Hill with a friend yesterday afternoon - it is such a lovely film - and we had a good visit.

Am looking at my lawn and thinking about whether it needs a mow - and whose mower I can borrow, if the sun is shining on Saturday - although the ground is very wet. Which is a good thing.

Been to craft group today - didn't take any craft - just talked to some people, and ate sponge cake with passionfruit icing! Haven't had an afternoon sleep today - so I'm sure it will be an early night - but I did get to Curves (gym) this morning with Joy.

Thankful?
Warm clothes
Heat pack for my feet and soft woolie socks
My comfort shawl
Rent money (my pension)
Someone's gift to help me pay to see my therapist for 6 visits!

and.... I am off to the nuns again the week after next - they had a cancellation for their focus week on 'Finding your own Happiness' and offered me the place.!!!

Take care all.....