Hello hope you are well. Hope you like the image. Chasing freedom is what I have being doing for years. With mental ill health you somewhat feel trapped. You cannot do everything you wish to do. So what I do now is concentrate on what I am comfortable with. I have learnt to be happy in my life. I have got no big plans. Just getting up in the morning feeling ok is good. That first cup of tea is lovely. Then I get on with the day. I keep myself occupied. I go the gym, get my shopping in. I go to cafes sometimes. I do my chores. I watch tv, listen to music, read and do other things such as seeing friends and family. You see this chasing freedom to me now is just being free of ill health. I am achieving this now. Dont get me wrong, I still have rough times but I know how to cope now. My mental ill health over the years has been a burden and often too much too bear. I have kept strong though and now feel free. Thanks to a lot of people who have helped me along the way, thank you. Your kindness, friendship and caring is really appreciated.Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Chapter 31
Hello hope you are well. Hope you like the image. Chasing freedom is what I have being doing for years. With mental ill health you somewhat feel trapped. You cannot do everything you wish to do. So what I do now is concentrate on what I am comfortable with. I have learnt to be happy in my life. I have got no big plans. Just getting up in the morning feeling ok is good. That first cup of tea is lovely. Then I get on with the day. I keep myself occupied. I go the gym, get my shopping in. I go to cafes sometimes. I do my chores. I watch tv, listen to music, read and do other things such as seeing friends and family. You see this chasing freedom to me now is just being free of ill health. I am achieving this now. Dont get me wrong, I still have rough times but I know how to cope now. My mental ill health over the years has been a burden and often too much too bear. I have kept strong though and now feel free. Thanks to a lot of people who have helped me along the way, thank you. Your kindness, friendship and caring is really appreciated.
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Hope is one of the most precious things that you can give anyone Jack and it's what you give to me when I read your post. I find them inspiring and humbling. LIving life well, is all about the everyday things, a cup of tea, your friends, a walk in the fresh air, feeling well, it's good to be reminded. Life is more satisfying when we value the everyday things. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. Take good care of that back and the rest of you for that matter. :-)Emma.
Hi Jack,
You seem to have discovered one of the 'secrets' of living a happy and contented life,i.e. by appreciating the simple every day pleasures that life has to offer us, and in doing so you have created a better life for yourself. I am so pleased for you Jack, and I know that you will continue in your new found 'freedom' to do whatever makes you feel good! and as an added bonus you also pass this 'feel good' factor onto others, and I thank you for that!
My very best wishes to you Jack.....D x
Hi Jack,
Great to know that you continue to embrace positive activities. When we escape from the negative 'prison', isn't it great to finally focus on all that is good and positive in our lives?
The simple pleasures in life can be so inspiring. Take good care Jack, long may you continue to inspire.
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