Second Activities

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Submitted by Walter L. Harris on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 7:28pm.

Sorry I thought that I had already posted these

The third activity I picked was “A Beautiful Day.” This one was a little more of a challenge for me because I feel that everyday I wake-up, I have a beautiful day. So I had to put it on paper to test this theory. First when I wake up, I would have breakfast and read the paper. I chose this because it would relax me before I got started. Then I would shower and dress and start my day.

  

Next I would go out job hunting for a part-time job in the helping feel to fill a monetary void and to give me something to do away from home. I would stop at a coffee shop and have some coffee and go online to check my mail and work on my homework. Then go visit my friends and family. Then go home and have dinner. Do some more reading and watch television and go to bed. I was not successful on my beautiful day because things sometime come up that you can’t foresee. I did find that the qualities of my beautiful day were truly beautiful. I would not change my perception of a beautiful day. To move toward achieving a beautiful day on a regular basis, I would plan my day and leave room for flexibility

The last activity that I chose was “The Gratitude Letter and Visit this was something I was quite familiar with because of my involvement with AA, I had to do this in my step work. I talk to a young lady that was involved in me continuing my educational journey. I wrote her a letter of appreciation for giving me back the ability to believe in myself. After reading her the letter I gave it to her. The visit turned out really good for me and her. I let her no what her help meant to me.  

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Submitted by Jesse R. on Sun, 03/16/2008 - 11:53pm.

 I also feel as though everyday is a beautiful day, though taking time to actively enjoy one wasn't too bad.

 

 

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be like Gumby
Submitted by Jacob H on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 9:31pm.

Walter,

I think your idea of a beautiful day is very much about taking your time, relaxing and enjoying life. I think that as you introduce flexibility into your life, perhaps you will have a string of beautiful days.

I know for me, when I take the time to slow down and relax a bit, I experience less stress and more enjoyment.

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Submitted by Lisa on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 12:36pm.

Walter - I think as we get older we learn to appreciate all that is around us which helps to make everyday beautiful.  I like the last sentence of your beautiful day posting...."To move toward achieving a beautiful day on a regular basis, I would plan my day and leave room for flexibility."  Flexibility in one's schedule is sometimes very hard to maneuver.  The gratitude letter was the most satisfying activity for me.  Having not done one before, it was difficult to get started but once I finished and read it, I was glad I did.  It is a good feeling telling others how much we appreciate them.  Thanks for sharing. 

 


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It seems you've mastered the essentials
Submitted by Adam on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 11:10am.

Yo Walter,

Hey, reading your blog on the beautiful day inspired me.  Reading between the lines I infer that your history and your work with chemical dependency has gifted you deep gratitude for the wonders of this human life.  More and more I am seeing that true happiness lies in our perspective, in simply tuning into the beauty.  Its apparent that you have learned how to do this for yourself because I always see you grinning and smiling.  I had a great time tripping around the EMP with you and recording our musical histories together.  See you soon.

-Adam
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