What Makes You Happy?

Ok.  Since I have my blog designed to write about what I've done for the day even though you're reading it first thing in the morning so I'm going to talk about my day today.  This morning was rough for me.  Many of you are unaware of the struggles that I've been struggling with especially during these past 2-3 months. 

This morning, I was feeling extremely depressed.  I knew that there were many emotions whirling around up in my head but I was unable to identify them, the first time in more than two months.  It became completely overwhelming...

I have a list of things, they're called "coping skills".  I'm trying to find the healthy balance of using these coping skills to not only help me cope with an issue but to use these skills to help me allow my emotions to be felt while still allowing myself to work successfully throughout the day and through any problem that may arise.  Today, I needed to focus on using my coping skills to get away from the place I was and to come to an emotional place so that I could focus on and be successful at work.  I feel as though I was very successful and I had a really fun time with it too.  It's great to be doing something and to finally enjoy doing it! :)

Anyway, the skill I've been working on most often is sketching and drawing.  I'm trying to be positive about them and I'm going to share them with you.  Let me know what you think!  I hope they help brighten your day.

The cover (to be completed) of my positive affirmations to help remind me of what's important and remove the "black & white" thinking zone that I've been stuck in.

I am designing a tattoo around this bird symbolizing guidance.  I've kind of hit a "writer's block" but I'll update it as it comes along.

"Tree of Emotion"
One of my early ones (like these all aren't brand new....).  Different emotions are different colors and they all have their own impact on those around them.

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Any thoughts???

"You Make my Heart Dance"
Sometimes it feels as though Mike & his heart will remind me to get up and keep on loving and caring.