ALEXITHYMIA

I posed this question to my class the other day for their journal topic. I got some very interesting answers for a group of middle school students. What does everyone else think though

Family and friends often come to me to 'vent' about relationships, work, school, life in general on a micro or macro scale. I see a few make the same bad decisions over and over. I start concerned, become frustrated and retreat, exhausted. I was told once never to give anyone advice, that people need to learn from their own mistakes so I usually just suggest ideas or ask questions. I don't want to feel like I'm wasting my time, but I would never want anyone to give up on me so now I ask for advice.

So how do you choose who and when someone is worth your worry??

"Worrying is a waste of your imagination." - Anonymous

Hope, friendship, life and love...his music says it all. My "Music Monday" has to do entirely with the Dave Matthews Band. I know it's not everyone's favorite, but on some level the words of his songs can strike everyone and get their minds thinking. That is what music should do...inspire, move and overall just make you give in :) Enjoy!

My new favorite song...

Such a hard word to define in this day and age. It's an even harder emotion to find in our world these days. Both tough to find in our own lives and also tough to find in someone else. Part of the reason is because so many people feel that true happiness is somewhat out of reach.

    When it comes to searching within yourself, to be happy with who you are, this can be a motivator not thinking that true happiness is possible. It allows you to strive for more, to achieve your dreams. This can also have a downside, because this negative thought gives way to putting a wall up. A wall that only those who are willing to climb and look past will succeed.

    Finding happiness in others is even more difficult sometimes because when you are dealing with your own insecurities, it's hard to imagine your ability to make others smile. It's almost impossible to believe that someone could care and love another person that much.

    I don't know if it has to do with my age, my life experiences, the way I was raised or all of the above, but I feel I have found that happiness. First I am happy with who I am and where I have gotten to in my life. It's taken a lot, but I feel I have gotten there.

    Secondly, I have found that happiness in someone else. Sure it's new, sure there is so much more to learn and grow from, but that's the beauty in this happiness…the fact that there is still room for more of it. That it's peak hasn't come yet, that with time it can only get better. If you asked me if I've found happiness, if you asked me if I am happy, if you asked me if I am enjoying this new found happiness, my answer will always be without a doubt…YES.

    I've not been able to say that or truly believe it in such a long time. I'm a truthful and honest person though so I can say from my heart that it is you love that has shown me that happiness. It's you that puts that smile on my face. It's you that has shown me hope that it is possible to find someone out there that really does make you want to be the best version of yourself.

    I hope that when you read this you believe it. I hope you know that this feeling is towards you. I hope that you know that I've never been more serious when I say I'm here to support you and care about you. Physically but also, and if not more importantly, emotionally and mentally, you are an amazing woman that has never stopped making me feel content and at such a good place in this life of mine.

    I thank you for all that you are, all that you've become, and all that you will be…My only wish, my only dream, is that I'm giving you that same smile you give me every day J

 

It's one of the most powerful emotions one human can feel towards another or towards any one thing. It's an even harder emotion to let out once you feel it. Either too scared, not sure or just nerves all together. Whatever the case may be....maybe this cartoon will help you express your emotions. So that you don't wind up with Alexithymia ;) Thanks for this Dad!!

Ok so I'm a day behind but here is some musical selections partly thanks to my dad for that someone special in your life....I hope everyone has one.