April 25
WNRS SELF-LOVE CARD PROMP:
WHEN DO I FEEL MY BEST? WHAT AM I WEARING? WHAT AM I DOING? (CREATE THAT DAY FOR YOURSELF AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)
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I started doing these prompts 28 days before I started sharing them so I am repeating those previous cards now. I was extremely uncomfortable with some of the questions in the beginning and would contemplate but did not always write answers to them. I am excited to come back to those. Some of them like today’s I had answers to that I am now working to expand on.
I previously answered this one on March 21st and had detailed answers about reading, biking, running, gardening, and camping.
Today I expanded to include the following:
KAYAKING — the entire process warming up the body: walking down to the launch, flipping the kayak right side up and dragging it down to the dock, balancing on the bobbing water while lowering myself into the boat. Layers of clothing: comfy leggings for ease of movement, water and wind resistant overpants in the cool mornings, a tank or tee for when the summer sun rises hot on the water, a hoodie or light jacket while the sun is still low on the horizon and has yet to burn off the fog. Shoes kicked off in the bottom of the kayak and daring to dip bare toes over the side to test the temperature of the water. A thermos of hot coffee stashed in my boats cup holder. Snacking on apple slices. The initial paddle strokes feeling heavy and awkward until my muscles find a rhythm in the movement. The brief pause with paddle resting across the top of the kayak to sigh at the beauty when the sunrise bathes the water in a warm glow with deep shadows and reflections.
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April 26
WNRS SELF-LOVE CARD PROMP:
WHO INSPIRES ME TO BECOME A BETTER VERSION OF MYSELF? HOW DO THEY INSPIRE ME?
My little sister because of her positive attitude around therapy and her determination to address the generational trauma.
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My children and the way that they respond to integrity, love and authenticity. They deserve nothing less and of course so much more, so as such alot of my work of self is there. From that I get to practice a huge portion of who I really am in that and strive to be that inside, and outwardly w others. From that I experience serenity as a result.
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(Whispering) yaaaaassssss thaaaaat- love the immersed verbiage and the experience of even just reading your post… nice thank you.
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Missed drawing a card for yesterday (27th)
April 28
RUPI SELF-LOVE CARD PROMPT:
HOW CAN YOU SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF LIKE YOU WOULD FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Being a cheerleader and hyping up my decisions instead of stressing the decision is wrong — getting excited about positive possibilities instead of imagining negative outcomes.
Positive affirmations — reminding myself that I am enough and that I don’t need to seek outside validation.
Caring for myself — buying my favorite snacks or making my favorite meals when I’m feeling down. Going for a walk, stretching, meditating, and resting.
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April 29
RUPI SELF LOVE CARD PROMPT:
ONE TIME I STOOD UP FOR MYSELF WAS _______. IT MADE ME FEEL ________.
I stood up for myself last weekend — my mum was rather drunk while we were at the cabin. She was talking about driving into town to the bar for more drinks. We were all telling her she had already had a lot to drink, that she shouldn’t be driving, and didn’t need more to drink. We told her if she really wanted to drink that there was plenty around still at the cabin.
She ended up making it about me and my issues. She claimed I was picking on her. Saying that I just think I’m better than her because I don’t drink. Saying I’m over sensitive and I am only concerned because of my experiences being in car accidents.
I stood up for myself stating that my feelings in the situation of drunk driving and not wanting her to go out were valid, regardless of my experiences or motives for feeling that way. It made me feel strong to say it. I felt less controlled by my emotions. I said my feelings were valid — spoke it out loud with force and knew it to be true. I felt my own power.
I got her to calm down after saying it. Brushed and braided her hair, made us some tea with lots of honey, and got her to bed.
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April 30
WNRS SELF-LOVE CARD PROMPT:
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SOMEONE HELPED ME APPRECIATE A PART OF MYSELF THAT FEELS HARD TO LOVE?
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I would make sure that I talk to myself the same way I speak to others, with love and compassion and patience. No name calling etc
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My husband never has ever commented on my weight. Not even in an argument. He never makes me feel bad about my eating or about my weight in general which I appreciate. He has seen me at a healthy weight when we met and then even with the 70lb weight gain over the years and I appreciate that he has never made negative comments about it. In doing this. He helps me to appreciate my body the way it is and allows me to work on my weight loss on my terms and to do it for me and not anyone else.
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My communication style — I’ve said here before I am not a consistent communicator. Sometimes I am on an up and will constantly / quickly respond and message people. Other times I read a message and don’t have the energy or words to respond, sometimes I just forget, and it can be days or weeks before I get back.
The other day I received a message from a friend that said: You always send me these thoughtful texts when I need them the most 
I know the way I communicate doesn’t work for everyone, but there are a lot of people in my life that do understand it or at least accept me for it. They don’t take it personally. Messages like this help me to appreciate this part of myself & not beat myself up over it, knowing I can be there for my friends when it matters, and that this doesn’t hinder me from forming close friendships.
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I have been answering prompts so for this month just in my journal and have forgotten to share them.
May 01
SILK & SONDER SELF LOVE PROMPT:
WHAT’S STANDING IN THE WAY OF YOUR FEELING HAPPIER, AND WHAT CAN YOU DO TO CHANGE THAT?
The biggest thing that stands in my way is fear. I wrote a big detailed list for myself on this and found many things I hadn’t even realized that fear was keeping me from doing and instead fuels my anxiety. I created an action list of items to help me move through these fears.
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May 02
RUPI SELF-LOVE CARD PROMPT:
WHEN I’M CONFIDENT I FEEL ________.
- Healthy and more inclined to take care of myself
- Like I am enough
- Strong & empowered
- Energized to show love and support to others
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May 03
RUPI SELF-LOVE CARD PROMPT:
ARE YOU CURRENTLY FEELING LOST OR FOUND?
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I feel lost.
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I feel a bit of both. I feel I have largely found myself even though she is ever evolving and I’m constantly working to get to know her. The more I know myself, the more I feel lost within my life and unsure of where to go or what to do next.
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I feel both. Some days slightly lost but nothing like the lost feeling I felt before I got clean. Now on those days when I feel lost, I know what I need to do to feel found. I feel found when I connect to my HP. But that lost/found feeling comes in goes. I still have many questions.
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These are exactly what I feel when I feel confident. Trying to think of something to add to this Lil but you nailed it for me even!
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May 04
RUPI SELF-LOVE CARD PROMPT:
WHAT’S ONE THING YOU KEEP PUTTING OFF, BUT IF YOU HAD THE WILLPOWER YOU WOULD START IT RIGHT NOW?
Pursuing getting my drivers license
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