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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Reasons to Live

When I was inpatient, I had the assignment of writing down ten reasons to live. I could only think of one, and that was to live for positive moments in life, but the nurse staff wouldn't accept it as an answer, so I wrote down everything I considered positive. They accepted this.

I'll be honest, sometimes these don't help at all. I find the best way to read them is one at a time, out loud, trying to remember or imagine something that has helped you feel these in the past. Reading through them quickly is likely to just tire you out, which, for depressed people, can kill.

Slow down,     then
scroll down.

Joy
Happiness
Peace
Contentment
Beauty
Awe
Inspiration
Wonder
Grandeur
Radiance
Majesty
Reverence
Affection
LOVE
Comfort
Laughter
Merriment
Congeniality
Delight
Playfulness
Vivacity
Celebration
Friendship
Courtship
Romance
Kindness
Cuteness
Sweetness
Serendipity
Euphoria
Ecstasy
Caring
Pleasantness
Charm
Fascination
Adoration
Agape
Elation
Bonding
Adulation
Positivity
Hilarity
Enchantment
Enjoyment
Amazement
Connection
Exhilaration
Exuberation
Invigoration
Infatuation
Gladness
Giddiness
Seduction
Lust
Blessings
Desire
(It is my) Honor
Togetherness
Connectedness
Epicness
Passion
Pleasure
Motivation
Revelry
Vitality
Vibrancy
Enthusiasm
Intimacy
Savoring
Community
Mating
Arousal
Excitement
Serenity
Snuggling
Embracing
Phenomenality
Amusement
Tenderness
Fantasticity
Fulfillment
FUN
Meaning
Purpose
Rapture
Appreciation
Splendor
Love-making
Heart-touching
Uplifting
Bliss
Welcoming
Beloved
Cherishing
Devotion
Attachment
HOPE
Affirmation
Willingness
Goofiness
Sensationality
Laughing
Giggling
Chuckles
Elegance
Cuddles
Pinnacles
Fondness
Inviting
Relishing
Gentleness
Rosiness
Thriving
YES
Chipperness
Jolliness
Ambition
Badassery
Aspiring
Highs
Glorious
Entrancing
Satisfaction
Eagerness
Ahegagio
Anticipation
Eureka
Bubbliness
Heartfulness
Endearing
Scintillating
Stimulating
Succulence
Loveliness
Provocativity
Titillating
Pleasing
Magnificence
Uniting
Culmination
Enlightenment
Zen
Prizing
Adventure
Soul
Spirit
Exceptional
Outstanding
Impressing
Significance
Stupendousness
Wowing
Spectacularity
Specialness
Heavenliness
Humor
Hugs
Make-outs
Self-love
Rebirth
Necking
Nuzzling
Doing
Being
Wholeness
Profundity
Superbness
Eleutheromania
Sonder
Logomania

These are nice-to-haves, but I don't generally consider them worth living for on their own.
Wholesomeness
Brilliance
Grace
Goodness
Altruism
Courage
Generosity
Trust
Understanding
Consoling
Consideration
Courtesy
Compassion
Virtue
Relaxation
Dreams
Attraction
Vulnerability
Gentility
Calming
Reassuring
Adrenaline rushes
Rallying
Energy
Politeness
Spellbinding
Providing
Presents
Treats
Temptation
Befriending
MIRACLES
Preciousness
Gratitude
Thankfulness
(Self) acceptance
Ease
Betterment
Improving
Support
Invincibility
Revelation
Horniness
Interest
Thoughtfulness
Concern
Imprinting
Sexiness
Security
Safety
Protection
Strip-teasing
Knee-slappers
Petting
Caressing
Kissing
Masterpieces
Hugging
Flirting
Benevolence
Aromas
Perfumes
Muses
Colognes
Bemusal
Foreplay
Entertainment
Enthralling
Orgasms
Deliciousness
Enabling
Completion
Co-creation
Victory
Recreation
Success
Achievement
Accomplishment
Awards
Accolades
Openness
Rewards
Pampering
Gifts
Attentiveness
Donation
Rest
Poignancy
Longing
(Self) nurturing
Pining
Reciprocity
Soothing
Smiling
Surprising
Tickling
Flowering
Blooming
Jokes
Partaking
Glimmering
Value
Heroics
Decorating
Joining
Novelty
Encouraging
Sparkle
Gazing
Exhibitioning
Massaging
Sprinkles
Imagine
Mountaintops
Exploration
Discovery


I read this list every night before I go to sleep during my postponement time, and it helps tremendously.
I have copies of it on my phone and a physical paper that I use to write down more that I think of. I like to keep back-ups of this one because it really is one of the best tools I have for fighting my own personal battle. I have a reminder on my phone to read them that opens the list for me. These are good. Yeah.

PS: If you have any suggestions for the list, please don't hesitate to comment below. I could always use more reasons to live, and I think others could, too. If I like them enough, I'll add them to this post.
Thanks in advance. You save lives.

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