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what makes your day worthwhile?

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06/06/09
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I usually have a list of "things to do."  But even if I accomplish everything on the list, there is often an emptiness and lack of satisfaction with my life.  I would like some responses about what others do that really makes life worthwhile and gives a sense of purpose to each day.

 

Carolyn

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I have schizoaffective disorder (SZA). I've had this condition for 29...

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Journaling gives me the greatest joy. I so love to write. Doing jobs around the house keeps me physically active. And of course cooking and baking are the best therapy for me. I love to find new recipes and create a dish that is delicious. I am not creative by nature, but by nuture. Cooking gives me a sense of self worth. I worked so many years as a cook, that it's hard to shut that off.

 

Dave

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Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 02:13 PM

I do know that reading a good book is very satisfying, it is just sometimes hard to gauge what is worth buying or not.  And it seems the books I would check out at the library are always already checked out or are at another branch or are reference books that have to stay on the shelf.  I usually buy "used" books from Amazon.com -- some even allow you to read the first few pages.  And if I can read a few pages, I can tell whether or not to buy it.

 

And doing something good for someone, that helps bring a satisfying close to the day.

 

Carolyn

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