Man, you know, I tried this wild thing the other day, and I gotta tell you about it. It’s all about feelings, like, the deep stuff we all go through. So, I’m calling it “9 cups feelings.”
First off, I started by just sitting down and thinking about all the good stuff in my life. I mean, I really dug deep and listed out everything I’m grateful for. It was kinda like making a mental list of all the things that make me happy. And let me tell you, it felt pretty darn good to acknowledge all that. Then, I got this idea to kind of rate my feelings on a scale, like, how much joy or contentment each thing brought me. I grabbed a piece of paper and some colored pens, and I drew these nine cups, each one representing a different area of my life—you know, like friends, family, work, hobbies, that sort of thing.
Next, I started filling in the cups. Each cup got a color based on how fulfilled I felt in that area. Bright colors for the good stuff, darker shades for the things that weren’t so great. It was like, I don’t know, giving a visual to my emotions. This part took a while, you know? I really had to sit with my feelings and be honest about where I was at. I took a break and I went for a walk. I needed to clear my head. And I came back to my drawing board to see what was going on with me.

After that, I spent some time just looking at the cups, seeing where I was overflowing with good vibes and where things were a bit empty. I even jotted down some notes next to each cup, like, “spend more time with family” or “find a new hobby.” I sat there, just staring at it, until it clicked in my head how I can make these cups even better.
I talked to a close friend about my discovery. I told him all about the cups and what I discovered and asked for his opinions. It’s so helpful to get a fresh view on things. We talked for hours, and that helped me figure out my feelings even more.
And yeah, it was a trip. But you know what? It actually helped me see things more clearly. Like, where I’m at in life and what I need to work on. I realized that it’s okay to have some cups that aren’t completely full. It’s all part of the journey, right? And it’s about appreciating the good stuff while also figuring out how to fill up those emptier cups. I decided to take actions on my discovery. I started doing things that I knew would fill those cups. I called an old friend, started a new project at work, and even signed up for a class I’ve been wanting to take.
So, I’m sharing this because I think it could help others too. It’s like, a way to check in with yourself and see where you’re at emotionally. And it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being real, you know?
Anyway, that’s my little experiment with the “9 cups feelings.” It’s a work in progress, but I’m feeling pretty good about it. Might even make it a regular thing, who knows? It’s all about that emotional fulfillment, man.
- Acknowledged the good stuff: I listed out everything I’m grateful for.
- Visualized my feelings: I drew nine cups and filled them with colors based on how fulfilled I felt in different areas of my life.
- Reflected on my feelings: I spent time looking at the cups and jotted down notes about what I wanted to change.
- Shared with a friend: I talked to a friend about my experiment and got some helpful feedback.
- Took action: I started doing things to fill up my emptier cups.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
Hope this makes sense and maybe inspires you to try something similar. It’s all about getting in touch with your feelings and living your best life, one cup at a time.