@CinnamonGirlE
Good morning Cinny, it's something I have to work on every day. Being where my feet are helps my emotional well-being tremendously
@Idissent
Morning. I haven't been doing too well at it in the past few days. And it's not helpful. Either going to roll over and go back to sleep or get in my car and just start driving.
Either way, got to live in the present.
You have friends here, Cinni. You’re not alone.
@CinnamonGirlE
When even “be here now” is present tense breath slowly counting your breath:
“In 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 … Out, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 …”
Be real adventurous and set a peaceful alarm on your phone with 5 or more minutes. Eyes closed just counting and breathing without evaluating.
Exhale for longer than you inhale. The counting is a barrier to intrusion thoughts when meditation along doesn’t cut it. A great way to chill before a performance too😉
@CanisPundit @Idissent @Bix @InUnfunky
Thank you, I will absolutely use it. ❤️
@CanisPundit
Excellent suggestions! Calm also has an app with soothing sounds.
@Bix @InUnfunky @Idissent
Thanks guys. I will work on being better.❤️
It’s not your fault. There are some things we can’t control. 👍
Personally — I think you’re brave for sticking it out on your home turf. 😎
@InUnfunky @Bix @Idissent
I don't know if I am brave or stuck. But thanks ❣️
I'm just trying to pep you up cuz you were bumming me the hell out, geez. 😮 😉 ❤️
Recall that I fled FL as soon as was feasible...which was spring '99, heh. You OTOH not only stayed in your native environs but were on the medical frontlines, so to speak. My emoji would be tires peeling out, here are yours --
💪 🔥
@InUnfunky @Bix @Idissent
I am feeling better over here. 😂
Embrace the strange changes.
Fleeing may not be entirely out of the question. Time will tell. In the meantime? I am used to standing alone.😉
Nice!
And whatever you do, don't flee to Costa Rica -- cuz that's SOO '00s. Unless you really wanna git yer iguana farming on.
😉
@InUnfunky @Bix @Idissent
Hey, I am not against iguana farming by any means, lol. 😉
Being attached to family and its place is not the same as being stuck (i remind myself as well).
@richquaal
Yes, this is an issue. I have family here. So I get it.
I liked your post of Led Zeppelin's song 'Going to California' 'cause i've felt that impulse for years. Especially when winter hints at its arrival, and it feels like the national mood is colder.
@richquaal
I understand the impulse.
@InUnfunky @CinnamonGirlE @Idissent
Hang in there Cinni.
I am checking out some really hard soul music.
Timmy Willis - I'm A Man, 1970 Detroit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A9FsyVf99A