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“You know, many of us act as if we should have a Ph.D. in being alive, a Ph.D. in being a human being.
And there's absolutely nothing that suggests that we should know what's going on. This entire experience is a ridiculous, difficult mystery. And I think the most reasonable response as we are drifting through this mystery is to offer ourselves some grace and, by extension, each other.”
Ofusu Jones-Quartey
Errands in town today, following an intense severe weather night for many. Heaven knows what's in store with tomorrow's forecast. Son's been stressed and getting a tad stir crazy; there's only so much one can do in a back brace. Told him I'd love some company and treated us to a feast. We're both thankful beyond words for this gift. By all rights, all his medical, insurance, etc. agree it's a miracle he survived the accident and sustained milder injuries than previously thought. #LifeIsGood 💖
Yesterday was such a weird mixed bag of stressful but necessary errands, appointments, and interactions that I'll spare y'all a rehash. So today's been a welcome self care day for my trio. Those who sought to usurp our vibe was politely told to go pound rocks. 😉
I traveled far into the future. I asked survivors what happened. They told me of the bloody wars of mankind over the truth of ancient history. Which of the accounts were true? Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel, The Lord of the Rings? Even within sects there was in continuous infighting. I explained that these were stories to entertain, sometimes teach a lesson, but none really happened. I barely made it back alive! It's good to back in our enlightened age where people aren't so gullible and hateful.
"When I started my journey and people started calling me the dog whisperer, the only thing I wanted to do was to teach people that there's no such thing as a bad dog." ― Cesar Millan
“There is no such thing as a problem breed. However, there is no shortage of 'problem owners'....”
― Cesar Millan
'Be like Cesar not like Kristy' - Me
It’s never really about “what happened?”
It’s about “what remains?” after “what will be my response?”
Mindfulness & principled discipline are never achieved on autopilot. But they are necessary to leaving something worthwhile behind in the end. Lest life wash away all that could be left of my best.
Something that occurred to me as I read the three lines on solubility
Be careful what you allow to slip away in life’s short cuts and “solutions.”
#ThingsThatMakeMeGoHmmm #LifeHacks #philosophy #WordToTheWise
Okay, I gotta 'fess up, y'all. I'm having a go of it trying to be the calm, stable adult in the house. Son and I had to start the claim process with our insurance. Well, I learned that his car didn't just wreck; it rolled. Ffs. I've already lost one son. To find out that kiddo #2 was closer to... I don't even want to say it.
Subconscious is telling me how stressed I truly am by way of using dreams. CPTSD is a MFer. Not letting it win today, just for today.
#CoSoRecovery
Somebody mentioned saints and I'm in a type of mood.
#CoSoMusic /nosanitize
I drew blood from others for years before I had blood drawn from me. It’s different. Your logic and reason doest really apply. Its ok, it aint rational. I have no problem with needles, blood, but when I had blood drawn I was freaked the first time.
Just commenting cuz I think we should talk more about giving blood.
Queen of the Long Game ~ Charmingly Twisted ~ Gen-X OG ~ ODAAT/JFT June 1995 ♥ =)