If we can all just take a deep breath amid all of the political and general fuckery of the day...How are we all doing? I hope that we are all finding outlets to keep sane and balanced. My outlet is through family (Easter get-together tomorrow, etc.) and much-needed home improvement plans. What are y'all doing to keep grounded?
@Ironworker229 Lately, I've starting whittling as a way of relaxing, focusing and grounding. I sit in the yard, listen to birds, smile at my dog exploring and then I let the chip fly. Both deeply immersive and right brain mindless. You have to stay vigilant about where your blade is moving, but it's surprising how quickly the brain learns to throw up red flags automatically. The wood's aroma, the tightness and/or direction of the grain, flipping/turning to make a cut –the end result matters not.