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the blob

malibumark
malibumark

I notice that when I am not expected somewhere, like work or an afternoon at my parents' - I tend to become 'the blob' 


That may be a little harsh but I think what I am trying to say is - instead of making mental peace my goal - I think


I am started to see mental peace and viability my goal. To keep healthful and functional.


I am glad I have noticed this - because now I am learning to motivate myself beyond my soothing routines


and keep myself active. I mean I usually try and do things


that are like orderly which is soothing - like watch shows I like - - and yet many times stuff my face with food too.


I think I am now seeing that my soothing routines are now ready to shift towards those things - that keep me calm and functional.


Things that keep me ok inside and living out there in the world. :)


Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Ha....I sure have my blob times to !
Are you talking about resting sweetie ?....I do toooooooo much of it now and what's worse I give myself permission to do it
Big hug...xo
iwontbackdown1
iwontbackdown1
What a great post! You're the one in charge of you and it helps to try your way.:)
malibumark
malibumark
thanks guys!
irishwriter
irishwriter
good to see you mark and good timing, i just posted about it being your job to get the tree for the lounge in case you have forgotten. tradition is tradition after all! lovely to see you!
malibumark
malibumark
I need a goal right now hehe. One tree coming up. Nine feet tall and covered in sparkly lights!
malibumark
malibumark
this illness is so strange, I felt all rearing to go this morning - and then one quick social situation where I had to make a decision totally took the wind out of my sails. I became robotic
and down. I should probably tell my Dr. about this. From my pit in the ground I wish you all light and lightening of your loads. Peace :) MM
spacekat
spacekat
I can relate -- Totally! I shut down after social interactions - it's just too much RL people time.
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