365 Questions, One Page Per Day: A One Year Self-Discovery Journal How does worrying create problems? Well, for me, often I obsessively worry about problems I have absolutely no control over. If I can do nothing at all to control or change the outcome then it is a waste of brainpower to even worry about… Continue reading 365 Days of Questions: When times are hard
Being an empath or having a really high EQ (emotional intelligence) is very valuable in the world, although often ignored. But we are capable of completely understanding the emotional landscape we are in and the emotional reality of those around us. The big problem is that we attract those who have exceptionally low EQs and… Continue reading Toxic Empathy
I bought this typewriter a bit back but never got around to getting the cartridges. But I have ordered and received them. I want to start using this for rough drafts because I have that tendency to go back and edit repeatedly and I would much rather get that rough, rough, draft out before I… Continue reading I got out the typewriter
I was thinking about this concept of closure in a relationship that has ended. And why we want it. It seems we want it to confirm or validate our decision. Or worse, because we need to know the Truth or Why. And man, I tend to be the sort that wants the truth and the… Continue reading Relationship Closure
So I bought this thing. This LED notebook. And it is actually for kids. They have all sorts of kid styles. It doesn't take much power and it erases easily so you never waste paper. I got it as a quick notepad to jot things down. I thought it would be great for when I… Continue reading LED notepad
My cooking is a risky business, my friends. I am not the best of cooks but I get the job done, utilize everything fresh before it goes bad, and eat pretty healthy. However, so far, living alone I have: Set off the smoke alarm three times, at least. Forgot I was cooking and burnt something… Continue reading Absentminded Cook
Daily Om prompt Well, I'm not too fond on thinking about my failures because in the past my brain was super great at that. Even if they were not my failures. Even if I had no role in the situation, still felt that way when something went sideways. And I felt like a failure even… Continue reading Reflections: Past Failures
So I have dived into the dating world via dating apps. It is difficult for me given the horror of how my last relationship ended. But I seriously do not want to give that situation or person any more of my time or energy. It is also difficult because I read people really well in… Continue reading Dating and Dating Apps
I am in such an awesome mood this Sunday. I have been really living in a creative mindset lately. Focusing on my artwork. Focusing on my writing. Starting new projects. Keeping busy as I can. I worked on a few artistic projects today. Completely different styles and topics. It's interesting. I am working on a… Continue reading In a creative mindset
I am lumping two prompts together here because I have a crappy memory so... having a hard time picking something for this. Worst day ever The human brain is designed to remember negative things better than positive things. Mainly because we are animals and as such we are focused on survival. And maybe that doesn't… Continue reading Reflection: Your best day ever: Your worse day ever
There is something about living alone I like. Must be the introvert in me. I think it maybe it is an interesting idea that everyone should live alone at some time in their lives. Being as I have a disability I am dependent on my support system for many things. But also living alone creates… Continue reading Living Alone
This prompt found on the Daily Om about when or if we ever had conflicting loyalties in our lives. I am exceptionally loyal to my loved ones: my partner (when I had one), my friends and my family. And I will defend any of them who are in my life, no matter what. I may not like… Continue reading Reflections: Conflicting Loyalties
This prompt found on the Daily Om is about reminiscing. There is nothing wrong with nostalgia as long as we don't get fixated on the past with rose coloured glasses. But it's fine to reflect on times in your life you remember fondly. Or specific memories even that make you feel good. Our brain is awesome at… Continue reading Reflections: Nostalgia, relationships and boundaries
This prompt found on the Daily Om is about all sorts of beginnings from starting over to new hobbies and experiences tried. Start Over Sometimes in life we have to let a lot of things go and start fresh. I think some people may find this more difficult as they get older because they feel… Continue reading Reflections: New Beginnings
How do I feel I have contributed to society? Ponderings based on Daily Om prompt from 'A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self'' It is a massive struggle when you have a disability to feel like you are contributing at all to society. Mostly because society wants you to be Productive in a… Continue reading Reflections: Contributions
Ponderings based on Daily Om This question posed in A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self on the Daily Om is a good one for different parts of your life. You can ask it again and again and get different answers. But to know what you feel is missing in your life to… Continue reading Reflections: What is missing?
I find myself reflecting on work and career lately because I have neither due to being on disability. And I would love financial security and stability. And then when I have the slightest urge to try something my body reminds that is a very bad idea. I love working. Because I love constant mental challenges… Continue reading Reflections: Work
So I went to the SPCA here and adopting a cat named Peter. He is so cute with his big cheeks and sad eyes. And I think it is those eyes that made me compelled to adopt him. I am thinking of changing his name to Theodore. Is that better than Peter? No idea, but… Continue reading My new cat
I have moved into my own place. And actually, I don't recall ever living on my own. Not without roommates. Not literally by myself. I can't say that I mind it really. It is peaceful. And I control the vibe. I also control the cooking which I suppose I will likely regret. I'm not the… Continue reading New Flat
Like I said in my previous post I was monogamous in my last very, very long-term relationship. And while it ended horrifically it wasn't horrible throughout. I am a monogamous person. I am a one man woman. It is just how my brain works. So I don't cheat because I don't Look. I am focused… Continue reading The single Vibe
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