tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post5783047490710496041..comments2024-03-29T05:29:08.934-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/29/24: Texas Notes: Socked feet over shag rugsNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-14171275788595671482020-09-28T23:53:05.814-05:002020-09-28T23:53:05.814-05:00I like that idea of turning the volume down on the...I like that idea of turning the volume down on the big questions- I spend a lot of time doing that too. Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-5492451545294299732020-09-28T16:32:01.229-05:002020-09-28T16:32:01.229-05:00I appreciate your thoughtful response. I too subsc...I appreciate your thoughtful response. I too subscribe to many of the approaches you shared. I would imagine quite a few of the others who follow this column do as well.<br />Where we differ, and it’s not about who’s right or wrong because there is neither, is about meaning and that’s okay.<br />I think the main reason I gave up looking for meaning is I don’t want to be on my death bed and feel disappointed for not finding the meaning of life. I have too many things, as do we all, for which to be grateful. I’d rather be having those thoughts when my times come.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679840606511726447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-27173785222078119432020-09-28T13:34:43.253-05:002020-09-28T13:34:43.253-05:00Points taken, Les and thank you for the food for t...Points taken, Les and thank you for the food for thought. On the journey that I am on, I feel a deep longing for meaning and no apologies for feeling this way. <br /><br />I take from the teachings of Victor Frankl whose theory of Logotherapy posits that 1) human life has meaning 2) human beings long to experience their own sense of life meaning, and 3) humans have the potential to experience meaning under any and every circumstance. (https://positivepsychology.com/viktor-frankl-logotherapy/). <br /><br />I feed myself with as much as I can— nutritious food, exercise, fresh air, art, nature, connection, solitude, repose, etc— to keep myself as well as possible. When my mood needs help I reach for tools or people to help, or I practice visitng with my uncomfortable feelings a la Carl Jung and some of my pragmatic role models who have helped me see that I don't have to always feel good, say I'm ok, or pretty things up. <br /><br />I forgive myself as quickly as possible for misspoken words and deeds that harm myself and others. I say I am sorry when I need to. I like the words "I am me, you are you," and say them in my head when I need to tighten my boundaries and feel a strong unfaltering inner power and protect myself from aggressive or bullying others. <br /><br />I have learned to trust myself and to trust others too, which is easiest with an inner circle of tried and true, reliable friends and family. I also strive to flow with my passions and talents. I take from theories that remind me to keep a sense of joy, pleasure and wonder in my world wherever I can. <br /><br />Easier said than done but I will keep searching, learning, and growing for as long as I am able.Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-89640562288888833612020-09-27T20:33:46.281-05:002020-09-27T20:33:46.281-05:00Searching for meaning is as pointless as looking f...Searching for meaning is as pointless as looking for explanations. You won’t find it. <br />Accept where we are. Enjoy what life has to offer. Be nice to others. Optimism is better than pessimism. <br />Easier said than done. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679840606511726447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-68499100867164050412020-09-27T09:34:35.521-05:002020-09-27T09:34:35.521-05:00Exactly. Bonus: two full moons in October, the 1st...Exactly. Bonus: two full moons in October, the 1st & the 31st.Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-1859711218627955882020-09-26T23:08:37.889-05:002020-09-26T23:08:37.889-05:00Keep your eyes on the sky
Put a dollar in the kitt...Keep your eyes on the sky<br />Put a dollar in the kitty<br />Don't the moon look pretty<br />--Steely DanGrizz 65https://www.blogger.com/profile/02892702223228764894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-14743402020540073592020-09-26T13:19:44.161-05:002020-09-26T13:19:44.161-05:00thanks JR!thanks JR!Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-84147149927606406182020-09-26T12:23:34.529-05:002020-09-26T12:23:34.529-05:00You had it figured out as a kid in Rogers Park, an...You had it figured out as a kid in Rogers Park, and you are doing it now in ATX. Always pleased to share walks with you, Caren! Thanks!johnny ridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207639345590716567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-71766719605650902092020-09-26T11:50:02.477-05:002020-09-26T11:50:02.477-05:00I shared that link riffing off the Earth Wind &...I shared that link riffing off the Earth Wind & Fire theme here, to see if it might bring even a little bit of joy. Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-48611384311290147032020-09-26T11:48:52.810-05:002020-09-26T11:48:52.810-05:00https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/demi-adej...https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/demi-adejuyigbe-will-keep-celebrating-the-21st-of-september-if-people-donate-50000-to-good-causes/Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-88851406550483802552020-09-26T08:34:51.432-05:002020-09-26T08:34:51.432-05:00"Keep your head to the sky," Caren. Reg..."Keep your head to the sky," Caren. Regardless of whether it helps anyone else, it certainly benefits you. The first step to world peace starts with making peace with oneself. Me? I'm still in negotiations.<br /><br />john<br />tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.com