I did an exercise not too long ago. I wrote down all the things I could think of which are absolutely necessary for me to maintain my sense of proportion, reality, and self. It's dynamic, I find, since the things that will "work" one day don't the next, and I need to mix 'em up and try different combo's. Fortunately my psyche seems to know what it needs, so I find myself seeking out those items which would just suit me in the moment. Some of these things are out of my control to make happen *right* when I want them to, but when they do happen they never fail to put me in a better mood.
Today, I had an hour to myself, I spent time with my journal, I got some hugs, I read a good book, I took some pictures, and I enjoyed a rainstorm. I'm feeling closer to being restored to my own true self. Still not quite there yet, but it's coming. Here are some fruits of my photographic labor today: |
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Left to right: Gadget, Gypsy, and Kye. They're peeking through our newly-installed french doors in the family room. The covered patio provides plenty of protection from the rain, but they're big damn babies. |
| This is a shot of the sky, off the corner of the roof. Photoshopped for your viewing pleasure. Heh. | |
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Another shot of the sky. It was the biggest thing going on today. Our weather people here in AZ freak out when it rains - it becomes the biggest news story of the day, regardless of what else is going on in the world. And people completely forget how to drive. Makes me nuts. |