Such a unique and refreshing perspective on coping with the pressures of our world. Finding healthy outlets for our emotions in the face of challenges is important. Thank you for this reminder.
I have to say, sorry, but I'm not a believer in "getting it out." I'm a believer in admitting it to yourself, and then doing SOMETHING, anything, about it. Vowing to get revenge, even years hence, even in a small and symbolic way, is one thing.
In writing this, I have to admit that maybe my singing the "boola, boola" fight song to myself, with different words appropriate to the situation, IS sorta like screaming. You might try that, since it doesn't require any privacy or hurt your throat.
Thank you for sharing your own coping mechanisms. I didn't know about the "boola, boola" fight song. Is that the Yale football song or something different? It sounds like it's fun as well as effective.
Acceptance and action can be great strategies, agree completely. I think the challenge right now for many people is not being able to make sense of what's going on in a way that they can even respond to 'it'. What's actually happening? What is 'it'? Whose version do I trust? What actions should I take? It almost feels like a "War of the Worlds" scenario.
One more thing. From your photo it looks like you have a dog. I don't know about you, but I would be a basket case without my cat. Best stress buster ever. Of course, I have the world's best cat, so that makes all the difference.
Thanks for turning me on to ODDKO and "Disobey", Clarence. I didn't know about them. Great video. I'm a fan of Five Finger Death Punch and especially their song "Wash It All Away," in case you haven't listened to that -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9VFg44H2z8.
Thanks for this link. Nice title. I will listen to all of these. It will take me a while as I don't know most of these songs. Once I do, I'll get back to you. Appreciate your sharing this with me.
Such a unique and refreshing perspective on coping with the pressures of our world. Finding healthy outlets for our emotions in the face of challenges is important. Thank you for this reminder.
Thanks for reading the post and for those kind words, Winston. Appreciated.
I have to say, sorry, but I'm not a believer in "getting it out." I'm a believer in admitting it to yourself, and then doing SOMETHING, anything, about it. Vowing to get revenge, even years hence, even in a small and symbolic way, is one thing.
In writing this, I have to admit that maybe my singing the "boola, boola" fight song to myself, with different words appropriate to the situation, IS sorta like screaming. You might try that, since it doesn't require any privacy or hurt your throat.
Thank you for sharing your own coping mechanisms. I didn't know about the "boola, boola" fight song. Is that the Yale football song or something different? It sounds like it's fun as well as effective.
Acceptance and action can be great strategies, agree completely. I think the challenge right now for many people is not being able to make sense of what's going on in a way that they can even respond to 'it'. What's actually happening? What is 'it'? Whose version do I trust? What actions should I take? It almost feels like a "War of the Worlds" scenario.
One more thing. From your photo it looks like you have a dog. I don't know about you, but I would be a basket case without my cat. Best stress buster ever. Of course, I have the world's best cat, so that makes all the difference.
ODDKO - Disobey . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMN0qeXMz6k
Thanks for turning me on to ODDKO and "Disobey", Clarence. I didn't know about them. Great video. I'm a fan of Five Finger Death Punch and especially their song "Wash It All Away," in case you haven't listened to that -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9VFg44H2z8.
https://youtu.be/9tsw_IpYhKA?si=Wrcs8fbJLs0gUi37
at 0:43. You've got four syllables there to use for your own curses!
Yes, the happiest dog in the world (I keep a count of how many people spontaneously use that word to describe him).
I can see getting very 'creative' with that song!
Happy pet, fortunate human. We're so lucky.
https://cwspangle.substack.com/p/flamme-en-el-lobscurite
Thanks for this link. Nice title. I will listen to all of these. It will take me a while as I don't know most of these songs. Once I do, I'll get back to you. Appreciate your sharing this with me.
https://cwspangle.substack.com/p/shades-of-gray
Thanks for this link as well. Will take a listen and get back to you with reactions.