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I have a very strong desire for control over every aspect of my life and I’ve never been able to roll with things. Lately I’m trying to let go of this so I can participate in my ‘friendships’, which I have really been neglecting in recent years. Today a friend texted and asked me to go to the farmers market with her. At first I felt scared (lol) and inclined to ignore the message but I decided instead I would agree to go, and within 5 minutes I was in her car with her. It was a total blur and I was anxious out of my mind but I felt very grateful to spend time with someone I love. I’m terrible at conversing but even just to stand beside her was nice. We hugged before parting ways. I am glad that I did this.
Feb 8, 2025
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my friend has been recently urging me to just do things i would be hesitant to do. so glad i listen
Mar 5, 2024
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i’ve been feeling kind of under the weather lately, but i committed myself to a lot of plans this weekend and coming week. yesterday, i had breakfast with a friend, hung out in boston for the day walking around, went to a halloween party, took the hour and a half train ride back home… and i was supposed to take the train back to boston this morning to volunteer and gallery-sit at a small, non-profit art gallery. i woke up at 7:30am feeling like my head was gonna explode and knew that i had to stay home. i had a really fun day yesterday and i’m not gonna sit here and regret that, but instead, i’m gonna be proud of myself for listening to my body today (and late last night when i got home) !!!! i have a busy week ahead with much anticipated concerts and new jobs starting, so taking it slow today is for the best <3
Oct 27, 2024
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I’ve always been comfortable being by myself places, but it feels especially important during these periods to remind yourself just because you don’t have someone to go with doesn’t mean you shouldnt go see that movie, go to that gallery opening, eat at that restaurant, etc. Even if you don’t have something on the calendar maybe make an excuse to do something just to prove it to yourself!
Apr 3, 2024
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Absolutely the best book I’ve ever read but it took me, if I’m remembering correctly, over a month to get through. It’s so dense with material I had to reread things over and over to get everything being put together. It has an academic vibe, so if that’s not your thing, you probably wouldn’t enjoy. But god, I loved it.
Feb 7, 2025
The other album I’ve been super into the past few days :-D so gorgeous. I’d never heard of this band before and I still haven’t heard their other albums but I feel inclined to listen. They have a really nice sound and the vocalists are both (I think it’s just two?) wonderfully talented. Some of the songs make me want to cry some of them make me want to dance
Feb 15, 2025
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I know people typically sit while they do it, but I’ve found laying down on my acupressure mat to be extremely helpful with meditation. I have not been practicing long and its still very difficult for me, but the acupressure makes me physically relax to the point that I am able to be listening and breathing calmly and feeling ‘okay’ enough to want to put my heart into the practice.
Feb 11, 2025