The predatory nature of our hyper consumptive society is dehumanizing. And at the same time we stare in the mirror constantly, scan cheap magazines featuring second rate celebs featuring boob jobs, and then scroll to read how many civilians Israel murdered today. Sick.
Thank you Laurie for another ‘spot on’ useful and ‘grounding’ post. I first noticed my ‘hamster wheel’ lifestyle a few years ago so started to take nothingness/ daydreaming time lying in bed looking at the trees etc but aiming for an empty mind. It was then I noticed how many answers to problems (complex and simple) I was able to see. But, then, the ‘hamster Wheel’ started to return so, thank you so very much for this apt and timely reminder 🌸
I just wrote in my personal journal how much I long for the days of scarcity. I was thinking about my 80s childhood when I only got to take two books home a week from our school library, but I devoured them over and over again. As I got older, I lingered over longer chapter books instead of hurrying through to get to the next in a series or read several books at a time (as I often do now). The wealth of information or the privileged access to it that I have is sometimes what depletes me, I think.
Thank you for articulating this so well. It took me a few years away from my high stress job to reclaim my sense of aliveness. I remember feeling too tired to connect with people I cared about. In my personal time I could only really veg out. My nervous system was completely fried. I’m happy to share I feel more and more like myself these days. Like you said, it wasn’t that something was wrong with me after all.
"The system thrives on your exhaustion" because we are the product, but I rebel myself against this f*ck up system that is making all of us sick, I'm done with its crazyness! And I love to see other people that feels like myself 🥰
Thank you. I really needed this, point by point. I relish wisdom that recommends pacing yourself. I am a 4th and 5th grade teacher and I can't actually believe that schools have not been redesigned to be more humane by now. The only thing I can do is make my days as gentle and routine as possible. To say thank you. To listen fully. To put the day behind me when I'm finished. But it wears on me so badly. I will endeavor to slow down.
This is very true. Also, with addictive apps, you should treat them like sugar. Where do you keep candy? Not next to your salat lunch or chicken dinner, right? No, far from easy reach, on the top shelf. Treat depleting apps the same and you will feel much better.
Get rid of the television. There, at minimum, is 50% of the problem.
Good recommendations.
I love this post and it was exactly what I needed today, thank you for writing it and giving a gentle and calm reminder 🪷
Love this. True repair often comes from restoring circadian and social rhythms, rather than piling on more routines.
And it’s often the most capable, disciplined people who push through fatigue the longest—until their body finally asks for a different pace.
Re-aligning with rhythm can be such a powerful form of recovery.
The predatory nature of our hyper consumptive society is dehumanizing. And at the same time we stare in the mirror constantly, scan cheap magazines featuring second rate celebs featuring boob jobs, and then scroll to read how many civilians Israel murdered today. Sick.
Thank you Laurie for another ‘spot on’ useful and ‘grounding’ post. I first noticed my ‘hamster wheel’ lifestyle a few years ago so started to take nothingness/ daydreaming time lying in bed looking at the trees etc but aiming for an empty mind. It was then I noticed how many answers to problems (complex and simple) I was able to see. But, then, the ‘hamster Wheel’ started to return so, thank you so very much for this apt and timely reminder 🌸
You are welcome!
The pace of modern life is unendurable.
Wonderful
I just wrote in my personal journal how much I long for the days of scarcity. I was thinking about my 80s childhood when I only got to take two books home a week from our school library, but I devoured them over and over again. As I got older, I lingered over longer chapter books instead of hurrying through to get to the next in a series or read several books at a time (as I often do now). The wealth of information or the privileged access to it that I have is sometimes what depletes me, I think.
I think we all long for days in childhood when we were not tethered to electronics.
And with that…I have survived an early morning appointment at the Motor Vehicles commission and achieved the requirements to get a “Real ID” and shall
Now turn off the world and nap…this post hit allll the spots. Thank you. I hope you’re having a beautiful day :)
Thank you!
Thank you for articulating this so well. It took me a few years away from my high stress job to reclaim my sense of aliveness. I remember feeling too tired to connect with people I cared about. In my personal time I could only really veg out. My nervous system was completely fried. I’m happy to share I feel more and more like myself these days. Like you said, it wasn’t that something was wrong with me after all.
Exactly! Glad you found your way back.
"The system thrives on your exhaustion" because we are the product, but I rebel myself against this f*ck up system that is making all of us sick, I'm done with its crazyness! And I love to see other people that feels like myself 🥰
Thank you. I really needed this, point by point. I relish wisdom that recommends pacing yourself. I am a 4th and 5th grade teacher and I can't actually believe that schools have not been redesigned to be more humane by now. The only thing I can do is make my days as gentle and routine as possible. To say thank you. To listen fully. To put the day behind me when I'm finished. But it wears on me so badly. I will endeavor to slow down.
This is very true. Also, with addictive apps, you should treat them like sugar. Where do you keep candy? Not next to your salat lunch or chicken dinner, right? No, far from easy reach, on the top shelf. Treat depleting apps the same and you will feel much better.
Beautiful! A great distillation of the myriad offerings of how to be present and healthy.
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Daytime naps to recharge.
Yes they can if needed.