"Fire will spread and destroy everything in its path, if one does not have the will to control it! That is its destiny!"~Jeong Jeong A:tLA, S1E16 - The Deserter
"Wise words by wise men write wise deeds in wise pen." —Lollimon the Wise
Instead of vomiting your thoughts on your friends, family, or just anyone who you think will listen - put them on the page. The page is forgiving and patient, it keeps secrets, it doesn't care; it doesn't care if you're contradicting yourself, or if you're being a baby, if you're whining - just jot it down, it will help.
Writing your thoughts down gives you that opportunity for distance between you and your thoughts. It's a sort of tangible opening of your inner dialogue where you can work out your fears, your anger, and your frustrations where the stakes are low, so you can preform better where they are high. Part of the reason we're worked up, and anxious, and stressed is that we're trapped in our heads with all this stuff. You get it out on paper, look on it from a distance and you say, "I don't even agree with my own thoughts here! I don't like this, I'm not going to choose to carry this around." (Believe you me it's better to realise this while journaling than in real time as the thoughts are exiting your lips or fingertips!).
"Wise words by wise men write wise deeds in wise pen." —Lollimon the Wise
"Every time I look at you, you're eating a donut... like is it the same donut or do you have like seven packages of them over there?" ~excerpt from me bringing snacks to a party and confusing the heck outta one of the frat boys
"Every time I look at you, you're eating a donut... like is it the same donut or do you have like seven packages of them over there?" ~excerpt from me bringing snacks to a party and confusing the heck outta one of the frat boys
-last edited on Apr 19, 2022 18:19:21 GMT by Lolli
Post by Lolli on Apr 19, 2022 18:17:36 GMT
"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials." —Seneca
As an aside I have 'font face,' 'font size,' 'justify full,' 'insert spoiler' — but that's the extent of my editing options onsite, so it's time to break out ye olde BBCode... code.
"Wise words by wise men write wise deeds in wise pen." —Lollimon the Wise
"No, I know what movie we need to watch...one with animals... you probably already know which one I'm looking for, but I don't think you'd ever turn it down"
~my bf last night who proceeded to play lion king on disney+ after I had a rough day and needed cheering up <3
"Most of us aren't defeated in one decisive battle. We are defeated one tiny, seemingly insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be." — Jocko Willink
"Wise words by wise men write wise deeds in wise pen." —Lollimon the Wise
"Be grateful for your difficulties and challenges, for they hold blessings. In fact... Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for health, personal growth, individuation, and self-actualization." ~ Carl Jung
"Wise words by wise men write wise deeds in wise pen." —Lollimon the Wise
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