Thinking about blogging over the years, I know many of my bright ideas haven’t shined as far as my initial enthusiasm did. Walking in the woods on a Moonless night, patches of disconnected flashlight glows are before me like dots not connecting.
Have you ever thought of what kind of brain you have? The paths it prefers to follow?
Scrolling through Instagram is opening my perspective of where I want my life to go, within the limits of age, income and health.
Granted, Instagram has thousands that post excellent advice, but putting it to good use isn’t always practical or possible.
For example, what do you do if the only people in your circle aren’t of a positive nature. Being alone has negatives that can make life worse. Expanding your circle isn’t an option you are able to pursue.
Think then, of it this way, designate each person as an uncle, aunt or cousin. Once you get that sorted, reflect on the energy you feel knowing your turkey dressing recipe is the best dish on the table.
Have a Best of You Weekend!
👍
Play tag with falling leaves
Buy a huge pumpkin
Bake an apple crumble
Watch the sunrise
Tell your coffee a scary story
Browse colorful socks online
Visit a local flea market
Draw galloping horses
I would like to walk that road! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend Marie!
DeleteIt is the driveway at the visitor’s center at Dead Creek Refuge. It is a lively track for walking. No geese in sight so far this season
May
That should be…lovely track to walk.
DeleteIt is a quiet and calm place. 🤣
You pose some very thoughtful questions. I used to work with many negative people and I'm just so not, I think I irritated them! But you find what gives you joy and limit your time with them and if you can't, find your alone time. Especially if joining a group or class or book club or somewhere you might meet people who are more upbeat isn't an option. I can't relate to instagram but I know a lot of people love it!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteDistancing from negative people is a skill well worth the effort to learn. I agree, it can take you in directions where positive people are.
On Instagram, you can tailor most of what you see to the subject's you prefer. Once you develop a good line up, Instagram is more interesting. Some of it is AI generated but most, I think, is real.
May
An appealing shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you William
DeleteHave a great weekend
May
Several years ago I distanced myself from a very toxic 'friendship' and I have never regretted it. It took me years of feeling sorry for her and dealing with her negativity and neediness before I reached the conclusion that she was dragging me down with her and I needed my own well being to be important. She, of course, refused to believe that she was a problem. I sometimes wonder if she's found some other poor soul to foist herself upon.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteYou did the right thing. It is admirable to set boundaries. A peace of mind takes time to enjoy after distancing from toxic people.
May