Reading Stoic_Slaughter's journal

I truly appreciate all of your comments on my previous entry. I read them all, regardless of my silence. It has become more and more difficult to post because of my mother, but we have come to an agreement, and I am allowed at least a little computer time on the weekends. I still write as much as I used to, and I appreciate this experience because it has inspired me. Unfortunately, all is not well. Recently I've realized that my hair has been getting thinner. It has even been falling out on my pillow as I sleep, in the shower, or sometimes if I merely brush it. I went to a doctor to see if everything is okay, and he said that it is probably thinning because of unhealthy amounts of stress. I really don't know what to do. I'm not concerned about my hair, but I am concerned about the "stress" issue. I don't feel stressed...I usually feel content. I have always thought of myself as a generally healthy person, but this has made me think otherwise.

Thanks again for the comments. I always read them, I promise.

For my next trick, I shall make you all disappear.

The Story of life as a Human Being
One is born.
Stress!
And More Stress.
And still more...
The one is old, and infirm.
And she, or he dies.
The end.
:)

Did it make you feel better? Well, it doesn't make me feel good saying it, but this is life.

It's in between the moments of stress and pain, and hurt and loss, that we can truly appreciate the goodness and beauty in life. And it seems to me that that's what writing and drawing are about; capturing those awe-inspiring, wonderous, moving moments on paper. Perhaps you could take-up dance or music for the moment?

Perhaps you could take up physical exercise. Walking perhaps? Get out and volunteer your time. Maybe there's a convolescent home around you that could use a hand. How about riding a bike?

Make sure that you're eating right and healthy. Stay away from caffinated beverages. Drink lots of green tea.

And perhaps the most useful thing someone can tell you is to start meditation. Work on your breathing. Focus your energy on one task.

Perhaps you can take-up an interesting, novel hobby like old fashion printing, or book binding...or photography.

Look out of your current circumstances and think "outta the box." Look up when you walk. Just keep telling yourself when things get rough "this is temporary. Today is just one day. Tommorrow will be better. "

Now, if I can remember all this fopr my own problems, I'll be doing very well ;)

I'll bet that just took 5 years off my life--but GODDAMM if it wasn't worth every second