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Brushing it all off
An old friend of mine used to say that when things got to be too much, it was best to brush them all off. He would physically brush himself off then, as though trying to wipe dust from his clothing. It was his way of ridding himself of burdens. I always thought it was neat, that physical expression of self-cleansing.
I prefer to write away my problems, pouring them onto the page and leaving them there. Whether it's a journal entry, a post on blogit, or a chapter in a novel--it's important to get it all out.
Sometimes, when I have a particularly bad day, I'll grab a sheet of paper, make a list of everything I hate about myself, my life, or my circumstances, and then burn it (I take it outside first, or put it in the sink so I don't burn the house down!). It's very satisfying to watch all my problems go up in smoke.
posted by
Sira890
on February 18, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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I like your tabloid teaser closing, Azur. Wonderful and best wishes.
posted by
benzinha
on February 18, 2008 at 1:09 PM
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Azur
I look forward to 'later,' Azur. I have some books beside my bed about a fellow countryman who emigrated. A friend gave me them, thinking they might help me. I am scared to open them in case there is seepage or I discover that I am wasting my time.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 17, 2008 at 6:13 AM
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I love your writing. Threads here and there keep working through. :)pat
posted by
Pat_B
on February 16, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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That is so good for your writing to have that unofficial deadline. You have an exceptional friend! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 16, 2008 at 11:50 AM
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I'm glad to hear about your friend
Don't forget to get rest whenever it's available, though it sounds like that's few and far between. Sometimes we just don't want to be alone with our thoughts. I know what that's like. Re-creation helps creation. Take care, my friend.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on February 16, 2008 at 10:25 AM
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