I'm up, it's 2am. My quiet time. This is a good time to reflect. I sit here at my computer desk and wonder. I've been making some major changes. The voices are under control..I hear em less and less. The push is working. My addictions are manageable. Life is good. I'm content.
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Hello Dave ,
Hope you are asleep as I write this after your 2 am reflections!
Your post certainly gives much to ponder on, with its mixture of positive and negative arguments going on for you. And the positives win hands down.
Oh, The complexity of the human condition... I don't think a dog has to worry about such decision making, the canine life is just one long 'following of the nose', a good life in a caring household but certainly a dependent one!!
Just to think of the starfish story again. My take on that would be that each human being can only aspire to touch and influence those we come into contact with each day, (hopefully in a positive way however small) and we should value that and be satisfied, and look forward to the next interaction. We cannot do more. Only a megalomaniac aspires to 'rescue all the starfish'!
As for your gig at the hospital, that is such an inspiring example of the man picking up the starfish. Your personal experiences of being in hospital will mean the audience will relate to you and so you will be in a great position to convey a sense of hope they feel may be possible for them too.A gift of empowerment.
Having times of being unwell and distressed is not a failing, more another struggle involuntarily received needing resources to survive and pull through. (More than a fair share?
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The starfish story reminded me of a strange habit of mine on my dog walks in the lanes after heavy rain, I have acompulsion to 'rescue' any earthworms in my path, drowning in puddles, max count was five one day! I am wryly aware they will often soon be in a blackbird's beak, but still..It does feel like a good deed.
Good luck with your so worthwhile venture in October, Dave.
Chris,
UK
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