My online persona is a real whiner (my offline one is too, but you don’t know that, so I can pretend that she’s nobly stoic or tenaciously cheerful or at least less of a drama queen). I like to think that my tendency to struggle is offset by my deep joy and gratitude for this life we find ourselves living.
I’d write more, but the boy is climbing on the table and trying to grab this computer for the 837th time in the past hour. I think this means he’s feeling better.
Quote
A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it.
~ Jerry Seinfeld
Video which most closely resembles my life:
To follow up yesterday’s post, and of course to spread the word about the dangers of heart disease – love this one!
Video which reminds me how absurd most of my “problems” are:
Without a doubt #FirstWorldProblem is one of the best hashtag threads on twitter (Mom: that means that people on the internet write little sentences about one topic and label them so that everyone can read them). Helps keep things in perspective and makes us laugh at ourselves – this presentation of it is brilliant!
Video which made me think, but enjoy doing it:
We watched a clip from The Truth About Dishonesty at our care group as part of a discussion about the moral path. The animation is entertaining (RSA Animate can make almost any lecture amusing) and I’m always interested in the perspective non-religious people have on the church. What struck me most is our insulation from consequences, ability to rationalize almost anything, and above all, the power of a fresh start.
App
For the first time I’m bringing you an app I haven’t actually used. I love the idea of it. Not another app with 7 different fart sounds or a bizarre game to waste my time, but something to help improve mental health. If you’re convinced that your life and the lives of people you love are not affected by mental illness, you’re probably in denial. Maybe you should see someone about that.
The recommendation from Comments from the Couch with psychologist and therapist, the Ducklows:
“At the core, the Optimism applications are mood charts, designed to help with managing mental and emotional health. They are used as self-help or self-improvement tools for depression, bipolar disorder, and other real life health concerns…
The Optimism apps help you to be more in charge and less dependent on your biology and your emotions. A continual feedback loop, in the form of charts and reports, improves your understanding of who you are, what you are going through and the things that are helping or hindering you.”
So here’s a word from the boy, (I thought I should give him a “turn” after all): 0-o[451536
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So Here's Us... 
October 12th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
The boy is so insightful:)
October 12th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
He really has a way with words (and numbers and punctuation)!