I need to call people I love and respect more often. When they call me, I need to pick up the phone and take the call. I seem to always benefit when this happens.
Month: October 2014
Day 8
Thinking that some therapeutic relationships need to end for now. I’m not thinking about working as much as I am about living, which might be a good thing. Also grappling with the question, “Besides my social justice identity, what defines me?”
Day 7
– Laird Hamilton
Day 6
Today was challenging but turned out great. My sleeping pattern definitely sets the tone for the entire day. A good strategy is proving to be to bookend the day with physical activity. Guess I’m back to early morning workouts.
Day 5
– Laird Hamilton
Day 4
Today I feel much lighter than yesterday. I think I attribute the feeling to getting more sunlight and staying away from crappy foods. I think this also has a lot to do with my Vitamin D count. Normal range is supposed to be above 30. At last check, mine stood at 7… scary.
Day 3
Day 2:
As I sit no longer in crisis, my mind allows me some travel to an uncomfortable place of recognition. The same self that allows incredible plans and dreams is also responsible for my deepest fears and doubts. The same voice that says “anything is possible” can also say “you are insignificant.” Indeed the strangest work will be identifying the reasons why that doubting voice can seem so clear and truthful, drowning out the other beautiful dreaming voice.
Day 1
Truthfully, I’ve been really sleepy today after (what I think was) a restless night. The biggest change in my life for the past year has been the recognition of just how crappy my sleep has been. As I face the truth of what I am going to be working on, it helps to know that a positive side effect will be a good night’s rest.