Write Challenge Absent Dependence

Discoveries:

This week I discovered that for me writing is therapeutic for me, my very own treatment. Sometimes those closest to you are not available to coach you through an issue or they merely don’t care enough (at the time) to assist you by offering a comforting word or gesture. During those times words are my hugs and statements are my solace. As a younger male, when the world seemed like it was caving in I turned to writing and churned out three novels, all unique in nature and reflections of what I felt at the time. Later I used blogging to represent my inner voice and unspoken truths. Now, I keep a journal and chronicle important moments in my life. I jot down memories that I deem noteworthy or wildly interesting (at least in my mind). I also write about the other half of life, my frustrations, disappointments, let downs and shortcomings. Why pay a shrink when I have writing. 

UTTERLY AWESOME LINK-OF-THE-WEEK

http://webtherapyshow.com/

High Points:

One of my high points this week is that I started my 30-day enrichment challenge. One afternoon I had a crazy thought. Why not accomplish something truly significant and enriching to my life every day for thirty consecutive days? Interesting notion huh? Sadly, sometimes we break the promises that we make to ourselves and make a conscious choice to put others needs ahead of ours. Then when we don’t measure up, feel satisfied or gain what we thought we should we resent those we sacrificed for. Well, that’s not gonna be me. I made a list (a pretty interesting one too) composed of thirty “to-do’s” that will make my life better.  While I’m not going share my entire list with you, I will toss you a few nuggets to give you a glimpse at my objectives. Commence!

TOP FIVE COOL THINGS ON MY LIST ALWAYS

1.      Spend an entire afternoon at an Art museum

2.      Enjoy a great lunch with a phenomenal friend

3.      Teach my son how to drive a car (Jesus take the wheel)

4.      Submit my novel blueprints to the Library of Congress

5.      Take a 15-mile trek from one city to another

“I'll settle down when my 'To Do' list is smaller than my 'Been There, Done that' list.” -Unknown

Low Points

This week I chose to be blatantly distant and unavailable. I would hear the phone ringing and see the flashing indicators signaling a text message. I saw the waves from afar, the missed call icons on my wireless device. I scrolled past your name on the email inbox list and I purposefully ignored and disregarded statements that you made and for that, I apologize to you world. I am better now.

DAILY INSANITY:
Three Words: Well, it depends
In honor of those that use the response, “ Well, it depends” I salute you. Way to be the antithesis of definite.  I salute you for not choosing a side and sparing your well-kept feelings. NEWSFLASH: No one likes a person who teeter-totters and straddles the fence. People respect people who are direct. I am off of my indecisiveness sucks rant.

BUZZ WORD:   PRESTIDIGITATION - -

Definition: Rapid sleight of hand moves used to deceive the eye.

John R Williams

Question of the day:

What’s therapy for you?