tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123846262298113249.post2724084195319956770..comments2023-04-14T11:05:52.301-04:00Comments on Bitter/Sweet: I'm Rubber, You're GlueSuzannah Kolbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10398077191898767298noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123846262298113249.post-57502042904416063612013-08-13T09:48:12.632-04:002013-08-13T09:48:12.632-04:00I am choosing not to medicate myself in any way (m...I am choosing not to medicate myself in any way (minus the occasional sleep aid, and I mean very occasional, and some bourbon now and again). I am trying to take care of myself through yoga, nature, art, good food, writing and just time. Honestly, my chemicals now aren't really different than my chemicals for the past 40 years, and I'd rather not introduce an anti-depressant into the mix. <br /><br />I always say that I am a "practicing" Buddhist because I am certainly not perfect. It is so easy to say the words but difficult to consistently feel that they are true. Sometimes it's just all stupid chatter that doesn't seem to matter much, and on those days I allow myself to sink a little. Which is okay, too. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864154482652603010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123846262298113249.post-54697511948556566182013-08-13T09:21:02.558-04:002013-08-13T09:21:02.558-04:00I love the Buddhist paragraph, I think there is a ...I love the Buddhist paragraph, I think there is a lot to be said for that whole idea. Self-pity is a slippery slope, even if, in your case, you have every reason to slide down feet first. <br /><br />The mind-body part I struggle to understand is the fact that you can't impose serenity on yourself by sheer force of will or meditation or prayer or whatever. Sometimes the chemicals in your brain don't cooperate and if you start by fixing the chemicals (anti-depressants), the rest may be easier. Are you taking care of yourself that way?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00592381851156693955noreply@blogger.com