The drugs ( legal or illegal ) that we take to make us feel happier ( or less sad ), either mimic or affect the hormones that our bodies use to affect our behaviour - rewarding us and motivating us to "do more of this" / "do less of that".
Drugs can be useful in situations where the behaviours aren't enough, such as taking morphine for the severe pain of injury or illness. However, when the feelings are more usually caused by those drugs, than by situations ; the acquisition and consumption of the drug, becomes the behaviour we seek. The more of it we do, the more our bodies compensate ; so we need more drugs just to feel normal, and it is harder for real situations to give us those reward feelings. The same is true for "artificial" behaviours such as gambling.
Life is a "down" escalator. We can choose to walk upwards, and stay where we are ; or to put in a little more or less effort, and move a little around that level. Going down is much easier, but if we ever want to get back up, even close to where we started ; going down stacks up a whole load of problems for the future. Some people cannot see that future hard work, and the consequences it will have for themselves and others.
Our prisons are full of people that didn't think they would be caught. And our hospitals and cemeteries are full of people, who either didn't think Covid-19 would affect them, or who crossed paths with someone who had that belief. Life is too short for us all to understand every hazard, well enough to make an informed decision ; and some experiences are best gained second-hand.
@geoff1000 not four words
But was four paragraphs
Thank you for sharing
I get your points
Your thoughts are appreciated
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Insomnia!!! "Yay!" said noone
Ever! I'm so tired
But I can't sleep
Nyx, where is Hypnos?
Maybe I'll read Poe
He's dark like night
Yes, I'll try that
Until tomorrow (later today)
I'll get to sleep
I hope ~ fingers crossed
Goodnight or Good morning
Let it be both...
Counting on one hand Two bags packed full Myriad flights of fancy Time is ticking slowly
Tom Petty once sang, "The waiting is the Hardest part" it's true. Taking it on faith / Taking it to heart
The building of anticipation Nearing all- consuming levels Just five more days Until the threshold's crossed
I am consciously choosing Feelings awaiting my arrival Most buried deep down A profound self- awakening
A potential for catharsis Thank you for agreeing To holding my hand To seeing me through
My trust in you So easy to give My trust in me Still a bit elusive
It's all so new I welcome it all Shortcomings will propel me Forward on this path
I'll find myself there While I'm letting go Being in the moment You at my side
The waiting is hard But the choice, easy Who wouldn't want this I just can't imagine
I'm so incredibly thankful I'm hankful for you For these reflective moments Having time for considerations
The waiting to explore Is an exploration too I've always loved travel This journey's no different
I won the lottery And became filthy rich And lived happily thereafter
Five Mornings To Go
While I slowly awoke You were holding me So close and tight
We had become one Taking turns to breathe Air wouldn't separate us
I believe you're strong Strong enough to hold Me holding onto you
And all the things We each will bring Between us are handeled
It's another beautiful day For dreaming about us Wrapped up in eachother
Hold me tighter please.
Getting Into Checklist Mode
Hey look, no thumb! Just four to go Until you and me Horizontally frolic - yes Plontonicly! We are so fortunate Friendship, footsies and fun For soooo many hours!
90° highs 70° lows Thankfully we'll have A/C Finger foods (nothing crunchy gotta protect the tooth) S'mores on the lawn Hammock if we dare Fluffy pillows, fresh linens A king size bed
I've packed and repacked Multiple options of clothing A variety of candles And essential oils too Yummy shampoo and conditioner Deodorant, toothbrush and paste
What am I forgetting I'm sure there's something
Covid supplies are packed In per plane packets Masks, gloves, sanitizer, wipes Bags to cover luggage Been doubling Vitamin C Have plenty of Zicam And a new inhaler
Oh I know, Lysol No aerosol on planes Can you bring that
Squeeeee ~ I'm so excited! Only four more days!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Some have the genetics to be naturally addictive.
Others have the awareness to know when an addiction becomes dysfunctional and hence a mental health concern.
The platform on which one communicates is always open to more than four words or four sentences.
Saying or doing something someone that you're getting to know does not like or approve of often gives an interesting and real insight into that person's character and mindset.
Being myself to someone who doesn't like the persona I project makes me fake to that person yet real to one who does.
I am solely responsible for the meta data I project to others in the persona I create and publish and they have the human right to perceive and judge me as they wish.
Ultimately being myself is only real or phony to the subconscious biases and preferences of the perceiving eye and mind and hence it does not take away my humanity as is expressed in being truly myself!
@Bles Yes!!! Be You!!!
~ ~ ~ ~
But the four words
Is me being me
I respect your nonconforming
But don't like it
And that is okay
We're holding a balance
But there are altetnatives
You could be you
In a different space
While I stay me
Right here with others
Who want to play
My silly little games
Sound fair? Hope so...
Thanks, take care, ~Q
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PS ~ Just to clarify,
I meant no offense
And I wasn't judging
Just playing a game
Because I wanted to
Interact within a framework
Most games have rules
That's why only 4 -
It's this game's "rule"
Thanks again, ~ Quixotic Life
All of a sudden The rain came down I had my umbrella I didn't get wet
I’m not dead yet !
Giddy Tippy Toe Dance
In my room re-packing
When I said aloud
"This is so unreal!"
"And totally fricking awesome!"
"In just 3 days!"
"I'm flying for cuddles!"
"Eeeee! Craziness!" followed by
A tippy toe dance!
The dog was confused
And so was I
Who am I becoming?
I'm not me lately
And I'm loving it!!!
Flushed cheeks, rapid heart Taking another calming breath Time moving so slowly And yet rapidly too My entire being flooded
It's hard to focus You call or text Here I go again My system can't regulate This anticipation is overwhelming
Whoa! Rein It In
I must sound crazy I'm used to walls Protecting myself from others Shielding others from me
But they've started falling I'm busting myself out My emotions all follow I should have prepared
I usually over- think By nature exercising caution But not with you I'm everywhere at once
My journey on display Up, down, left, right The compass full tilt Who knows what's next
So Thankful For You!
You talk me down Get me with humor We're pretty fricken funny
So many good vibes Sharing this with you Its all been wonderful
Surely this will continue In person snuggled up Away from the world
A dream come true One I didn't know Until I met you
Thank you for being Being a good friend Checking in showing care
Holding space for me Listening to me process Over and over again
Showing depth of character Confirming likes and dislikes What's okay what's not
A formative cuddle partner Accepting all my waffling Going with the flow
Who I'll be squishing (in the nicest way) In 2 day's time!!!
~
Again, thank you again For having zero doubts Tending to my emotions
Keeping things in perspective Helping me get ready And for just being
Cuddling with a friend Who I adore / admire Is gonna be AMAZING!!!
You can get pregnant Your not a failure I found the keys Hes not really dead I am here now My arms are open You’re not alone love
You both are correct.
Some unwelcome ones :
Where's my phone charger ? That pump was Diesel ? You forgot the condoms ? Here comes my Dad. Are you a doctor ? Can I taste peanuts ? Thought they were blanks. He wasn't a parking-valet ? My passport's at home. You don't take Visa ? I'm your new cell-mate. Daddy, keys don't float. Don't buy green bananas. Don't eat yellow snow. That seat is taken. No ! Prick his boil.
Just a quick fyi A Warning Note / PS:
You better brace yourself Because I'm so excited Tackling you is happening! See you in 48... 🤗
Many don't like...
We tolerate each other
Then pretend with ego
stroking kindness that masks
our true feelings on
strangers we learn about
from the opinion of
others whose only knowledge
comes from their own personal biases and cultural stereotypes .
And it's totally okay
To use a very
public digital space to
create ones own little games to kindly and fake nicely nudge a total stranger who really
does not exist or matter or care out of a space that person is free to occupy like any other .
That one could be so triggered by another's...
Just as this site has
public rules that many
adults in their private spaces choose to follow on terms that suit their personal life circumstances.
I own me and my choices because it suits me. Ban me.
Context is everything and nothing. I will choose to occupy or engage any public or digital space I choose. I will do so on my terms and by my rules as I deem..
I seek nor desire no friends no one's validation nor approval here.
I belong nor do I seek or desire to belong anywhere and I will not be triggered as such because I desire or seek nothing.
Much respect no disrespect Much appreciation no insult
Carry on with living!🙏
Just as there is fake news there are fake intros and fake compliments seasoned with salty kindness.
That's part of social media. It's being human.
I owe no one No one owes me.
We live in a culture that cancels difference that shames disagreement and obliterates those who don't and can't belong.
That's okay too when an insult is swallowed as a savvy compliment
And avoiding unnecessary confrontation with others often means being silent or indirectly speaking.
It's all good. Because everyday is another day to live and be well.
Peace🙏
As for the nonsense that is called cuddling COVID is the fork .. pitching minds and hearts in all kinds of vibes and directions innovating and improvising...
Nonsense only because it is another elitist construct used by many to fill a need or desire I tell myself I have. That I can pay for or beg at my convenience. Whatever.
Finally, I have long deleted my sensibility from any human desire to conform in any digital or human space.
I have long made a choice to live like the human I was born to be:
alone, isolated, content.
I need nothing else. SARS COVID 2 restrictions nailed that belief !
I am so confused.... Clearly I missed something.... Perhaps, "Wasn't about me?" I have no idea Not planning to unpack
There's a plane coming To take me away Tomorrow, away from everything No stress ~ All fun!
Hijack my thread (IDK) I won't be here I can't stop you I don't care enough To bother with nonsense
But I will @Mark So he is aware That things from 2019 Are happening again now And he can decide If action is needed Or if it's not
Either way on notice
I have asked nicely I have my line It has been crossed When I come back This will either be Here for me again Or have been taken
And I will either
Reclaim my little game Or chuck it out Somethings aren't worth it Maybe this is one.......?
Time to grow up? Probably... but will I?
No... Probably not ever... ^scuff kicks a pebble^
Just so you know I have feelings too Some really big feelings
So please stop pushing I don't like it You haven't my consent
Maybe consider the following... Before you type thoughts Before firing off posts Look in the mirror Cause it wasn't me It's you... always is All about you... right?
Be honest. Here're examples: "I own me and my choices because it suits me. Ban me.:
"Context is everything and nothing. I will choose to occupy or engage any public or digital space I choose. I will do so on my terms and by my rules as I deem.."
"I seek nor desire no friends no one's validation nor approval here."
"Just as there is fake news there are fake intros and fake compliments seasoned with salty kindness."
"That's okay too when an insult is swallowed as a savvy compliment"
That's all on you!
My intro was sincere My compliment just that You don't like me That is totally fine
I don't know you And don't want to Because I now know, I don't like you.
Please keep your distance And leave me alone I will do likewise...
Even if I agree Or like something said I won't tell you Or @ you again Clearly it wasn't welcome Message received though indirect
Moving on to post My last one here For the time being Thank you for _____________ . Whatever you think goes ^
Goodbye and good luck.
image for us both...
"It's okay if some people dislike you. Not everyone has good taste."
Edited to strikethrough my unnecessary rudeness ~ Sorry ~ I responded while miffed...
Tomorrow I'll rise early Hair all a mess Groggy at the airport I'll wake up later Right upon seeing you Better than coffee? Maybe... Just in case though Can you make some?
I'll see you tomorrow!!! 🤗☕💓😘
Breakfast in bed babe? I brought you coffee.
Ocean views and cuddles? You smell so good😍
Adventure time for us✨
An overdue meeting update...
A lovely time had
So many snuggly cuddles
A nuzzle monster disentangled
Brand new sensations experienced
Been wanting more since
Go Team / High Five
Glad we did this
Happy for us both
We'll always be friends
💞 - - - 💞 - - - 💞 - - - 💞
I'll forever cherish you.
I won the lottery!!