Day 7 - 205 -- Finding Calm

Ever have a day when everything seems like an effort -- even the 'fun' things? It is difficult not to feel defeated on such days. And, yes -- that is war or competition imagery there, which I generally work hard to avoid. <sigh>  On such days, I need to find something that can bring normalcy and a sense of peace -- a soak in a tub (only if you have a/c these days), listening to music (may need to carefully curate the playlist to avoid triggering images or ideas so classical or instrumental may be better choices), talking with a friend or family member, going for a walk when weather allows this (could do an indoor walk at mall or larger building adhering to distancing and mask guidelines), doing a jigsaw puzzle, or watching a movie.  The goal is to find things that can help you to decompress -- this will be different for each person. We will each have days that are more challenging than others.  Recognizing the feelings and going with them is important. Activities should help to work through the feelings not to ignore or bypass them. Feelings need to be expressed not hidden.

One melody that got me through the writing of a doctoral dissertation is shared here tonight. I have included two versions from differing eras. Stay Safe. Enjoy!

Adagio in G Minor -- T. Albinoni -- The Doors AND the Berlin Philharmonic