Self Love And Care Is So Important And Powerful. Please Take Care Of Yourself Even On Your Bad Days

For the first time in weeks, its quiet here this morning. I woke up a bear this morning, pounding headache, high anxiety, and tired af after a bad night's sleep. I've taken a few moments to myself to meditate, and reflect on the unusual quiet, the calm stillness of the lake. Let it fill me up, and wash away as much of the negative feelings in me as I'm able, before I start my day. It's helped. Here's to better starts for everyone. #stillness #quietplace #meditation https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GxXAGhXOw/?igshid=v1pynbn7xz53

Me to myself, most days.

Beverly Crusher being a whole mood

When your puppy feels the need to join in your morning meditation. #itsadogslife

We often see what we want to see, and we all have our own inherent bias and pattern recognition. That said, I went in cold turkey to the movie Thunderbolts* when my daughter and I went to see it recently. I didn't watch any trailers, avoided spoilers, etc.

And what I saw was me.

Here's My Short Spoiler-Free Review:

I was not at all expecting the amount of depth the story has

There are some very authentic-feeling portrayals of living with mental illness

It was fucking awesome

And My Slightly Longer And Still Not Very Spoilery Review:

As a person who lives with mental illness, I got to see A LOT of what I feel, have felt, have experienced reflected in a certain character's own experiences. And their journey isn’t just an inclusivity checkmark; it’s the core of the movie. I think a lot of people will see themselves reflected here, and by not explicitly stating this character’s diagnosis, they allow the story to include anyone who lives with mental illness, addictions, trauma.

And all of the thoughtful and nuanced handling of mental health notwithstanding, this is just a great movie all around. You should go see it.

My view last week, vs my view this morning. So, so grateful at this moment. #practicinggratitude #myfamilyisamazing (at Paia, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRgTxAheg4CjeMCeK53HU1JKmL--XL2JFEGvY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=60g4httw0tf7

Got a nice surprise today. I'd pre-ordered this on Audible awhile back, and it released today. So looking forward to hearing Tom Baker read his own new Doctor who novel. #doctorwho #4ismydoctor https://www.instagram.com/p/BtBRPeuAVx4hjTRMfybsZ5_yGbD5dxtsFNjqYs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bhgt00vj50d7

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Lots of talk lately about what is and isn't a chrismas movie. Here's my "it's not christmas until" list. https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1lbGJBx4NEgS5jr60Qx-Qvl7tCNyhCDE0mGw0/?igshid=335bp8thot63

Trin's first time watching The Sixth Sense. Because I make questionable parenting choices.. lol Wouldn't you like to go back and watch this movie again without knowing how it ends?

When you're packing for a move and come across your D&D journal, untouched for months #whatthefuckhappenedtogamenight https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuvLlGBX75TKkmnHDVzmyslPQw_5fLy5EGrS80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3pjba4zdadks