How do you heal and nurture yourself?

[John Roberts]

I use a multitude of methods..

I do deep breathing while visualizing negative thoughts,negative energy and illness leaving my body on the exhale.
On the inhale I visualize drawing in positive energy, light, and healing energy from the world around me into my body.

I stay away from negative people when I am feeling vulernable.

I stay away from intoxicants(except my morning coffee )

I get plenty of rest.

I seek out people who make me feel good about myself.

I visualize where I want to be....regardless of the reality of the sitiation.

These are a few of the things I do.
When I was younger I took the self medicate route.

What do you do to heal and nurture yourself?

JR

 

[bluespoke]

I stay away from negative people when I am feeling vulernable.
JR

Guess you won't be spending too much time here then?

 

[John Roberts]

Of Course when I am feeling wounded I like to.....

Eat good food(okay I admit it, I like to eat good food anytime)

Eat chocolate

get plenty of hugs from a loved one.

Sex is good, Really!

Spend time in the woods and wilderness

Have close intereaction with people. It helps me to feel connected.

Pamper myself in general, I will indulge more than I normally would.

Generally I become somewhat of a hedonist.

JR

 

[John Roberts]

Re: Re: How do you heal and nurture yourself?

Guess you won't be spending too much time here then?

I definitely stay away from the political threads when I want to nurture myself....errrrr

 

[Guest]

 

[John Roberts]

I usualy cry. I cry when Im feeling emotional, happy or sad. Sappy I know.

If Im sick, I drug myself with nyquil and take a hot shower.

If Im lonely, I eat lime sherbert and watch movies.

If Im heartbroke, I listen to sad songs and swear off men forever.

Whatever works to heal you is a good thing.
I have use a wide range of things...

Jr

 

[Parklife]

When i need nurtured I spend time in the city. Something about the hustle and bustle of a downtown that brightens my day more than anything.

I just pack up the camera, throw some B&W film in my pockets and take a train to San Francisco. I can practically feel myself achieving a more relaxed state of mind the closer I get. A good full day walking the streets, shooting some film heals my mind like nothing else.

 

[MissTaken]

Healing and Nurturing

A tough question for me...

I seek out a special lit friend who always knows what to do and say to get my ass in gear or to make me feel stronger.

He also knows whether I need pampering or a butt kicking.

Sometimes, writing or reading what I have written in "past lives" helps.

Surround myself with hugs and kisses from the kidlings.

Sing

Sing

Sing


Then, there are times when the old tricks just don't work.

*sigh*

 

[Hamletmaschine]

1. Pay no attention whatsoever to the news.
2. Pay no attention whatsoever to the Entertainment Biz.
3. Drink beer daily. It's good for you.
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[glamorilla]

hi john roberts!

this is something i do when i'm out cruising and stuff or just really wanna feel good.

i mentally visualize myself glowing...no,not flaming...glowing. i picture a brilliant,incandescent bright light emanating from my chest. like a magnesium flare...as powerful as a star and on the inside it's loud and wild and shooting.

but on the outside i remain as cool and collected, almost disassociated as possible.

i know it sounds weird but it kind of works. i call it my halo.

it's become harder to summon . i've been feeling quite burnt out recently and have only begun feeling a little better about things so i'm getting some sparkage but i'm still a few steps away from totally re starting the battery.

wallowing can be good self indulgent fun. sometimes i think one of the reasons heartache exists is becouse it feels good in it's own way and we just do it to ourselves on purpose...but i don't think this is a particularly strengthening energy as opposed to finding something you can appreciate and enjoy on your own.

i shop.

 

[Rubyfruit]

I masturbate.

 

[calypso_21]

Interesting comments...

I usually have no problems with healing...

The first step is to drop the kids off with someone for a little while, hop in the car and tear off to the twisting and winding roads a few towns over. I know them well and I love them at night. With the music blaring, windows down (doesn't matter the time of year) and my foot on the gas...invariably I catch air a few times.

I end up at a local resevoir and sit by the water's edge for hours. This is my healing zone. Crystal Lake...even the name is healing.
The forest nearby carries sounds of birds and other creatures...just filling my soul.

This I don't do much anymore (haven't really had the need). But sometimes I need to vent...and this is my way.

I'm a closet wanna be race car driver. Speed baby...nothing like getting a car a really good one up to 160+. Shifting and swerving and beating the pants off of the guys (I like this anyway).

I bet that was something no one connected with me.

 

[Hamletmaschine]

. . . I'm a closet wanna be race car driver (drag racing was so much fun but marriage killed if for me). Speed baby...nothing like getting a car a really good one up to 160+. Shifting and swerving and beating the pants off of the guys (I like this anyway).

I bet that was something no one connected with me.

No, I didn't. But I just got an erection.

 

[deliciously_naughty]

Sometimes I cry to get the release I need...

Sometimes I eat comfort food (chocolate, anyone)

Sometimes I escape my real life by going into the city and just wandering and window shopping so I'm not at home freaking out.

 

[John Roberts]

I find it interesting that everyone has their own way of nurturing
themselves.

JR

 

[calypso_21]

No, I didn't. But I just got an erection.

But is this nurturing??

 

[pipercatt]

But is this nurturing??

No, but I bet he's nurturing it now...



I couldn't resist

 

[Hamletmaschine]

LOL

If I did that every time I got an erection, I think I'd have a whole new answer for this thread.

 

[calypso_21]

No, but I bet he's nurturing it now...



I couldn't resist

LMAO...I wish I had this affect on all the men!!

 

[John Roberts]

But is this nurturing??

I was in error in what I wrote....
What I meant to say is...
It is interesting that everyone has so many different ways of coping...

Nurturing is a more active role in healing one's self.
Coping can be healing if it is soothing, and a distraction from negative self talk or a wound.

In my own case I coped for many years by smoking weed.....it soothed the hurt I felt inside.....I gave that up when I learned to nurture myself....and stop the "hole in the soul".

JR

 

[John Roberts]

I'm a closet wanna be race car driver (drag racing was so much fun but marriage killed if for me). Speed baby...nothing like getting a car a really good one up to 160+. Shifting and swerving and beating the pants off of the guys (I like this anyway).

Yikes! Driving above 100 Mph gives me the willys,
I was once a hitchhiker in a car that was going a 130mph, the guy was swerving in and out of traffic....we squeaked by a headon collision with a semi, he would not stop to let me off.....makes me pucker with that memory.

Hmmmm now I need to soothe myself from that memory
I think it will be chocolate this time.

The wilderness thing is very important to me too.

JR

 

[John Roberts]

When i need nurtured I spend time in the city. Something about the hustle and bustle of a downtown that brightens my day more than anything.

I just pack up the camera, throw some B&W film in my pockets and take a train to San Francisco. I can practically feel myself achieving a more relaxed state of mind the closer I get. A good full day walking the streets, shooting some film heals my mind like nothing else.

Twice when I had a broken heart....Manhattan was a life line for me....the distraction was wonderful, sensory overload.

JR

 

[John Roberts]

hi john roberts!

this is something i do when i'm out cruising and stuff or just really wanna feel good.

i mentally visualize myself glowing...no,not flaming...glowing. i picture a brilliant,incandescent bright light emanating from my chest. like a magnesium flare...as powerful as a star and on the inside it's loud and wild and shooting.

but on the outside i remain as cool and collected, almost disassociated as possible.

i know it sounds weird but it kind of works. i call it my halo.

it's become harder to summon . i've been feeling quite burnt out recently and have only begun feeling a little better about things so i'm getting some sparkage but i'm still a few steps away from totally re starting the battery.

wallowing can be good self indulgent fun. sometimes i think one of the reasons heartache exists is becouse it feels good in it's own way and we just do it to ourselves on purpose...but i don't think this is a particularly strengthening energy as opposed to finding something you can appreciate and enjoy on your own.

i shop.

I wish that the wallowing was a pleasure for me, a little too intense....I am envious of that glow though. I am working on it.
But mine is frenquently a candle in the wind when a good blow comes on I have a hard time.

JR