but its important to choose the right kind.
"whatchu takin' bout Alice?"
what i mean is that if youre suffering from depression movies can be good but dont pop in a sad movie. likewise, if you are having troubles winding down, you may not want to go for a job* after dinner. Its all about finding the perfect fit to your needs.
(*edit: clearly i meant JOG, but im leaving this here because A: its funny and B: it gives you an idea what i deal with daily and what happens when spell check is not enough)
Videos arent something i have been able to do in a long time. Ive probably watched 4 movies since christmas 2012. and not much more in the way of tv shows. Its a struggle i have with whatever is going in with me. usually what i start out with is not what i end up viewing. Shrek turns into something a bit more than the anticipated childrens fantasy story. so i avoid it at all costs.
sometimes though i like to listen. i "watched" some pretty inspirational talks this morning on Ted talks. I do much of the things they were talking about, but still, to hear someone validate what i already believe and practice was a nice feeling. it made me feel good. and in that moment, thats what i needed. it served the purpose. it was a great distraction.
you can find links to those talks here: http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html?utm_source=email&source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ios-share
and here: http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life.html?utm_source=email&source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ios-share
so what else do i do to get through the next hour, day, week? Music. music is my soul. even when im not listening to music, i play it in my head. over and over. i have play lists created so all i have to do is click on the list appropriate to my feelings. or grab my MP3 player and go. this one is new to me, i was never able to take music on the go before. yesterday i gave it a whirl and took the dog around the block, aside from having my sugar plummet (some distractions work so well i forget to eat) i (dare i say) almost enjoyed the walk.
the kind of music you listen to depends on what you like. but again. if youre depressed, listening to wailing country blues may not be the best idea.
what do i like? a bit of everything, but instrumentals are my fav. especially the ones that bring you up to the heavens. the music gives this spirit her wings back, even just for the moment.
here are some of my favorites, this could get you started on your own list, and what works for you (:
crysis 2 epilogue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUoyo1QNlpY
Nara E.S. Posthumus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHX15B4fmiI
where is my mind (cover) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmaxAMD6GL4
everyday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCObXuAwCIA
celtic fairy realm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5PArwaVj2w
hopeless wanderer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ptM0B4tcWM
i will wait http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5HO-X_fR7o
anything could happen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnjBXFVd0Uo
dirty paws http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgn8Eoh9aSY
little talks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb6eDopW8I
and my all time fav.... drum roll please.....( for the song that brings me home)
Merlin theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esSPrIIG7A0
love always,
Alice
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