tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post457978602874621532..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Peace and LoveDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-68975460730998389722022-07-02T18:26:11.322-07:002022-07-02T18:26:11.322-07:00I have to tell you that the more awful the news, t...I have to tell you that the more awful the news, the more inclined I am to simply take a deep breath, turn off the television, hie myself off to the garden. Something about narrowing my focus helps me a great deal. There is so much I cannot do. So much that I have no control over. But...I can weed like nobody's business. <br /><br />I always come back to the big picture. You cannot avoid it, can you? I write my e-mails, leave my messages, and I will vote my conscience. That's all I can do. <br /><br />Peace to you.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74418755603347447472022-06-27T11:41:32.384-07:002022-06-27T11:41:32.384-07:00You have to allow yourself to be happy, to appreci...You have to allow yourself to be happy, to appreciate every day and to do the things that you can do something about. Everyone is in such turmoil and angst. It even shows up in their driving habits...speeding past people on the left and pulling out in front of people...it is scary. <br />Today I am cleaning the bathroom and doing laundry and most likely cooking supper because that is what I can do today. Tomorrow I am sitting with my Dad so Mom can run an errand to Fargo to get a new sewing machine so she can sew again. <br />Little things will keep us all sane:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-92019724494185756432022-06-27T08:56:07.062-07:002022-06-27T08:56:07.062-07:00Again, I'm late commenting. But want to say th...Again, I'm late commenting. But want to say that I did read the article you mentioned on depression. I don't think this has ever befallen me, but there are times that I feel a bit 'sad' - and don't have the motivation to 'do anything'. But it generally doesn't last... and I figure it has to do with both aging and the current situations our world is in. Doing something for someone else (even something as small as making brownies for DH and grandson or writing a letter to a friend) helps... Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23071277352457374532022-06-27T00:08:00.089-07:002022-06-27T00:08:00.089-07:00I deal with despair or depression more lately and ...I deal with despair or depression more lately and look for ways to handle it. This weekend I have binged on TV shows. I watched the entire fourth season of Yellowstone today. Here in my area COVID has come back on top of all the other bad news. My sister and BIL are both very sick with it this weekend. I am staying in and spending too much time on my computer, but it is too hot to go out anyway. I appreciate your advice, especially about not trying to put on a happy face when we are really hurting inside. Good post.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-77780261249332314622022-06-26T18:38:42.774-07:002022-06-26T18:38:42.774-07:00There are a lot of things you can do. Donate to re...There are a lot of things you can do. Donate to reproductive justice funds, write your legislators, attend rallies, volunteer for reproductive justice organizations, write letters to the newspapers. If you're in a state that supports reproductive justice, ask your legislators to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. There is a place for everyone in this fight, no matter your age (I'm a great grandmother) or mobility. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478168910784651433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41337084005970213242022-06-26T16:39:35.571-07:002022-06-26T16:39:35.571-07:00I imagine the great hand/creator/beingness that br...I imagine the great hand/creator/beingness that brought us into being as humans thinking...well maybe this will get those Democrats off their axxes and have some leadership!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50942426866648525172022-06-26T15:48:19.886-07:002022-06-26T15:48:19.886-07:00I do think of world ,national and local problems. ...I do think of world ,national and local problems. I don't see changes forward thinking policies . I am generally a very positive person so it helps me get through that I think things will work out. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59998500821489354292022-06-26T14:41:45.041-07:002022-06-26T14:41:45.041-07:00I usually stay away from the news. I'll skim ...I usually stay away from the news. I'll skim the headlines in the local paper and focus on a few articles but other than that - I try to stay away.<br /><br />This has been a hard week, news-wise. And it has definitely led to despair, shock, anger and sadness. But despite all that, there is still many things that we should remember to be grateful for - and that's what I'm striving for today; gratefulness.<br /><br />Sending hugs. Have a wonderful week.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24940016386633438422022-06-26T14:20:03.218-07:002022-06-26T14:20:03.218-07:00DJan, After reading this post I sat here for a wh...DJan, After reading this post I sat here for a while just thinking about Eye on the Edge and why I’ve enjoyed being here over the last decade or so. I think there are several reasons, but one of the primary ones is kindness. You have an unusually kind way of interacting with your followers. So this week you’ve been a little down with all the negative news. Instead of just grumbling, you did a little research and found the excellent article in Psychology Today, and shared, with all of us, the 5 Ways to Cope with Despair. I’m grateful and believe I can see the same feeling in some of the other comments. As always, thank you for sharing and I wish you a fine week ahead. John John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57125196096012636362022-06-26T14:15:52.094-07:002022-06-26T14:15:52.094-07:00I finally caved in after the last two summers, esp...I finally caved in after the last two summers, especially the last one, and got AC for my house. 31 years without it and that was fine until these recent summers. So today I turned the AC on for the first time. Wow. It's like a miracle. <br /><br />About despair, like you, I try to stay away from too much news. I don't have TV/cable anymore, but it doesn't prevent me from looking at new on the computer. I relish my weekends at the cabin when I am unplugged from phone and internet. Yes, being outside is so helpful. Lately, I've been spending more time barefoot outside, especially in the forest around the cabin. Having my feet in direct contact with the earth is powerful. I realized how rarely I do that, but now I go barefoot more deliberately and mindfully.Galen Pearlhttps://www.galenpearl.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23948313530800415412022-06-26T13:15:55.345-07:002022-06-26T13:15:55.345-07:00When I am despondent, I like to remember the good ...When I am despondent, I like to remember the good times with family in my home through the years. That always brightens my mood. Cheers! Gigi hawaiigigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518815613680634578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-81970604689923004592022-06-26T12:10:53.339-07:002022-06-26T12:10:53.339-07:00I wish I could take my despair for a good long wal...I wish I could take my despair for a good long walk, but much of my despair is over my increasing loss of mobility. But I keep trying, and even a short walk helps. I also have a garden to work in. It's getting harder, but I can still get down on my knees and work up close and personal with my plants, and my weeds.:-)<br />It's rose time in our PNW gardens, always a special time. I hope this heat wave is short, and stays away for a while. Like the flowers, I wilt and fade in the heat now. <br />We spent three days on Whidbey Island this last week. I have photos to post, probably Monday when it will be still too hot to work outside. I also have three appointments this week, one for a hip injection, one for a much needed haircut, and one for a hearing test. Oh, and another Sounders match at the stadium Wednesday evening. A busy week will help me come down from my "despair" which feels like loss of faith in my government. <br />Thanks for another thoughtful and thought provoking post. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42455343878961024022022-06-26T11:36:40.242-07:002022-06-26T11:36:40.242-07:00Thank you. For the rose, for your honesty and you...Thank you. For the rose, for your honesty and your wise advice.<br />Heartfelt hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24677698421966671332022-06-26T10:08:09.979-07:002022-06-26T10:08:09.979-07:00It’s been a hard news week. I watch one major news...It’s been a hard news week. I watch one major news cast and ignore the rest. I cannot do anything about most of it. Nature keeps me going plus friends and family. The vegetables are finally planted for this year and temperatures are in the 20s. The island breeze keeps us cool. Summer is a welcome visitor who distracts us from all the terrible news. Take care, dear Jan. Have a great week.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55021375739974738162022-06-26T09:12:21.050-07:002022-06-26T09:12:21.050-07:00I love the idea of taking your despair for a walk....I love the idea of taking your despair for a walk. When I get down, I do something physical if only house work. It really does help. That and like you, not listening to the news analysis for very long. I get the main points, then move on. Sometime I form a plan but usually know my only power is in the voting booth. Come on November. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-33310732030737946322022-06-26T07:14:06.704-07:002022-06-26T07:14:06.704-07:00I hope this doesn't sound weird, but I'm f...I hope this doesn't sound weird, but I'm feeling a little closer than usual to you right now. As always, your Sunday column is a thoughtful read; but what you wrote of despair here, and those five points for dealing with it, I very much appreciated. It helps. Hey, I also wanted to thank you for what you wrote on my recent blog regarding my mom. That's what that post was mostly about and I feel like you saw that, and it meant a lot DJan. Take care. 🙂♥️ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.com