Overcoming Negativity

Hello,

With the weather taking over many of our thoughts and moods, it can be hard not to fall "victim" to negativity. This is a blog to help those who may be trying to avoid/ may be dealing with depression, low self-esteem, or low self-confidence.

There have many times in life when depression has “knocked on my door”. I never always recognized it, or even knew it was “knocking”. And I guess I never really thought about it much before doing it...

I share this in hopes that this may help anyone in need. Quoting myself here from a comment made on Facebook.
‘When I fell into depression before, I found art/ experimentation explorations to be my "therapy". I explored in multiple arts and crafts, and community activities that included:

~ I joined some community committees, and helped host their events (see it in my volunteer info. on my profile).

~ Painting with acrylics: mostly on canvas of various sizes, but also various objects. Some pre-made, and some I made myself with plaster of Paris (my Death by Series #1).

~ I created a resource, and hosted some events for others to join in the fun (my Halloween calendar, a.k.a. ACCG, that I did for 5 years). I created the whole thing myself including charts and pictures. It was only the printing I couldn't do without help (took it to a printer).

~ I also hosted some mini-events during others events, to help promote their events and add some extra fun. (Ex. International Monsters Day/ Pose-able Dead Dolls).

~ I made "splash pages" of all the various things I did, and what I helped out with/ supported. OUTCOME:

~ All of this contributed to me not feeling like I was a useless member of society in our community. 
~ It enabled me to explore my creative/ design-minded-self more.

~ It helped me to grow positively in multiple ways, and show others some things I am capable of. I call them "Favourite Freedom Forms (F3s)".

Dancing is another one of these forms for me. But it is something that I have always done, enjoyed, and won't quit doing. It can also serve as a great way to release some negative energies.’

Life can be quite the "Le Challenge" at times, and we may not always be up for it. If you are feeling the “cold crushing hand” of depression creeping up/ involving you, please keep this in mind.

Don’t give up! With a positive mindset and the right opportunities, you can find your way out of many/ any negative "funk". Sometimes those opportunities are right in front of us, we may just need to change our perspectives or receive that gentle nudge that family/ friends can provide.

Best wishes and positive vibes sent... (^&^)

Until next time,

Take Care & Safe Travels,

Sincerely,
Chris S./ C.E.S. (^&~)

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The Magical Dating Realm

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Hello out there,
This is inspired by a friend's conversation on FB.
When it comes to dating, it's never easy finding "the right one".
The first thing we should always look at here is, some questions to think about before we pursue/ look for "the right one".
Do we think of it as an overall thing?
Is it just "the right one", or "Mr./ Ms. right", or the one that suits us best?
What do we consider as factors of being "the right one"?
Do we think of what we would like to find in the other potential companion/ mate?
Do we know what we are "looking for", or why?
Are we looking because we are lonely, for financial reasons, or because we truly want to have that companion to be with for the rest of our lives/ marry?
I am sure there are more questions here, but they would probably be specific to each individual.

Now to continue with some theory...
I shared this part in a comment, and it inspired me to share it here.

Just throwing these thoughts out there...

Hell level 1: Comes before we die, and is usually unknowingly/ unwillingly done by us.

Hell level 2: Online dating for the single/ lonely.

Hell level 3: To some this is kids/ an addiction problem (once acknowledged as a problem or not).

Hell level 4: To some... FB/ any other "social media". The drama never seems to end/ they seem to attract it.

Hell level 5: Probably after we do actually die. This would probably include all the things we disliked/ hated/ "personal tortures" while we were living.

The rest would be down there.

So, why live in Hell? STOP the online dating!

Instead:

> try going to events instead and meeting people while there...

> Like Dale suggested, try going to a bookstore/ library...

> Try other public places like pools, billiards, cafe's, etc...

> Maybe a friend/ (dare I say) a family member may know someone that would totally suit you. They may not know off the top of their head, but you never know who they know. Try attending friend's parties...

We tend to find people better when we meet in person... 

Just remember to keep an open mind & heart, not blind ones.

Seriously, I was introduced to my boyfriend currently (that yes, I do plan on moving in and marrying) through a mutual friend while at CLUB ABSTRACT one night, then we ran into each other in line for their closing night. From there we started chatting here on FB via messages, and after I got to know him better I invited him over for a movie. 

I hope this helps... (^&^)

Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!

Chris S./ C.E.S.

What Matters To You?

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I have read many blogs along my "investigative journeys" of sharing 'wacky celebrations' daily. Some have been really great to find, but not all have much to say that is of real importance. So with thoughts of "quality over quantity", I would rather blog of things that matter in life (of course, I will still blog about other "life experiences" also). 

This is not a "new" idea; as it has been discussed before in the "Access Creativity" group that I attend, and probably within many other groups of creative thinkers. It was a day in May, when I finally figured out how to 'Le Challenge' it for us all.

So here it is... (^^^)

An ongoing 'Le Challenge': To me and anyone interested. 

WHAT TO BLOG ABOUT: Any/ many different important life matters.

What are YOU curious about?

How/ does it affect the creative aspects in your chosen area(s) of interest/ profession(s)/ life?

TOPIC EXAMPLES:

1. TREES: the importance of them, why we need to replant them, and why it's CRUCIAL to stop cutting our trees/ forests of the world!
An example of this is shown well through the animated movie "Fern Gulley". This gives a great introduction to these thoughts, and a possible solution (stopping the cutting) of our forests. In the movie a character named Zack fights against technology/ the "evil spirit" of mankind.

2. Music Industry:

How commercializing artists takes away from the artist's creativity & process of creating.

3. Conforming to "normal" standards in each genre of commercialism. 

Until next time...

Take care & Safe travels
Chris S. (*@^@*)