6 Years Ago

Darin Stevenson updated his status.

Dec 17, 2019 6:01:47 pm

“If you ever find yourself easily overwhelmed or derailed by anxiety, bad news, or sudden worry, try what I did a few years ago. I started treating anything really intense like it was really hot coffee. Like, sure, I *could* drink it immediately, but it was going to burn my mouth and throat and I’d be super miserable and agitated. But if I waited a few minutes, this stuff that was too hot would suddenly be okay to consume. It’s exactly the opposite of what social media and capitalism both train us to do, by the way. Everything’s all immediate reaction, “hot takes” and instant response and one-click shopping. But it’s okay to take your time and get yourself in a better place to deal with whatever’s in front of you. And it’s also okay to say “I’ll deal with this later,” especially because lots of things resolve themselves without us anyway.” — an anonymous informant (RW)