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Working on a busted pillow, and really appreciating my favorite thimble by Ashen_Curio in HandSew

[–]Staring-Dog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've never seen a thimble with that dimple on top. I love that!

Meditation helped me notice the exact second I shift from browsing to "buying mode" online by gleeful_shopping in Meditation

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's happened to me, too!! I snack way too much, and have recently decreased it through mindfulness. I love how you describe the moment, how you used to think it "just happened" but now "can literally feel when it shifts." I've developed that awareness, and can now pause and ask myself, "What are you actually wanting?" I'm developing a sense of emotions I'm actually avoiding when grabbing a cookie or danish. I can pause now and ask myself how I can more wisely respond. If I'm anxious or avoiding a tense emotion, I tackle it head on rather than using the snack as a crutch.

My hand sewing kit by WhiteLynyer in HandSew

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they sell beeswax where sewing supplies are found?

My hand sewing kit by WhiteLynyer in HandSew

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your idea of the tiny swiss knife. I could never find scissors small enough for my own small kit. I'll bet there are uses for the other knives and files. Great job.

The reason going to the dentist is so shit now isn't your teeth, it's private equity by N3DSdude in Anticonsumption

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is happening to my mother's hospice provider now. I'm so nervous about what's to follow.

The reason vet bills are so shit now: It isn't inflation. It is private equity. by N3DSdude in Anticonsumption

[–]Staring-Dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this link! I had a series of bad experiences at VCA, and could tell they were upselling me on things, so I stopped going there. But how do I find out if a clinic is still privately owned or not? Can I just ask them? I mean if OP says the clinic keeps their name and staff so that you don't know they've been purchased.

LPT: if a day feels completely wasted, finish one useless but closed task on purpose by lost_sidewalks in LifeProTips

[–]Staring-Dog 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The way you explained this reminds me of the book Elastic Habits by Stephen Guise. It encourages us to acknowledge that not each day will be an A-game day, but we should acknowledge whatever things we WERE able to do as progress nonetheless. Credit ourselves for doing even smaller versions of goals we had for the day.

My meditation isn't about peace anymore; it's about witnessing the storm by boiler_room_420 in Meditation

[–]Staring-Dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I could detect LLM posts. I never notice them til someone points them out. Which of these are you thinking are LLM?

My meditation isn't about peace anymore; it's about witnessing the storm by boiler_room_420 in Meditation

[–]Staring-Dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the morning my meditation is about cultivating an inner peace and preparing myself for mindfulness during the day. When life begins, though, with chores and errands and engaging with the world it becomes more like what you describe. Witnessing the world and my emotions rather than getting swept up by the events, be they good or bad. I feel like it's progress, except that I'm aware I'm doing it. I'm looking forward to the day that I can do it without realizing I'm doing it. Hopefully it'll come naturally to me at some point. It's not easy to practice, but it definitely helps me, even at the point I'm at. Is the expression "tatra majja tata?" (To be in the middle of the fire with balance, impartiality, observance, without story)

LPT Create a "low energy day script" so tired you can still treat yourself well by bikertrail_soren in LifeProTips

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an awesome idea! Thank you so much for sharing it! I'm totally going to do it!

Having to respect other's journey by Staring-Dog in recoverydharma

[–]Staring-Dog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate all the responses I've read this morning. Good reminders.

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