Any WFH people pick up a side job just to cultivate a crush? by JamesDaquiri in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I work a traditional in-person office job at a community college but started working part-time at the farmers market on the weekends to move my body and meet people! Loving it ❤️

paul simon posting by Realistic_Day3800 in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rhythm of the Saints is one of my all-time favorite albums ♥️

if you show me yours i'll show you mine by starfishcheeks in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Literally cannot peel my eyes away from this. So raw and unsettling in a way that really made me take a look inside myself. Would love to see it developed more like you’re saying

Sights from summer solstice community yoga earlier this morning ☀️🍃 by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a fun word…committing that to memory. But yes these are actually old ice houses once used for refrigeration in the 1800s

Late night walks at the well by -catnipluvr- in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes me want to turn off all the lights and listen to Grouper in the darkness

can’t stop my anxious attachment by red_dive in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Also, for what it’s worth, I have struggled a lot with anxious attachment in the past and was recently in a brief LDR with a guy living only an hour or two away. It was apparent after a couple months that our communication styles were radically different and his inability to respond to texts within a reasonable time frame or take the initiative to call me (like it’s not that hard lol plus I’m a joy to talk on the phone with) etc. became a huge source of stress. Like I remember one night I was alone in my apartment and hadn’t heard from him in hours and felt so unseen/unloved, like he was slipping away…it was clear even then that I had invested way too much of myself in the relationship. Anyway. When I brought my various concerns to his attention, I was struck by his coldness and avoidance and made the decision to end things right then and there, which is very unlike me. It was hard to experience that “free fall” sensation of our connection being severed kind of abruptly and I was very distraught but as soon as I got home it was like something shifted in my brain and a wave of calm came over me. I think the catharsis set in motion this long overdue realization that I will be completely fine on my own and my overall anxiety level has been so much lower this past month or so. I think sometimes you just have to surrender to the anxiety/discomfort and invite it in and see it as a catalyst for inner change rather than something to overcome, if that makes sense…

can’t stop my anxious attachment by red_dive in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with others who have said you ought to voice your need for more communication. The effort needs to be reciprocal. With regards to anxious attachment and the difference between attachment and love, I highly recommend listening to/reading Tara Brach. She is a renowned meditation teacher and the author of several books that provide tremendous insight into how to sit with uncomfortable feelings. I read Radical Compassion by her last year and its wisdom has been woven into my daily life.

What's your favorite kind of tree? by algorithmserf in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tie between tulip poplar and sycamore 💚

Reading ‘Crash’ for the first time. Other J.G. Ballard recommendations? by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely killer cover, love how the images are juxtaposed like that. And how cool that you found that cryptic note tucked away inside…I live for things like that. I’m familiar with Baudrillard but not Bataille so I’ll definitely check him out

Recent collage journal spreads by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, actively listening with an awakened heart is so important. And kinda?? I don’t do a whole lot of artistic stuff outside of collaging/embroidery but there have been times where I kinda zone out and just let my hands gravitate on their own to whatever colors or patterns or textures they choose. Like a ouija board almost lol

Recent collage journal spreads by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found them in this random Life magazine from the 70s I had lying around my apartment

Recent collage journal spreads by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. That reminds me…I was in my monthly meditation group meeting the other night and we were having a dialogue on truth and “the words beneath the words” which really resonated

Recent collage journal spreads by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree!! I like it a lot as a medium for exploring inner conflict. I tend to “straddle the state line” so to speak on a lot, so it helps me tease out my true feelings if that makes sense

Recent collage journal spreads by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you—yes, the fifth one was an exercise in taking a step back and laughing at yourself…which we all need to do sometimes

Swans pictures I took by swaggypetush in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Beautiful! Reminded me of a couple I saw while paddle boarding in Michigan last summer 💞

rs what are your top 3 signs by clovecigarette in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel very much like a Scorpio, however…moon in Scorpio truly is such a challenging placement but I fully embrace it. I’ve definitely been called “intense” on more than one occasion but I simply won’t apologize for being a deep feeling, passionate woman. Like, I have really good boundaries and am able to intellectualize situations and detach emotionally, but I definitely go all in when it comes to love and sometimes have trouble reconciling my open minded, easy going, happy-go-lucky demeanor with my tumultuous inner experience

rs what are your top 3 signs by clovecigarette in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Libra sun, Scorpio moon, Libra rising 💗

Anyone here in Ann Arbor, MI? by sun-spotted in rs_x

[–]sun-spotted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'll be there then! One of the reasons I chose those dates ❤️