Life is beautiful (for the most part). However, sometimes life can open up a can of whoop ass on us. My personal journey of overcoming hardship has been interesting. I've done the adult things to cope such as talking about it, journaling, positive self talk, getting support from family and friends, etc. Don't get me wrong, adult coping skills ARE important. However...
I prolly shouldn't tell you this, but my favorite coping skill is acting like a child. There, I said it. I'm a psychologist but I think the best way to overcome life's challenges is by getting in touch with your inner 5, 10, 16, and/or 21 year-old. I find acting childish completely liberating.
I have some cronies who agree with this philosophy and practice childish/free-spirited behaviors just like me. For example, my dear friend (and life coach) adds a lil' unconventional spice to her exercise routine. Whilst running down the hill in her neighborhood she throws her hands up in the air as her hair billows behind her in the warm breeze. She might even let out a little yell, I'm not 100%.
I also know a few peeps who disagree with my philosophy and get on my ass about it. Between you and me, I think they are fools who don't know how to let go of their rigid, crap-face, type A baggage. I believe one's best friends in life will never begin their sentences with:
"You should..."
"Don't do..."
"Gosh, how do you have time for..."
"Don't you think you are too old for..."
"When are you gonna..."
To quote Ke$ha, "Blah, blah, blah."
So get out your crayons and color till your fingers bleed. Dance your ass off like no one is watching. Climb a tree. Do somersaults on your living floor. Jump up and down on your bed. Make paper fortune tellers. Piss on a hummer tire. Party like you did in college. These things might just make you more creative, happier and stronger. They sure as hell have for me. If anyone gives you shit for acting like a child, tell them you are just doing what the doctor told you.
Love always.
Well done Jamie. Too often I hear people complain about getting old or cringe when their birthday is just around the corner. Maybe they complain because they don't take the time to enjoy their youthful spirit. Who's to say you have to act a certain way. Personally, I laugh at myself at least once a day. It's refreshing to hear someone else is doing the same and not taking life so seriously. Life is to short not to have fun....make the best of it because you only get one shot. Anytime you want to have a shopping cart race let me know lol.
ReplyDeleteYou're only as old as you act! AMEN!!! :o)
ReplyDeleteAs your lovely life coach would say... "Don't should on me" :o)