Thanks Plum. I was reading your post in the "Day 2" thread about self-soothing and I realized how much nature and fishing does that for me yet I don't do anywhere near enough of it or I manage to add an intensity to it (especially the fishing part) and I don't really take the time to enjoy the simple pleasure of it.
For me I will need to find a way to may self-soothing a daily part of my stressful life without letting the act of "paying myself" become part of the overall stress.
Be assured that you can soften the intensity and ease into the simple pleasure of whatever you do. I'm a person who needs a lot of freedom and am acutely aware of pressure (perceived or actual).
Becoming a carer for my partner led me to impose time-constraints on myself which generated needless stress. It took me a while to shrug it off. I totally understand the need to integrate soothing daily without it becoming one more thing to do.
Swimming for me is what fishing is for you. I'd love to go more often but I can't so I relish my twice weekly sessions. I stay as long as I desire and come home when I feel nice and relaxed. Those benefits endure because I'm giving myself the nurturing and breathing space I need. Can you find ways of fishing more?
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