Mindfulness

[rivergirl]

I've been feeling a bit worried about you, Beany, but also want to respect your possible need or desire not to post. Just chiming in to say you're missed.

[Beany Boo]

I’m fine. Work was getting ridiculous. Then I went on leave and went away. I tend to post compulsively and the urge to do so evaporated. Often the forum is not enough. That’s not a criticism; just the human condition.

If I don’t post, it’s important that you know, I can manage for myself.

[rivergirl]

Hi Beany,

Glad to know you're okay, and that you got a break from work. I understand about the forum and posting.

I'm probably a bit compulsive about fearing losing touch with anyone, but that's my issue not yours!

Wishing you well, warmly,

rivergirl

[snoringdog]

Hello Beany,

Glad you're well.

SD

[Beany Boo]

Thank you rg and SD

[manuel_moe_g]

Love to see that waving emoji from Mister Beany

To me it means all is right with the world

I understand what you are saying about the choice to post in the forum, Beany

I wish we all lived on the same street, a lovely cul-de-sac

A guy can dream, no?

[Beany Boo]

Thanks MM

[snoringdog]

I think of you, Beany, every time I use that J&J 7-minute workout app you turned us on to...

Thank you for that.

SD

[Beany Boo]

You’re welcome SD

[Beany Boo]

So I found an app called Breathing Tree (there’s a few; downloader beware). It basically guides your breathing pattern with a timer and a visual aid, in a square breathing form. I left it open on my screen while working and let my breathing follow out of the corner of my eye.

It worked! I could almost do it without thinking after a time.

Then, after working away for half an hour something, an email, randomly upset me. But I was surprised because it would normally infuriate me. Less oxygenated, I would overreact before I was even aware. Preemptively oxygenated, the same stimuli was just a blip.