Safety Thoughts

[Beany Boo]

Nice.

if you stop running, it stops chasing... and catches up… to tell you something vital.

If you let go, it stops dragging... you away from the stuff you want to be a part of.

[troebia]

I find that slowing down is often the smartest option, and confuses the enemy (anxiety...) while giving you time to think.

[Beany Boo]

Yes, I’ve recently discovered that slowing down takes training. Especially when you’re sat in the current of contemporary conditions. I can’t really will myself to slow down. But with meditation, slower walking, timing my thoughts, learning to stop, knowing when I’ve had enough, practicing to say no, committing to do less in the day, I’ve gradually shifted and learnt the steps.

Going slow is the same as going fast or getting strong. I need to train to get there.

[Beany Boo]

Safety thoughts:

My soft is strong.

(Not all my thoughts are ready)

[Beany Boo]

Safety thought:

The world and life are less important. I care about my health, specifically.

[Beany Boo]

Fear of being disliked feels like life and death. But its because emotional pandering, is actually dangerous; you can lose yourself. You can mislay what is vital to you, whilst trying to get others just to turn your way.

Safety thought:

Others liking me, is not a precondition of them meeting my needs. When I am not constantly pandering, I can breathe comfortably, without interruption.

And feel safe.

[Beany Boo]

Safety thought:

Continuing to listen is sometimes not agreeing or consenting; it’s just participating.

… which may take labour, to stay perched.

… or floating in place (consider the goldfish).

(Not all my thoughts are ready)

[Beany Boo]

Sometimes I’m going to take turns with someone in a conversation. Sometimes I need the attention of other people for a few moments. Sometimes someone will turn towards me and listen to me and ask me questions.

I’m usually ready.

[oak]

Sometimes I need the attention of other people for a few moments.

Go for it. If you get a chance to try the above this week, let us know how it goes.

In the meantime, know that you have our full attention here.

[rivergirl]

Thank you for sharing your safety thoughts, Beany.

I like this image:
floating in place (consider the goldfish)

Looking forward to more of these thoughts if you feel like sharing.

rg