My mother at the ripe age of 5, had the “how to deal with your stress” down to a T. Her brother, a year older, had been diagnosed with cancer and died a very sad and terrible death, which led to my mother acting out at school and probably being a super mess in general.
Obviously, back in those days most people probably were none the wiser on how to handle this kind of trauma in a child. The school she went to did one thing by asking my mom straight up “Georgia, what can we do to help you cope with the loss of your brother?” My mom’s reply, which I just have to say was absolutely priceless “I want to wear my roller-skates to school and skate everywhere and not take them off. Oh, and I want to eat cookies.” Apparently, the school jumped onboard with her request, because she roller-skated through the entire school, all day long for months.
I’m sure my mom had no clue, that her strategy plan to deal with trauma and stress was smart as hell. She chose the one vibe that made her smile and feel good and just maybe allowed her to forget the pain she was experiencing for the school day.
I began ice-skating last year and roller-skating outside this year. It has honestly been the BEST VIBE for my soul. I feel free for a time. Free of being almost 47 years old and all the responsibilities that can weigh me down being an adult. Skating takes me back to a place of feeling the wind in my hair and nothing but an awesome peace vibe. Plus, it kicks ass to be really good at something and just keep getting better at my age. My kids dig me. I’m pretty lucky in the sense that they are proud of me and whatever crazy as hell thing I decide to start “doing”. Occasionally then even get on board!
EVERYONE can surely agree that we ALL need GOOD VIBES more than ever as we move forward in 2021!
So, ask yourself, what’s your VIBE? When was the last time you danced like nobody was watching? Or tried something new and looked like a damn fool but did it anyway and walked away smiling because you did?
Whatever strikes your fancy, find it or find it again! Get after it! CHILL VIBES FOR THE WIN!
Live. Learn. Rinse. Repeat
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The Rinse Cycle 