On a Quest of RE-discovery...

[blueerica]

I have found an entirely new appreciation for all things David Bowie.

Soon, like NA, I will be able to pin point brief instrumental stanzas in shopping centers, reminiscent of some B-side recording....

/le sigh

Anyone else on a path of re-discovery??

[Gemini Cricket]

I don't know if this counts, but here goes.

I think I'm re-discovering myself.

Recently, I decided to tackle my depression head on. I have resumed seeing a therapist that I really like. She's wonderful. And pretty, too. (I don't know why I mentioned that, but she's fabulous.) Anyway, I decided that I was missing out on a whole lotta life by letting this medical condition break me. So, I decided to pick myself up.

Ralphie, or course, is in my corner with this. He's ecstatic.

I've decided to write more. My head's too full of ideas. I need to get them out.

I also auditioned for a play and got cast. That's good news for me.

I'm also looking to find a job that pays me a bit more. I love the rewarding nature of the homeless shelter, but we've got bills to pay.

We're going to go see a credit counselor to help us with debt. We're trying to find one that doesn't damage our credit rating by going to them for help.

These are just little steps, but I'm hoping to be happier soon. I think I deserve that.



And I love David Bowie.

[innerSpaceman]

I love David Bowie, too.

Don't know if I'm on any particular path of self-discovery ... though being in a gay relationship is a newish thing, expressing something that's been within me since I was 8 or so.

Very recently (too recently for anyone to notice), I've decided that some more personal improvement and spiritual next-stepness is in order, and I'm taking some nascent steps in those directions that I hope bear yummy fruit.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I've rediscovered reading over the past year. I'm still the slowest reader on the planet, it took me 8 months or so to get through a book I just finished (though to be fair, I did read a few books in between there). But I went through a long stretch where I just wasn't reading anything at all. Now that I have a job, and lunch breaks that I'd rather enjoy outside in the SoCal sun, it's been a nice addition to my routine.

Music is creeping back in. My collection had been stagnant for a long long time, and I really was unable to find new music (I dislike 99% of mainstream crap, and I've never been very skilled at weeding through the "underground" to find anything I like). But I began listening to KCRW, and went to Coachella last year. That's got me excited about finding new music.

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Very recently (too recently for anyone to notice), I've decided that some more personal improvement and spiritual next-stepness is in order, and I'm taking some nascent steps in those directions that I hope bear yummy fruit.

No no no. Shrooms are fungi, not fruit.

[blueerica]

Awesome!

I too, though I may have only mentioned David Bowie, am on a path of personal self-rediscover-first-time-discovery, whatever. I'm just trying to remember who I was, and figure out who I am now. Finding me has been a compelling journey. Learning to lose ego, and truly laugh is something I aim for, if such a thing can be aimed for. Finding myself through losing myself. Probably a bit like finding nirvana, but maybe a touch more of what I'd call realistic.

What a year this will be!

And then there's Bowie!

[Not Afraid]

WOW! I don't know how I got such a Bowie reputation, but I dig it!

I go through phases spured on by developments in my life - or lack thereof. After being sick recently - and still not 100% - I feel the depression comming on. The goold ole feelings of worthlessness, of having nothing to contribute that anyone would or should care about. I really hate this mode and try not to give it much creedence. I know it will pass. But, it also gives me a bit of focus on what DOES need to change - or at least what should be looked at. It's always the same things......fat, job, house, money, education and relationships.

At the moment, I'm just sitting quietly, taking small steps toward a few of those things until my energy level goes back to normal. That's a pretty big list and I can't do even half of it at one time. But, I have little expectations and strive for progress not perfection. That keeps me sane and gives me better results.

But, it's still difficult not to be frustrated at the moment.

[innerSpaceman]

Although everyone keeps mentioning Bowie (and GD is reading and looking for music), I thiiiiiink this thread belongs in the Lounge.

[Not Afraid]

You just WANT to moderate, don't you!

[blueerica]

LOL, my intentions were to actually talk about what things musically/interests-wise that people were getting "back" into... so it actually belonged there as the intent of my OP. I was honestly looking for where people were going (or returning) musically, film-wise, and in the bookish of all senses. It is not my fault the thread compelled even more.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

You just WANT to moderate, don't you!

As a matter of fact, moderation is part of my personal improvement project ... just not the kind of moderation you meant.


I'm going to try and tone down the intensity .... so it would be a great service to me if friends would give me the inverse stage direction 'slower and less intense' whenever appropriate.

Thanks ever so.