tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198390912401056862.post6636071111576823724..comments2023-10-14T06:19:18.000-05:00Comments on Rocket Scientist: Feeding the Right WolfStephanie Barrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198390912401056862.post-4575856667264656392010-09-11T09:23:06.292-05:002010-09-11T09:23:06.292-05:00The Mother and Shakespeare, I think it is difficul...The Mother and Shakespeare, I think it is difficult to feed the right wolf. I've wrestled with depression and now how hard it is to climb out once you've started the spiral down. In my opinion, anger and resentment and even grief are so <i>strong</i>, it's easier to let them have their head and hard to rein them back once you have. <br /><br />I don't think it's realistic to think you'll never feel the darker, more destructive emotion, especially if those around you feel them. I'm highly empathetic and an unhappy family member tears me me. <br /><br />But once you start, it's hard to stop feeling bad. You make excuses or give yourself reasons to keep wallowing. I'll be happier when they're out of my house or when I sell my book or when I finish something, or whatever. The thing is, if you can say that, you could probably do it now. If you wanted it bad enough.<br /><br />However, I don't claim to be omniscient and, truth told, there could be many variations of the truth. This one spoke to me. Perhaps it isn't right for you.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198390912401056862.post-50545866942938351952010-09-11T08:44:05.113-05:002010-09-11T08:44:05.113-05:00Yeah, but...
With teenagers, that is often much e...Yeah, but...<br /><br />With teenagers, that is often much easier said than done. Being the cheerful, happy, upbeat one in a house with a stack of depressed, angry teens is a tough road. And a tough sell.The Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157821003454766570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198390912401056862.post-27477115910409796062010-09-10T19:31:01.431-05:002010-09-10T19:31:01.431-05:00It is also easier when one gets to write on one...It is also easier when one gets to write on one's novel. <br /><br />I've figured out this week that not only do I have to exercise every day (or I get cranky), but I also have to write on my novel every day. I haven't touched it since Sunday... big mistake. <br /><br />I've taught that story, and I find it very compelling. Who we are is determined, not by our feelings or impulses, but by which feelings and impulses we spend energy on and put into action. If you want some more fantastic stories, try buying Richard Erdoes and Alphonso Ortiz's American Indian Myths and Legends. Excellent collection. It has a version of this story in it, along with many VERY entertaining ones. I highly recommend it.Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198390912401056862.post-13588986072472201152010-09-10T18:55:02.042-05:002010-09-10T18:55:02.042-05:00Wow... I see what you mean, I need to do some look...Wow... I see what you mean, I need to do some looking inward, thx.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.com