If you've got time to spare, are a fast reader, not lazy ( or, even better, a mix of all three ) and you haven't done so already, you might first want to read Part I,Part II,Part III and/or Part IV
Today it's time for Part 5 of this series.
For the second morning in a row, I wrote down typed out pretty much all of my thoughts ( the good, the bad, the ugly and the dirty ) or at least as fast as my fingers could type which is slower than my thoughts move, for a minute or 10 to 15.
Just like was the case, yesterday morning, I had to go for a shit stop half way through.
Either this process has a serious cleansing effect, it's like a catharsis of the mind and body, or it's just my routine ( FYI or some would say TMI: I usually have to #2 soon after waking up. My digestive system works like clockwork).
I guess it is indeed both of the aforementioned and, like yesterday, I couldn't hold it up ( and I learnt that isn't healthy anyway so I try to do a number 1 - or 2 - as soon as 'nature calls' ).
Ace Venture: When Nature Calls
Remember this movie?
Being born in 1981, I loved the Jim Carrey flicks from the mid to late 90s.
To get back to today's Morning Pages,
I am not proud of what I wrote down but I learnt that that is exactly the purpose of this process: To get the 'crap' out of our mind.
And, as sweet and polite as I might usually appear to the outside world, that doesn't mean like the same goes on on the inside ( The Beast Within ).
Let's be honest, which one of you ( or the entire human population and beyond ) is completely clean on the inside and outside? Devoid of any dirty, nasty, negative thoughts?
Anyone?
Right. I think that proves my point.
We all have 'monsters' in our mind
and no one is perfect, unless we all are,
which seems improbable,
You only need to look at the state of the world for that.
Which brings me back to 'The Monster of Disco'.
If I can, I will return to that book/ writing project of mine, one of these days, as these monsters clearly need voices. They need to be heard and get out of my system. Aside from that, I have no doubt that many of you ( and others ) will be able to relate to them.
If you're wondering what I'm talking about, here's a link to my latest Monster (of Disco) post Rediscovering the Monster of Disco
I also forgot to mention, in yesterday's post, that it's important to not save these morning pages. If you write them down on actual paper, burn them, throw them out ( preferably in the paper bin ) or wipe your butt with them.
I wouldn't recommend the latter, it might be painful to your behind and clog your pipes, with shitty consequences.
All kidding aside, it's important to tear- and throw the pages out. Don't read through them. If you type them on your computer, like I do, delete the file, immediately after writing.
Write to get it out of your 'system', delete the stuff and continue your day.
Oh and one more thing, this process isn't fun and it can be painful/ quite confronting. I felt like not doing it this morning , that's why it's extra important to get to it, as soon as possible, after waking up.
The longer you wait, the bigger the chance that you will postpone it and not do it at all.
I guess that, like any helpful habit, it takes some time to get used to. And although it might not seem like it, at first, it is actually worth it and you will reap the rewards of the process, over time.
TO BE CONVINUED...
all nature pictures were taken by me, earlier today
For a moment I thought this GIF was actually you... 😂
Hahaha! That would have been hilarious!
I can't run like that and also I had a haircut a week ago ;<)
Show this haircut! I just posted a travel story from 10 years ago, you will laugh about that haircut 😂
Wow! You wrote a 2500+ word post ( even longer than your hairdo, back then ).
I think I need to make myself a hot chocolate and really sit down for that...
Tomorrow will be a short one...depends on the mood. Don't forget to put some whipcream on your hot chocolate.
No slagroom here, unfortunately, but I have some baby kokos-makronen to go with it ;<)
Whenever there is such a beautiful weather, all these natural sights look more and more beautiful, black clouds and light rain are falling, so all these things look very good. Many people go here and relax. If you feel like you should definitely visit such places.
Yeah, I can't complain about the view here. And nature sure has a calming and healing effect on us.
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Haha, two things. Yes indeed, nature must be obeyed and I have quite the regular number two schedule!
And Ace Ventura II was a smashing movie!
You, my man, have a good taste in movies and a solid digestive system ;<)
It's good to be regular!! Especially for he as I like to poo on work time 🤣🤣
Haha! I don't hear many people say that. I guess you must have good toilets there.
Which makes me wonder: do you know Larry David's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm?
Lots of hilarious restroom humor in there.
Oh yes indeed, I used to really like it but at the same time due to whenever it was on I didn't see many of them. The humour was right up my street though!!
That sounds like a life time ago. Who watches cable TV these days ;<)
I kind of miss these days, without unlimited viewing options. Let alone the days before cable ( in my case, up till 1993, my 12th )
I miss those days a little too sad they were uncomplicated at least in respect to TV content!
There was less to miss although it seemed that lots of people watched way more back then. Say least I'm the UK
Sometimes I get surprised how people think they expect their fellow human to be perfect forgetting that nobody is perfect
I think those people don't look into the mirror often enough ;>)
I think it will just be better for you to be writing every morning
You’re always able to write quite a reasonable number of words in the morning
The morning is meant to get the 'crap' out. It gives me the rest of the day for the actual writing and creativity. Not a bad deal ;<)
The gif is everything haha
Glad you enjoyed it! :<)
I am not necessarily a fan of GIFs
but when I use them, I often strike gold ;<)
hahaha no you are not the lazier one, i am the lazier one.
Are you really?
I can't help but notice that you spend a lot of time ( and words ) on commenting on other people's posts.
Just wondering... Have you considered doing that less, so you have more time, space and energy for your own writing?
I am doing that for engagement purposes.
I get that ( and that's great ) but I wonder how much energy that leaves for posting.
Commenting can be a lot of work ;<)
yes, you are right, it eats more than half of my working time.
The aging and disappearance of Jim Carrey from the screens is a tragedy
Yeah, at least we have his classic 90s work to remember him by ( and possibly early 2000s).
#hive #posh