I hope everyone is doing well and that life has been treating you kindly. It feels surreal that we're already in February yet it also feels like January was longer than a month--many people have told me such, as well (my mom kept going on about how "January was a tough year"). Hopefully, things will start calming down; it's a wild world out there. People seem to be especially triggered as of late, lashing out, pointing fingers, projecting, gaslighting, being all sorts of aggressive, etc. Even if you're being calm, rational, and chill, merely pointing out observations (when they asked you for help), people explode on you. There seems to be a lot going on energetically, as friends have remarked how tired they have been as of late and how the people they know have been exhausted and gotten sick. Remember to take care of yourself, and remember that you can walk away from any situation or person/group that are lashing out at you (but be mindful that you do so in a way that keeps you safe). You don't deserve any of that, and you can metaphorically send it right back to sender--you do not need to accept their aggressive, nasty energy; that's their hot mess to deal with. It's not up to you to do all the emotional regulation for them; it's their job, so don't let them try to manipulate you into it.
The boys had a fairly chill week, and they're excited for the upcoming weekend (they get a long weekend due to conferences and Presidents' Day)--can't say I blame them for eagerly anticipating extra time off, as they've been getting a lot of assignments and tests lately. The two of them are also hoping to get some more snow days this week since there's more snow in the forecast. It was also the younger brother's birthday this week, which he was excited about; he was thrilled with my gift for him, and he was eager to celebrate with his friends this weekend at the aquarium. Otherwise, it was a pretty normal week, full of the same old, same old school business.
Tsuki enjoyed a week full of cozy cat naps and new cat toys. She truly knows how to make the most out of rest and relaxation and savor every moment of it. Tsuki found plenty of comfy spots for snuggly snoozing, some of her favorites being her chair, the couch, my lap, and her window shelf. She engaged in plenty of her antics and shenanigans, zooming around the house, trying to sneak attack, wrestling with toys, flipping through the air, trying to climb the walls, etc. Tsuki loved lounging on her window shelf and partaking in birdwatching and watching our neighbor's dog. She can always find a way to enjoy life and make us laugh.
Artwork for the week included more diamond art:
This week I created more new content for Creativity Chronicles, so feel free to check out the newest content! Also feel free to check out our Thought Spot section that explores various topics of thought and conversation!
New Creativity Chronicles' content included:
No matter what life throws your way, take care of yourself and choose to walk a path you can be proud of. People may do you wrong and be unfair, hurtful, nasty, rude, cruel, dishonest, manipulative, etc., but that doesn't mean you need to be dragged down to their level. That doesn't mean you do nothing; you can call them out if it's safe to do so, but you can also choose to walk away and stop giving them your precious time, energy, and resources. You don't owe them anything at all. You don't need to stick around and take the mistreatment, negativity, aggression, etc. I'm not saying that you should necessarily throw long-lasting relationships down the drain over one incident; people can have bad days, people can make mistakes because nobody is perfect, there can be misunderstandings, etc. But if someone is making a pattern and habit of this kind of unacceptable behavior (especially if there's no genuine apology and effort to make amends), then you need to reflect and decide if they are worth keeping around. Your well-being and peace of mind are priceless; don't settle for less. You can have loving, caring, supportive, kind, respectful, honest, dependable relationships. They aren't a myth or fantasy. You just can't let the wrong people fill up the space. Do what's best for you because you are worth it. It can take time to figure things out and discover what you ultimately want, so be gentle with yourself. You've got this and have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
Food for thought for the week included:
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