Deeper darkness

DISNEY + TRIVIA

2020 was a lot of the worst. But here, we’d like to keep focusing on the not-so-worst. So, let’s start with focusing on the greatest hits of this year’s blue hellscape.

And, if you want to delve deeper into what made us all happier in 2020, then you know where to go for that.

EDIT: I MISSED THE MIRROR, MIRROR EPISODE. So, I am putting that on the same day for Rapunzel: Day One and that is October 17th. 

Calm Harm can be tailored to your needs and will provide strategies to help you get past those crucial moments of wanting to harm.

It’s also totally FREE.

Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta.

Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire dermis.

Put on clean, comfortable clothes.

Put on your favorite underwear. Cute black lacy panties? Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on.

Drink cold water. Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost. I always use lemon.

Clean something. Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.

Blast music. Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

Make food. Don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s ramen. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.

Make something. Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.

Go outside. Take a walk. Sit in the grass. Look at the clouds. Smell flowers. Put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.

Call someone. Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.

Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them. Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.

May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.

This struck a chord with me this morning, and I love the artist, Lisa’s description:

New Dream Appreciation Week Day 5: Proposal

What Blankets are For

New Dream Week - Day 4: Hurt/Comfort

Don’t blame me, love made me crazy, if it doesn’t you ain’t doing it right -

Eugene: But Blondie, I’ll be so lonely without you! Come curl up in my arms so I can feel whole again.

Rapunzel: …Are you trying to seduce me into healthy sleeping habits?

Its okay if you’re not full of energy today

Its okay if you did the bare minimum today

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