I recently read a quote that says something like: “Art washed away the every day dust from the soul.”

I personally do not find it helpful to scold myself for anything, and which does not mean I never do, but it always ‘backfires’, always. the same is true for ‘trying’. Whenever I try to do something, or try to change something, the behavior becomes worse.

I sort of give myself permission to say to myself both: “God, i amk such a stupid idiot.” and/or also: “Good job.” I don’t take theses thinks too seriously and I don’t see any reason why I should not have a variety of feelings about myself, just as I do about others, and at different times.

I think it really helps to share ‘every day stuff with another person on a regular basis. i have a neighbor and we have ‘bitch sessions’ per e-mail several times a week. It helps so much to get it out, and I always feel better.

kat