Senses and stimuli

I have a few texts that I'm currently reading--both old and new acquisitions, and in a variety of formats. Much like when I randomly think of something and want to know more about it, I'd normally Google it. I thought, how about this time I randomly lay my eyes on a hard copy of something and read bits and pieces of it. It's less pressure and commitment to stick to one text, right? Plus, a pile of written stuff beside the bed is a slightly better alternative to my smartphone for my aging eyeballs. And you ask, what are you avoiding, Anna? Thanks for asking, and right you are, I am avoiding something. How about  blue light, wi-fi/bluetooth waves, non-essential information, negative sense triggers?

On the topic of the senses, I have an old book by Diane Ackerman entitled "A Natural History of the Senses", which I believe was recommended a long time ago by a former colleague. It sounds very textbook-y, but I honestly think it's like a documentary version of a romance novel. *awkward nerdy laugh* Well, how about that? A rousing text around some very touchy-feely topics about biological phenomena?  I may have to read this again. Which is annoying, because I've just decided (yesterday, to be exact), that I will aim to finish my copy of Kierkegaard's "Works of Love", which I also started a loooong time ago for self-inflicted brain torture. To preoccupy and hide my mind like a hermit in an old medieval library. LOL. Interestingly, this Ackerman book had a quote by some person (which I will Google after this) named Oliver Wendell Holmes that states "A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimension." Fine. My mind is akin to slime or amorphous Play Doh.  

I did pick up some magazines lately in both hard copy and e-copies from the supermarket and public library. For entertainment purposes, of course. While the goal is to preoccupy the mind in an attempt to exercise it and comprehend the incomprehensible (I may not succeed, y'all), it's also still enjoyable to know about the mundane stuff including celebrity news or new recipes, etc. Of course the main focus should still be around my vocation, family, the essential 3-dimensional realm I live in. Yet still, I allow myself to indulge in some mind nostalgia and the happy thoughts that I've kept on file for myself. I recommend that. Positive vibes only, friends.

The holidays are coming up and I have leftover yarn from last year. There were a few projects I made that may be useful for those who don’t have enough warm clothing during the colder season. I’m going to donate those items and make additional hats or scarves from my unused yarn so I can achieve my “preoccupy the mind” objective and offset the self-centeredness by donating my output. Let’s challenge each other before this year ends and spend time doing something for others who require some kind of support.