What do you spend most of your time thinking about?
In fairness I will admit that I spend most of my time thinking about current events. I am obsessed with what is happening......I'm not sure that obsession is healthy.
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Carissimi · 70-79, F
I thought a lot about current events too, until I realized what a negative impact it was having on me, so even though I still have thoughts during the day about them, I’d say that I think more about exercise ... new moves, routines, nutrition, goals etc. It’s better for my peace of mind, and I enjoy it.
Oberon1 · 61-69, M
@Carissimi I hope I can straighten up like you have in that department. I accept my responsibility for my choices, but I have to admit that my 'obsession' has 'driven me to drink' several times in the last 20 years or so. Alcohol is a dire poison for me, and I have allowed my fussing and fretting over things I have absolutely no control over to give me an excuse to surrender to the arms of my 'bittersweet love'......a love that I hate. A love that may kill me.
Carissimi · 70-79, F
I had no choice. It was detrimental to my mental health, and made me feel awful. I didn’t want to live like that. It was like being sucked into an abyss. I became more discerning about news, podcasts, posts I read or watched. You said the operative words: “I have absolutely no control over.” That’s your “get out of jail” card. We can hold our views and opinions. We can help with things we can change, but there are new generations who are holding the baton now, so I let them speak for me. I don’t know how much time I’ve got left on this earth, so I don’t want my old age to be as miserable as my younger days were. Sometimes you have to let go, and find as much positivity in your days as possible. Leave the young ones to fight these battles. @Oberon1
