Posted by jay on October 22, 2003, at 4:43:34
In reply to Day 2 of the John Allen Mohammed (DC Sniper) Trial, posted by Susan J on October 21, 2003, at 15:06:43
Susan, the interesting Dr. Andrew Weil has proposed that it is good for mental health to take a "News Fast", a break away from *all* news for a few days a week. I am a *really* political-sensitive person, and this was important for me to do. I think you will find it quite refreshing, and I can't even believe I would say something like that!
This past summer when I went on vacation to my folk's cottage up in Northern Ontario, I tried a little experiment by extending this to 3-4 days per week. It was like I said to myself.."The world will go on as it may...even if it all ends today, I likely have little if any control over it...So I am just gonna find a nice spot on the beach, get some sun, and swim in the glacier-spring-fed lakes!". And...yes it actually worked! I have memories now of my first "real" vacation in almost 6 years.
So...think about it...and maybe give it a shot. You *really* might surprise yourself!
Best....and peace..
Jay
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