Every now and again when I'm writing these blog posts, I find a topic near and dear to me. Whether it be because I've struggled with the idea in the past or I am still learning how to manage it. Of course each post is important to me for different reasons, as I apply my own personal experiences and knowledge for the sake of my communities growth. Regardless of how I may handle these issues, some topics remain on the forefront of my mind, such as finding your outlet.
I talk about this perfect medium or the idea of a fine line often. Finding your outlet is no exception. It must be beneficial to you and your own time, it shouldn't negatively affect others, and it can't consume you to the point where you slack on your responsibilities. It's a lot to take it at first, but I'll do my best to over simplify. In regards to your outlet being beneficial to your own time, step one involves picking a subject. Anything from a list of whittling, being a gamer, or learning how to cook decent Italian meals and every niche skill in between. There are two ways to find a proper outlet, either it's something you've always done, or it grabbed you one day and never let you go. Whichever way you may find it, you'll definitely know when it happens.
On the topics of your outlets negatively affecting others, this idea falls into a substance abuse category. I have had several friends bring up this topic to me recently, they felt uncomfortable drinking in front of me because I live a straightedge lifestyle. I tell them the same thing every time, as long as you don't abuse the substance and put others at risk, I have absolutely no problem with it. The same thing goes out to my readers. If you like to take magic mushrooms and stare at your ceiling on Saturday nights, more power to you. Your outlet should be unique to you, other people will carry similar outlets, but the way that you handle the issues and wants of your outlet will be unique to you. Which means if you like drugs and alcohol, you handle it safely. You do not get behind the wheel of a car, you do not peer pressure friends into trying things, and you certainly do not force that lifestyle on anyone. Enjoy your outlet and don't be a fucking asshole.
There are times when I get passionate during my writing which leads to me cursing. Because it is rare, it's not something I'm going to cut out entirely. To my younger audience, I don't condone those words all the time. I've decided to write a post based on the power of words, because of when I choose to curse. Maybe that'll be a special double Saturday post.
When I listed the three ideas before, I stated you shouldn't let your outlet consume you. This idea isn't entirely true. It's okay to fall into something in the process of healing. Your specific outlet for the time could be your emotional settling ground, where you let things out that you otherwise might not have. There is a tricky idea to the healing process, which is not letting your outlet be your only emotional means. Therapy, long baths, hikes, beach visits, include those along with your outlets to achieve a better emotional stability. Also, I said that you can't let your outlet consume you in the second paragraph. I am going to choose to leave it for a specific reason. Finding the line between can't and shouldn't. If I told you you can't let it consume you, there's a chance you'd be afraid to truly delve into your outlet. Honestly, it will consume you, whether you like it or not. Especially if it's something you find yourself passionate about. Allow yourself to be consumed and then work towards that balance, we can only continue to climb after we've tested the other paths and fallen down.
Find your outlet and WashYourAss
- Noble
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