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In reply to the discussion: DUers--How do you stay sane/well in an insane/unwell world? [View all]quaker bill
(8,224 posts)45. I meditate and make art jewelry
Meditation I find essential. Forging and constructing art jewelry is something I have complete control of and independence with. I just pick what I want to do and build it, most times folks like it and buy it. There are no memos or committee meetings.
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It's a great question and a constant challenge. Simple answer - family, pets, hobbies
NRaleighLiberal
Dec 2012
#2
After the challenges and personal trials of this year, it's a challenge keeping sane
Siwsan
Dec 2012
#16
The Victorain writer Thomas Carlyle, in "Sartor Resartus," offered up
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#28
Changed my lifestyle from too much sedateness to diet, exercise, wellbeing
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#32
I remember that, in the end, we're all going to die and I rely on myself for my own happiness.
Brickbat
Dec 2012
#34
no one stays sane or well in an insane sick world. but the more money you have, the more
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#37
After listening to four generations of family and observing more friends and
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#41
Developing a good sense of humor about it all, with a large dose of humility and cynicism.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2012
#47
Transcendental Meditation and trying to keep a sense of calmness in ones mind ...
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#53