Have you ever found yourself at the shore, facing the waves of the sea on a windy day, screaming at the top of your lungs? I have. Probably only once or twice, though. And I'm pretty sure that I had seen somebody do that in a movie. It helped though. I got rid of some frustration that had been built up over time.
We hardly ever scream, at least I don't, but it's healthy to release our emotions instead of suppressing them. And, instead of directing this towards other people - either those close to us or complete strangers - the sea won't mind at all. The sea has no ego that can be hurt. It accepts us the way we are.
Besides that, its waves and the wind kill the noise and we won't have to deal with anyone staring at us, like we're out of our mind.
Today, I realized, after having shared some of the emotions that I am struggling with lately in my earlier post All Work and no Play makes Vincent a Dull Boy , that Steemit might - at times - be an even better place than the sea. Believe me, I love the sea and I usually prefer being outdoor over spending time behind my keyboard. But, contrary to the sea, Steemit actually provides me with some answers and feedback. Thank you so much guys!
After having written today's post, I had plenty of time to think. Also, having vented a little, I seemed to have created space for new ideas to enter my mind. And, as a bonus, I received some nice replies from a couple of Steemians that I consider friends.
Eventually, only an hour or 5 after having felt kind of stuck, I had almost the opposite feeling. A handful of ideas and insights started to fill my brain and my emotion and energy switched from kind of low to pretty high.
I guess, what I'm trying to say, is the following:
Whenever you feel down or stuck, express those feelings, don't try to ignore them - impossible - or keep it for yourself. That will only make things worse. A place like Steemit, is perfect for sharing your inner thoughts and feelings. Just get it off your chest and who knows, you might get some kind words or advice in return. And even if you don't, at least it relieves the pressure.
Free therapy with an added bonus: You get paid for it.
Oh, and before I forget... One of today's ideas - something that I've been walking around with for quite a while - is to finally start sharing some of my short films. I will start out with a film that takes place at the sea, made in 2010-11.
Sea you all next time! ;>)
Saludos,
Vicente aka Forest Fish
The above picture is my inner creature, a forest fish,
designed by the lovely @ryivhnn
To read more about that, here's the full post,
including a process video of the making of this beautiful image.
I know what you are saying, Being an Islander I have spent the better half of my life at the shore. The only problem being I was too stupid to understand then and too many excuses now.
I used to go there and stare at the small fishing boats at distances.
I moved to Chennai and here even though it is a costal city, I still am not able to feel what I felt back when I was at home.
I don't need to scream, I just need to listen to the waves and the rhythm. Because my mind is always screaming about something that I did or didn't. But when you are in sync with the sea. You are vast and you are full of life force. At that moment, you are THE REAL YOU
Wandoor Beach (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
Aug2017
Photo courtesy: @Jogesh0906 (My Brother)
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Opened the other post in another tab to read. Glad that venting on steem made you feel better and had the added bonus of getting some encouragement and advice in the comments :D
And also so glad you like the forest fish :D
Keeping an eye out for the short films :)
Note taken.
It really helped. I need to vent more often.
I love the forest fish, as close as I can love myself.
Something I'm working on lately ;>)
Of course, venting and maybe fluking a dollar is better than plain venting!
Isn't that what politicians do every day? ;>)
Everyone needs a good vent from time to time.