Thought of the week

I only have one thought this week. It's probably controversial but it needs to be said. 

There's a lot going on in the world right now and it's very heavy. All over social media I see uproar and outrage (rightly so). I also see a lot of pressure being put on people to make a statement and take a stand. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to. 

You don't have to educate yourself, you don't have to make a statement and you don't have to take a stand. If you do not have the capacity or the desire to learn about the awful things going on in the world, don't. It's perfectly okay. 

I don't think that organisations and influencers speaking up about issues they do not really understand is helpful. 

People who have a good knowledge or are affected, sure, make a statement. But don't say something just because you feel pressured to say something. You don't need to. 

I've also seen people saying that we can't just ignore this, that if you ignore it you're condoning it. That is incorrect. Take me for example. I am at total capacity dealing with my life. I have no capacity to take on anything else. Small issues and setbacks feel huge to me. There is no way I have the emotional or mental capacity to read about what's going on in the world. I can't do it. It would tip me over the edge and send me spiralling. I know this, so I stay away. I have chosen not to educate myself and that's perfectly okay.

In situations like this it's okay to do what's right for you. Me sending myself into a downward spiral is not going to help or change the situation. It's only going to make life really difficult for me and my family. 

So, if you don't have the capacity to learn, speak or make a statement, that's okay.

I'm back, again

Hah. After saying I was back, I in fact have not been back. But I'm here now. How are you all? I am tired. Permanently tired. I've decided that's just who I am now, a permanently tired zombie.

 

So, what's been happening? I have been working (it's the highlight of my week), muming and that's about it. I have not been exercising. I have been looking after myself a little bit.  

This is your reminder to get your checks done. I had my first mammogram last month. A few weeks later I had my second mammogram. It was a very scary time. When I had my first mammogram they told me that it's quite normal to get called back after your first test and to try not to worry. I got called back after my first test. I tried not to worry, it was very difficult not to worry. Waiting for the results of the second test was the worst part. Thankfully, there was nothing to worry about. Regardless, it was not a pleasant experience. Despite that I will continue to have my mammograms every two years as recommended. I'm also about to do the bowel cancer test that came in the mail. Then I'll be doing my pap smear. I've already had my skin check. Next after that is the dentist. So many checks but they all need to be done. 

 

So, what's been happening? How are you all? Anything interesting to tell me?

 

We're counting down until the school holidays. Three weeks to go. I'm looking forward to the rest. To lazy days where we do whatever we feel like, no schedule, no rushing around. Just rest and relaxation. 

 

That's all I have to say right now.