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Blowing off Steam, How to let go and let be?

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(This morning I posted this post. Then later in the day went over to read my friend Tom's blog… Please keep Daisy close to heart. Thank you. 

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Reading the comments from yesterday's post made me realize there are a million little things that we dislike and put up with. Yet when all those little things pile up, (they often do) and the heap grows bigger and bigger, becoming a volcano of stuffed emotion and "it does not matter" sort of things– it tends to explode over the smallest of wrongs. Bringing to mind the saying: The straw that broke the camel's back.

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The straw can be an anchovy on a plain cheese pizza, a rude comment, stepping in dog poop, noticing a new wrinkle, dishes in the sink, the sound of a popped balloon, being cut off in traffic, hair left in the shower…. the list below is long… and most of them can be what sets off the volcano. Especially on a bad hair day.

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What are your remedies for blowing off steam?

Honestly, what do you do to let go and let be? What helps? How do you manage to keep a smile on your face when the little things (let alone the big things) start packing up against you?
I know this might not be as easy to answer…but your response might be the straw that helps someone today.

How do you blow off steam?

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Photos:  A photogenic camel by the pyramids in Egypt.

Comments

65 responses to “Blowing off Steam, How to let go and let be?”

  1. Christy Spear

    I do several things to blow off steam:
    reading
    baking (which is a direct cause of my third way to blow off steam…)
    walking/running (but always alone)

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  2. M-Noรซlle

    – I play with my dog or take her out for a walk (animals ALWAYS remind you that life goes on, whatever the situation and they NEVER disappoint you).
    – I ring LYON and have a long chat with some of my family.
    – I do some gardening (if the right season to do so).

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  3. Jann

    The old saying, “Don’t make mountains
    out of molehills” helps. If I act
    harshly when someone says or does something
    that upsets me, it usually makes the
    problem worse. But if I react with
    sweetness, even if I don’t feel like it,
    the problem or incident seems to go
    away, usually. The scripture verse that
    helps is, “And be kind to one another,
    tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
    just as God in Christ also forgave you.”
    Ephesians 4:32. If a situation seems
    to be out of hand, then taking a walk,
    or removing yourself from the situation
    helps too.
    Jann

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  4. wedding band

    Playing the Drums,
    Smoking – Yikes!

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  5. le petit cabinet de curiosites

    Funny to read this post , this morning. It is totally the subject of today , when the the little things start packing me up against me , I get crazy and I stay alone. I should do yoga or some zen things because It is hard to control me ….Marie Noelle’s ideas are great but I don’t pets , nor garden …so

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  6. isa

    Oh Corey, the timing of this post of yours is interesting. Lots of straws have been getting snapped over in my little world these past few days.
    I try so very hard to see the good dancing all around the person that’s wielding the straw that’s breaking the camels back, and try my best to rise above it. I try and stand mindful that what I do and say shapes the issue at hand, and try my level best to have my contribution be positive. I try to be what I appreciate done towards me in stressful situations – that being said, I don’t always succeed – many times I fall down! It’s easy to say all of this when things are calm, isn’t it? Harder to put it into practice when chaos reins supreme. When I feel I can’t say something nice, I try as the old saying goes, to say nothing at all – not make it worse – if I do blow – a heartfelt apology works miracles for both sides, and if you get one back, accept it and let go.
    To blow off serious steam, I go running. Running is my salvation and my way back to the land of the reasonable and sane, and I keep running until that edginess is gone – it gets me out of the situation so I don’t make things worse, and I get in some great exercise and tension release. I’ve been running a LOT lately. Lets me eat more chocolate ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Sorry for the long comment, but it was a great release!
    ๐Ÿ™‚ Isa

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  7. pauline

    I go out – no matter the weather and walk hard – toward the river, up the hill, through the open meadowland. Eventually I am beguiled by my surroundings and must drop my frustration to make room for awe. It puts things in proper perspective and best, it works every time.

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  8. Kit

    I go and check Bloglines for some distraction, or disappear into the larder and eat chocolate, or go and read my book for a while to escape.
    Very occasionally I actually let the steam out out in a ‘pretend’ mini rant about picking things up off the floor or something, but the trouble is I’m hardly ever taken seriously as I feel obliged to make it sound humourous!

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  9. Cristina

    Hello Corey, I wasn’t able to read yesterdays post unil now. Highly unusual for me as reading your post is the first thing I do in the morning while I wait for the coffee to perk. I have been doing this ever since I discovered your blog and it has brightened my day considerably. So I won’t
    tell you my petty dislikes, I will tell you that when I need to blow off some steam I usually go out and do something creative or be around something beautiful. which is why this blog is so wonderful to look forward to each morning. I hope you feel better and thank you for the beautiful blog. Cristina

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  10. Billie

    I try to realize that the only thing you can change is yourself.
    Then I try to…make myself feel better and more positive. Whatever it takes. I usually start by reading this blog with my morning coffee and you know what?? It works!
    Sending love to you… and all the other readers who share their thoughts too.
    Billie

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  11. Caffienated Cowgirl

    a nice long walk…cooking…a good glass of red wine ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Catalina

    Yes…this is a difficult subject indeed
    you know…I’m a biologist so…I have observed on myself also this tendency to “fight back or scape” (adrenaline thing) I will tend to fight back and try absolutely to don’t get angry with things, myself or others.
    so..I make:
    1. a spell…kind of “turning point” one: to symbolic “change” the current tendency of things going on.
    2. Breath several times (this on we have heard hundreds of times…but magically…it works)
    3. I put my mind on “something else”, distract myself, a way to don’t think about it for a moment. Bad little things are as fire: if you nourish them they continue consuming.
    ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Debbie in New Jersey

    I get on my elliptical machine, put on funky music, and sing-really LOUD!!!

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  14. Laure

    Exercise usually takes the edge off. A conscious decision to let go is next. Sometimes retreat is called for and I find a place to go – usually the studio – so that I remove myself from the person’s presence.
    I also find that communication – as in letting someone know that _________ is highly annoying – seems to help the most. Most folks are NOT being annoying on purpose.

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  15. Jeanne

    I dream of spring or experience Spring (coming soon) put on soothing music and repeat the saying I love
    This too shall pass
    or Keep calm and carry on.
    Life is short and getting shorter
    Make FUN of it.
    Smiles
    Love you

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  16. pinar

    you must have read Jonathan the seagull..=)
    on the moment I am upset.. and feel I am loosing control of my reactions…I try to imagine I am a high flying bird..
    the higher I go the smaller looks real life’s small problems..
    first ฤฑ am at the ceiling.. looking up at my own situation..
    then in the sky.. the whole “quartier”..the city.. the world.. even is so small..
    then I start to close up to other people’s other place’s facts and realities..
    when I come back in my real situation I have gained the calm and control of mind I need..
    well but sometimes I may not be able to fly as quickly as I wish.. I may make some moaning and humming at these times..
    =)
    and then I have my hobbies and books and music and wine and blog.. and blogger friends to keep me cheerful..
    until the next “au raz bord” of the glass..
    =)
    what do you do corey..
    when you feel overboard???

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  17. pauline

    On EVERY single thing, big or little, I am a logic based person, I quickly go to my three questions/actions to dissipate any emotion on big or small things:
    1. Change it if you can
    2. Leave it (for a minute, for an hour, a day, a week, OR FOREVER)
    3. Accept it
    To allow emotions like anger, frustration, annoyance, is to fight with reality and these emotions are like poison in your body. The blowing off steam is OK, but if it just means you suppress those emotions until the next time, they eat you up inside. You get sick!

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  18. Sheala

    Prayer! Totally works.

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  19. AmandaMay

    I am definitely in a process of discovering these methods for myself, lots of little straws in my life over the past few weeks have been adding up to a heavy load! Going to the gym seems to do the trick. Also, closing myself in my studio and painting, or drawing or sewing – something creative. In the summer, taking a walk along the lake often helps put things in perspective.
    The photos of the camel are so great! I love the decoration on his nose.

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  20. Laura Ellen

    Retail therapy……not a good thing….however the very best way for me to de-stress is a stroll through an open air field filled with great antiques, collectibles and junk (usually my kind of treasure)…with a blue sky overhead and no time pressures…..ah..the thought of it brings peace to my soul!

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  21. Laura Ellen

    I guess my previous comment about the sunny antiques-filled field only works on the weekend…in good weather…during the week it’s off to TJ Maxx or Homegoods! (I would exercise but I have to get the laundry off my treadmill first)!

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  22. Betty M

    I am so bad about letting most things build up inside me. Then I ask God to help me out, I have a good ole cry and then I am good as new. I will go into my craft room and create something and that always makes me feel so good about myself and whoever is going to receive the gift I have created.

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  23. cindy

    A good cry is my cure.
    cindy

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  24. Dee/reddirtramblings

    A walk out in nature where I can hear birdsong.
    A really good massage (have one schedule this a.m.)
    Buying a new, unexpected plant. If it’s on sale, then three bonus stress relief points.

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  25. hhb

    Walking with the hound.
    Hours alone working in my studio.
    Digging.
    Kneading bread dough.
    Swearing in Welsh.
    I think that’s enough for now……..

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  26. fitty

    the best remedy for me would be retail therapy! hehehehe.. or maybe a day in a spa being pampered or the last resort where money is the issue on retail therapy, I would just go to the park and sit at bench and enjoy the natures God created.. otherwise baking or gardening or feathering my nest would be good too..

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  27. patty

    playing in the dirt
    the gardens always center me and calm the day

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  28. Mo’a

    As I said in yesterday’s comment, I don’t ruffle easily. I realize that I cannot change other people…so I just let it go…completely.
    I must admit, however, that I do give the loudmouth cell talking person that “Mommy is not pleased” look, it is surprising how often that works ๐Ÿ™‚

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  29. Jeni

    “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” โ€“-John Muir (1838-1914)
    I run away. To clear my head and put things into perspective, I go outside to walk, run, garden, just anything that gets me out of myself. I try to get a perspective that in the big picture, is this “problem worth the energy”? I find that these activities help you breathe and soon you feel better able to let your cares go.
    For life’s little frustrations, cell phones, grumpy people, bad hair day,my daughter Morganne is quick to remind me, “People are people and thats all they can be”. This brings a smile which always makes anything better.

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  30. Shannon

    I always remind myself that the bad stuff is all temporary and won’t be this way forever.
    Or I buy some magazines and watch smutty reality shows ๐Ÿ˜€
    Brendon is doing well…thanks for asking ๐Ÿ™‚

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  31. Sarah

    To blow off steam I’ll:
    ~ take photos
    ~ simple ballet conditioning
    ~ play, or just hang out, with my dog
    ~ read

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  32. naomi

    What I do to keep the little things from piling up is to remember to be as patient and merciful to others as I want them to be with me. I’m sure I have my own share of things that aggravate other people. Also, when I start to think something unimportant is too important, usually the Lord sends something my way to snap me to attention. A friend has a 6-year-old son with inoperable brain tumors . . . a cousin’s baby was still-born. I have encountered things like this myself and come through them, but seeing others in these situations reminds me how unimportant the unimportant really is. I always always try to look for the good in a situation – there is nearly always something good in even the worst of situations. The prime example being the seemingly unthinkable situation that we have killed the very One that God sent to bring us salvation, and yet that very act resulted in our salvation. What seemed like the worst that could happen was all part of the Master plan.
    Now, to actually alleviate frustration that is already there . . . I clean my house with a vengeance, or run, or lift weights, or kickbox.

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  33. Cre8Tiva

    yesterday i had a straw that broke my camel’s back and i exploded with anger unusual for me…i was really angry…i wrote an angry e-mail and just before i hit send i decided to call my daughter…i read it to her and she asked me to sit on it for an hour…so i took a long walk on the beach…after a good cry, i decided i would not push send…two wrongs do not make a right…
    writing…walking…crying…painting all help me back to center…
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    Hi Cre8tive
    I must remember that more often. To take a step back and wait before responding.
    Thanks,
    C

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  34. naomi

    What I do to keep the little things from piling up is to remember to be as patient and merciful to others as I want them to be with me. I’m sure I have my own share of things that aggravate other people. Also, when I start to think something unimportant is too important, usually the Lord sends something my way to snap me to attention. A friend has a 6-year-old son with inoperable brain tumors . . . a cousin’s baby was still-born. I have encountered things like this myself and come through them, but seeing others in these situations reminds me how unimportant the unimportant really is. I always always try to look for the good in a situation – there is nearly always something good in even the worst of situations. The prime example being the seemingly unthinkable situation that we have killed the very One that God sent to bring us salvation, and yet that very act resulted in our salvation. What seemed like the worst that could happen was all part of the Master plan.
    Now, to actually alleviate frustration that is already there . . . I clean my house with a vengeance, or run, or lift weights, or kickbox.

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  35. Colette

    I wish I could swear in Welsh like ‘hhb’. I was mugged horribly two weeks ago – the criminal got to me before I had time to lock my front gate (which is a door) and started kicking the door in onto me while I struggled to try to hold it shut. Long story short, I screamed like mad and the neighbours came running. My door was completely ruined and he got my handbag with all identity documents, cards etc. When I spoke to one of the neighbours a few days later she started making horrible mocking remarks like ‘You should be used to it by now’ and ‘You must have victim written on your back) (I was burgled in last July). I was terribly upset and raced home to cry in private and then went to my mother’s house for a hug (which is the best cure). I could have retaliated in anger, but I am glad I didn’t. Left to her own musings she realised what she’d done and came to apologise, very sincerely.
    Colette
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    Colette!
    I am so sorry. I hope you are okay. How terribly frightening.
    Corey

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  36. s’mee

    clean like a banshee.
    vent to a neutral party.
    pray.
    paint or create.
    If I am in a long term funk, eventually I realize that what I am angry about is usually displaced jealousy at someone’s accomplishment or good fortune. Tacky, immature, I know. At the point of realization I eat some humble pie for energy and go find a way to serve someone who has less than I do. Serving ALWAYS puts me in my place and after a few hours of helping out I always feel better, and understand how whatever it was that made me mad isn’t really that important.
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    S,mee
    Your honesty speaks volumes to me. I get in funks when I focus too long on myself and not others. Humble pie is a good diet to follow thanks for sharing your recipe.
    xx
    Corey

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  37. Jeanette

    Go outside and yell at the top of your lungs and then kick something that will not break your toes or foot…plastic trash can. Then laugh because the dog is looking at you like you are some crazy person! I think the laughing helps the most.

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  38. Rue

    I SCREAM at the top of my lungs!!! Luckly we lived in the country and didn’t have anyone close. I started this when my kids were little. It was all I could do. Now living in town I march and yell in the house with the grands. It helps, too.
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    Hi Rue
    I bet that helps. The freedom to just scream.
    C

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  39. Annette

    Usually, I try to be a nicer person. It doesn’t always work. Then I become the rude person, or I complain to my friends. I have become a curmudgeon in my older years.

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  40. martina

    I read your blog, do aggressive gardening (hoeing is great for letting off steam), cuddle the cat or poodles and cry or call someone special. The latter is a bad idea because then they get upset for me and it ruins their day.

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  41. Lea

    I walk our labyrinth…
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    Lea
    I want you to come create one for me.
    (Note: Lea creates Labyrinths and is well known by them.)
    C

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  42. Kel

    To blow off steam I…
    Hug and kiss my sweet dog, Sophie
    Grit my teeth and smile
    Pick my battles, would making a fuss accomplish anything?

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  43. beachy

    Hello Corey… I hope you didn’t think I thought we were all complaining (oh Lord, hubby would tell you I am the “Queen of Complaints” and that I drive him bonkers because of it)!
    To blow off steam, I firstly hug my little boy (while he’s still home; he starts school next year, so then I’ll have to hug my cat instead, or wait till school is out for the day). Secondly, I go out for some fresh air, and if time permits, I go to the beach. =)

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  44. Sheila

    I count my blessings, and try to put things into perspective.Tell myself I’m lucky I can pick and choose what I eat etc.
    If that fails, I’ll eat a huge bar of chocolate.
    That said… having read Tom’s post about Daisy, it makes me realise that most of our dislikes are small potatoes in the scheme of things.
    xox

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  45. Alina

    I cuss. Of course I also cuss when I’m happy or just for a laugh. ๐Ÿ˜€
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    Hi Alina
    Oh the joy of a few bad words.
    C

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  46. Sheila

    I count my blessings, and try to put things into perspective.Tell myself I’m lucky I can pick and choose what I eat etc.
    If that fails, I’ll eat a huge bar of chocolate.
    That said… having read Tom’s post about Daisy, it makes me realise that most of our dislikes are small potatoes in the scheme of things.
    xox
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    Hi Sheila
    Doesn’t Daisy’s situation make small potatoes, even lumpy mash potatoes seem trivial.
    That is why keeps me focused… my friend’s example, and raw courage.
    C

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  47. Carolyn Mallin

    Laughter always helps. I try to find something absurd with whatever is bothering me and make a joke of it. Or, read the funnies in the newspaper.
    Carolyn ;D
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    Hi Carolyn
    Laughter is a good medicine. But sometimes I have to scream first.
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    Corey

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  48. Aunt Amelia’s Attic

    I’ve been thinking how difficult it must be for a “ball of fire” person like you, to have to “stay put” more, with a broken rib. Very, very difficult random quirk of fate. Even above and beyond the pain.
    I’d not be too surprised that little things ‘get to you,’ at this time. What with the pain, having to “stay put,” not getting good sleep… Please don’t be too hard on yourself, trying to “be perfect.”
    And I did leave a comment on Daisy’s Dad’s blog. But wonder if/when it will show, since I never left one before and such have to be ok’ed. Which doesn’t matter, of course. These people have their hands full, as is.
    Gentle hugs,
    Very, very gentle hugs,
    Aunt Amelia
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    Hello A. Amelia’s Attic,
    I am not such a spitfire as you think I am. Doing nothing is my favorite middle name.
    Tom sees the comments instantly. He will activated them when he has time. He never leaves his comments on, I don’t know why. But eventually he activates them.
    Thanks for sending them a note.
    Corey

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  49. My Melange

    wine
    a hug from my hunny
    deep breathing
    chocolate
    bubble bath
    cooking
    yoga
    a day off with NOTHING to do
    venting to a friend
    a walk with the pooch
    And not necessarily in that order ๐Ÿ™‚
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    Hi Melange
    Your list is nearly like mine. I am a calmer person when I do yoga. And a hot bath (sans bubbles) always rinses away my rough spots.
    C

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  50. Erin

    Cook, make jewelry, read, and if little kids are around to play with that’s the best!
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    Hello Erin
    Little children always put me in a good mood. Their questions are what I like best.
    C

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  51. Joanny

    Corey
    After reading about Daisy — oh so heart retching —- my heart- prayers goes out to them and the dear little one, Daisy.
    Response to blowing off stream:
    I talk to a friend, a family member, – If I can go for a drive – I like to head for body of water, close to home like the river running through our downtown water front very pretty place to walk, shop, browse eat, read, time permitting I prefer the ocean and spend a couple of hours there clearing my head and my thoughts sending it in an imaginary bottle to God to shed some light to change what needs to be changed,(including me)and I trust that it is done. Feeling lighter and better I am refreshed and go home. Joanny
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    Thanks for your loving concern for Daisy.
    I wish I could fly home.
    C

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  52. Cindy

    To blow off steam I usually talk to my husband. He might call it ranting.
    Being around animals always calms me down.
    The thing that helped me the most was simplifying my life. Now, I don’t get bothered nearly as much and when I do, I ask myself, why do I want to choose anger over peace?
    I take deep breaths and repeat the mantra, release, relax, let go.
    I have learned that every time I get angry or upset it’s because I have expectations that are not being met. I try to lower my expectations.
    Finally, this last bit is from the movie Babe where one of the animals on the farm is upset over their lot in life. One of their friends (Rosanna the goose) is being eaten for christmas dinner. The cow says to the other farm animals, “The way things are, is the way things are”.

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  53. Jeannie

    After reading about Daisy maybe what I am upset about isn’t really all that important. Usually I go for a walk along the river and let nature calm me. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. Sending warm thoughts and prayers to Daisy and her family.

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  54. Candy

    I talk to God. He can handle anything I can dish out. Of course sometimes I’ve already dished it out and then I have to go eat humble pie and ask for forgiveness to those in my path. Dirt is good too – digging in it – and looking around while I’m doing it. Nature brings me back home.
    I was so bummed to hear about Daisy. I was just there yesterday checking in on her and there was no news. I was so thankful. I still am. She is a miracle. I left a comment. She’s in my heart today.

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  55. Patti

    The most imporatant thing to do is pray. God will put it all into perspective. But I’m sorry to say that is not always my first solution. Mostly, I clean. I clean best when I am the most upset. This would be a good thing but I am very seldom angry. My house could use a little more of my anger and a little less than my happily floating along in life!
    Praying for litte Daisy, her mommy and daddy and her siblings. Patti

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  56. Poe

    I either run or take a steaming hot shower. Something to make me aware of my body, and to shake me out of my head always works the best to get me out of a bad stream of thought!!

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  57. Eunice

    My prayers go out for Daisy and her family.
    I’m still trying to figure out how to ‘get over it’. Last night I was deeply disappointed in some people that I care greatly about. They were absolutely cruel, not to me, but about someone who can’t help the way he is. Kind of like kids picking on the mentally challenged kid at school. I did speak to one of them about it, and got no response. Then, I came home and cried, but that didn’t help, either. I am still in a funk about it. I know I can’t change them, or what happened, but the disappointment hurts.
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    Hi Eunice
    Disappointment does hurt. Time heals, and often in between the pain of disappointment and the time it takes to heal… the journey is a winding road.
    I am sorry … it is not easy to confront someone, and worse when they give nothing in return.
    Though i admire you for doing so, and hope the situation resolves itself positively.
    Corey

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  58. diane

    ‘Blowing off steam’ (before reading about Daisy because afterwardI’m sure my mind set will be more towards – ‘pulling out of deep sadness’
    1) putting on loud African music and cleaning the house
    2) walking my sweet and innocent dog
    3) putting on a DVD of one of the FRIENDS series
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    Hi Diane
    Tom has updated about Daisy and she is doing better. She is home! Poor little thing, what a scare!
    Corey

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  59. 1eyedmonkee

    journal. the physical act of writing down what it is that has me upset will often work its way out through the twists and turns and loops on the page. i have years and years of hardcover journals where i exorcise my rants. my daughter and i are both verbal processors and we have taught those closest to us that sometimes we just need to verbally release without someone telling us what to do. we hear ourselves talk out loud and often when we run out of steam – we’ve come to the end of it in more ways than one.
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    Hi 1 eye,
    Good advice, to put your rants down on paper, “verbal release” I like that expression for journaling.
    C

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  60. Cousin Chris

    Blow off steam???
    Motorcycle,Twisty Road or Racetrack, Right wrist turned back 90 degrees.Let her Rip! You forget everything else and are focused,it’s just you…the bike and the road.The destination is not important,the journey is.You come back refreshed
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    Hi Cousin Chris
    So very true. You wrote it as I imagine how it feels.
    C

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  61. Nancy N

    Corey
    I “escape” temporarily by praying, talking to a friend, going for walk, reading a book, going to my favorite antique store or going in my room and closing the door. Just a little time to resolve my feelings and back to “real life” again.
    Praying for Daisy.
    I have really enjoyed connecting with others in their annoyances and their solutions. Thanks for having such an interactive blog!!!!

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  62. Tamara Giselle

    I noticed many have said prayer and counting their blessings, that really does put life in perspective and has always calmed my jets. I also find that digging in the dirt with my hands feeling the cool soil in the garden melts away the cares of the world. I also have learned there is a bright side to everything and I try to look for that silver lining, because life experience has taught me it is there even in the worst of situations.

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  63. pam

    First I pray; this helps me see my petty annoyances as just that, “petty”. Then I ask God to put some person on my heart who needs cheering and I focus on being a blessing to them instead of looking inward at myself where it is so easy to make a mountain out of a mole hill. This has become a habit for me and seldom do I find myself agitated by the little “things”.
    “To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be helpful, kindly, cheerful, reverent, that is to triumph…”
    ~ Amoss Bronson Alcott

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  64. Enzie Shahmiri

    Corey,
    When things get really bad I dance to the fastest beats I can find, with the music louder than what my teenage son listens to.
    Dancing is a natural high and helps give the dark mood a kick in the derier! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  65. kieren

    Go for a run or bike ride…
    watch a funny movie and laugh maniacally
    cry
    write in my journal
    talk to my friends
    pet my dog
    pull weeds viciously

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