This, That, and the Other

For today’s Sunday Poser, Sadje wants to know…

When under stress, or not feeling 100%, do you take it easy or challenge yourself?

Interesting timing on this question. I guess the first thing I will point out is that I’m retired, so I don’t have a job that stresses me out. I also pride myself on being a relatively mellow guy whose feathers don’t get ruffled very often.

That doesn’t mean I never get stressed out. I do. But I have a of way of dealing with stress that makes it feel less stressful. As a matter of fact, I posted about it earlier today: my waterfall. I go outside to my backyard, sit on the swing chair hanging from the pergola over my back deck and savor the view as well as the soothing sounds of the waterfall. It relaxes me and makes all my troubles melt away.

And yes, if the stress has built up to a certain point, I may occasionally indulge in a cannabis-infused gummy or marshmallow to chase the stress away.