Like walking around parking lot puddles, we spend our lives trying to avoid losses and suffering. That makes intuitive sense and I’d recommend continuing to do that. Smile. However, consider the reversal processing of that.

In film development, there is this option, after the negative image has been developed. The film it is totally bleached away using an acid bleach that starts the development of the negative image. This leaves the unused silver halide untouched, but it is not fixed out, as it will later be used to form the positive image.

In mental health, I might consider this the self care we do for our biology. The stuff no one can do for us. Like the basic 6: food choices, clean air/sunlight, exercise 3-5 days a week, sleep greater than 6.5 hours a night, spiritual, and taking your medication. No one can do these for you. That is what I call being a friend to yourself. They are the most important part of avoiding those puddles in life.

Self-care tip: Doesn’t need saying again after this blurb. :) But let me know how it is going for you! Please reply. People need to hear your voice.