That 'serenity now' thing doesn't work (who said this?), but there are some things I do find relaxing.
One thing that I used to hate, but now find very calming is: getting a haircut. That is unless I'm also doing counseling at the same time. But something about hearing the scissors go "clip, clip, clip" and whatnot... It's hard for me to stay awake.
I also get all warm and fuzzy every year when the piano tuner comes to the church. I can hear him from my office. He's such a mellow guy anyway, always smiling, really quiet. And just something about how he hits the notes, the repetition, the sequencing... It almost puts me in a trance.
Prayer has always relaxed me. So much so that I often fall asleep while praying. I used to feel guilty about this, but now I pretty much accept that it is what it is: I probably need more sleep. And I can almost always start right back up when I wake up.
And finally, and I almost hate to admit this, but I think I've become addicted to the tanning bed. I always wondered why people used these things over and over. Man... I don't know if it's the heat, the hum, or what, but I've been thinking of making this a once-a-week ritual - maybe even leaving my clothes on - just for the relaxation benefit. I probably won't, but... it's a thought.
So what about you - what calms you, or what do you do to relax?
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What is this "relax" you speak of? I gotta get me some of that. I don't get much of that at all these days.
I have a swedish super-model girlfriend who massages me to sleep after sex... I guess that kinda relaxes me.
Oh MR. The serenity now thing is obviously from Seinfeld. It was the guy (maybe Neil or Stan or something) who George's mother wanted him to be like who said it didn't work. He ended up in a mental institution for killing people or something.
Anyway. When a good friend of mine's mother was having some emotional "issues" one winter her doctor perscribed her tanning sessions. Something about our body lacking too much of something the sun helps produce that the tanning bed can fix. So you're not crazy :)
I've been come addicted to Suduko for relaxation. Or laying on the floor listening to the band "Explosions in the Sky." On the weekends I like going to the IHOP by the mall for a couple hours and drinking coffee with Drew. Then we browse a store like Wal Mart or Target but never buy anything.
PEACE.
Nice typo in the last paragraph...someone's parents didn't spend enough time teaching her how to proof read........
This is the best we can do? I guess Carrie wins the prize for at least guessing Seinfeld.
Answer: Lloyd Braun
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