I need to focus more of my energy on mental breaks and self-care these days. Writing, primarily, is the one certain way I will find solace and balance amidst the chaos of my daily “react”-ivites; days being spent in rote routine and response, massive spans of time in which I’m observing from an emotional distance, in numb conflict, contention and confusion. Writing had been my source of both introspection and outlook for many, many years, until I let go of that passion after the ongoing battles fought in order to maintain doing so caused, over time, my resolve, to dissolve. But i’m going to reclaim both the place and the pace I had reached at my peak. I’ll use the time I have left to do something significant, if nothing more then getting my thoughts and ideas out of my head and into those who know me, and have interest. Along with getting out, about and away from techno-distractions more often as well. I am going to start writing again. Both because I want to, and because I have to.