doodling in class

I still doodle in class...

...sometimes because I'm bored or distracted....

but especially if I'm anxious.

I learned some new things in my "class" tonight...

Like the different parts of the brain. There's the frontal lobe. The analytical side, good for working out math problems. And then there's the limbic system, that back portion of the brain which is primarily responsible for our emotional life, motivations, and memories. Here's an exercise that uses both parts of the brain: "Write what it feels like physically when you are feeling shame." The writing part takes the frontal lobe, but the limbic system is needed to recall what it feels like when you are feeling unworthy or shamed. Perhaps that feeling creates some kind of "flight-fright-or freeze" response.

Another thing I learned, I'm not much of a crier. well, I sorta knew that already. But hadn't applied that thought much to my situations in life. Just figured that was how I was wired. Sad movies, not a tear. Weddings, nope, not even my own. Dry-eyed all day. I think I have learned the ability to turn off those emotions like a faucet. And keep them locked up tight. No feelings, no pain. Learned that skill many years ago, back when....wow.

ok that explains some things.

thanks for listening. time's up. here's my credit card.

 

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