Sometimes, the first photo I take affects how I see things for the rest of the day, as well as the contents of my next blog.
Here’s the first photo I took yesterday:
It’s a relief to share that I can see myself as a kind of pest reliever — relieving what pesters my patients and also myself. Those pests include:
- shame,
- worry,
- stress,
- anxiety,
- depression,
- perfectionism,
- traumatic memories, and
- harsh judgments (like the inner critic).
Pest relievers can include:
- acceptance,
- appreciation,
- forgiveness,
- humor,
- welcoming all feelings,
- self-expression,
- self-care,
- care for others,
- compassion,
- celebrating,
- being in the moment,
- nature, and
- community.
Let’s see if there are any pest relievers in my other photos from yesterday (presented as taken chronologically, so I don’t pester myself about any “right or wrong” order):
Michael’s cooking is definitely a pest reliever. I sometimes pester Michael for his cooking secrets to share here: there’s no pesto on that salmon, but rather a delicious lime, mint, and fresh peach sauce.
Music can be another pest reliever, so here’s “Voodoo Mambo” from The Pest, starring John Leguizamo.
Now I’m going to be a pest and ask for comments, below.
As always, a great pest reliever is gratitude, so thanks to all who helped me create this pest-reliever post and thanks to you — of course! — for visiting.
There are far too few pest relievers in this world. A special breeding programme should be instituted immediately!
Your comments are such a relief, Peter!
Sometimes pester relieves fester, Ann.
You’re the bester, Mark.
i was thinking about pesto, then I saw the pic 😂
Love your thoughts!
A funny thing about the word “pest” is it’s come to mean small annoyances but derives from a word for the plague–anything but a small annoyance. There’s a lesson in something so big being reduced, as well as a lesson in the careers of John Leguizamo and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who built big things out of small starts.
I am largely grateful for everything you build here, Chris.
Harley is a natural born pest reliever, part of security personnel in the household.
You are a natural born reliever!
I read rest not pest but pest makes more sense
You make sense, Joanne.
The bored Daily Bitch photo suggests there is a down side to the theme
Thank you for your suggestion, my friend.
This post is the best pest reliever, my dear friend. ╰(✿´⌣`✿)╯♡
It’s a relief to see you, my dear friend!
It’s nice to see you too, my friend. (◍•ᴗ•◍)♡ ✧*。
You might find this interesting, Ann, but I read your title “Pain Reliever,” not “Pest.” I suppose that was probably because I believe that within your daily work you are a “pain” reliever. I believe it!
Thanks for relieving my pain with another interesting and supportive comment, Debra!
Number 29 haha
Alex! It’s always a relief to see you!
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