The problem is usually when anger isn't at the forefront of my mind something like hate or the desire for revenge is. I don't generally have a lot of positive emotions that color my thoughts from moment to moment.
I usually try to temper my more negative feelings through a hobby. I paint. I go flying. Heck, I ride the Fathiers (saddle needed). Doing that reminds me there's more to my emotional well-being than dwelling in a bad place. It only hurts me if I stay there anyway.
I've been getting better with creative outlets. I take care of the pets, I've learned how to draw, I even go out for walks in nature now. Being with people I care about helps too. It makes those positive emotions easier to find. That's why I missed having Reaper around. He brings me such happiness.
That's a good idea! That helps me out too, honestly. I get so bogged down by the bad stuff most of the time, I can forget that there are plenty of good things happening to me too!
I'm glad to hear that. Reaper is a pretty calming presence in our house too. That's why we're glad he's still decided to live here!
He cares for all of you a great deal. Even in his worst corruption, he was still focused on protecting the household. He's really much more soft under the surface than he'd ever want to admit.
[And were he awake, he'd likely have made Maul delete that before sending it.]
I know. It's actually kind of funny how many people in this house have had complicated pasts, and despite that still love each other in the house. I just hope it stays that way.
Thank you for that, Luz. I like people to still fear me.
Well, I should be going. Reaper will be waking up soon and we need to have a long talk before he can properly start healing. It's going to be a while until he's back on his feet at full strength.
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Date: 2022-07-05 10:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-05 02:00 pm (UTC)I usually try to temper my more negative feelings through a hobby. I paint. I go flying. Heck, I ride the Fathiers (saddle needed). Doing that reminds me there's more to my emotional well-being than dwelling in a bad place. It only hurts me if I stay there anyway.
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Date: 2022-07-07 09:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-07 02:20 pm (UTC)I'm glad to hear that. Reaper is a pretty calming presence in our house too. That's why we're glad he's still decided to live here!
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Date: 2022-09-02 11:12 am (UTC)[And were he awake, he'd likely have made Maul delete that before sending it.]
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Date: 2022-09-02 01:53 pm (UTC)But I won't tell if you won't.
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Date: 2022-09-03 09:26 am (UTC)[But they're already a lost cause with this particular girl given how Luz knows exactly what they're like beneath the surface.]
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Date: 2022-09-03 04:44 pm (UTC)[Oh, she did, but she knew enough to try and not leak out their secrets].
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Date: 2022-09-04 08:34 am (UTC)Well, I should be going. Reaper will be waking up soon and we need to have a long talk before he can properly start healing. It's going to be a while until he's back on his feet at full strength.
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Date: 2022-09-04 09:22 am (UTC)Right, you do that. Be sure to let him know that I'm keeping his usual spots warm for him in the house!
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Date: 2022-09-04 09:26 am (UTC)I'll talk to you later, Luz.