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Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Unknown userMember16 June 2020, 3:39 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

There has been a fair bit of chaos that has been happening in the world lately. Adapting to isolation, then adapting to the world opening up again has been anxiety-provoking for a lot of people. On top of that, the situation in the US is distressing and news and social media are flooded with constant information and reminders. We wanted to create an event to provide opportunity to connect with one another, focusing on strategies to help keep our own personal-world's positive and safe during this tricky time. Join us on Tuesday the 30th as our 1.5 hour event kicks off at 7pm AEST with the wonderful @Jupiter and Community Guides @frog and @jem80 as co-hosts!

Until our event, check out this great resource from Headspace App, co-founder and former Buddhist monk, Andy Puddicombe, on how to navigate our emotional health during big world events -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmjr15l-j8s

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

JupiterSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:24 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thanks everyone for sharing.

@Adge I think that metaphor of feeling like you are in quicksand and not having stable footing is one a lot of people can relate to. There is so much uncertainty right now...

@Shaz51 @NatureLover

I see grateful coming up a bit too. For me, this time reminds me that I am lucky with some of the things I have that others may not.

@Fluttershy1 that feeling of being trapped inside is very scary

I'm hearing a lot of overwhelm in the room too.

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MaggieSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:25 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Anxious, fearful, hopeful.

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AdgeSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:25 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thanks @Jupiter @frog @NatureLover

It's been 7 years since I was last without a job.

I'm now in my 50's, haven't kept up with the new techno computer stuff.

Just cannot compete Re: Fancy Job Applications.

I have extensive work experience in several different fields - Yet I never "Sell Myself" at all, I'm not Competitive or Pushy.

So I am frequently overlooked...

Adge

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jem80Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:26 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Adge

Sorry to hear about your job. I know how tough it can be I was made redundant because I couldn't work close to full time hours.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:28 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

That sounds really tough, @Adge 😞

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JupiterSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:28 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Hey @Snowie and @Maggie

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Judi9877Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:29 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Hi @Jupiter @jem80 @Former-Member @Adge @frog @Fluttershy1 and all those here! Just remembered this was on and want to join in.
My 3 words to describe the current situation and events would be - restricted, chaotic, scared

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MaggieSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:29 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Hi @Jupiter and everyone 👋👋

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AdgeSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:30 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

I recently added some very colourful Birds to my collection - they are so Bright & very Chirpy.

They give me some joy & comfort.

2 Fischer's Lovebirds & 2 Peachfaced Lovebirds (parrots).

Adge

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 7:30 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Jupiter - scared, overwhelmed and insecure

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