Compassion for my past selves
I had a good imaginary meeting with a much younger version of myself. It was an emotional deep dive. My inner child needs protection and...
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rileysoloner
- Jun 3, 2022
- 1 min
Dive
The most important thing is to show up. Technically, this is me showing up for my daily blog. Taking fifteen minutes at 9:30pm to quickly...
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rileysoloner
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
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I’m going to write a blog post today. I enjoy searching for an idea. I like getting on a roll and writing encouraging messages to myself....
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rileysoloner
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
Used to Get So Frustrated
It's subtle and quiet. It's new and different. Once again, I have been marveling at how the greatest skill I'm learning in the lead-up to...
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rileysoloner
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Gimme a Hell Yeah
Hell Yeah or No. Paring down on the inessential things I say Yes to leaves me with more time and space than I know what to do with. Fear...
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rileysoloner
- May 30, 2022
- 2 min
Another Social Media Detox Post.
I think we as a culture have evolved past the "I'm taking a healing break from social media" social media post. As cathartic as it feels...
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rileysoloner
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Auguste vs. Stinker
I learned theatrical clowning in Jean E. Taylor's at The Barrow Group. There I learned about the relationship between Authority and the...
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rileysoloner
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
I Admire
Funny, imaginative and innovative. Simple, absurd, playful. An ambitious, appealing message. Irreverent, absurd, prescient....
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rileysoloner
- May 25, 2022
- 1 min
It feels stupid to have faith
I want to have faith. Where can I begin to see evidence? Asking that kind of question betrays the purpose of faith. It feels stupid to...
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rileysoloner
- May 24, 2022
- 1 min
Broke Bottle Beach
It seems I’m in the habit of rushing to finish writing and posting a blog entry before I break my streak. I will just roll with it. I did...
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rileysoloner
- May 23, 2022
- 1 min
D-E-V-O
I must show up today, because I have this daily showing up habit. So I’ll tell you this: I went to the DEVO concert on a rooftop in...
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rileysoloner
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
Learning Learning
Learning a new skill with self compassion: what a concept! I hated high school because I convinced myself I was an idiot. I convinced...
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rileysoloner
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
Resentment Envy Gratitude
I hold a large amount of resentment for various actions (or the lack thereof) of my past self. It’s heavy to lug around and it’s hard to...
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rileysoloner
- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
Nerves
One of the best things I learned in acting class was how to better understand what we perceive as stage fright. Nervous energy is useful,...
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rileysoloner
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
Look Me In My Stupid Face
I love the hybrid feeling of letdown and intrigue when you discover, duh, that’s not their real name. And I love performance that blurs...
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rileysoloner
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
Clown Death Song 420
My plan was to pack a clown costume and head to Washington Square park on 4/20. I’ve been itching to bust out some improvised street...
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rileysoloner
- May 13, 2022
- 1 min
Ten of Cups
I've been pulling one tarot card per day. Today was day four. I drew the TEN of CUPS. A happy couple with their backs to the cardholder,...
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rileysoloner
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
The Upside
What's the upside to moving in a new direction? There has to be something more rewarding than the potential for financial stability. If...
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rileysoloner
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
Imaginary Arguments
I don't remember where I read it. It was either a meme shared on Instagram, or a tweet. It was about the false assumption that success...
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rileysoloner
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
What does it sound like when you sound like you?
stupid done smart agent of chaos good mischief sci-fi space robot clown punk character with a stupid name and annoying voice wasn't...
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