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Dissociated Thoughts

by LeJenD'

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing.Com · #2251487

Guided by prompts from WDC blogging challenges... and of course, life

HI! I'm Jenn - and I'm all over the place (well, at least my mind is). In this blog, I have attempted to gather my thoughts on things prompted/inspired by WDC blogging challenges from "Journalistic Intentions"

, "The Soundtrack of Your Life"

, "Blogging Circle of Friends "

, "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS"

and, well, LIFE.

Signature for those who are nominated for a Quill Award in 2021

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

NaNotatoGo!

Jun 3, 2024 at 4:12pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

Wow! That sounds super stressful. I hope the rest of June goes better for you.

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🌕 HuntersMoon

Jun 3, 2024 at 2:36pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

Nothing to worry about... It was just the ghost of Jerry Lee Lewis passing by.

Glad you're OK.

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LeJenD'

Jun 3, 2024 at 2:07pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

That's the truth! I always seem to find ways of putting myself right where there is possibility of exactly that, but somehow usually manage to stay safe and unharmed. Someone greater than me is looking out for me, of that I am certain.

Cubby

Jun 3, 2024 at 1:58pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

Oh, my!!! Thank goodness you weren't hurt!

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Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo?

Mar 20, 2024 at 2:56pm
In response to "Getting Through Today"

I'm so sorry things are so hard.

Elycia Lee ☮

Mar 15, 2024 at 6:09am
In response to "Grieving"

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👼intuey

Jul 25, 2023 at 1:51pm
In response to "What Goes Up Must Come Down"

Hey, My heart goes out to you. I can relate. I'm Bipolar also. They diagnosed me as manic-depressive years ago, but it still took years for a diagnosis. I'm doing much better these days, but still have my highs and lows. The combination of Lexapro and Abilify has been the greatest help. I've tried a lot of different medication combos, and I have to say that just adding Abilify has helped me greatly!

My furbabies are everything to me. They're always near. I have two terrier-mix little girls. I wouldn't even want to think of what life would be like without them. They may be dogs, but they're good for hugs, cuddling, and talking to. They've been with me through thick and thin.

You're so right, they are definitely perceptive. They know when you need extra attention, and they know when to keep an eye out for you. They are definitely a blessing from God.

If you ever need to talk or just rant, feel free to write me.

I hope you're feeling better.

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LeJenD'

Jun 29, 2023 at 7:15pm
In response to "What Goes Up Must Come Down"

Thanks for reading and understanding, it means a lot. And I agree, my fur-boys are definitely gifts from God too!

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Jay O'Toole

Jun 29, 2023 at 7:01pm
In response to "What Goes Up Must Come Down"

LeJenD, you're not by yourself. I've battled depression in cycles throughout my life so far. I think in some ways, it's hereditary. As an adult, I have become convinced, that my Mom had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. When she was feeling "good," she'd take my brother and me to "the big town" to play all day. When she was feeling "bad," I had my hands full counseling her for hours. Who knew that wasn't a teenager's job?

Poetry has become such a balm for my soul. The depression is still there, but it seems to bring some level of relief when I put my feelings down in a poem. Amazingly enough, some of my best poetry has been written when I was depressed. The Lord has graciously given me the gift of poetry.

BTW, dogs are quite perceptive animals. Mine is lying on the floor near me as I write. I think she's a gift from God, too.

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February 23, 2022 at 12:12pm

#1027299

2/22/22 - Laterally Thinking Musically

I was so exhausted after work yesterday that I fell asleep rather than posting my soundtrack. I will rectify that now and then this evening will post the one for today,
2/22/22

TOOL - "Lateralus"

While I am far from genius, especially of late, Maynard James Keenan of the band TOOL (also of the band, A Perfect Circle) exudes it with his every chord and lyric.

The Song:
"Lateralus" was released in 2001 on the album of the same name. Both the album and song title refer to the ability to think laterally. “Lateralus” is just one of many songs written by Tool that express a deep and connective message or point of view. "Lateralus" is so deep and concentrated that the song structure itself is based on a sequence of numbers known as the “Fibonacci Sequence.” The bass and guitar structure follow the numbers in which some order, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8. The words to the song are also structured similarily: “Black/Then/White are/ all I see/ in my infancy/ red and yellow then came to be,” so that each syllable represents the first six numbers of the sequence. In structuring the music and lyrics as such, Keenan proves the genius of thinking laterally, thereby connecting life to everything imaginable.

The Man Behind the Song:
As per Wikipedia, "Maynard James Keenan is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, and winemaker."
He is best known as the singer and primary lyricist of the rock bands Tool, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle - and was also a member of the bands Green Jellÿ, Tapeworm, Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty, and TexA.N.S. It was written by one columnist, "James Maynard Keenan is one of very few vocalists to have the mentality and level of thinking he has obtained throughout life...James Maynard Keenan is one of the five geniuses of Tool, and his work should be admired for its insanity and depth."

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