some approaches to getting out of a rut

some of these may not be such a good idea.

Drive somewhere you’ve never been before. Take a bicycle, car or transit. Go to a place that’s new to you, even if it is just across town. Even if it’s just some odd industrial area. Explore that area. Pay particular attention to back alleyways, fire escapes and areas that require jumping over a fence.

Go to a place where screaming and yelling is going to be ok. For some that might be the gym grunts that come with weight lifting. For others, a park or the forest can be a container. Scream. Really scream. Yell. Lots.

Write letters to three people who helped you at some point in time. Thank them. Send the letters.

Write letters to three people who hurt you. Make it nasty. Curse them. Lots of cursing. Feel the rage. Embrace the darkside. Then? Thank them. Burn the letters.

Find something to break. Glass jars, windows, broom sticks and old electronics are particularly fun.

Sing. Sing for no reason. Sing to any animals that you can find whether the dogs at home or the crows that follow you on…