tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204727386532339291.post4816191194063456796..comments2023-12-10T13:16:58.731+09:00Comments on Axis of Abraxas: A Poetry Blog: Midsummer MalaiseJessica Goodfellowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07561656986278259434noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204727386532339291.post-15724283243646834152012-08-11T08:05:04.148+09:002012-08-11T08:05:04.148+09:00Hi Mari, Chris, and James,
I'm happy to repor...Hi Mari, Chris, and James,<br /><br />I'm happy to report the malaise is lifting. Lazing about does seem to do the trick, though when I look at all I've done the last two days, it's not exactly lazing though it's been 75% of my usual productivity. The key is, I think, not feeling like I have to do anything. I'm glad to hear I'm in good company with Bukowski. Thanks for all your encouragement.Jessica Goodfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07561656986278259434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204727386532339291.post-77492173893508473152012-08-11T00:29:48.440+09:002012-08-11T00:29:48.440+09:00Hang in there, Jessica. I like the idea of stayin...Hang in there, Jessica. I like the idea of staying in bed, lounging off the malaise, though this is difficult to achieve amid family/work/house obligations and my many habitual distractions (ipad, internet, books, music). The next time I get into a funk, I'm going to try this.eschoramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799789327552552403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204727386532339291.post-1245470951479151452012-08-10T12:13:49.331+09:002012-08-10T12:13:49.331+09:00I've seen a Bukowski video where he advocates ...I've seen a Bukowski video where he advocates just sleeping/staying in bed for as many days as are required to overcome the malaise. Of course, very few bosses (or small children) are sympathetic to such plans. For me, when I get too tired to read or concentrate on reading, I reach for a P.G. Wodehouse or Tom Sharp novel. They generally get me laughing so violently that I am soon cured.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204727386532339291.post-40690647382002885322012-08-09T16:10:09.842+09:002012-08-09T16:10:09.842+09:00Giving into your "malaise" sounds like t...Giving into your "malaise" sounds like the right thing to do, Jessica. I believe our internal states can teach us so much and that it's good to "listen" to them. I like to think of you allowing yourself to do absolutely nothing and just enjoying the summer breeze and the sound of the cicadas -- such a Japanese sound for me! The field needs its fallow spaces.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211528951336098923noreply@blogger.com