When You Get That Bad Feeling In Your Gut ~ How to Ditch the "Ick"
Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2009
by Camille Strate
JoyZAChoice
I'm one of those people who really believes that thoughts become things. I believe in the power of my words, the power of my thoughts, the power of my Being. I am a 'magnificent creator'. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. So, when thoughts that are less than joyful pop into my Puny Human Brain, I'm immediately alerted. Bells going off. Red flags wave furiously. Sirens scream. The whole she-bang. I'm funny like that. Comes from years of 'training' my Self to be more attentive to my Self. Okay. I know. Sounds like some Polly Anna La-La Fluff. Don't care. It's how I choose to live my life. And, after all, who else matters in matters such as these? (oh boy. she's on a roll now...)
I have a wealth of weapons/tools/whatever you want to call them at my disposal for such moments. Again, years of practice...years of shedding useless junk I'd gathered along my path. (the best warriors travel light) So when I need those tools, they're right there at my fingertips, ready to squelch the dervish. One of those tools is my journal. I can grab a pen and start writing, and usually within minutes I'm cracking myself up. (I've been told I spend wayyyy too much time alone. I don't agree. I rather prefer my company, especially because I can crack myself up. Who cares if 'they' think I'm crazy.)
As it happened, I did just that. I started writing, still quite befuddled by the sudden appearance of that nasty little Ick that showed up so suddenly. As I wrote, I was focusing on the Ick...and where it came from. I wasn't quite up to par just yet, so my focus was a bit cloudy. Then...as usually is the case, something flowed from my pen onto that page:
ditch the ick
The moment I wrote it, I started laughing like a crazy lady. Ditch the Ick. Hmmmmm. That's funny. Ditch the Ick. It's even funnier the second time. Ditch the Ick.....WOWZA! I have a full-blown giggle fest goin' on here. So...I kept writing it, over and over onto the page.
ditch the ick
ditch. the. ick.
d-i-t-c-h-t-h-e-i-c-k.
At this point, I was laughing so hard I couldn't write any longer. The pen wasn't cooperating because I was shaking with laughter. I put the pen down, walked into the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror, reciting the words...DITCH THE ICK.
In less than 10 minutes I'd completely ditched the ick and found even more joy than I had before it showed up. I was in a state of gleeful giddiness. I was having a giggle fit. I could NOT stop laughing. Tears rolled down my cheeks. My stomach started to ache from the spasms of laughter. I was completely outta control. And as these thoughts ran through my head, I laughed even harder. Finally, I suppose because he was concerned by the volume of my hysteria, my roommate hollered up the stairs, "are you okay up there?".
I went to the top of the stair case so I could nod my head 'yes'...still couldn't speak just yet. I was laughing too hard. And to tell you the truth, I don't know why I thought it was so funny. It just was. Maybe my Spirit knew I needed to laugh. Maybe that's where the Ick came from in the first place. Maybe I just needed to cut loose some pressure. Don't know for sure. But one thing I DO know:
It's pretty easy to ditch the ick. All you have to do is find a way to laugh....really big make-your-belly-ache laughter. It'll kick that Ick right outta the park.
A Cosmic Homerun.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Hi Camille.Maybe that's why ping pong always cheers me up. I can't help but laugh while playing it. "They" have always said that laughter is the best medicine. I'll keep this in mind the next time my Ick creeps in.Thanks!Hugs,Dianne
hi camille,great article.it tells of the tools we can use to help ourselves stay balanced, and that takes releasing of a lot of icks. it was great that you could have such a great laugh, at your own expense, which is funny enough to laugh over.i wish you many more laughs,my best regards,sue
Great article Camille, you had me laughing because of your laughter, I think that all of us has our form of ICK, there are to many people that let themselves wallow in self pity, depression, their present state of life, politics, religion, the ick comes in different forms to different people, and some could use this advice. Laughter is the light of the soul. To look into the mirror each morning, I just have to laugh, my hair is really thick and long, and instead of Gary, I look like Beth!!!! then I start laughing. I cleanse my ick from my soul from the very start of my day....all I have to do is look at my hair in the morning, hahahahahhahahaha, tis really funny. Thanks for the great write and good advice, wonderfully done!!!! Always a pleasure to read your work, your friend and fan in pen......Gary
While we don't always see things eye to eye I must tell you that there is latent wisdom in "ditch the ick." I think I can, I think I can!!!Good work, Camille!Hey Ken~ Thanks. A bunch! I mean it. Yea. We may have our 'differences', but I love ya anyway!
Hugs~
Camille
Camille, I love this article! It had me laughing! And laughter is a great thing. You have a style that is so personal and appealing to readers like me, allowing us an insight into knowing you...Thank you! This advice is excellent and I'm personally going to remember it the next time some "ick" comes my way! Warmly, BarbaraDearest Barbara~
Thank you so much for your input. Far as I'm concerned, if I can make even one person feel a little better, or add one more 'tool' to their Life Box...well, it just doesn't get much better than that. I really appreciate your commentary. Ya made my day!
Hugs & Giggles~
Camille
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