Chris Parson Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 As some of you have noticed I've been away from the forum for a couple of months. I had an rising interest for marble collecting but then it sort of faded as other aspects of life became more significant. Did this happen consciously? No, not at all. I am living with an unstable mental health and have been doing so for many years, basically since I was a child. For the the last few months I have been focusing on my own awareness towards maintaining a stable mental health level. It's so much more than just trying to stay positive. It's all about awareness and centering yourself and when I have too much on my mind I have to clear away everything that is not of significance at the moment. Focusing on marble collecting was of less importance and taking a few steps back and recharge a bit was of much greater importance; Sorting marbles when you can't sort your own thoughts is quite difficult. To all of you who have been sending me private messages and asking how I am doing: Thank you for your consideration and your patience. I'll see you around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 No doubt, your health must come first, Chris. Please continue to focus on your well being and take good care of yourself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 The best to you Chris, I have Friends who also struggle & can understand a little of what you're going through. Good to hear from you, and "Thank You" for letting us know you're doing alright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thanks for checking in! We miss you. Take very good care of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 I have several mental health issues as well as arthritis. People understand arthritis but mental health always has a sigma attached to it. If you walk with a limp it’s easier to explain to someone why if they ask. Anxiously is another one that eats me up and it’s not a choice. So here I am. Rekindling my interest in marbles 20 years ago helped me slow down and focus on marbles instead of myself. If my brain was a WVS Ron would be stumped. There’s no time clock when it comes to sorting. I have a sorting method that works for me. If I score a group of marbles I put them in a Tupperware and cover them with a towel. I reach in and pull one marble at a time. When I started I had 2 tubs. One tub was clear base glass marbles and the other one was for all the other colors of base glass. I wish you the best and hope you end up being Marbleholic like the rest of us 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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