10 Soothing Things to Chill You Out Today

kittens are the best entertainers

A group of bunnies is called a…

fluffle.

I used the live jellyfish cam in my Calculus class while they took a quiz. It was very popular and soothing!

Hi CoJ staff, I would love to see a post rounding up women who have voted for Trump and hearing with their own words, why. I am genuinely trying to understand why it’s even as close of a race as it currently is. Sam Harris’ latest podcast speaks to this and I’m craving more.

Yes, I knew the ‘free to leave’ comment would spark disagreement, and for a minute I had forgotten all about how covid makes that practically impossible at the moment. However, in normal situations it is not impossible; I know because I left, and stayed away for 5 years, on money that I earned. Nobody paid a dime on my behalf. I did the research, secured a work visa, later on landed a job in the foreign country, paid taxes, and ultimately received citizenship. Of course that option is not easy for most. So if one cannot leave, what are the options? Be angry, expect retribution, demand that everyone else feels your pain before the world can be right again? I would say, get to know your neighbor; look up local nonprofits doing good work for the people in most pain and volunteer there, or give money. Write to the local paper and invite the community to a forum of discussion and healing. Yes, we do need to be intolerant of intolerance, 100% agreed Olivia! But Jessie, I find it strange that you would just assume I am angry and that I expect others to “halt their mourning in order to make this experience more comfortable for people who have chosen to support a person who wishes to further dehumanize so many of us.” I simply asked for more constructive action and attempts at understanding the other side. – and more reaching across the aisle instead of continued fists in the air. I encourage you to read this article: https://www.city-journal.org/glenn-loury-on-systemic-racism-trump-blm
By the way, I actually voted for Biden, with the hope that his seemingly decent human character would be better for our country right now than the alternative. However, I can completely understand why many voted for Trump, and why many are very unhappy with the direction this country has been going over the past 20 years.

I think it would be way more productive to be preparing ourselves for how how to be more kind and compassionate and helpful toward our fellow Americans no matter who is elected. To be constructive in building and solidifying the kind of country we all want to live in. Let’s face it – everyone -no matter their race or political affiliation- needs to accept that yes, we are all different, and we may never fully be able to walk in another’s shoes, but that at the end of the day we are all choosing to live in this great country- and it is up to us to keep it great. Tolerance cannot be one-directional. (And by the way, if you are embarrassed to live here or to say that you’re an American because of our president or because of 50% of the voting population, remember that you are free to leave…..)

I stayed off all social media, tv, non-work related computer viewing yesterday. I was about to lose it on Monday. My anxiety is still high, but I love this COJ community so much. I just knew I could come here for calmness. Full of lovely, wise, intelligent people. Hoping for a Biden win, but preparing myself mentally for another 4 years. Time will tell, but I know I can always count on this lovely group for comfort, in the coming days, weeks, years. Light and love to all!

This is exactly what I needed today!

I keep reminding myself that an election could make things better, but there’s still so much to do, even if my wishes come true. It’s nice to love your president, but our tax dollars are supposed to make our lives better. Let’s keep the system accountable to us! Let’s not stop the hard work of making this world a wonderful place to be. In a democracy, that job belongs to everyone. Voting is just the starting point.

I’m nit religious in any way.
I lit a candle and prayed for America today.
Sending love and hope from Australia.
❤

Sending love from Warsaw. We are also still waiting for the result and resolutions worthy for Poles…

I would LOVE to cuddle with that ADORABLE TREASURE (photo of puppy ) and make all my anxiety float away. I am talking to him and petting him on the screen. I ADORE HIM!! Made my day!!

Fingers still crossed in Germany! I had really hoped that this anti-democratic person would get less votes to have a clear result. Can‘t wrap my head around the fact that so many people In the US actually think that this person without any morale or manners should be a World leader. It frustrates me because that all has a really bad impact not only in the US but on the whole world.

Thank you so much for that post. Please post something similar today. We need it. Unless Biden is declared the winner, in which case you can just post photos of people jumping for joy and popping bottles of champagne!??

Such a well needed post. The path is so beautiful! Where is it? xS

Woke up in the night and couldn’t resist checking the news to see if there was a result. I remember doing the same thing four years ago. Couldn’t fall back asleep so I imagined myself walking down the path in this post! Thank you. I am deeply ashamed at the state of the world. Why is this a close election.

Watching it unfold from Australia and aching for you all, the tension. These images totally lifted the mood in our home, thanks, take care, stay safe

Hello,
Watching all the news from France and feeling anxiety growing… Had to meditate a long time this morning to feel calm again. Deep breathe ! I might binge watching series today… or binge cooking, apple pie is on the list !
Cathie

I’ve been allowing myself some spare minutes to watch YouTube videos of what I like to call “people doing human things” – strangers standing close together listening to a street musician, gender reveal fails, etc. It helps me to focus on the good to get back to. For your enjoyment, Sweet Caroline in a Boston subway: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTXD4kpbATI

Sending positive thoughts from Canada.

Sending love from Denmark. We’re still hopeful ♥️

I’m feeling anxious and stressed and I’m from Tasmania! I think I will need a soothing bath tonight. Sending love and support xxx

Quiet heart attack is the best description. Same. Same.

Ummm, sorry major no here: J Firstman’s bed does NOT soothe me…in fact it totally gives me creeped out heebie jeebies. Upon first seeing it on his insta I immediately wondered how it can be cleaned. I am not fastidious nor a pearl-clutcher but wow, EWWW! From what I feel is a basic, reasonable hygiene perspective it strikes me as sooo scuzzy and problematic. Anyone else more triggered than soothed by this fake-fur scape?!

Ahhhh! I did some searching and a group of kittens is NOT a mischief! Baby rats are sometimes called kittens and group of them is a mischief – so very different!! A group of kittens *is* however called a kindle, or more rarely an “intrigue”

Sending folks south of our border (Canada) a whole lot of love today. ❤️ May I suggest more sensitive language though? As someone who has lost two close family members to heart attacks, I find my stomach sink everyone I hear people use “having a heart attack” as a joke or metaphorically.