#RUOK day is coming soon so time to practice those awkward silences and averting your eyes in case someone doesn't follow the rules and answers something other than "yes" or "I'm fine, really"

😒

Another day of being conscious of how much there is to be angry about. Of seeing lots of people being angry.

By coincidence, today I also chanced again on a video of this performance. I heard something that she says in it, after the song, that I missed on previous watchings though:

"You cant wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy."

For me, at least, it was timely.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZJvBfoHDk0)

#psychology #therapy #auspol #australia #politics #RUOK #philosophy

#long covid how scary to watch the #pbsnewshour report showing examples of this terrible illness
#maskup
#socialdistance
#ruok

Stumbled on these cool visual delights after exploring an #alleyway for art the other day.

Fell in love with the spirited #elephant (has super kind / pretty eyes) and the hands had impactful meaning, for sure.

I didn’t see them as reaching out (to be saved), rather… it was a statement that I interpreted as ‘I am here for you’ - reach out to me, if you’re in need.

These were displayed, albethey somewhat hidden behind shops in #Clayton #Australia.

#suburbanart #streetart #mastoart
#suburbs #burbs #muralart #melbourne #narrm #Australia #murals #mural #ruok
#muralart #mastoart #publicart #art #melbourne #victoria #aesthetichedonist #makesmehappy

@nona80_swanette oh my goodness. The final stanza is so naked and direct. I feel for this kid (you). I don’t think I was ever this eloquent…
Always make sure you ask R U OK?
#RUOK

Being able to and wanting to are two very different things.

I am able to live a single life. I do not want to.
I am able to mask my ND self. I do not want to.
I am able to pretend I’m ok. I do not want to.

#able #want #philosophy #desire #MentalHealth #StrategiesForCoping #RUOk #SafeSpace

#wavingnotdrowning

A solemn art piece on a suburban wall (home) in #CaulfieldSouth #Australa… depicting, what I like to think of a boy waving. Not drowning.

However, there’s a poem called “Not Waving but Drowning" by the most famous poem by British poet Stevie Smith, and was first published in 1957.

The poem describes a drowning man whose frantic arm gestures are mistaken for waving by distant onlookers.

On a less literal level, the poem speaks to the isolation and pain of being misunderstood, and is a kind of parable about the distance between inner feelings and outward appearance.

If you notice someone struggling, ask them if they’re alright. And if they’re not, extend a loving hand, give them a call or take them out for coffee and try pull them free from their despair.

#ruok #mentalhealth

How is everyone going today?
#friendlyfriday #followfriday #followbackfriday #kindness #happiness #ruok #happy #checkin

To think that I used to like RUOK Day...

Just kidding, I always hated it. This is 💯 in keeping with it.

RT @AustralianArmy@twitter.com

Today is #RUOKDay

R U OK? It’s a simple question that could change a life.

You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? Conversation.

Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need.

Learn more at 🔗 https://www.ruok.org.au/

@ruokday@twitter.com #RUOK

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/AustralianArmy/status/1567671576190926848

In these difficult times never forget that to someone, somewhere you are a source of revenue. #RUOK