It's been about half a year since my last post so there's a question that I an't seem to avoid in my imaginary audience; what's been going on? As much as things have changed, there's still a feeling that things haven't really changed. I feel like a more consistent person perhaps.
Something has happened since my last post, however, and that has been this blister on my left hand from shovelling snow and my acceptance into the University of Waterloo's Ph. D. program. The blister is annoying but fine, and my enrolment in Waterloo has taken me for an interesting roller-coaster of a ride.
But if there is one thing I can, without a shadow of a doubt say has changed about me it is my recent experience with ACT, or Acceptance and Compassion Therapy. Now, let me first get this out of the way; I have little to no interest discussing ACT, especially with anyone I don't know. I will never defend it, critique it, compare it, what ever have you, and that's because I have absolutely no expertise in this matter. I neither endorse it nor disparage it as a practice. What I do encourage is that, if you are interested, please seek professionals to discuss it with.
From ACT I discovered mindfulness and meditation and I am cringing at this very moment along with you. It's been a problem of mine accepting that these things help me immensely. I'm working on that, though I doubt I will ever feel comfortable discussing it with others, not because I'm embarrassed necessarily, but because of how personal a thing the practice has become for me. Regardless, this has become a significant part of my life in the past few months, along with hiking in the Fundy. Because of that, I felt like sharing it with you all.
So, now I wonder aloud what I think this blog may become. As time passes until I move to Waterloo, I see this blog becoming a space for me to reflect on myself, as well as the research I intend to pursue as a doctorate candidate. So that means sociological theory, nationalism, terrorism, counter-terrorism, and radicalization. I'm also thinking about maybe writing logs of my treks through the Fundy for shits. I'm probably going to miss the park when I'm out in Ontario, so those might come in handy when I need a little pick me up.
Once I move to Waterloo and classes begin, I want this space to reflect that and become a place for me to explore that adventure. I think that would be fun and helpful, for both me and as a resource to others pursuing the same life path. I should look into other blogs that covered the same topic. I'm sure there are plenty. If anyone reading this has a suggestion in mind, don't hesitate to get in touch with your recommendation.
That's me then.
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