Where do you find comfort during these dark times?

[MoonRiver]

For me, it's family, my little doggie, walking, meditating and reading.

[zipplewrath]

1. Hang out with my buddy Jack

Daniels that is.

[MoonRiver]

2. Well, that too, lol!

[get the red out]

3. My dogs

And my sister and I are in constant contact about all this hell.

The dogs are soft, loving and warm. Taking care of them keeps me going.

[MoonRiver]

4. I know what you mean.

My fuzzy and loving little Pomeranian is such a comfort. Helps that I am retired and can hang out with her all day.

[smirkymonkey]

15. Dogs are amazingly healing.

I wish I could have one in my city apartment but i can't and also I don't have the money to take care of one the way I would want to (regular dog walker while I am working, doggie day care, vet bills) so I don't have one, but my sister has a beautiful Swiss Mountain Dog puppy up on the southern Maine coast and I often take the train up there to see them.

I am watching the pupper from July 13 through 17 and can't wait to spend that much time with her. My heart is just filled with love when I am with her, or with any dog really. They are the perfect cure for an aching heart!

[FSogol]

5. Pale ale, the birds and wildlife in my backyard, and my wife & kids

[k8conant]

6. I don't.

[notdarkyet]

7. I've been so down and depressed. I have turned msm news off, not because of the news

But the talking heads make me sick. I grew af small lavender crop and am making crafts with it. It keeps my mind and hands occupied and you smell lavender the whole time you work with it. Lavender is prized for its relaxing and uplifting aromatic qualities .

[Kittycow]

8. Currently I'm binge watching the vintage TV show

One Step Beyond on YouTube.

Hopefully I won't inadvertently watch one with an apocalyptic surprise ending

My Cat Kids also bring me comfort when they allow me a break from being their version of Hazel

[Boomerproud]

9. Side 2 of Abbey Road?

That's the best I can come up with. Its been a hellish week.

[H2O Man]

11. !!!

[anarch]

10. remembering mortality, and the vast scale of the universe

puts things in perspective for me.

It is incumbent upon us as decent human beings to do the best we can to work for good in whatever matters we are able to actually influence; it does absolutely no good to beat yourself up about things you have no control or influence over.

It comforts me to remember that nothing is permanent...this too shall pass.

[imanamerican63]

12. Finding a way to stop this crap!

Don't get me wrong, I get where we are as a nation. But we can't let them win! Keep fighting & a never give up!

[NCTraveler]

13. There are a couple of tasks I do that consume my thoughts.

Photography

Painting

Tying flies for fly fishing

Hours long snuggles with the SO

Those are the things in my life I currently do that completely consume my mind for periods of time.

[rownesheck]

14. In the middle

of insanely long drinking binges.

[mythology]

16. My cats, my training, books/music/art in general

I remember how far we've come as a society, how many lives are better today than they would have been 50 or 100 years ago. Yes, we still have to fight, but think of it like this. In 2004 a majority of Americans believed same sex marriage should be banned in the constitution. In 2006 voters in 7 states banned same sex marriage in state constitutions. In 2008 blue state California banned same sex marriage. In 2010 polls showed support for same sex marriage at 52%. In 2015, it became legal all over the country. We've changed for the better. Sure some want to take us backwards, but to an extent, that is just a reflection of how far we've come.

[smirkymonkey]

17. Old movies and comedy videos.

Period pieces too. I love being transported away from this day and age. It really helps to get my mind off things.

[defacto7]

18. Sleep

Every night I go to sleep listening to "The Ancient World" podcast. As I listen I realize that what we are going through now isn't nearly as bad as during the days of Ashurbonipal or the Roman Empire. So with those happy musings I fall asleep. Unfortunately, I eventually have to wake up.

[arthritisR_US]

19. Jethrol Tull, Living in the Past

[bluestarone]

20. Posted this in the DU lounge

I enjoy going here and watch Alaska bears fishing!! Also other live cams!! Check it out here. https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

[LeftInTX]

21. Phonebanked for a candidate tonight...

Campaign stuff keeps me from getting depressed.

I'll got to a committee meeting tomorrow. I hear there is going to be a food fight , but it is better than being depressed.

Saturday, I'll go to a Families Belong Together rally and then to the Pride Festival.

[canetoad]

22. In the jars packed with cannabis buds

Resting in a dark cupboard since autumn.

Well, that and my dogs, my friends and their dogs. (Got a visiting Viszla this week). I don't like to travel; for me the annoyances outweigh the benefits. Instead I immerse myself totally in local physical surroundings and become knowledgeable about the plants, climate, geology, wildlife and all that interesting stuff. I'm lucky cos I live on a wild, interesting and beautiful bit of coastline, so there is always something to focus on.