LJ

I can sure understand why it feels you have been hit over the head with a mallet. I can only say that it might be nice to start getting the "mallet" out our psyche. It is not doing any good there.

So, maybe the ping pong would be good for you, maybe you need a little more comforting right now. I know how hard it must have been to post about yourself when you feel guilty about not posting enough to help others . . . been there, done that . . . so that also tells me that you really need some good old-fashioned comfort -- climbing under your comforter (wonderful article, wonderful name) and watching TV or whatever.

I would also think you need a little distance from all this for just a bit. I am not at worried that you would just take refuge and avoid the whole problem. You would be much more likely to feel a little more refreshed while giving yourself time to renew your resources, of which your inner strength, resolve and conviction are right at the top of the list. You can let go just a bit for now and not lose any of that.

rafi