The Art Of (Im)Balance

Greetings all,

As I am sure most of you are painfully aware by now, I have been largely absent for the better part of two months because I have had “stuff” going on.

Well, I am sure this won’t be a huge shock to anyone, but I still do have “stuff” going on.

By this point in time I had thought the rubble might have cleared some, but in typical life fashion, all the “stuff” decided to converge at the same time.

Some of it is health related. I don’t believe any of it to be anything major, but it’s nagging shit that has to be attended to after a long spell of neglect. Mostly because I am finally tired of “just dealing with it.”

As I alluded to in a recent post, I came to a conclusion recently and made some decisions about some other things in my life. I’m keeping mum on that just a bit longer, but let’s just say that those decisions and all my healthcare stuff decided to collide simultaneously.

I think I’m somewhere underneath that train at the moment.

I’ve also been embracing the “you don’t need to talk about all your shit all at once” mentality.

Not every single goal, decision, aspiration, etc. needs to be announced with a ticker tape parade.

Wait until it’s done and then talk about it.

Plus, being an IGOM is kind of fun at times.

IGOM still in effect.

Not saying it’s not fun to let folks in on some of that stuff, but sometimes it’s best to lay low until you reach the destination.

I should know more in the next week or two and then I will feel comfortable discussing it more in depth.

Frankly, all this activity has also left me feeling slightly overwhelmed and second-guessing some things, and at the end of it all, it’s on me to figure it the F out and call my shot.

To say I have felt very unbalanced the last few days would be an understatement. There’s been a lot of swirling emotions and internal debates going on.

I’ll figure it out, and when I know, I’ll know.

Just might take a second to get there.

From a creative standpoint, the well has remained mostly dry.

For some, during times of stress, it is a good outlet. For me, it just becomes more static. It’s a good outlet up to a point, but once my mind hits peak overload, it gets tossed over the side for a spell.

To those of you who can continue to create during the rough times, I commend you, for it is not easy to do.

Anyhow, enough of my bitching and moaning. I feel like that’s all I do these days as it is.

It is my hope that soon I can get the answers I am seeking and get back to whatever passes for normal within Gorilla HQ.

Stay well and be blessed, my friends.

And as always…

Stay Frosty.

KHR, May 2025


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37 responses to “The Art Of (Im)Balance”

  1. It is important that you take care of your health first. I wish you all the best with that and whatever the other issues are.

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    1. Thank you, Thomas. Things should start to clear up soon πŸ™

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  2. Don’t sound like bitchin’ and moanin’ to me bro, Sounds like a man executing a plan. You got this.

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    1. Thank you, brother. Trying my damndest at least 🀘🀘

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  3. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Thanks for giving us an update; you staying in IGOM mode is totally understandable when you’re figuring everything out but I’m glad you keep those who care about you even in this weird crazy WordPress environment posted,
    Take care of yourself. I know most of us understand the need to step back to figure out what the heck is going on and what we want to do. We’ll always still be here πŸ™‚ God bless.

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    1. Thank you, Sarah. Still a bit of a merry go round, but hopefully things become clearer very soon. πŸ™
      A great week to you and yours. 😊

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  4. When a academically good student, says the question paper is very hard, we wonder, how difficult the question paper must be, when such a intelligent student calls it β€œdifficult”.
    Same thought came to me when I read your post.
    I have read many wise quotes and intense pictures in your page. When life is giving so much stress, to a very wise person like you, how difficult the situation must be.
    We bloggers are here to support! Take care Kevin! I am sure you will bounce back soon. Best regards

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    1. Thank you very much, my friend. Things are still a bit hazy, but with a bit of luck, they will become clearer soon. πŸ™

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  5. β€œI’ll figure it out, and when I know, I’ll know.”
    Such a wise … IGOM you are πŸ™
    ~ Namaste

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    1. Thank you, and a fantastic day to you! πŸ™

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  6. Oh, I feel you ❀️. It seems still like we’re in the same boat. I’ve got loads of shit going on and my whole world has been turned upside down in both good ways and bad this spring. That has also lead to my well of inspiration gone absurdly dry.

    I look forward to when you’re ready to talk about your stuff and I’m there for you, shall you need my help.

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    1. Thank you, my friend, and all the best to you with your current challenges as well.
      With luck, paths will become clearer soon. πŸ™

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  7. they say big things don’t happen on small timelines so for you to be gorilla-wrestling with everything means you’re heading in the right direction. nevertheless, wishing you well with your health – it’s crazy how we can literally go from being 100% one day to compromised the next. Mike

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    1. Thank you very much, Mike.
      Truth be told, I have been running at reduced capacity for quite some time. πŸ˜„
      I just finally got tired enough of it to actually deal with it. lol
      It’s a virtual menagerie of things just hitting all at once, so life is a game of dodgeball at the moment. Hopefully rounding the bend soon.
      Take care, my friend! πŸ™

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      1. i know the feeling well Kevin. keep hitting them with the body shots and drag that problem into deep water, my friend. have a blessed Memorial Day observance.

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      2. Thank you, Mike. I’m still swinging! lol
        Hope you had a great holiday weekend!

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  8. It’s best not to rush through big decisions. We know when we’re ready to move. I pray for clarity, courage, and peace for you, Kevin. Hugs to you, my friend.

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    1. Thank you, Mary. The first finish line is almost in sight. The others might take a bit longer. Just playing it day to day until I get there.
      A fantastic week to you and yours πŸ™πŸ˜Š

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  9. Spark of Inspiration Avatar
    Spark of Inspiration

    Thanks for checking in. A lot of us going through β€œstuff.” I’ve been off / on of WP, just need a break. No explanation needed. Take time for yourself, when you are ready, WP and β€œus” are still here. Stay well! Have a restful Memorial Day weekend. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ™πŸ˜‰

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    1. Thank you, and I hope you are enjoying the weekend too!
      Yes, life tend to do whatever it wants and whenever lol

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  10. Pray you feel much better soon and I’m always here as you know ❀️ ❀️ hopefully we’ll both be able to get our butts back in gear and working on our creative stuff soon. Love you! 😘 😘

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    1. Thank you, m’lady. I always appreciate it πŸ’“
      Yes, I hope so too. Been a minute or two πŸ˜„
      Love you back 😘😘😘

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  11. Hoping you get answers too. I missed your blog! I definitely felt your absence!

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    1. Thank you, my friend! Very much appreciated. Hopefully back in the swing soon 🀞

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  12. I hope you soon get answers and they are good answers

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    1. Thank you, Joanne. I’m hoping the same myself. A good day to you!

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  13. Your health and r/l come first, always. I wish you all the best in figuring it all out.

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    1. Thank you, Kymber. Hoping things settle a bit very soon. πŸ™

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  14. Yeah, I know about shit going on in your life as I sit here in the lobby of a physical therapy facility waiting for my PT lady to tell me to move in ways by body doesn’t want to. Look after yourself and we’ll still be here when you’re feeling up to it.

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    1. Thank you, Fandango! And you look after yourself as well, my friend! Hoping things settle soon. πŸ™

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  15. Kevin, thanks the update. I’m sorry, brother, sounds you’re really in a spot right now. The residents of WP land have our beloved Mayor in our thoughts and prayers. πŸ™πŸ˜Ž

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    1. Thank you, brother. Yes, it’s a bit of a time at the moment. Should begin settling at least a little bit soon! 🀞

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  16. Take care. Wishing all the best outcomes for you. πŸ™

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    1. Thank you very much, MM. Hope you are doing well! πŸ™

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  17. […] I have alluded to some health stuff that I’ve been trying to get taken care of, but I am not going to get too deep into that. Like I said previously, I don’t think any of it is major; just a bunch of nagging stuff that I am sick of putting up with more than anything. […]

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  18. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Great post Kevin… It takes strength to share even a glimpse of the weight you’re carrying. Praying that God brings clarity, healing, and peace in His perfect time. Remember, He’s not done with your story yet.

    Philippians 1:6 πŸ™βœ¨ Stay lifted, stay covered.

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    1. Thank you, my brother. It’s been a bit of a haul, for sure. Getting by and chipping away at things as I can.
      One day at a time as they say! πŸ’ͺ

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