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"Gluey Boots"

3/27/2020

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The first time I heard the term “Gluey Boots” was from my son Andy (apparently it’s a Goth dance term). It’s a phrase that seems to accurately describe the feeling of [...]
[...] being emotionally stuck. My parents used to refer to that feeling as “Moving Through Molasses”.

I think I like “Gluey Boots” better.

Lately I literally feel like I’m wearing boots that have glue on the soles that isn’t quite set — like a cartoon character stepping in a big wad of gum. I can kinda move through my life, but every movement feels like it’s in slow motion. All the behaviors that used to seem natural, necessary and effortless — suddenly seem like I’m trying to run underwater.

Motivation seems to be in short supply. Inspiration is fleeting. I even think I might be a little grumpy, but my husband might be a better judge of that.

It’s weird, but I think I will actually miss this time when it’s over — and it will be over -- eventually. I’ll miss not having deadlines, scheduling conference calls and the sense that everything is a desperate rush to some unknown finish line.

But for now, in this present moment, I’m experiencing the feeling of “Gluey Boots”, and I’m practicing appreciation for this time of reassessment.

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Spearwolfe
3/29/2020 01:50:31 am

A brief yet thought provoking piece. Also a fascinating term...gluey boots. Molasses moccasins, lackadaisical loafers, serendipitous sneakers, gluey boots...I would think such terms were all acceptably allegoric terms for life in a quagmire or a life of riding upon the horns of dilemmas. Whenever life challenges me with numerous dilemmas, I usually make dilemmanade.

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Kori Carothers link
3/31/2020 01:31:11 pm

I agree, and today we are all on the edge here in our home. And I like the term "gluey boots" better than stuck. I will make glueymanade while going through these crazy times!

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