One thing I’ve learned about major life stressors is I’m normally not even aware they exist. But it’s comforting to know that sooner or late your body will get around to being informative about it.

“Hey up there, brain!” the body likes to say. “You fucking idiot. Check it out. Shit is happening all over this place. Wake up!”

Well played, body. Well played. Subtle as always.

What are major life stressors? I think they fall into two major categories.

1. Things You Do Not Want
2. Things You Asked For

I’m not sure which category is worse.

This week I changed jobs. (More details on that coming soon.) My wife has also put in her notice to resign her position. We’re moving out of our house of four years and leaving the small town for the big city. As of Sunday I got rid of my car. Christmas exists.

These are all stressors. I know because I looked them up.
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