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April, 1932 The diary of Anaïs Nin [Volume One: 1931-1934]

Dearest swirly brain,

I know that most days you hate yourself.

You hate feeling so out of control, so burdensome.

Dark fog and rapid heat consume every fold, every corner.

You want peace, or relief.

But dearest swirly brain, you are more.

You are a culmination of decades of feelings and LIFE.

Vibrancy and light and contrast.

You are always moving.

Evolving. Changing. Learning.

You are so wildly and authentically human.

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Seems unreasonable that I should be expected to continue Being A Person while my brain is stewing in a thick marinade of Emotions™