I will go to any lengths to recreate a world of calm and assured relaxation for myself. I stumbled on the idea of renting the series "The Andy Griffith Show", which was a favorite of mine from 1960 to 1968. I started with the first season. No matter how stressed or chaotic may day was....I could relax with an episode (or 2) of Andy, Opie, Aunt Bea and Barnie. No loud-mouthed political chest-beaters on this show! Lessons about Life and how to deal with its ups and downs were the main focus of the show. It was an easy time....back then in general for a lot of people.
During the time that "Andy Griffith" aired, I was 6-14 years old and dealing with a tumultuous home life, rampant with alcoholism and out of control emotions. However, half an hour spent in viewing this TV show both then and now, have a very calming effect on my mental state and overall outlook.
A dose of "Andy" is like a shot in the arm of the "feel-good" endorphins such as seratonin, dopamine and norepinephrine (spelling?). We all could use more of this and less of "Criminal Minds" and other short-effect (yet well-written) shows that populate our TV screens.
Several years ago, I actually rented and watched all the episodes of "The Waltons" (the 1970's) and "The Donna Reed Show" (the 1960's). Very soothing with a lot of nostalgic portrayals of life when it was 'a bit simpler'.
Take me back to then.
Several years ago, I actually rented and watched all the episodes of "The Waltons" (the 1970's) and "The Donna Reed Show" (the 1960's). Very soothing with a lot of nostalgic portrayals of life when it was 'a bit simpler'.
Take me back to then.
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