Chapter 20
Anna spends the day at the Oblonskys, declining callers while stayi...
The whole of that day Anna spent at home, that’s to say at the Oblonskys’, and received no one, though some of her acquaintances had already heard of her arrival, and came to call the same day. Anna spent the whole morning with Dolly and the children. She merely sent a brief note to her brother to tell him that he must not fail to dine at home. “Come, God is merciful,” she wrote. Oblonsky did dine at home: the conversation was general, and his wife, speaking to him, addressed him as “Stiva,” as she had not done before. In…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Track Your Motion Medicine
Think about the last time you experienced disappointment, rejection, or emotional pain. Make two lists: one of the activities you threw yourself into afterward, and another of the specific thoughts or feelings you were trying to avoid. For each activity, note whether it actually helped you process the situation or just kept you distracted.
Consider:
- •Notice the difference between activities that move you toward a goal versus those that just keep you busy
- •Pay attention to whether the activities required your full mental attention or left room for your mind to wander
- •Consider how your body felt during and after these activities - energized and purposeful, or drained and still restless
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when you successfully worked through difficult emotions versus a time when you just stayed busy to avoid them. What made the difference in how you approached the situation?
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