#overwhelm — Public Fediverse posts

Just a reminder -- when you're thinking, "Everything is insane. What can I do?"

You can be kind. Your kindness creates a ripple that will be felt throughout the world.

Be kind.

#kindness #overwhelm #insanity

sadness holds no shape,

sadness holds no shape, 
we try but cannot see, nor 
feel the functional 

limits of a container, and 
yet we keep spilling over
.
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Ask-and you shall receive: Therapy in a Nutshell: about dealing with Overwhelm. #MentalHealth #Overwhelm #Answers
https://overcast.fm/+AAcTnRPHgJY

Ask-and you shall receive: Therapy in a Nutshell: about dealing with Overwhelm. #MentalHealth #Overwhelm #Answers
https://overcast.fm/+AAcTnRPHgJY

Ask-and you shall receive: Therapy in a Nutshell: about dealing with Overwhelm. #MentalHealth #Overwhelm #Answers
https://overcast.fm/+AAcTnRPHgJY

Ask-and you shall receive: Therapy in a Nutshell: about dealing with Overwhelm. #MentalHealth #Overwhelm #Answers
https://overcast.fm/+AAcTnRPHgJY

Ask-and you shall receive: Therapy in a Nutshell: about dealing with Overwhelm. #MentalHealth #Overwhelm #Answers
https://overcast.fm/+AAcTnRPHgJY

Approach to Venice, J. M. W. Turner

I just learned that there was a documentary about this painter called, "The Sun is God".

Seems like he had the Sun in his eyes in this painting. So bright!

Couldn't find a higher resolution image. Love this stuff, he was a really prolific painter and there are more of this style out there ✨

#art #light #Sun #love #freedom #overwhelm #humility #shattered #staggered #theLight #peace #today

Approach to Venice, J. M. W. Turner

I just learned that there was a documentary about this painter called, "The Sun is God".

Seems like he had the Sun in his eyes in this painting. So bright!

Couldn't find a higher resolution image. Love this stuff, he was a really prolific painter and there are more of this style out there ✨

#art #light #Sun #love #freedom #overwhelm #humility #shattered #staggered #theLight #peace #today

Approach to Venice, J. M. W. Turner

I just learned that there was a documentary about this painter called, "The Sun is God".

Seems like he had the Sun in his eyes in this painting. So bright!

Couldn't find a higher resolution image. Love this stuff, he was a really prolific painter and there are more of this style out there ✨

#art #light #Sun #love #freedom #overwhelm #humility #shattered #staggered #theLight #peace #today

Reviving something I used to use for managing projects and quelling the overwhelm. The Project List is updated and free, Google, Notion and more:

https://medium.com/@KimWitten/a-confronting-little-exercise-for-your-overwhelmed-mind-646756923eb3?sk=1bebb268d3bcb381658ed2332e878a5b

#project #writing #medium #list #productivity #overwhelm #overthinking #freeworksheet

Reviving something I used to use for managing projects and quelling the overwhelm. The Project List is updated and free, Google, Notion and more:

https://medium.com/@KimWitten/a-confronting-little-exercise-for-your-overwhelmed-mind-646756923eb3?sk=1bebb268d3bcb381658ed2332e878a5b

#project #writing #medium #list #productivity #overwhelm #overthinking #freeworksheet

Reviving something I used to use for managing projects and quelling the overwhelm. The Project List is updated and free, Google, Notion and more:

https://medium.com/@KimWitten/a-confronting-little-exercise-for-your-overwhelmed-mind-646756923eb3?sk=1bebb268d3bcb381658ed2332e878a5b

#project #writing #medium #list #productivity #overwhelm #overthinking #freeworksheet

Reviving something I used to use for managing projects and quelling the overwhelm. The Project List is updated and free, Google, Notion and more:

https://medium.com/@KimWitten/a-confronting-little-exercise-for-your-overwhelmed-mind-646756923eb3?sk=1bebb268d3bcb381658ed2332e878a5b

#project #writing #medium #list #productivity #overwhelm #overthinking #freeworksheet

Reviving something I used to use for managing projects and quelling the overwhelm. The Project List is updated and free, Google, Notion and more:

https://medium.com/@KimWitten/a-confronting-little-exercise-for-your-overwhelmed-mind-646756923eb3?sk=1bebb268d3bcb381658ed2332e878a5b

#project #writing #medium #list #productivity #overwhelm #overthinking #freeworksheet

"Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the #brain. From dashing off a heated #text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your #pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your #mental state from #overwhelm and despair to grounded #clarity — a shift that reflects #resilience."

"Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the #brain. From dashing off a heated #text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your #pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your #mental state from #overwhelm and despair to grounded #clarity — a shift that reflects #resilience."

"Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the #brain. From dashing off a heated #text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your #pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your #mental state from #overwhelm and despair to grounded #clarity — a shift that reflects #resilience."

"Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the #brain. From dashing off a heated #text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your #pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your #mental state from #overwhelm and despair to grounded #clarity — a shift that reflects #resilience."

"Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the #brain. From dashing off a heated #text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your #pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your #mental state from #overwhelm and despair to grounded #clarity — a shift that reflects #resilience."

#overwhelm : to bury or drown beneath a huge mass

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

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Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

#overwhelm : to bury or drown beneath a huge mass

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

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Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

#overwhelm : to bury or drown beneath a huge mass

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

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Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

#overwhelm : to bury or drown beneath a huge mass

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

------------

Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

I have no idea what to make of today, really.

Our pinned post on Facebook got shared into a DID fake claiming group of some kind and so the page is crawling with trolls. A new notification pops up every few minutes.

It doesn’t get to me a lot of the time, but for now I wish these people would just leave well enough alone.

-Allēna

I have no idea what to make of today, really.

Our pinned post on Facebook got shared into a DID fake claiming group of some kind and so the page is crawling with trolls. A new notification pops up every few minutes.

It doesn’t get to me a lot of the time, but for now I wish these people would just leave well enough alone.

-Allēna

#comics #IndieComics #ADHD #lists #overwhelm #DisabledArtist #productivity

#comics #IndieComics #ADHD #lists #overwhelm #DisabledArtist #productivity

The fediverse and niche socials are nice options to have after the en💩ification of the others, but then I go to the app folder to share a photo and.....WTAF there's like 12 different apps to post to, all with different quirks. 😱

#fediverse #apps #socialmedia #mastodon #bluesky #threads #instagram #facebook #heycafe #socialnetwork #somanyaccounts #somany #overwhelm #connection

The fediverse and niche socials are nice options to have after the en💩ification of the others, but then I go to the app folder to share a photo and.....WTAF there's like 12 different apps to post to, all with different quirks. 😱

#fediverse #apps #socialmedia #mastodon #bluesky #threads #instagram #facebook #heycafe #socialnetwork #somanyaccounts #somany #overwhelm #connection

The fediverse and niche socials are nice options to have after the en💩ification of the others, but then I go to the app folder to share a photo and.....WTAF there's like 12 different apps to post to, all with different quirks. 😱

#fediverse #apps #socialmedia #mastodon #bluesky #threads #instagram #facebook #heycafe #socialnetwork #somanyaccounts #somany #overwhelm #connection

The fediverse and niche socials are nice options to have after the en💩ification of the others, but then I go to the app folder to share a photo and.....WTAF there's like 12 different apps to post to, all with different quirks. 😱

#fediverse #apps #socialmedia #mastodon #bluesky #threads #instagram #facebook #heycafe #socialnetwork #somanyaccounts #somany #overwhelm #connection

The fediverse and niche socials are nice options to have after the en💩ification of the others, but then I go to the app folder to share a photo and.....WTAF there's like 12 different apps to post to, all with different quirks. 😱

#fediverse #apps #socialmedia #mastodon #bluesky #threads #instagram #facebook #heycafe #socialnetwork #somanyaccounts #somany #overwhelm #connection

I am so socially burnt out.

I am so socially burnt out.

I am so socially burnt out.

Emerson and I are fine, but I am having to crisis manage for other people and a bunch of strangers are DMing me every day and I don’t know what to do with my life anymore. To be clear, I am not angry with anyone who’s DMing me or calling me, just very tired and overwhelmed and dealing with very low social battery.

My phone was on vibrate for a while, but it’s on Absolute Shut The FUCK Up Mode again so I don’t chuck the damn thing into Lake Michigan next time it wakes me up.

Picture me screaming into a virtual pillow, because this is how I feel.

It is sleep time for crippled introverts.

-Allēna

#fatigue #noRestForTheWickedIGuess #overwhelm #SliceOfLife

#fatigue #noRestForTheWickedIGuess #overwhelm #SliceOfLife

I am so socially burnt out.

I am so socially burnt out.

I am so socially burnt out.

Emerson and I are fine, but I am having to crisis manage for other people and a bunch of strangers are DMing me every day and I don’t know what to do with my life anymore. To be clear, I am not angry with anyone who’s DMing me or calling me, just very tired and overwhelmed and dealing with very low social battery.

My phone was on vibrate for a while, but it’s on Absolute Shut The FUCK Up Mode again so I don’t chuck the damn thing into Lake Michigan next time it wakes me up.

Picture me screaming into a virtual pillow, because this is how I feel.

It is sleep time for crippled introverts.

-Allēna

#fatigue #noRestForTheWickedIGuess #overwhelm #SliceOfLife

#fatigue #noRestForTheWickedIGuess #overwhelm #SliceOfLife

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.

That’s when the deeper truth landed: if I give them a safe place to land, they will hold me. Not flood me. Not #overwhelm me. Hold me. The #ancestors aren’t chaotic; they’re enthusiastic. They just need a container. And I realized I’ve needed one too.

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/04/30/glass-ceiling-records-bts-an-unexpected-morning-2/

I think I’m going to turn in early tonight, y’all,

(for me, anyway).

I’m processing a lot and my brain feels so overtaxed that it’s a struggle to think or even breathe at times. I’ve been struggling to even message Juneau, and that’s been quite easy of late. I think I’ve overworked myself into a hole.

So I’m going to have a leisurely smoke and then I think I’m going to attempt sleep.

G’night, y’all.

If y’all want to help me feel less overtaxed, please check out my Patreon. It would be a huge help. 💛

-Allēna

I think I’m going to turn in early tonight, y’all,

(for me, anyway).

I’m processing a lot and my brain feels so overtaxed that it’s a struggle to think or even breathe at times. I’ve been struggling to even message Juneau, and that’s been quite easy of late. I think I’ve overworked myself into a hole.

So I’m going to have a leisurely smoke and then I think I’m going to attempt sleep.

G’night, y’all.

If y’all want to help me feel less overtaxed, please check out my Patreon. It would be a huge help. 💛

-Allēna

Burnout/exhaustion recovery hack 16:
If you keep thinking "it'll calm down after this project," and it never does—that's a pattern.

Tip: Track how often you say this phrase. If it's weekly, you're in survival mode, not a temporary crunch.
Break the cycle: set boundaries NOW, not "later." 🍏
#workburnout #overwhelm #stress
👉 @ComebackGrid

When life feels too heavy… there’s a simple path back to calm. A simple solution when life feels overwhelming: A Gentle Reminder from Your Guardian Angels. Read this unique article right here now. Sending you Love and healing Light, Jeanne 💫

https://www.jeannejess.com/reflections/yourangels
💫

#Angels #GuardianAngel #HealingLight #Soul #Divine #Overwhelm #NatureHealing #InnerStrength #ChannelingAngels
#mentalhealth

When life feels too heavy… there’s a simple path back to calm. A simple solution when life feels overwhelming: A Gentle Reminder from Your Guardian Angels. Read this unique article right here now. Sending you Love and healing Light, Jeanne 💫

https://www.jeannejess.com/reflections/yourangels
💫

#Angels #GuardianAngel #HealingLight #Soul #Divine #Overwhelm #NatureHealing #InnerStrength #ChannelingAngels
#mentalhealth

When life feels too heavy… there’s a simple path back to calm. A simple solution when life feels overwhelming: A Gentle Reminder from Your Guardian Angels. Read this unique article right here now. Sending you Love and healing Light, Jeanne 💫

https://www.jeannejess.com/reflections/yourangels
💫

#Angels #GuardianAngel #HealingLight #Soul #Divine #Overwhelm #NatureHealing #InnerStrength #ChannelingAngels
#mentalhealth

When life feels too heavy… there’s a simple path back to calm. A simple solution when life feels overwhelming: A Gentle Reminder from Your Guardian Angels. Read this unique article right here now. Sending you Love and healing Light, Jeanne 💫

https://www.jeannejess.com/reflections/yourangels
💫

#Angels #GuardianAngel #HealingLight #Soul #Divine #Overwhelm #NatureHealing #InnerStrength #ChannelingAngels
#mentalhealth

When life feels too heavy… there’s a simple path back to calm. A simple solution when life feels overwhelming: A Gentle Reminder from Your Guardian Angels. Read this unique article right here now. Sending you Love and healing Light, Jeanne 💫

https://www.jeannejess.com/reflections/yourangels
💫

#Angels #GuardianAngel #HealingLight #Soul #Divine #Overwhelm #NatureHealing #InnerStrength #ChannelingAngels
#mentalhealth

✨ Maybe you’ve been holding it all together for too long. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone steady to talk to… You don’t have to carry it alone. I am here for you.
See link in profile 🌿

#healing #burnout #overwhelm #life #recovery #mentalhealth #selfcare #support #trauma

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✨ Maybe you’ve been holding it all together for too long. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone steady to talk to… You don’t have to carry it alone. I am here for you.
See link in profile 🌿

#healing #burnout #overwhelm #life #recovery #mentalhealth #selfcare #support #trauma

(image created with ai tools)

✨ Maybe you’ve been holding it all together for too long. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone steady to talk to… You don’t have to carry it alone. I am here for you.
See link in profile 🌿

#healing #burnout #overwhelm #life #recovery #mentalhealth #selfcare #support #trauma

(image created with ai tools)

The tweet promptly went viral, partly for what it said—the idea of #Bowie as cosmic load bearer was, as explanations go, absurd & amusing & plausible—but mostly for what it didn’t. ∗Gestures broadly at everything∗ was a punch line to a joke that was all too familiar. It turned #overwhelm into a knowing melodrama. Soon, people…were posting, emailing, & texting their own versions of Loewy’s stage-whispered aside: [gestures wildly at everything]; <gestures vaguely at everything>; [gestures around].

The tweet promptly went viral, partly for what it said—the idea of #Bowie as cosmic load bearer was, as explanations go, absurd & amusing & plausible—but mostly for what it didn’t. ∗Gestures broadly at everything∗ was a punch line to a joke that was all too familiar. It turned #overwhelm into a knowing melodrama. Soon, people…were posting, emailing, & texting their own versions of Loewy’s stage-whispered aside: [gestures wildly at everything]; <gestures vaguely at everything>; [gestures around].

The tweet promptly went viral, partly for what it said—the idea of #Bowie as cosmic load bearer was, as explanations go, absurd & amusing & plausible—but mostly for what it didn’t. ∗Gestures broadly at everything∗ was a punch line to a joke that was all too familiar. It turned #overwhelm into a knowing melodrama. Soon, people…were posting, emailing, & texting their own versions of Loewy’s stage-whispered aside: [gestures wildly at everything]; <gestures vaguely at everything>; [gestures around].

The tweet promptly went viral, partly for what it said—the idea of #Bowie as cosmic load bearer was, as explanations go, absurd & amusing & plausible—but mostly for what it didn’t. ∗Gestures broadly at everything∗ was a punch line to a joke that was all too familiar. It turned #overwhelm into a knowing melodrama. Soon, people…were posting, emailing, & texting their own versions of Loewy’s stage-whispered aside: [gestures wildly at everything]; <gestures vaguely at everything>; [gestures around].

The tweet promptly went viral, partly for what it said—the idea of #Bowie as cosmic load bearer was, as explanations go, absurd & amusing & plausible—but mostly for what it didn’t. ∗Gestures broadly at everything∗ was a punch line to a joke that was all too familiar. It turned #overwhelm into a knowing melodrama. Soon, people…were posting, emailing, & texting their own versions of Loewy’s stage-whispered aside: [gestures wildly at everything]; <gestures vaguely at everything>; [gestures around].

#overwhelm : to cover over completely, as by a great wave

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

------------

Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

#overwhelm : to cover over completely, as by a great wave

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

------------

Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

#overwhelm : to cover over completely, as by a great wave

- French: accable

- German: überwältigen

- Italian: travolgere

- Portuguese: sobrecarregar

- Spanish: abruma

------------

Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form