what goes on in your mind

From some, unbearable negativity, dragging me to the point, even though I tried, that I felt I could not stand to speak a moment longer. I don't know how to turn that around for someone, and trying to engage left me bleak and down.
From others though, inspiration and agitation, an exchange of ideas, even when times are hard. I need people, even when I have retreated. And for me, though in the midst of piles of papers and a cluttered house, a drip, drip of progress along the path to the satisfactory completion of tasks.

Deep breath. Sweet dreams.
Next.