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Maybe we could start a thread for those “simple pleasures” that awaken our senses, bring us some joy/relief/comfort. Might be a silly idea. Maybe already a discussion like this. There was a discussion about what makes us smile awhile back. However I can see how it may be perceived as unhelpful for many. Just my gibberish again.
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I’m doing gratitude for today:
I am grateful for my daughter pedalling to the shop to buy me some of those yummy red froggy lollies to cheer me up
i am grateful for @Kyle1 for having patiently listening to all my rubbish and responded with such warmth and kindness
and I am grateful for @hanami and @tyme for reaching out.
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Simple pleasure:
Late night reading, when the children are in their beds…when there is a silence, when I feel like stepping outside and tracing the movement of the stars across the night sky, to the sounds of cicadas and swaying trees and my heart is so full how does one breathe? Tonight I can delve into whatever my heart desires. tonight it will be Emerson and Nature…
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Unknown userMember
Can’t sleep @Kyle1?
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
yes, that's right @Former-Member
Not even nearly... 😒
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Unknown userMember
Are you ok?
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Unknown userMember
My brain has just frozen all up, stuffed with cotton wool.
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
well... I'm quite out of sorts this evening. tbh @Former-Member
I'm trying to sit through it. There's nothing much else to be done, so ... yeah.
How's the night where you are? We have rain all of a sudden, so it's warm, but dark...
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Unknown userMember
It’s quite funny really @Kyle1
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Unknown userMember
Oh no @Kyle1 . I didn’t mean…so you’re not ok? Do you need to call the helpline?
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
no, I don't need to call the helpline. @Former-Member 🙏
But, what's funny? That your mind is suddenly cotton wool, or...?
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