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I just need to share this: for the first time in so very long, today I actually feel happy. Nothing particularly exciting happened - in fact something unpleasant occurred. It hasn't taken my pleasure away. I had a picnic lunch with another mother and our children. We sat in the sun, on some grass near a playground. We initially sat somewhere else, and were moved on for being inadvertently on "private" land, but it didn't upset me. It was a simple, enjoyable time. And I feel happy. I think I'd forgotten how that feels. I feel light. This is wonderful. Wow!
Just like me Bella my animals are survivors. And you know what death represents too me? It represents being returned too the creator of the universe. Do i respect and understand what you're saying? As you should respect the position and circumstances im coming from and are stuck in. Whether. It he mental condition. Finances. Social issues. Housing predicament. And so on. I do my very best. So like i have too. Try and work with that.
I'd really love a partner too look after. Who looks after me in return.
Eude.
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Unknown userMember
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@eudemonism You have done the best you can, & that is good. I do the best I can & that is good. I have nothing, only a pension to live off. What I have chosen to do with my pension has been to use it for my Fur Babies. Just like you I have come from a life of serious abuse & physical pain & worse. I am me & you are you. I extended a warm friendship hand & heart of giving towards you, by my own choice. I was answering each message you left for me as best I know how. I feel unappreciated by your response to my kind & caring responses. I have a terrible life here due to lack & past & present damage & need to be at peace to try & have some equilibrium & healing in my life. You & I have too many misunderstandings which are not good for my mental & emotional health. I am currently under going CT scans & other tests & will be having yet another operation in the very near future. I have constant Anxiety attacks & depression. I will have to step back from our friendship, to save what little good health that I am trying hard to hang onto. I wish you all the best in your life & health, your search for a loving partner. GOD Bless you & your family always! Kind & loving Regards, Bella & Fur Family! XO 🙂
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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My 2 old man cats 15yo have been with us since they were kittens. They get along well enough but each likes their space too. So in my house it evolved as one is more indoor and the other is more outdoor. It has become their natural style and they use the catdoor, but I am often the butler too.
Some people hate cats that hunt but my son really enjoyed learning about natural instincts through our cats behaviours. It taught him about being human. I am ambivalent about it and bell him every now and then but he, the cat, always finds a way to wriggle out of it. Now my outdoor boy is the closest thing I have to anyone being my guardian. He takes me for little midnight walks and checks out all and sundry near our house.
I tend to agree about not being too controlling over animals or humans ... its a delicate balance .. we still have plenty of bird life and the area out the front is vibrant and beautiful. All who meet the cat love him as his very social .. my dirty flirty cat ... sadly though he has sun cancer now ... and other health issues ... but had a very good 15 years ... as KING of the COURT.
Viva la difference!
I also like the symmetry of celtic designs.
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@Appleblossom
You are Adorable Appleblossom! Viva la Difference! I love anything Celtic!
@Former-Memberfinally gone out and got herbal teas
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
You're a very powerful writer Bella. And you must forgive me for the mixed up feelings and messages i am going through which involve you. Do you think we all have mixed up feelings? And messages? That we are desperately trying to understand?
I know i do....... and it is hard when others come into the picture. Or things we love and care for are involved...... because we want our feelings too be good and positive. And our messages to be certain and true. Among other good traits. But it is all dependant on the people around us. The world around us. And the decisions we make.
Or perhaps in some cases the decisions we make are irrelevant. Because some people are emotionally scarred or psychically damaged. Or suffer from some sort of terrible problem. That is unable to be fixed.
Do you want to know what my interpretation of the peace symbol stands for? The path that lead to the fork in the road. Which effects our entire mind. Because we are faced with staying on the same path. And trying to decide which way to go. Or choosing to go left or right. Staying there and trying to decide becomes overwhelming. Choosing to right signifies moving on. And choosing to go left. Represents things not working out how we liked. And becoming agitated bye this. It creates a very powerful emotional and thinking pattern swing. And it is also surrounded bye mixed message and feelings. Maybe look for a peace symbol.
Eude.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
I'm struggling to be honest with you Bella. I'm spending lots of time at home alone. And really have nothing else to do with my time. A real homebody. A hermit. A recluse. And it ain't easy. I go through massive amounts of mixed feelings and messages. And i try desperately to get it right....
Eude.
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Unknown userMember
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@outlander Well how wonderful, My Precious One! I am so excited, may I come have a nite time tea Party before sweet dreaming bed time!.... Pretty please, with- Manuka Honey, on the top? This is HAPPINESS to me! Knowing that- My precious One is sleeping, 🙂
Love & Big Hugs, Bella XO 🙂
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Unknown userMember
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@eudemonism I too am a living like a hermit due to extensive body damage, & chronic pain. I have been for 8 years now. I too have always been a home body as you wrote regarding the message before my response. yes, I understand it is not easy, yes I understand having mixed & debilitating feelings, & emotions, even as you worded it- messages- I am not angry, nor hold anger against you, or anyone, to be truthful. I am concerned about one thing tho? This being a Happiness Thread. Maybe as much as you have many issues to share with a person/persons that are willing through Free Will, to do so. Happiness, & the issues you would like to share, at this point in your journey in your life may be most beneficial to you & others taken to another Thread where are for your best benefit, & best consideration of the reader & contributors of this- Happiness Thread-? yes please? You are most welcome & appreciated to come post somethings in here as I am too, which can bring a little bit of, or a lot of Sunshine- Happiness, to all of us whom want it, or need JOY, Love Peace, including you, & including me! ok thank you so much for your understanding & kindness. 🙂 Peace & Happiness Always!
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