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Unexpected peaceful moment

starwood
starwood Member Posts: 16
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I just wanted to share with those who would understand. Tonight, I had one of those truly unanticipated moments of peace and dare I say joy? After getting DH into bed, I poured myself an adult beverage, stepped out onto the patio, sat in my chair, and listened to the wind blowing in the trees (it’s really gusting here in North Texas and more dust tomorrow I understand) with the wind chimes tinkling in the breeze. It took me so by surprise…I was actually feeling okay, more than okay, in those minutes. Such a little thing, but what a big thing for me. You go through the day doing all the minute but necessary things to keep the house running, your loved one fed, clean, content and never seem to have any real time to just BE. Maybe there’ll be some more moments like this. I’ll have to look for them, I guess. I hope you all can have some here and there too.

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  • Biggles
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    How lovely I can hear the silence, calm and peace. A special night.

  • Carl46
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    Thank you for sharing. That sounds so good, I'm happy for you.

  • Jgirl57
    Jgirl57 Member Posts: 580
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    Thank you for sharing your peaceful moment. A moment to exhale

  • Russinator
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    Thank you for sharing.

  • Marla13
    Marla13 Member Posts: 18
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    I throw out a bucket of corn feed and sit on the back deck and watch the turkey and deer. It’s amazing how nature can calm me after a hard day of doctor appointments with my DH. I understand completely.

  • Kat63
    Kat63 Member Posts: 116
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    So happy you had this time for you. I also am in North Texas. It has been windy!

  • Mint
    Mint Member Posts: 2,994
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    I often find nature peaceful and calming too

  • midge333
    midge333 Member Posts: 447
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    We all have to savor those moments when they arise!

  • Dio
    Dio Member Posts: 773
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    Thank you for sharing! I can feel the calm and serenity from your post. May we all have more of these little gem moments.

  • ladyzetta
    ladyzetta Member Posts: 1,124
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    You will have more, just watch for them. Hugs Zetta

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