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I have had someone else say exactly the same thing to me last week. I will definitely keep this good advice on mind. I can see there is some tension already!!! I wonder why moving is so stressful to us. Is it all the stimulation? Overload of demands?
I think we push ourselves and each other too hard to “get it done”. When we should be playing in the stuff as we unpack and appreciate it’s existence for a moment before placing it in it’s new home. It’s traumatic in every way and breathing through it is best. Enjoy all the moments.
That is so true, Marlene. I knew you would have a pearl of wisdom to share. We should be playing with it and re-living its individual memories the item brings as we unpack. Deep breathing is what I shall concentrate on. How many times have you moved? Can you count them all? A quick head check for my life would only be 14th move in my entire lifetime. And the second in 35 years. But you knew that last bit already.
I can count 35 moves that I remember. Some I don’t because I was quite young. I don’t think there will be any more addresses.
When I release an item to the thrift store or some other charity, I thank it for it’s service to me and wish it a great new life. I couldn’t believe how quickly some of the fabric I donated got snapped up by people ready to put it to good use. That made my heart happy. Enjoy the journey. Hugs and keep breathing. 😉
35moves! That is a lot of packing!!
It must be heartening to know that your fabric donations are highly sought after and will be refashioned again. I like that thought about my donations too. You know, you are beginning to sound like an American version of Marie Kondo! Lol! Not a bad thing – thanking the item for its service.
I will keep on breathing! You too!
When I saw Marie say thank you to the house, I was hooked. She understands that EVERYTHING has energy. I have a bracelet, not fancy, that says “Breathe” I wear it all the time as a reminder.
It is funny you mention energy, I was just reading about the energy one puts out with our individual mood. You can’t see it, but boy do we feel it, especially a negative mood.
I agree with the above conversation. One way to help yourself is to eat plenty of fruit. It gives energy to your liver. Doesn’t sound like much but it makes a big difference.
Thanks so much for that kind wish, Phyllis. We are settling in nicely. Looking forward to Christmas but enjoying each new day here. What are your plans for Christmas?
No family here. I do something with friends.
I’m finishing up the third book of my trilogy. I’m so looking forward to be finished so I can dig into the next project.
Now that the house is complete, I will be pottering for a while setting things up the way I like them in my craft room etc. Once that is done, I will start painting. But I can’t begin to think about that when the weather is hot. In a year or so, when I retire, I am planning on becoming involved in the community – mainly for the Koala rescue organization. As most of the world suspects, koalas are headed towards extinction.
I found when I think I don’t have anything to write, I start writing and am surprised at how much was waiting for me to start.
Sit down and write, either by hand or on the computer and see what happens.
A Home by the Sea 
Very exciting and in before Christmas.
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I do believe so. Otherwise they is trouble
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I do believe so. Otherwise there is trouble
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How wonderful!
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Yes it is
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Oh that’s so exciting Amanda, I’m so happy for you!
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Thank you, Marion. Getting very excited but the hard work is just commencing.
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Moving in is a long and aduous job. Be gentle with yourself and those around you. It frazzles everyone.
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I have had someone else say exactly the same thing to me last week. I will definitely keep this good advice on mind. I can see there is some tension already!!! I wonder why moving is so stressful to us. Is it all the stimulation? Overload of demands?
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I think we push ourselves and each other too hard to “get it done”. When we should be playing in the stuff as we unpack and appreciate it’s existence for a moment before placing it in it’s new home. It’s traumatic in every way and breathing through it is best. Enjoy all the moments.
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That is so true, Marlene. I knew you would have a pearl of wisdom to share. We should be playing with it and re-living its individual memories the item brings as we unpack. Deep breathing is what I shall concentrate on. How many times have you moved? Can you count them all? A quick head check for my life would only be 14th move in my entire lifetime. And the second in 35 years. But you knew that last bit already.
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I can count 35 moves that I remember. Some I don’t because I was quite young. I don’t think there will be any more addresses.
When I release an item to the thrift store or some other charity, I thank it for it’s service to me and wish it a great new life. I couldn’t believe how quickly some of the fabric I donated got snapped up by people ready to put it to good use. That made my heart happy. Enjoy the journey. Hugs and keep breathing. 😉
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35moves! That is a lot of packing!!
It must be heartening to know that your fabric donations are highly sought after and will be refashioned again. I like that thought about my donations too. You know, you are beginning to sound like an American version of Marie Kondo! Lol! Not a bad thing – thanking the item for its service.
I will keep on breathing! You too!
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When I saw Marie say thank you to the house, I was hooked. She understands that EVERYTHING has energy. I have a bracelet, not fancy, that says “Breathe” I wear it all the time as a reminder.
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It is funny you mention energy, I was just reading about the energy one puts out with our individual mood. You can’t see it, but boy do we feel it, especially a negative mood.
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I agree with the above conversation. One way to help yourself is to eat plenty of fruit. It gives energy to your liver. Doesn’t sound like much but it makes a big difference.
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That is a great tip to remember. Thank you. And at Christmas time, we have loads of stone fruits available in the shops to munch on at the moment.
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I just came back from the store and have more fruit than I can eat before it goes bad. I’ll have to do some serious eating.
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Congratulations on the new home and move. With the new year ahead of you. Enjoy,
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Thanks so much for that kind wish, Phyllis. We are settling in nicely. Looking forward to Christmas but enjoying each new day here. What are your plans for Christmas?
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No family here. I do something with friends.
I’m finishing up the third book of my trilogy. I’m so looking forward to be finished so I can dig into the next project.
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Can you yet say what that might be?
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;0) Not until I’m a bit richer. Maybe a lot richer.
How about you?
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Now that the house is complete, I will be pottering for a while setting things up the way I like them in my craft room etc. Once that is done, I will start painting. But I can’t begin to think about that when the weather is hot. In a year or so, when I retire, I am planning on becoming involved in the community – mainly for the Koala rescue organization. As most of the world suspects, koalas are headed towards extinction.
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Retirement is great. Get to do all the things you wanted to do, but didn’t have time for, like write novels and save the Koala’s.
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I wish I could find my writing mojo. It seems to have gone part -time!
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If you feel like taking sometime, we can.
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Thanks. I will keep that in mind, Phyllis.
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I’ve been thinking . . .
You might have more writing in you than you think. Are you journaling or writing down your thoughts?
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I should do that more, as I have done in the past. Do you think that helps?
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I found when I think I don’t have anything to write, I start writing and am surprised at how much was waiting for me to start.
Sit down and write, either by hand or on the computer and see what happens.
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I think the hand written option might be an idea.
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I will keep you posted. Thank you!!
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I’ll be here. ;0)
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