I am always melancholy at the end of summer Debs, every year it takes me time to adjust and rebalance myself with natures habits... autumn is the only season that holds a negative power over me. And it’s strange because I do love this final change...
But, my sadness is not so much fuelled by the season this year as world events... I cannot and never will understand war. 🕊️
Past, present, future vying for the moment, thoughts crossing paths. Dare we impose our own desires, dreams, control? An interesting question with their own respective outcomes. I confess, I do it quite often, then decide that it’s much easier to let everything just flow in their own direction. My head hurts less... lol. Love n hugs.
AI think it’s the change of weather, anticipated and now here, literally overnight autumn has arrived. I feel discombobulated and more than a little dizzy... everything from now will be change and I must run to keep up... I am fugitive pièces....
Always there is love and light for you sweet soul - thank you ♥️xxx
It's so hard, isn't it? For right or wrong, I have learned to live in a (relatively) news-lite way. After a career in which the twists and turns of the world (as shown by the media and run by politicians) I weaned myself off the emotional rollercoaster. It was defensive, I suspect; control what I can control, that sort of thing. Our 6-year ofd newsletter is specifically a response to that - never 'newsworthy' and always seeking out inspiration and optimism. But things seep in, of course; I wouldn't be human if they didn't. Having a few quieter days with the pen works then. Take care - maybe write about how difficult it is to write, paradoxical though that sounds. B
Like you, I also weaned myself off mainstream news many, many years ago. I found it pulled me down. Now, I work on the principle that if I need to know about it, it will filter down to me.
I think I need to do the same Debs... I watched a report this morning which lodged in my head and wouldn’t budge, not even after tears.. no more mainstream news for me! X
Oh, that is the worst feeling. I'm sorry. Cutting out mainstream news really helped me protect myself and regulate a bit, and like Barrie said, control what I can control. I also don't subscribe to any TV networks, like sky, so I'm not tempted look to the news on tv, and I seldom read a newspaper. I must admit I was brutal when I started, but it worked. Sending hugs.
I have read them, and I will read them again later and comment, I'm certain. We all need to find a path that helps us deal with a world gone mad ... your words are a meaningful and important response. Thoughtful reflection is something we could only wish for in our 'leaders' and yet, and yet ...
I had a hole in my timetable and thought, ‘just write,right’! So I did, one hour, no editing, just despair forming in the shape of words.. . It helped. 🙏🏽
Are you OK? Are you melancholy because of world events (and the arrival of autumn) or has something else happened?
Beautiful words, penned in your beautiful hand. 🥰
Thank you for thinking of me lovely... xx
I am always melancholy at the end of summer Debs, every year it takes me time to adjust and rebalance myself with natures habits... autumn is the only season that holds a negative power over me. And it’s strange because I do love this final change...
But, my sadness is not so much fuelled by the season this year as world events... I cannot and never will understand war. 🕊️
I get you, on both aspects. Take care of you.
“black ink with no words
is nothing.”
Gorgeous.
And your handwritten words are beautiful and your courage is next level, sharing this pure write with us, as if we gather a glimpse of your diary.
I am deeply touched Renée, that you read anything I write, much less a very hurried hand written thought.
I send you heartfelt thanks and wishes for a day of peace and calm in thought and whatever will occupy you.
With love...
Susie, I have circled around for quite some time with your words and keep coming up short in response. You have left me wordless.
With love,
Renée
Very poetic Sweetie!
Past, present, future vying for the moment, thoughts crossing paths. Dare we impose our own desires, dreams, control? An interesting question with their own respective outcomes. I confess, I do it quite often, then decide that it’s much easier to let everything just flow in their own direction. My head hurts less... lol. Love n hugs.
AI think it’s the change of weather, anticipated and now here, literally overnight autumn has arrived. I feel discombobulated and more than a little dizzy... everything from now will be change and I must run to keep up... I am fugitive pièces....
Always there is love and light for you sweet soul - thank you ♥️xxx
The words so suit the structure. There’s an urgency to the pacing, a necessary speed, words spilling out but beautifully aligned. Love it.
Belated thanks Barrie, I am struggling to write with my usual joviality this last week. The urgency is perhaps for peace. I’m delighted you felt that.
It's so hard, isn't it? For right or wrong, I have learned to live in a (relatively) news-lite way. After a career in which the twists and turns of the world (as shown by the media and run by politicians) I weaned myself off the emotional rollercoaster. It was defensive, I suspect; control what I can control, that sort of thing. Our 6-year ofd newsletter is specifically a response to that - never 'newsworthy' and always seeking out inspiration and optimism. But things seep in, of course; I wouldn't be human if they didn't. Having a few quieter days with the pen works then. Take care - maybe write about how difficult it is to write, paradoxical though that sounds. B
Like you, I also weaned myself off mainstream news many, many years ago. I found it pulled me down. Now, I work on the principle that if I need to know about it, it will filter down to me.
I think I need to do the same Debs... I watched a report this morning which lodged in my head and wouldn’t budge, not even after tears.. no more mainstream news for me! X
Oh, that is the worst feeling. I'm sorry. Cutting out mainstream news really helped me protect myself and regulate a bit, and like Barrie said, control what I can control. I also don't subscribe to any TV networks, like sky, so I'm not tempted look to the news on tv, and I seldom read a newspaper. I must admit I was brutal when I started, but it worked. Sending hugs.
It’s so important to protect ourselves from the weight of the world. Control what we can control as best we can.
I have written a few words in the hope that despair will fade a little in acknowledgment of no longer hearing them in my head... we shall see.
I applaud your tactics Barrie, whether through necessity or the understanding of a lack of control, it cannot have been an easy transit.
Thank you for your constant encouragement and care.
I have read them, and I will read them again later and comment, I'm certain. We all need to find a path that helps us deal with a world gone mad ... your words are a meaningful and important response. Thoughtful reflection is something we could only wish for in our 'leaders' and yet, and yet ...
I had a hole in my timetable and thought, ‘just write,right’! So I did, one hour, no editing, just despair forming in the shape of words.. . It helped. 🙏🏽
Thanks Pipp, love back... xx
I am feeling melancholy... the sun is gone and overnight autumn has arrived - I am stuck in summer mode still 🌻