It’s Saturday and time for LindaGHill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. Our prompt this week is; “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “happy place.” Write the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “happy place.” Have fun!“
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There is a happy place inside my head it a place I go when I am tired, scared or ill. It’s full of family,friends, Ruby and music..
I have another place too, my blog, I feel safe and happy there. I have met so many wonderful and talented people there. I have met the virtually and physically and they are all lovely people.
When pain is over baring and I can’t get out of bed I close my eyes and go dancing in my head. I am still me even though I do not look the same When I am feeling lost I play my saving game. So sorry if you think me rude and blanch at things I’ve said But when it all becomes too much I go dancing in my happy place, my blog or my head.
And now today day thanks to Dan Antion at No Facilities I have a new happy place The Island View Café . Thank y again Dan and friends for your hospitality. 💜
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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25 thoughts on “The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Oct. 15, 2022: HAPPY PLACE.”
What a wonderful post! I love the photo of the boys with Ruby? in the background just chillin. The video for the Happy Place song was powerfully moving and made me realize how important happy memories can be.
Hi Willow – I so enjoyed your interview with Dan. It was fun to learn more about you and your blog. I know we’ve crossed paths a few times here in the blogosphere. Each time, I’ve enjoyed your encouraging words and reading your sincere posts about life and it’s ups and downs. I wish you much success and enjoyment in your happy places 🙂
Hello Shelley thank you so much for your kind words. It was a really treat to visit the bar. Dan is such a great host. Yes we have come across each other many times, thank you and I wish you well and success in all you do
Welcome to my “Heartland Echoes,” where I aim to share my poems with the world, along with my survival story and autobiography of childhood abuse, motivational quotes, and much more. Through my words, I hope to inspire others to share their own stories and experiences. Each poem is a piece of my heart and soul, along with a story of a traumatic past, crafted with inspiration, Hope, faith, love and passion. I believe that by sharing our art and emotions, I’ll be able to connect with others on a deeper level and create a sense of community.
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What a beautiful post Willow
Thank you Sadije💜💜
Aw how lovely 💛
Thank you Sis all true ☺️
That’s lovely – your own happy place in your own head. I love that picture of your boys.
Thank you, those boys are my grandsons , I have three handsome sons who are all grown up plus a hubby. I am blessed 💜💜 have a great weekend 💜
This is a beautiful post, Willow. I can see why these scenes make up your happy place. Thanks for the shout, and for the lovely visit today.
Thank you Dan , I really enjoyed my visit thank you so much 💜
A lovely post 🙂 And I love the top pic: the boys are going for it, full of energy, and the dog is like, ‘ *yawn* here we go again, ok, whatever…’ 🙂
Yes those are our grandsons 8yrs and 4yrs the dog at nearly thirteen is “as long as you don’t land on me it’s all good” 👍
Really nice, Willow, and I’m glad Dan invited you to his happy place for a break.
It was really a great visit I really enjoyed it 😊😊
You have a happy place that will always be there, Willow. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you John 💜💜
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What a wonderful post! I love the photo of the boys with Ruby? in the background just chillin. The video for the Happy Place song was powerfully moving and made me realize how important happy memories can be.
Hi JoÀnna yes that’s the grandsons with Ruby bless!! Yes that video and song are a perfect lesson aren’t they. Hope you have a good day 💜💜
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Hi Willow, itislovely that you get joy from your memories and blogging ❤️
I really do Robbie it’s a life saver 💜💜
Hi Willow – I so enjoyed your interview with Dan. It was fun to learn more about you and your blog. I know we’ve crossed paths a few times here in the blogosphere. Each time, I’ve enjoyed your encouraging words and reading your sincere posts about life and it’s ups and downs. I wish you much success and enjoyment in your happy places 🙂
Hello Shelley thank you so much for your kind words. It was a really treat to visit the bar. Dan is such a great host. Yes we have come across each other many times, thank you and I wish you well and success in all you do
You’re welcome, ditto to you!