Coming back from our vacation takes time to settle back in, being waited on and being chauffeured around beautiful sights, over indulging on beautiful food all of it spoils you. Then you arrive home put everything in the washer, catch up with the garden, and its like you have never been away, and two days later, you feel like you need another holiday to get over the first.
Except you return home holding those wonderful memories of the peace and the beauty of your surroundings, as well as the companionship of those new acquaintances you have met for such a short time whom you will never see again. But for that short time their energy and humour enriched your own experience and you hope your own company enriched theirs.
You get back into your routines and before long our vacations become a distant memory with photos stored in folders soon to be forgotten.
It got me to thinking. What if this was the last vacation ever, what if this week was the last week ever in this reality, how would you spend it? Would you be more adventurous, dare to do things a little differently? Would you laugh more and tell those that surround you how much they mean to you. Would you stand up and be more assertive, would you find your voice to speak your mind? Would you be kinder and more Giving? Or would nothing change, as we sit within the protective layers we build up around ourselves.
We spend so much of our time in fear, fearing how we look as we fuss over our hair, fearing what other people may think of us, fearing what if this or what if that. It often stops us from enjoying the moment. It often stops us from being spontaneous, and joyful. Doing things like getting up on an empty dance floor when your feet tap along and are itching to dance to the rhythm of the music, yet you are afraid you may look a fool.
We’ve all been there I am sure, pointing our fingers, sniggering at someone’s moves or how they are dressed. It’s so easy to judge, and we ALL of us do it all of the time in small ways, we often aren’t even aware we are doing it.
We met a man in his mid-forties travelling with his aged mother for the briefest of conversations, he and his mother were staying at the same hotel. He had obvious learning difficulties, yet the joy he brought to everyone in his presence was obvious, and what a gift for all who received his spontaneity.
Working as a support worker for nearly 12 years with such people within mental health I saw how his mother had not mollycoddled him through life, but how she had taught him to find his own personality and independence. He would go to the bar, buying drinks, he would often sit by himself while his mother had retired for the evening, but it wasn’t long before others gravitated towards him and he would join in perfectly intelligent conversations. And all the while his smile was infectious, as was his laughter. His JOY in life spread out and made all who met him joyful as well. What a Gift!.
We need no status, no title in life to be great. This man lived in each of his moments, he paid perfect attention to those in conversation, his eyes shone with his inner beauty and by the end of our trip he had made many new friends, whose lives I am sure will be forever touched by his presence.
Observing others is something I often do, sitting in my own quiet space I see perhaps deeper than many into the hearts of strangers. I had been asking my own internal inner questioning as I sought to regain my own inner balance from the things I know are to come in this world.
And upon my returning to the world at large, it seems the plan is now well under way that is going to shape All of our lives in the future.
But sometimes our answers come in the strangest of ways, I got my answer. I cannot, we cannot change others and certainly not the world. The only person we can change is ourselves. We can change our own perceptions of reality; we can look for the good in others and not focus upon the bad. We can see the beauty of the world and focus in on that. That man saw beauty in everything around him, and he became that beauty. He shone so bright with his inner beauty.
If we only touch One other with Joy to uplift their spirit, for them to see the beauty within themselves our mission may already be completed. But neither can we turn a blind eye to the evil in this world or the destruction of our Earth Mother.
There is a time to speak and a time when we should be silent. There is also a time when we don’t have to hold back, a time for everyone to speak out, and not be afraid of speaking out. We are living in times when those of us who are seekers of the truth are being silenced. You have to ask yourself why?
Why be afraid of Truth? Unless you have been led to believe a Lie!!
We who have been caged within this Matrix system too long are now waking up to this reality. And the gift we all need to be sharing is that of Love, Unity and Harmony.
We are responsible for ourselves and we have to share our creative passionate energy by first going deep within ourselves as we sort out the wheat and the chaff within our own lives before we condemn others.
I am far from perfect and still need to do much more internal work. But I am getting there, I am now comfortable within my own skin, but we have to put the work in, it may take years to clear away the hidden layers we build up throughout our lives.
Creation has given birth to us because we are a living essential part of creation, with a responsibility to ourselves as well as others.
Use your own Gifts and Wisdom wisely as we perceive and create our future reality.
Keep Walking your Path and Seeking Your Truth.
Love and Blessings.
Eliza Ayres
May 26, 2019 @ 19:46:04
Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 13:41:13
Many thanks dear Eliza.. Hugs ❤
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wolfgangpowerpoint.wordpress.com/
May 26, 2019 @ 19:48:06
Schöne Fotos. Freundliche Grüsse Wolfgang
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 13:42:28
Vielen Dank, lieber Wolfgang, ich freue mich sehr über Ihren Besuch und über die schönen Urlaubsfotos
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Ben Naga
May 26, 2019 @ 20:00:20
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/05/24/transcending-the-illusion-of-light-versus-dark/
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 13:47:40
Thank you Ben, I thank you for your link, and agree with the article, its time to transcend ‘duality’ of the system. And many are waking up to the games being played.. And who are playing them.. 🙂 Hope you are well my friend and thank you again for the time reading and the link
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JanBeek
May 26, 2019 @ 20:02:05
Thank you so much for visiting JanBeek and leaving your “like” as a calling card so I could find your beautiful blog. I can tell we are kindred spirits. I really related to your words about “fearing what if this or what if that.” When our kids were growing up, we often tried to teach them to eliminate as many “what if’s” as they could each day. I agree with you that “It [the what ifs] often stops us from enjoying the moment. It often stops us from being spontaneous, and joyful.” Carpe’ Diem!! Oh, and by the way, I love your little mini-slide-shows. Thank you for taking us vicariously to your various vacation spots. Beautiful!!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 13:49:53
Hi Jan. I too am pleased I found your blog too.. And so happy you enjoyed the slide shows and post.. Many thanks for leaving me your valued thoughts, I hope you are enjoying a lovely day on what is a Bank holiday Monday here in the UK. ❤
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thespiritkeeper
May 26, 2019 @ 20:21:22
What a beautiful holiday you have had. Yes, we do impact each other. Sometimes we find out afterward with kind words or not at all as we don’t see these people again as you have stated. I worked with an agency that dealt with people living with life-threatening and terminal illnesses. For the most part, it was a stressful and challenging position. When they eliminated my position due to government cutbacks. People came out of the woodwork paying me compliments. I was touched. I wondered why they didn’t say anything beforehand and waited until I was leaving. Fear is as well as stress debilitating in life and the what if’s are not born yet so why entertain them and the judgemental attitude we all carry them. It is to become aware and not verbalize them as once it passes your lips they say it is manifest. Like what is in your article if we see the beauty in others we will see the beauty in us as well. I loved this post Sue. But sometimes our answers come in the strangest of ways—-These I call Spirit Validations. Be well and Hope you are having a great sunny day. ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 13:55:50
So many parallels Joseph.. Our ‘Team’ of support workers were also disbanded due to Local authority austerity measures, I hope Spirit keeps validating Joseph on both sides of the pond 😀 I thank you for your compliments my friend.. As for the Sunny day, its hiding behind clouds that promise rain, only to blow over and only give a few drops.. We could do with rain for the garden, While I know in many parts of the USA and other parts of the world they are experiencing tremendous flooding..
We had our floods in the UK a couple of years ago, so did Europe.. I don’t think many parts have escaped this cleansing!
Enjoy your own day my friend. Take care 💜
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mary
May 26, 2019 @ 20:34:50
sounds like a wonderful vacation my Friend 🙂
i dream of one, heck i will settle for a day off all to myself by myself… 🙂
i love the thoughts you shared… i have been thinking along those lines these days
of pause…
i was actually writing when i heard a whisper on that wind we have been in company with these days, a hummingbird was at the front door and she made me think of you and there you were 🙂 if you saw my hair you would know i spend no time on it lols… its long wild and mostly gray/white, and thats okay, i like just being me…
“that quiet voice inside the heart
that works to heal the broken parts
reaches up from the soul
with a calm rhythm taking control
the spirit reacts… not the mind
a source that whispers…leave it all behind”
i had just written this…not sure if goes any further , but your thoughts made me want to share with you…
i have missed our long chats, and your smile as you hear between the words…we need a catch up day 🙂
know you are thought of and loved way over here in Texas,
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods….
Take Care My Faraway Sister….
You Matter much…
Blessings
mary
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:01:36
I have missed our long chats too Mary.. and I am so pleased you spotted me, and shared your lovely verse..
I promise to touch base with you later in the week when things get a little quieter and I have more time . I am not spending much time on the internet these days, My knitting needles are working frantically and when the Sun shines I sit on the swing, and just BE.. watching birds feeding their young .. So wish we had humming birds .. Such beautiful fast little things ..
Sending continued thoughts of love and well wishes Mary.. And I am so happy to be in your thoughts.. We will have to rekindle our conversations of Whispers on the Wind.. ❤
Much Love ❤
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Paul Handover
May 26, 2019 @ 20:58:41
It sounds like a dream vacation. And your words are deeply appreciated as well.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:02:33
Thank you Paul, it was a lovely holiday break and we both enjoyed every minute 🙂 Many thanks again 🙂
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House of Heart
May 26, 2019 @ 21:06:50
Dear Sue, such a lovely holiday. Thank you for sharing the lovely photos. I love coming to your site Sue because I leave with a new perspective and that is wonderful. It is hard to stay positive but your words challenge us to try to be our best. Thank you dear friend, I’m so glad you had a great getaway . I hope the refreshing escape lingers with you for a while. ♥️
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:06:46
Thank you Holly, yes I know, in this world as we are given our daily dose of ‘Media News’ there is not a lot they report upon that is positive.. Yet so many positive things are happening.. One only has to look Here to see https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
We had a lovely break away and I am so pleased you enjoyed the photos and the post.. And yes I intend it to linger within the mind for a while yet Holly 🙂 and already have another short break planned 🙂
🙂 Sending huge hugs your way .. MUCH Love Holly ❤
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smilecalm
May 26, 2019 @ 21:08:30
makes me smile
your having a holiday
fit for a queen
of compassion, Sue!
thank you for shaking
your spear to help awaken others.
remembering that other English spear shaker’s observation,
“Life is but a dream, within a dream.” 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:08:43
Aww.. thank you for that dear David.. I chuckled at me shaking my spear!!!… haha.. loved that.. I will also keep banging on my drum.. Isn’t this what ‘Warriors’ Do? 🙂
Much love and thank you again David 💜🙏
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cindy knoke
May 26, 2019 @ 21:10:05
I love everything about this post. The gorgeous photos and the beautiful sentiment. Thank you Sue.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:09:57
Oh Bless you and thank you Cindy, that means a lot.. Nothing compared with the photos you always share my friend which are always stunning..
Many thanks for taking time to read and comment, I truly appreciate 🙂
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Mark Lanesbury
May 26, 2019 @ 22:23:17
Wow, that was some holiday young lady 😀
To touch, to feel, to understand is our journey, and as you have said we are all in our different stages. But the important one is ‘ours’, to find that inner light that all of this down here is for.
Your understanding is truly begun to ‘settle’ in that beating heart, the one that you will now guide others with as you ‘see’ what it all truly means.
Just as that man is doing, just by being himself.
Fly dear lady, enjoy what your heart has found, it no longer matters ‘when’ we let go as it is but a twinkle in life but a forever in understanding that love ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:14:43
It was Mark, we travelled all around the Island, and to be honest didn’t want to go to the Zoo, I believe animals should be free, but when I heard they rescued Tigers etc and they had a white Lion I had to see.. The Zoo itself is pretty run down and I would say struggling, relying on volunteers.. So loved Shanklin village with the thatched cottages.. and the fresh water Chine running through it. Such an unexpected find on the walk map of the village, and so pleased we detoured to see it.
Many thanks for your lovely compliments Mark, means a lot, and I keep trying to flap those wings 😉 lol, ready for eventual lift off!!.. 🙂
Sending lots of hugs right back 🙂
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Visionkeeper
May 26, 2019 @ 22:24:02
I could not agree with you more DW…Everything you spoke about rings truth. I just had a visit from my son and we went round and round about certain issues and I could see the brainwashing speaking for him and it was so disturbing. It is so important to get out from under this blanket of propaganda and think for ourselves and discover ourselves while we still can.
So glad you got away and had a great time. I can relate to where you are at upon returning though. Tough! Keep those happy memories and beautiful images in your mind and heart and block out the insanity. Your photos were gorgeous and I know you had a wonderful time. I can feel it! Welcome back my friend and breathe deep.At least you no longer have Theresa May !!!! Yay! May Brexit blossom…Hugs to you my friend. Much love your way…VK ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:21:07
Many thanks VK.. Yes our holiday was just lovely and we had the beautiful blue skies too, we didn’t expect it to be so warm and I got my nose sunburnt lol.. hehe..
As for politics, a Big shake up is needed all the way around, it needs to shake them up to see politicians are put there to serve the people not themselves.. Sadly however their culture is such that I am sure they start out with well meaning intentions to put the world to rights, but then get drawn into the ‘system that controls the system’ and dictates, and also brainwashes into the indoctrinated system it is..
Many thanks for your lovely comment my friend.. I will speak soon my friend ❤ HUGS ❤
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rabirius
May 26, 2019 @ 22:24:10
Fear often keeps us from doing things. But experience often builds up the fears that are hard to shake. But are a safety precaution sometimes as well. So which fears we have to overcome?
Good post. Keeps me thinking.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:27:00
Thank you Rabirius for that insight.. I agree to which we need to overcome.. So many little things we are often unconscious of we need to let go. The big fears I am fearing less and less..
We are Eternal Beings of Light, here for just a blink of an eye in the scheme of Eternal! and for the experience.. When we truly grasp that we have two choices.. Love or Fear.. I choose LOVE.. ❤ So pleased you enjoyed my thoughts and photos my friend.. Take care 🙂
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rabirius
May 30, 2019 @ 11:37:49
Yes. Love is always the best choice.
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dreamweaver333
May 27, 2019 @ 00:22:20
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:11:36
Many thanks again Cyrus, I truly appreciate you spreading the Light.. And many a time I wish you had your comment section open so that I could tell you so.. You share so many wonderful posts I would not otherwise see.. Many thanks
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peggyjoan42
May 27, 2019 @ 00:48:29
To learn you can change only yourself is when one realizes a lot of things about their self. I have known this for a long time. I also know I cannot change the world, but I can be kind and compassionate to others. We should be more involved in each day of our lives as if it was our last day. I have tried harder these last few years to show those I love and encounter how much they mean to me. I often act silly, because it makes me happy and I truly try to let others see the real me with no pretenses. So Sue my long time blogging friend I have always loved your blogs. I think of you often when I read that you are having a hard time and my heart aches for you as tears enter my eyes. We have a disable man at church who cheers everyone around him. I interact with him and he smiles and chatters. We brighten each other’s day. This is a magnificent post Sue and thank you for every word you wrote. Love you xoxoxo
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:28:11
Many thanks again Cyrus, I truly appreciate you spreading the Light.. And many a time I wish you had your comment section open so that I could tell you so.. You share so many wonderful posts I would not otherwise see.. Many thanks
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:33:08
Thank you dear Peggy.. Yes I also have known for a long while I can only change myself.. Yet I am driven at times to reach out and see if I can enlighten others to wake up to themselves..
Its hard at times and so I needed another reminder to show me we are all working in small ways to bring love and light into the world ..
Thank you so much for your compliments of my blog posts, Big smiles.. And yes, such gifted individuals who we may term as disable are in essence ‘Able’ to change others simply by their presence.. Such a gift they bring the rest of us.. 🙂
Many thanks dearest Peggy.. Hoping you are well and hope to catch up soon.. Bet your own gardening is now well under way.. ❤
Much LOVE ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:12:42
Apologies Peggy, seems I answered the wrong comment for the reblog thanks.. ❤
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Writing to Freedom
May 27, 2019 @ 01:49:27
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos and reflections Sue. I aspire to be like the man you met who sees only beauty.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:34:54
Dearest Brad.. What you often fail to recognise my friend is that you already ARE a man who sees Beauty and who shares his own brand of beauty with others.. So many of us love your posts and your heart..
Have a special time with your family Brad.. Enjoy your break and sending huge hugs your way..
Take care 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
May 31, 2019 @ 16:00:09
Thank you Sue! You just touched my heart and made my day. Great way to start my birthday with your hugs and appreciation! ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 31, 2019 @ 19:32:44
Oh wonderful Brad, wishing you Many Happy Returns of the Day, Have a super day my friend 🎂🍰🥂 We share the same Birth month the beginning and the end.. 😎🤩 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
May 31, 2019 @ 21:22:27
Thanks Sue. To May Merriment! 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 31, 2019 @ 21:31:13
:-)😄💜
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aFrankAngle
May 27, 2019 @ 02:05:35
Cheers to your wonderful holiday! I still have many places to visit, so I hope I have enough time.
I’ve always believed that part of being human is are tendency to focus on the negative. Not sure why that is – maybe we want perfection for ourselves. Of course I also realize we are also naturally selfish beings. Hence the challenge – focusing on the positive and others. One would think that would be easy for social creatures who want positive interactions with others. Oh no – our selfishness gets in the way.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:45:52
Like wise Frank I have many ticks on my Bucket List to fill, 🙂 I agree our make up is focused in on the negative more times than not. It takes effort and a realisation that one is doing it. Breaking the habit takes time,.. We also live in a world of duality, Where one can not exist without the other.. Such is our experience.. We have to remember its all about Choice!… And Balancing the two.. 🙂 Sometimes we have to be a little selfish and at other times we have to care and be of service to others.. When we live in balance I find we discover more harmony and peace..
Many thanks Frank… I look forward to my catch up with you too 🙂
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aFrankAngle
May 28, 2019 @ 11:41:32
“we live in a world of duality” …. such a simple phrase carrying a complex thought. 🙂
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dgkaye
May 27, 2019 @ 02:27:27
Thanks for sharing your beautiful wisdom Sue. And boy, did you hit the nail on the head by saying sometimes we come back from a beautiful vacation and a few days later we don’t feel we ever left. Awaiting the new birth my friend! ❤ Hugs xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 14:50:13
Aww thanks dear Debby,, I so enjoyed your own holiday memories.. 😀 I hope also you got my recent visit comments. I have not as yet had time to come back to see your replies.. Such is WordPress.. I also came back to find i had some sites unfollowed, and others had find they had been unfollowed from me.. Oh the Joys of the techno world..
I hope we are all ready for that final painful push…. For the contractions are about to come closer apart.. Keep Safe my friend and keep your ears open and eyes alert… I sense we are all going to get shaken.. ❤
LOVE and Warm Hugs right back.. ❤ Much love ❤
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dgkaye
May 27, 2019 @ 15:03:36
Hi Sue. Yes, I did get your generous replies and replied back. No worries. We do know how WP has gremlins working behind the scenes, lol. Yes, I do feel the same warnings in the air. It’s time to buckle up as the sh*t hits the fan! Contractions are a great word. Seems we’ve been in labour for quite some time. It’s almost time to purge! ❤ Love and light Sue. Stay strong! ❤ xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:10:33
Oh good:-) I never know as there is often a delay when I post and it jumps around some times.. 🙂 I will be back, I dislike not seeing when you take the time and trouble to reply…
Yes ‘Purge’ is also a good word…
I think many of us will need that strength… But ‘we’ I think are mentally prepared more than most, who won’t have a clue.. MUCH love my special friend ❤ ❤
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dgkaye
May 28, 2019 @ 15:39:14
Thanks Sue. Yes, you and I can certainly feel the winds of dramatic change happening before us, and that makes it feel all the more intense when we’re aware. No surprise we go into our hiding shells. 🙂 ❤ Hugs xoxo
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Sageleaf
May 27, 2019 @ 02:43:37
A sweet entry indeed, my friend! It sounds like you had a lovely vacation. And my thoughts echo yours: tomorrow’s blog post is about my perceptions and insights from being away. I went right back to work on Friday, and built a website for a friend on Saturday, and worked some today. It was like I hadn’t been gone and then…I went to do an afternoon meditation and nearly 3 hours later, I emerged after having taken a nearly 2.5 hour nap! I think I needed to recover from all the driving, and then jumping back into the daily grind. Hehe.
I have resolved since my return to really focus on kundalini meditation. I have no idea where it will take me, and I’m careful with my expectations, but I also want to see if I can awaken my pineal gland. I am so into the Dispenza meditations at the moment. I just found a bunch of videos he’s done on YouTube. (And, incidentally, makes me wonder how I can really do any innovative teaching when it comes to meditation, but well, I also know that we all have our own purpose.)
I love how you said that we each can focus on the good in each other and the beauty in the world. I am watching the news less and less and allowing myself more time away from screens. I am in a happier state of mind because of it. I am now thinking that a lot of our divisions and difficulties we face in today’s world are exacerbated by our modern “toys.” They are at once incredible in how they’ve let people like you and me connect, or in how they’ve allowed me to find so much information about spirituality and meditation. Conversely, they are a driver of division when left unchecked. Of unhappiness.
And this is why it’s so important, as you have demonstrated and I have witnessed in my own life those beautiful, if not punctuated, moments away from modernity. Where I immediately gain insights and feel more connected to myself and to the environment around me.
Happy Sunday, sweet friend! Sending you big hugs and lots of love!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:03:04
Oh wow.. I love it when our thoughts are in sync , I will look forward to catching up with your post.. Joe Dispenza is very inspiring I follow his YouTube channel and the testimonials that are given from following his course and meditation with in the quantum field to self heal is AMAZING.
The news is a source of negative fear control.. it constantly bombards are energy fields.. When we go on holiday and let go of everything, reconnecting either with nature in woods or on sandy beaches, we allow our energy to start regaining its balance, and why its so cleansing and energising. Within a few short days we feel so much lighter and freer and more at peace..
Then we jump right back in and swamp our energy again into overload as we catch up..
It is important to pace ourselves.. A time to Work and Time to rest and a time to just BE… where you nurture yourself..
I have no doubts your pineal glad will function beautifully especially if you are working on your kundalini meditations..
Speaking of ZingDad as we did the other day, before my holiday I joined Mays meditations on his site.. I have a back log yet to access.. and only opened the first one as yet.. I am hoping they do not disappear until I view them, as they are not made to be viewed by the public..
Your own meditations I love, you have a very soothing voice which I find very helpful in slowing our awareness back into self..
We have our granddaughter this evening and tomorrow, so I will be catching up with you as soon as I can..
Much love and enjoy your week Cynthia.. ❤
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litebeing
May 27, 2019 @ 03:27:24
I loved getting a glimpse of your ” holiday” . We call it vacation in the US. I agree that if we don’t really take in our moments that just get packed away in a drawer somewhere. Was this Scotland again or somewhere else? aThe village looks magical to me! I am glad you got some time away and now Ms. May will also have some free time. Hope you are at peace with whatever arises.
love, Linda
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:05:08
Thank you Linda.. No this time we went South instead of North.. The Isle of Wight is that small island between England and France.. As to politics yes it is needing a good shake up and seems to be getting it.. Though I doubt any time soon anything will change.. 🙂
Much love your way and thank you again, so pleased you enjoyed ❤
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Dyanna
May 27, 2019 @ 06:42:00
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:06:35
Many thanks Dyanna… I appreciate you spreading love and light my friend ❤
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sibyltowers
May 27, 2019 @ 10:07:25
What a Wonderful Emotive post Sue, and the Beautiful photographs brought back such Happy memories. We spent our Honeymoon on the Isle of White because when I was 14 yrs old I spent 6 weeks summer holidays there with my Aunt, Uncle & cousin, who was 13 yrs old. My Gentle Uncle was a warden in Parkhurst prison. I had a wonderful time with my Aunt & Cousin seeing all the sites on your photographs. My very daring Auntie lied about our ages and got us all a job in a cafe for Cowes week… I was behind the counter taking the money and making mike-shakes, while my Auntie & Cousin waited on tables. I can’t believe I did it because I was excruciatingly SHY inside my exterior…although I used to blush profusely which must have been a give away. Peter Scot and other famous people were customers and for the first time I earned wages which I was Delighted to take home to my Lovely Selfless Mum… Emotional Memories now because my Maternal Grandma died when I was there and my Uncle looked after us while my Aunt went home to her Family for a few days….. XXX
What I am acutely aware of…those days Adults never burdened the Children with anything…I think that’s why Life seemed a Mystery and Bewildering. XXX
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sibyltowers
May 27, 2019 @ 11:27:00
Sue, I just wanted to add…Lately there has been a run of 80th. Birthday party Celebrations among my long-term Friends in our Neighbourhood…All full of Fun-Times, Music & Dancing. We tend to be up for any excuse for a party and all us girls have many General Get-Togethers. (I haven’t confided in them yet, but the time is drawing nearer to do so)
Saturday we went to a 60th. Wedding Anniversary House-Party, and Oh-boy! did we have a Great Time. The Atmosphere was filled with our Era’s songs that we sang with Gusto as many of us attempted to dance(jig along) to the music, even the Hostess who was Married at 19 and has been confined to a wheelchair through Spine & Bone Cancer, since she was 30, and Her Wonderful Husband who Both were the Life & Soul of their Party arranged by their Two Wonderful Girls and their Families.
There was that much food left that Her Husband rang up a LOCAL CHARITY to see if they wanted it and sent it by taxi…XXX
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:19:04
Wow to the Diamond Wedding house party, and to the amazing couple who celebrated. What an inspiration for others to have supported each other through such tough times as such a young age..
What joy and merriment… And others benefiting from leftovers.. WONDERFUL…
Thank you very much for that add on Sibyl.. ❤
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sibyltowers
May 27, 2019 @ 16:55:16
I’m a people watcher too Sue and I realized we both are aware of Effortless, Ageless, Timeless SPIRITUAL ENERGY when we witness it as well as having Perfect PERIPHERAL VISION XXX
It’s a Pleasure sharing with a Like-Minded SPIRITED LIGHT-BEING
Lots of Love & Happy Energy to you Sue XXX
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:14:07
(( Hugs ))
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sibyltowers
May 29, 2019 @ 19:12:21
XXX
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:16:12
Oh how wonderful, what delightful memories, even though some were sad of when you were young.. Yes I remember Peter Scot too… A great ambassador for nature 🙂 that takes me back too.. 🙂 Black and White TV… 🙂 and only BBC we could get on ours.. 🙂 lol.
Yes Children we seen and never heard and if anything important was happening in the family we were told to go out and play.. 🙂 Which we need all the time we were only indoors for meal times and bed.. 🙂 The country being our playground.. We were lucky.
Many thanks for sharing Sibyl… I appreciate you doing so.. and thank you for reading 😀 Much love
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sibyltowers
May 27, 2019 @ 16:30:41
It’s been a pleasure Sue, and so have our conversations etc. etc. etc. XXX
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Eddie Two Hawks
May 27, 2019 @ 12:37:10
Thanks so much for sharing your happiness with us.
It is a like a ‘mini vacation’! When are we going again?
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:21:49
Thank YOU for sharing in with it Eddie.. 🙂 So pleased you enjoyed and the next holiday is already booked.. Got to make the most! 🙂 lol
Sending much love right back my friend and thank you for your comment.. Means a lot.. 🙂
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Eddie Two Hawks
May 27, 2019 @ 16:28:46
hugs dear heart, enjoy life daily!
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inavukic
May 27, 2019 @ 13:13:57
Great post Sue, enjoyed thoroughly ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:23:13
Thank you so much Ina.. Big smiles, and glad you enjoyed special hugs back Ina.. ❤
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PlantsandBeyond
May 27, 2019 @ 15:12:05
Loved seeing your travels, dear Sue. My fave is thatched roofs. So amazing what the human mind can construct. Glad you had a chance to get away from daily chores.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:25:30
Aww, thank you Luda, yes its lovely to be waited on, and no washing up 🙂 lol… Sending Love your way and hope your garden is doing well also… We need the rain.. England usually gets plenty, but I think all of our seasons are changing..
MUCH love and see you soon ❤
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-Eugenia
May 27, 2019 @ 15:17:02
Beautiful post, Sue, and thank you for sharing your lovely holiday. Have a wonderful week ahead! 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 27, 2019 @ 15:26:41
Aww many thanks Eugenia.. its half term from school this week so lots of fun with our granddaughter tomorrow…
Sending HUGE hugs and much love.. See you soon dear friend. ❤
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-Eugenia
May 27, 2019 @ 17:29:27
🙂
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Duke1959
May 27, 2019 @ 16:05:39
For years my wife and I traveled alot and frankly took it for granted. Then one day that stopped suddenly. Now if we can get her out of the house once a week it’s been a good week. Cherish every second because those great things will stop.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:38:31
Many thanks Duke for reading and taking the trouble to comment. And yes we must make the most of every moment, for in a blink of an eye all can change.. Sending thoughts your way to you and your wife.
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Duke1959
May 29, 2019 @ 15:59:28
No problem. I am at this stage in life that if by me sharing these things will help others that’s fine with me.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 16:14:28
That is wonderful of you Duke.. Again thank you for taking time to comment. I appreciate you doing so
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thespiritkeeper
May 27, 2019 @ 16:30:41
Yes, we are seeing a rise in flooding around the world in just a few years. We have wind storms more than ever here. We were stranded on the mountain for s couple of days due to trees falling on the hydro wires and another couple of days in restoring power after the trees were removed. Gaia is a living organism and she is trying to regulate herself to a condition of survival.l. I am calm with it all. I know I will be taken care of. Hope today you get the rain you need and a well deserved break from the garden.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:15:38
We had a short downpour of rain Joseph, we need more to go deeper into the earth, but we take what we get 🙂
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thespiritkeeper
May 29, 2019 @ 16:37:50
Yes, every little bit helps.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 16:52:49
🙂
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robbiesinspiration
May 27, 2019 @ 16:52:28
A beautiful post, Sue. They young man you mentioned sounds like a beautiful spirit who knows the joy of life. People like that are a rare wonder.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:16:56
Thank you dear Robbie, yes his spirit was beautiful, and I am thankful to have basked in the glow he generated all week. 😀
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Jennie
May 27, 2019 @ 18:04:11
Fabulous post, Sue!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:17:27
Many thanks dear Jennie.. I appreciate you reading 🙂
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Jennie
May 29, 2019 @ 19:12:25
My pleasure, Sue! 🙂
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balroop2013
May 27, 2019 @ 18:13:26
Places like these, as shown in your beautiful pictures get etched in our minds… a source of eternal joy Sue. I often return to those memories of places that touched me deeply. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts about this vacation that seems to have enriched your life, with some friends you made. Stay blessed.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:19:11
Many thanks dear Balroop, it is lovely to look back at such memories and this holiday was all the richer for the people we met..
Much love and thank you my friend ❤
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J.D. Riso
May 27, 2019 @ 23:38:28
This whole post is filled with joy. Sounds like a wonderful vacation, Sue. I can so relate to how perception is everything. I spent most of my life severely depressed, cynical, hating people. My shift came out of the blue, I guess you could call it a mystical experience, though that seems pretentious. Literally within seconds my whole view of humanity changed. It was terrifying and breathtakingly beautiful. Things have never been the same. No more cynicism, depression, anxiety, and while I don’t love everyone (I don’t think we’re obligated to) I only see beauty in most people. Such a gift. Much love to you💜
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:24:46
So wonderful to know Julie that your own shift out of depression came swiftly … I understand the depths of depression and you can not explain to anyone the depths it takes you down to. So your own ‘mystical’ experience of coming up through it is remarkable.. And to see the beauty in others, what a bonus!!…
Many thanks for reading,and for your valued comment. 🙂 ❤
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Bela Johnson
May 28, 2019 @ 06:25:14
You know, both Chris and I live each day as though it actually were our last. We have such gratitude for everything and everyone that is placed in our path, and that’s the truth. But this is really a good post for those who don’t yet count their blessings.
Love this and too true: “Then you arrive home put everything in the washer, catch up with the garden, and its like you have never been away, and two days later, you feel like you need another holiday to get over the first.”
💕🌺😘💥
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:27:45
Thank you Bela, you know if we only ALL looked at life like you and Chris do. To see the value in everyone we met.. and know the expression of gratitude in all situations, because each encounter we make has a valuable lesson to teach..
I know I am blessed that you and so many others have crossed my path that have assured me that I am far from alone in my thinking.
Much love ❤
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Bela Johnson
May 29, 2019 @ 20:21:35
I feel the same about you, grateful that we have this connection. As for Chris and I, it takes a lot of willingness to own one’s own stuff, yet doing so has truly magical results. People are then more able to cocreate the lives they envision (the power inherent in ‘when two or more are gathered’) and I think gratitude flows from that kind of grace. Or maybe it’s my Leo moon. 😂 Much love right back at you, sweetie. 💗
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 30, 2019 @ 20:32:13
Here’s to the flow of Love and Gratitude Bela.. Much love ❤
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Bela Johnson
May 30, 2019 @ 22:41:14
💗💕🥰
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Jane Sturgeon
May 28, 2019 @ 09:18:17
Lovely Sue, I am so glad you both had a lovely break. The Isle is special and ironically, my brother and his family live there and were visiting us up in the North this weekend. I feel like I have stepped back in time when I go there. Old fashioned values still exist on the Isle.
A lovely post and gorgeous pictures. We are never too old to change our perspectives are we? A loving acceptance in each moment.
Wrapping you both in much ❤ xXx ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:30:50
Bless you Jane, And wonderful you have family living on the island.. I found so many lovely places right across the island. So Pleased you enjoyed seeing the images..
And it must have been lovely having had your brother and family visit.. ❤
Sending hugs your way back from both of us. ❤
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Jane Sturgeon
May 29, 2019 @ 17:02:55
It was special to have time with him and it gifted time to play with his children too. Precious moments. We are very alike, my brother and I, so to be able to hug in person is great. Hugs flowing to you both, with much 💗 always Xxxxx 💗
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 30, 2019 @ 20:57:45
Wonderful that is family LOVE.. ❤ Hugs right back ❤
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kowkla123
May 28, 2019 @ 10:45:17
ich hoffe, du hattest einen guten Start in die neue Woche, Klaus?
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:32:58
Vielen Dank, Klaus. Ein geschäftiger Start in die Woche, als wir unsere Enkelin schlafen ließen und sie gestern den ganzen Tag rausholten. Ich hoffe, du bist gut, mein Freund. Zweifellos habe ich auch in deinen Blog-Beiträgen viel Nachholbedarf.
Pass auf dich auf lieber Klaus .
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kowkla123
May 30, 2019 @ 11:39:26
vielen dank und alles Gute
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laurabruno
May 28, 2019 @ 17:16:07
A lovely musing and vacation, Sue! Thank you for sharing. I love those encounters on the road — so fleeting and yet so transformative and inspiring. Blessings and love in these tumultuous times. May you continue to find your peace. Love, Laura
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:35:00
Bless you Laura, I have missed my WordPress friends and doing the rounds recently, I hope to soon get back to visiting, And yes those encounters no matter how fleeting are forever etched in our hearts..
MUCH love returned dear Laura.. ❤
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David
May 28, 2019 @ 18:44:58
Glad you enjoyed your holiday Sue. No computer so sending on mobile… we move house tomorrow so hoping that all be back to normal soon. X David
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:36:55
Thank you David and thinking about you and the Move, I hope all things go smoothly, it will be hectic and full on today 🙂
Take care and much love to you both.
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charliezero1.wordpress.com
May 28, 2019 @ 22:29:19
The pictures are beautiful and sending you lots of hugs from me to you, sue. 🙂
Here’s a quote on perceptions.
No other planet in the solar system is a suitable home for human beings; it’s this world or nothing. That’s a very powerful perception. ~ Carl Sagan
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:42:57
Thank you dear Charlie,… ” This World or Nothing”.. 🙂 I wish more would take more care of this world and those in it.. If not we may all soon end up with a lot less than any of us bargained for.
Thank you for those virtual hugs my friend, so pleased you enjoyed the photos.. And no doubt you have loads pending for me to read when I get back into full swing.. Which is taking me longer than I hoped.. 🙂
Take care 🙂
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charliezero1.wordpress.com
May 29, 2019 @ 23:50:07
You make valid points.
There seems to be a struggle in how many of the human population is trying to save earth herself and let’s not forget those anti-climate change people who don’t believe…they will lose out in the end and feel earths rage when things start to crumble for them last minute. Karma is only a matter of time.
You are welcome, Sue. I miss you so much and you’re always in my thoughts. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 30, 2019 @ 19:02:56
Yes true Charlie.. Keep your eyes and ears open, for I feel Mother Earth is getting ready to rumble big time again..
Its also interesting to note too Charlie that while I believe we hold Karma, I also believe nations hold Karma too.. And so what goes around comes around..
Thank you for your last sentence Charlie in this comment, I thank you for your kind words and thoughts…
You take care.. and enjoy your weekend 🙂
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charliezero1.wordpress.com
May 30, 2019 @ 19:54:48
I feel mother earth is getting ready some time soon. I don’t know when but she is unpredictable.
You are welcome, sue. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 30, 2019 @ 19:58:19
Keep those instincts in tune Charlie.. she is..
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lorriebowden
May 29, 2019 @ 00:51:08
Ah! This post is like a tonic to the soul. A brilliant mix of truth…and beauty. I have asked myself similar questions of late and I guess the good news is that I don’t believe I would do anything differently.
I could feel the energy of your holiday…the young man full of joy…what a blessing! I love meeting…talking with strangers 🙂 I always wonder if there was some time in the past…possibly in a different place that we, perhaps, crossed each other’s paths…and then wonder if we will ever see each other again.
Thanks, Sue. Sweet blessings, my friend ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:51:23
You Know Lorrie, I am sure that each encounter we have is perfectly timed, each person we meet and greet be it friend or foe is all part of a bigger plan.
Learning to see what we can learn from such encounters is what is inspiring.
Each one I think takes us a little bit closer to show us our hearts, be it through our caring and compassion or lessons that teach us not to judge.. The choice is given all of us, and its up to each to either embrace love and joy, or reject it holding onto the shadows and bitterness within..
The duality of our existence shows us its all about choice.. as to which side of the coin we embrace..
There are no right or wrong roads, just endless opportunities to grow.. and its up to each of us how we choose our growth, be it easy or hard..
Even the hard routes lead home eventually.. ❤
LOVE and Hugs my friend and thank you Lorrie ❤
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lorriebowden
May 29, 2019 @ 16:20:14
Thank YOU, Sue! You explain it all so perfectly…so easy to understand.
“The duality of our existence shows us its all about choice.. as to which side of the coin we embrace..”
It is CHOICES…and your words inspire me to think a whole lot about that!!
Hope the rest of your week offers choices of live, compassion, and respect! 💜
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 16:52:06
Oh yes.. lots in life to choose from Lorrie.. Mega Hugs.. ❤
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Marja
May 29, 2019 @ 09:19:37
Love this post This is very much what the stoics teach. This is a Greep philosophy of life to which I am attracted. They say don’t strive for fame and fortune but just focus on to become your best possible self. They also teach to focus on death to become more grateful and appreciative of life and more.
What a beautiful place you went to I love these houses in Shanklin. I already looked up where that was and it is not too far from the Netherlands so maybe one day lol
I love trips as you get to keep your memory of it for a long time 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2019 @ 15:55:18
And what a great philosophy that is Marja, to strive to becoming your Best possible Self.. The thatched houses were so picturesque Marja.. And the Isle of Wight not impossible from the Netherlands.. 🙂 at all..
I am looking forward to catching up to all your own lovely places you have been Marja..
Sending Huge hugs and many thanks for your visit and lovely comment.. ❤
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suzicate
May 29, 2019 @ 21:40:27
You’re correct about fear. It holds us back from so many things. These past few years I’ve been tackling those things and am stepping into myself, mainly I’ve claimed my voice. Glad you had a lovely vacation!
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JoAnna
May 30, 2019 @ 02:48:41
Thank you for the enchanting vacation pictures! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time and have treasured memories, including the man who saw beauty and became part of the beauty. I’ve long wanted to go to far away places of beauty (and still hope to) but I’m coming to a place in my life where it’s more important to see beauty in those I love, and maybe those I don’t love, and speak to it, to reinforce and nurture what is good. Sometimes I forget and see so easily what is wrong in myself, loved ones, the world… The big wrongs cannot be ignored, but the beauty and goodness I need to see that too. Thank you for clarifying what is so important.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 30, 2019 @ 18:48:53
Yes there is so much beauty and goodness in the world.. It shows in all of those Good News stories you share JoAnna, A pity the main media news can’t share the good..
And you do right in concentrating upon the beauty in those you love, And its most important to find the beauty within.. And from where I stand JoAnna, you have tons of inner beauty…
Love and Hugs my friend ❤
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JoAnna
May 31, 2019 @ 03:08:56
Thank you. Love and Hugs to you. ❤
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stephensmustang1
May 30, 2019 @ 04:20:51
What a wonderful vacation you had. That is awesome. Love the pictures. I love that the man saw beauty and left it around him as well. It makes a difference in what we choose to see..;-) Love and hugs.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 30, 2019 @ 18:42:20
Thank you Elizabeth it was a good holiday and so true, ” It makes a difference in what we choose to See!” well said.. ❤
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The Coastal Crone
May 30, 2019 @ 19:10:20
It seems your holiday gave you insights for living in the moment every day. An inspiring post! I enjoyed the photos very much.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 31, 2019 @ 20:45:19
Thank you Jo, we had a lovely relaxing time and so pleased you enjoyed the views and my post.. Enjoy your weekend Much Love. ❤
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roughwighting
May 30, 2019 @ 22:49:31
I love the way you use your vacation pictures to “paint” us a picture of our Truth. Where is our Reality? Do we want/need to change it? I think we all should ask, every day, if this is my last day, what do I want to be doing?
By the way, my last name is WIGHT, so I wonder if you ran into any relatives of mine over there. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 31, 2019 @ 20:41:28
Haha, to your last sentence Pam, and yes if it were our last day, maybe we would all do and say things a little differently.. MUCH love Pam and thank you for reading and your lovely comment
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roughwighting
Jun 01, 2019 @ 13:06:35
❤
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bwcarey
May 31, 2019 @ 18:44:13
the day is an adventure, we are all birds, our flight plans change with the breeze no matter how hard we try to control things, blessings
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 31, 2019 @ 19:41:39
So long as we keep flexing our wings my friend.. 🙂
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prenin
Jun 01, 2019 @ 07:08:25
As usual I agree so much with your view of the world!!! 🙂 ❤
I don't need a holiday I need a respite from the fun and games.
30 years of other people trying to sell me out and the increasing desperation of those around me trying to make money from my tormentors who dare not not stop with empty hands makes me feel like I'm the only person round here with a moral code and sense of honour… ❤
My neighbour Doug (who spent a year and a half trying to get me into a Gay relationship in order to prove me to be Gay and did even worse things later) actually knocked on my door and tried to get me to add him to my WiFi so he'd have free broadband!!!
A Dark Narcissist, he seems to think I'm still easy prey despite all he's done!!!
On the plus side my water supply is no longer being dosed, after around 28 years so life is improving!!! 🙂 ❤
Love, hugs and Blessed Be!!! 🙂 ❤
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 17:51:56
Haha to your needing respite from the Play-station type games..
Keep following your instincts in regards to your neighbour dear Prenin, Sending well wishes and many thanks for your lovely visit.. Take care of You. 🙂
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AmyRose🌹
Jun 01, 2019 @ 12:51:32
How I sighed again and again at your pictures from your vacation. OH how they spoke to me, Sue! My message has been for a long time live in the Moment. How many of us really do? Fear. Now that is something everyone contends with. Some bow to it, others fight it and rise above it. I’ve had several interactions in which I have observed (yes I observe as well) how people who do not know who they are, will lie or act from studying someone, taking that someone’s personality as their own. To live freely as yourself even if that means ridicule from others, that is the only way to live! There are times I sometimes wish my Heart wasn’t so open so to avoid the heartache that is involved with life. Yet, if my Heart were closed, oh how miserable I would be.
Beautiful post, dear friend. Rejoice that you have the ability to go on vacation. Thank you so much for sharing with us your experiences in your travels. What a Heaven on Earth!! Much Love to you! 🦋🦋🦋
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 16:08:08
I know about the ‘open heart’ Amy, being empathic as we are, we can not help but ‘Feel’ There are too many with closed hearts, and the world needs our open hearts to allow the world to open up to its next stages within hers and mankind’s evolution..
So pleased you enjoyed seeing the Isle of Wight. its a lovely place with lovely people.
Sending Mega Hugs your way ❤ ❤
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Erika Kind
Jun 01, 2019 @ 21:35:11
So many insights here in this post, Sue. When I was done reading I noticed myself smiling. I cannot describe the contentment and love filling me while reading. Time is an illusion we need here on this planet. But in fact, what counts is the very moment. That we live it fully, fill it with us, with life, with love. What counts in that moment is the person we are with. What counts is our attention to what that moment gives us. Then we must never be afraid whether it is the last moment or not because we are not part of the moment (of a dissolving time) but we make the moment part of us.
Thank you for this inspiration and what it has given to me.
Sorry, for not heading over earlier, but I want to really take my time for reading your words, Sue.
Blessings to you 💖
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 15:52:39
Many thanks dear Erika.. I thank you for taking the time to read and digest.. Every Moment does indeed count, and I have been taking more and more of them for myself out in nature, or pursuing the crafts I enjoy creating.
Never apologise dear friend, we arrive when we arrive, and I would sooner you spend every moment doing the things you enjoy..
I limit myself to blog time.. At one time I could spend many hours sat reading and commenting upon blogs..
But those of us who KNOW each other, also know we are always hear for each other regardless of the distance of ‘time’ between visits..
I hope your weekend has been a good one..
Much love your way.. ❤ 🙂
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Erika Kind
Jun 02, 2019 @ 20:30:53
It is a wonderful feeling to grant us more time for ourselves and for the things we love to do.
Who understands this time problem better than you? And who is more understanding that we need to take good care of ourselves. Yes, we are all here for each other without expecting anything from each other but being grateful for each other. I love our community 💖
Lots of love to you, Sue 💖
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 21:09:36
So do I Erika.. So much love back to you my friend ❤
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Erika Kind
Jun 03, 2019 @ 14:16:46
🙏💖🙏
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Forestwood
Jun 02, 2019 @ 21:19:48
A wonderful post with lots of interesting points. It was great to see inside Osborne house. A place I will most likely not see myself so thank you for sharing. I also thought about Prince Albert and how he must have missed his home country so much that he built that chalet inside the grounds. England must have seemed very different from his childhood home. And Shacklin village – delicious gingerbread house like buildings to enjoy. So adorable to see. Then on to the seriousness of your comments about the gentlemen with inner beauty. IT sounds like he enhanced your holiday experience and made it so much more memorable. You are right, it is about living in the present moment, and enjoying all the possible ways you can see positives in any situation that you find yourself in. Some might sit in the same room and Person A might see faults in the decor, complain about the food, or their aches or pains, or dwell on personal problems, whilst Person B might revel in the company of others, delight in the fact that we are free to sit in that room for as long as we choose, eat or not eat, chat with others or listen quietly, laugh, inquire and have a natural curiosity to learn from others, appreciate the uniqueness of the surrounds. There are loads of things in life we cannot control. Attitude dictates how we see life. Living in the moment can feed our soul.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 21:26:16
Beautifully said, all a matter of perspective 🙂 Yes Prince Albert built the Swiss House for his children to play in, it was a beautiful walk from the main House to the Swiss Cottage and if you walked a little further you were straight on the beach..
Prince Albert it was said as I read may of the plaques around the house spent a lot of his time bringing up the children, while Victoria was working on the matters of state.. A suspect he was homesick often..
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Forestwood
Jun 02, 2019 @ 22:00:26
Thanks, Sue. I feel a bit sorry for Prince Albert. Although he had a very privileged life, it can’t have been that easy being him.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 22:02:45
No I doubt it was, Victoria to all accounts while she adored him, she also ruled the roost..
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Forestwood
Jun 02, 2019 @ 22:03:14
That is very, very obvious! Even for those who don’t follow history!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 22:03:44
😊😀
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simplywendi
Jun 02, 2019 @ 21:25:28
fear has been such an uncontrolled wild beast in my life and reading this most makes me realize I have additional things to work on 🙂 i don’t want it controlling the rest of my life as it has done for too many decades.
i am so thankful you had such a lovely holiday, the pictures look as if they were out of a storybook, so pretty they look unreal. thank you for sharing your insight and wisdom…..
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2019 @ 21:28:33
I am just delighted you enjoyed them Wendi.. I am sure you are now waking up and releasing old fear patterns,
Be gentle with yourself Wendi, we all are works in progress.. ALL of us, or we wouldn’t be here on Earth, still learning.. 🙂 ❤
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simplywendi
Jun 03, 2019 @ 02:49:30
………….very good point Sue! 🙂
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Mary Strong-Spaid
Jun 02, 2019 @ 22:13:39
Oh…I would love to go on vacation. Preferably by the ocean, where I could walk barefoot in the wet sand near the water’s edge. Still dealing with this house, though I think the stress would be easier to deal with if I could escape this particular scenario for a while……
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Lisa Hutchison LMHC
Jun 03, 2019 @ 19:58:00
Thanks Sue! We visited three new states in the beginning of May. I can connect with your feelings of being away and returning. I really liked your question; What if this was the last vacation ever, what if this week was the last week ever in this reality, how would you spend it? Being a sensitive soul, like yourself I often ask myself these deep questions, which enriches my life and experiences. Great pictures and as always it is wonderful to connect with you through our blogs again. Blessings, Lisa xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 05, 2019 @ 15:34:16
Bless you Lisa, lovely to know you have been enjoying your own trip across states too Lisa..
I am sure our empathetic natures keep our deeper questioning going 🙂
Have a wonderful rest of the week and many thanks for your lovely visit. So good to see you and know you have been enjoying a break away too 🙂
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Lisa Hutchison LMHC
Jun 05, 2019 @ 18:21:49
Thank you Sue, enjoy your week as well. I enjoy my time away as much as I enjoy helping others.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 05, 2019 @ 18:50:06
❤ 🙂 Yes our ME time is also important 😀
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Resa
Jun 03, 2019 @ 21:39:12
You are so positive, quite fear-less, and all encompassing of you. Thereby, we are all set on our better path, should we have strayed.
You put a lot of wonderful energy into your posts, and I love the tale of “a man in his mid-forties travelling with his aged mother.”
I’m also very fascinated by the photo of Princess Victoria. She was quite the looker!!!
Be well, Sue! happiness to you!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 05, 2019 @ 15:25:58
Yes I had not seen that particular photo anywhere else, it was on display in Osborne House, and it caught my eye too..
Many thanks Resa, for your lovely compliments my friend, I appreciate you taking time to read..
Much LOVE ❤
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Resa
Jun 05, 2019 @ 18:22:22
Love and {{hugs}}
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Nihar Pradhan
Jun 04, 2019 @ 07:05:29
At the outset dear Sue I must apologized for being in absence that too unscheduled and for such long time. I agree not acceptable between good friends. Just that things were going tad haywire and was not able to put things in proper perspective, now getting back on course. Seeing such lovely pictures and such enjoyable vacation, is so tempting, I need to take a forced break and have a creative dialogue with the nature. We are taking nature for granted and also we have stopped nurturing our nature of being ourselves, and being connected with these little things in life that really matters.
Such a delight to hear about your lovely vacation and the great time you had is visible in every words and images here, and the good part is we have been thinking alike. This post is where I see myself and my last few posts is where I was trying to figure out this very part of our life and living. We take a break to get back our energy and drive life towards a much more meaningful end. Routine is boring and it saps away our energy. As so beautifully captured in those small breaks that we take and meet such interesting people, and share such wonderful bondage, and the irony is that we may never meet again but those few days makes great memories for us. We just need to be there and cherish every moment that comes our away.
Indeed happiness is within and is around us but we search for it in the distance surrounding and outside us and by doing so we miss the real plot in our life. We are running behind the mirage. It is a way that we see and not the way things are presented to us. We get easily swayed by the glitter and glamour of life. We miss the small things behind the scene that makes life so beautiful and meaningful, just that we need to be bit more sensible and sensitize people around us for the cause that matters to all of us.
Yes, we have stopped raising our voice and we should speak out more often and aloud where our voice counts and can make a difference. There are multiples forces are in action to silence such balanced and reasonable point of views. There are artificial fear created around us and we are constantly under that state of fearfulness, and we cloud our mind from speaking our mind and sticking to our principles. It is in our hand to change the perception of our reality and make the same reality count for us.
Life is so much lived through the lens of perception and we need to harness our perceptive ability, and when prudently done it does make a world of difference in our life. Unfortunately the realities are so harsh and hardly do they leave any scope for easy maneuverability, we need to be smart and swift to get our perception put in proper perspective.
Dear Sue, always such a pleasure to come back here and engage with such profound thoughts and meaningful conversation with you that is so badly missing in today’s digital world that it is virtually out of the world…
Thank you so much for such a lovely post and wishing you a great week ahead, and take care!!!
😀
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 05, 2019 @ 15:13:14
Dearest Nihar, please never worry, I am very intermittent these days at being a regular visitor to many a good friend here on WordPress,
But those true to us know that LIFE and LIVING comes first, And we welcome all, no matter how long between visits..
I used to worry and try to do mega catch ups, sitting in my computer for hours in WP trying to catch every post back up, That is no longer possible with the volume I follow and those who post daily, some even more than one a day..
Our thoughts are often on the same page Nihar, I think maybe we are both sensing that we have to put that time aside to reconnect to the space within and that with Nature. For when we do, it makes a tremendous difference to our lives.
I hope you can find time to take that much needed break away for yourself and your family..
Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to read and comment my friend.. I hope to repay the visit one I too am all caught up..
Have a wonderful week and take care also 🙂
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Nihar Pradhan
Jun 06, 2019 @ 04:33:02
Dear Sue I fully agree, so much to do and so little time, and we are caught up with so many things. Perhaps that’s how life is. Never easy to balance the time we need spend here and the time we desire to spend outside this virtual space. This is part of the evolving world we are living in and we need to keep abreast with the things around us and not get excessively caught up in anyone of those things. Life in moderation is good and life in harmony is what we are strive for and that we can obtain when we provide space for our thinking not to get entangled in the web-wire.
Nevertheless when ever we meet here we meet with same vigor and joy of connection with such profound thoughts, and that’s what matter. Nothing can beat the power of nature and the empowerment we get when take a break, and disconnect from our routines and connect with the world at large. There is such beauty and bounty spread across the world we just need to find that time for ourselves. Somehow we are so busy and tied up with things that are of lesser significance in our life. We need to learn to prioritize things as we have our plate full and we are fighting for picking the right choice and it is this world where we are highly loaded and we need to unload from the burdens of life.
Hope dear Sue you are spending good time with the lovely nature around you and the art of painting is what missing at our end, and the more we see those wonderful works carved out of nature and captured on your canvas, we are deeply delighted and this gives us such a much relieved refreshing feeling.
Always a pleasure dear Sue and take your time and not to worry and as when we connect we do so with joy and we rejoice our beautiful conversation…that’s what really matters.
Take Care!!!
😀
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Annika Perry
Jun 04, 2019 @ 14:44:58
Sue wow! A tour de force of a post that has touched so many, including me! The holiday break looks lovely and I can sense your renewed energy and strength. I was moved to read about the son and mother who you met, the son befriending so many with his infectious smile and open nature. May we all learn to be so free and true to ourselves.
I’ve enjoyed all your recent posts, Sue but somehow ended up on a prolongued bloggin break – just wanted to say hi and how much I love your posts and the comments are wonderful and heart-warming.hugs, my friend xx ❤️
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 05, 2019 @ 15:06:22
Lovely to see you Annika, Blogging breaks I recommend :-D.. and I have been meaning all week to get back to my blog, but other things just taken over.
Many thanks for your kind comment, it was a lovely break and we are off on another in July, making the most this year , Something of a New Year’s promise to ourselves to just ENJOY..
Sending Mega Hugs right back your way too Annika.. and many thanks again my friend ❤
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Annika Perry
Jun 06, 2019 @ 10:02:40
Sue, I’m happy that you are keeping to your New Year’s promise to yourselves and look forward to reading in due course about your latest trip / projects!
I’ve taken a quick visit back to blogging … the beauty of the roses this season have been speaking to me and I had to explore them a bit further!
Wishing you inner peace and lots of joy! Love & hugs xx 😀🌻🌼🌺🦋
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aussieian2011
Jun 06, 2019 @ 13:53:57
A beautiful post all round Sue, your extremely compassionate words and pictures truly demonstrate the joys of travelling, I agree, no sooner than we are home and the house is in order, we find the need of travel dogging our footsteps.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 06, 2019 @ 15:46:50
Will have some pictures of Wales for you Ian next time around 😄
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Aquileana
Jun 07, 2019 @ 03:14:39
The photos are stunning my friend.
I agree with you as to how quickly we get back into our daily moods and routines after a trip.
I have visited France, Italy and Spain last April. I can not tell you how much I cherish the memories and experiences… taking pics can help you preserve them in a material format, so as to speak, and I like that!.
Hope everything is doing well, my friend.
Much love and best wishes to you 😘▪️😘
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 08, 2019 @ 13:09:40
Wonderful that you have been sight seeing across Europe Aquileana, So pleased to know you are well and I was pleased to add another place to your memory my friend..
Take care and lots of hugs your way.. ❤
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Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com
Jun 07, 2019 @ 17:17:22
Your photos helped me find a little mini vacay under those thatched roofs and near the water fall, and over the stone bridge! Also a people-watcher, I love to plant myself and just BE. Really appreciate the beauty of your vacation and the contemplation of your words to appreciate every, moment. None of us knows when our last day will be, so living wholly is a great reminder. Also one of my most favorite things to do is meet people along my journey-excursions. This happens most for me with people in person, I’m still more “shy” online than I am “one-on-one” in person, so many people strike conversations with me, it’s natural. What’s so beautiful to me is the sharing of our lives. I enjoy how natural those in-person conversations emerge. Who knows what happens once we part ways, and maybe we all shall meet again as we are cut from the “same cloth.” I still wonder about many people who I’ve worked with and/or met along the way and shone their light upon me. Lovely – lots of love, Ka
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 08, 2019 @ 13:02:09
I think we meet and greet those we meet along the way for a reason, be it a fleeting encounter or a more permanent relationship. Our lives are irrevocably entwined beyond the threads we see.. 🙂
SO pleased Ka you enjoyed the journey with me.. Have a Beautiful weekend ❤
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Ralph
Jun 08, 2019 @ 15:47:46
I was born on the Isle Of Wght and lived there on and off over my years 🙂 ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 08, 2019 @ 15:50:09
Oh How wonderful Ralph, so you will know of the places we visited .. So enjoyable.. And what a small world this is.. 😀 Hope you are well Ralph.. 😀
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Ralph
Jun 10, 2019 @ 22:34:08
Yes Sue. It is a small world. I know all those places very well. I lived in Shanklin for four years, but I doubt that I will ever return as I am settled here in Austria. And yes, we are well as I hope you are my friend. ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 11, 2019 @ 18:15:13
I loved Shanklin Ralph. But Austria too is a beautiful place . We have taken several holiday’s there too. You too take care Ralph 😀
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Oristel Guenael
Jun 08, 2019 @ 23:56:45
Hey ! What a wonderful post! I smiled to myself when reading how we often re-bound to our daily life after a vacation and how we quickly want another to get through, as you said “the first one”.
Thank you so much for this post
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 12, 2019 @ 18:36:54
And I thank you Oristel for taking time to read and comment, I am pleased the words spoke to you. 🙂
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Maria Wind Talker
Jun 09, 2019 @ 12:01:45
Beautiful pictures and sharing, so true Sue. By changing our selves we then change others and the world around us. ❤ xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 12, 2019 @ 18:22:54
Thank you Maria.. Sending much love right back ❤
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Maria Wind Talker
Jun 12, 2019 @ 18:26:19
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dreamingthruthetwilight
Jun 14, 2019 @ 19:38:21
Joyful read and I so loved those thatched huts. I’m hooked to travelling and thankfully now, daughter makes it a point to plan trips for us every year. It is a great way indeed to cleanse ourselves of the rust settling in on our spirits and come back nice and shining .
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da-AL
Jun 15, 2019 @ 00:32:21
What a lot of discussion your thoughtful vacation has inspired 🙂 I need vacations in order to step back & to release some of my day-to-day fears…
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Miriam
Jun 27, 2019 @ 06:41:53
Beautiful, profound, wise words dear Sue. You enjoyed a beautiful holiday and, as you say, they come and go so quick, but to be left with treasured memories is very special. Especially when we meet someone who’s touched us with their joy, like that man. Here’s to being authentic, kind, loving and not being scared to be ourselves. Last weekend I was one of those who wanted to get up and dance, quite literally, but I didn’t because everyone else in my small group was stifled and I followed. Why do we succumb to perception and the thoughts of others? Clearly I still have much inner work to do. Wonderful post Sue. xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 28, 2019 @ 18:26:44
Thank you Miriam, I don’t know why we do it to ourselves, I think we do not follow our instincts of just EnJOYment for fear of what others think of us.. Which is what this man was so free of, and what drew so many into his circle.. His zest for life and humour, plus his smile and laughter of being in the moment totally was so refreshing.
If we all just got up to dance and let our hair down a little, I think it would open up much more joy in our lives and others we touch..
We are works in progress and We travel away again for another holiday very soon, and I will not be making the same mistake of just sitting tapping my feet.. I will be dancing 🙂 I made my mind up LOL ❤ Big hugs Miriam.. ❤
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Miriam
Jun 28, 2019 @ 23:17:00
That’s so good to hear Sue. Enjoy every single unbridled moment of joy, dancing and all. And I’ll keep this post in mind next time I get the urge to do something and am worried about what others will think. Next time I’ll just do it! Take care my dear friend. Sending big hugs back your way ❤️
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 30, 2019 @ 10:59:03
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