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What do you do, or where do you go to get away from it all? We may feel overwhelmed by stuff, and much of the time that stuff is not something we created. I know what I do to escape the craziness that tries to hit every point of my sanity, but what do you do to escape the craziness that tries to creep into your spirit, take away your joy, and shut you down? Do you pray? Do you shop? Do you take a trip? Do you take a walk in nature? Do you drink a cup of tea or take a long bath? Do you read? Do you dance?
Behind me, in a sometimes rapid chase
dread tries to steal my joy
but it can’t if I don’t allow it
does it think it’s playing with a toy?
I know I’ll certainly face challenges
this I know to be true
but the outcome based on my attitude
victory lines up, depending on what I do.
Β© Kym Gordon Moore
Very nicely penned in poem, dear Kym ~ Amen! π
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Love this, Kym. So inspiring . Wonderful.π
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You’re a very courageous woman, so I know you will always face your challenges.
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My escape is hiking in nature π²π»π΅π·
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My escape is music, working out and writing or watching a funny movie. It’s the uncontrollable things that can really get ya down and so hard to bounce back from.
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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πΆstill got joy, still got joy, after all Iβve been through, Iβve still got joy.πΆ The joy of the Lord is our strength and it is a supernatural fruit of the spirit. πΆCant explain it but Iβve still got joy. πΆ βΊοΈππ
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W0w! W0w! W0w! W0w! W0w! Dear Kym it’s an amazing share, thank’s!
I have many, but I guess writing it’s very refreshing. Have a beautiful evening and relaxing tea time! Cheers! Abraz0te mi amiga!
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Awwww Phil, thank you so very much my Poetic Master Photographer. π€π―π₯°π₯π
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A lovely poem Kym and so true! “… the outcome based on my attitude, victory lines up, depending on what I do.” Thanks for sharing.
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Oh thank you so much my dear Grace. I appreciate it. π€ππΌπ€©
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Truly my pleasure π
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Oh thank you so much Dawn. I simply eat the meat and leave the scraps girlfriend! We have to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity! π₯°ππππ
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Oh yes Krista, what a great respite in nature! Very therapeutic indeed! π§πΌββοΈπΆπΌββοΈπ³πΊπ₯°
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I hear ya Belladonna. But guuuurrrrrllllll, when we bounce back, that’s some kind of “more bounce to the ounce!” (channeling my inner Roger Troutman and Zapp!) π€£πΆπ Time to do the victory lap at that point!!! ππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ
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Thanks a million for the sweet repost Ned! Much appreciated! πππΌπ€©
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There you go sistah! JOY!!! π€ππ Honey Anneta, the world didn’t give it, the world can’t take it away! ππΌ
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Oh yes Elvira, I agree with you about the writing. Hanging out in nature is also so refreshing and inspirational too. Thanks so much for your sweet response mi amiga! Have a relaxing evening! Abrazote! π€πππππππ₯πΊβ
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Oh thank you so much my dear Brian. I appreciate you making me smile my friend. π€ππΌπ₯°ππ₯³
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I love your poem! Yes!! Well, you know me… dance, nature, and meditation keep me balanced. That’s the goal anyway. π What about you, Kymbelina?
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Dear Kym, thanks for your kindness.
We are agree. Always a pleasure, dear friend. Have a relaxing evening as well! Abrazote! πππππΈπ«βπ₯
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How super awesome Michele my Belle. Thanks so much for your kind comment my friend. My dear, I apply the same recipe – nature, dancing, meditation, along with a nice long bath, reading, writing and doing something creative with recyclables. β» Can’t keep a good woman down eh??? πππΌπ€
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Oh my sweet Elvira, thank you too. Here’s to a relaxing evening with a nice cup of tea! Hugs and smooches! π€ππβπππ₯°ππ₯π₯³ Abrazote!
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Amen! ππΎππΎππΎπYouβve got it!
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I don’t escape, i face my fears/apprehensions (since, really, they are not separate from what i am). π
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Thank’s dear Kym.
Enjoy your cup of tea and good night!
Abrazote!! ππ₯°ππππΈπ«βπ₯β¨
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Wow! Beautiful poem, Kym! Absolutely love it. Well done!
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It’s my pleasure & you’re most welcome, dear Kym. π―π₯°π€ Have a great Friday! π₯β¨π
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Right On Sistah and this is truth. Love it and off we go.. I’m heading to the hills.. not really but I’m walking easy and soooo love it. Have a great day my dawlink and happy Thursday here but really Fun FriYay NOW in real time!
Yesum to this!!!!
β€οΈ”the outcome based on my attitude
victory lines up, depending on what I do.”
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A wonderful recipe for a delicious life! π Enjoy! π€
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Awesome Tom. Yep, I face my fears as well, it’s the nonsense that I escape from, as fast as I can!!! LOL π€£ππ
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Thanks so much Patricia. I appreciate it! π₯°ππΌπ€
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Thank you Phil and you too!!! π€π―π₯°β¨π
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Will do, Kym ππ―β¨ TY π₯°
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You are such a Super Trooper Cindy! Your energy is simply intoxicating girlfriend. YES! πββοΈπͺπΌππ½ββοΈ Stay strong my Energizer bunny! π°ππ°
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Oh, now I love that girlfriend. A wonderful recipe for a delicious life indeed! Thank you my Fancy Dancer!!! π₯°π₯πππ»π
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Yesssss!LOL
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Fancy dancer? I love the sound of that! Thank you sweet Kymmy! π
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Super Trooper is now in my bio along with intoxicating but they might think I’m friends with Bill W, Otherwise, known as a drunk. π Funny, not funny but you get the drift.. Love you! π₯°
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These are important questions for us to consider, and to create action around. We all need respite, and if we donβt create this possibility, no one will. For me, prayer and meditation are critical to my well being and functionality. Got to have my silent time, which is where mysteries are unveiled. Happy weekend, my dear Kym! π₯°πΉπ€πΉππ»
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Oh thank you so much Jeff for your wise introspect. I agree with you my kindred. Silent time is so important to our survival and mental stability. Prayer and meditation is at the top of my priority list every day, so I concur with you my friend. Have an amazing day! π₯°ππ€©ππππ₯°
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It is what it is Michele, and yes girlfriend, keep smiling, keep shining and keep dancing. ππ»β¨πΆπππ½
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Oh yeah girlfriend, I get you. Love you more my Energizer Bunny! π₯°π¦πππ Smooches!
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Hugs and love back! β€οΈ
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