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over a year ago
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Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection 
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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Yes I love this ! A good friend told me to think like dogs do , they don’t care what happened half hour ago, they don’t car what’s happening in half hour , all the care about if whether they are being fed walked or stroked NOW ! Makes a lot of sense x |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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Saffron this is a wonderful post and I agree. I love to experience the moment and appreciate it. There’s so much going on in life and it can be at such a fast pace. Take the time to enjoy the moments  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've recently started doing this a lot! Definitely helps put things in perspective  "
It's magical isn't it?!? Sounds so simple but it's helped me loads with crippling anxiety |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
Yes I love this ! A good friend told me to think like dogs do , they don’t care what happened half hour ago, they don’t car what’s happening in half hour , all the care about if whether they are being fed walked or stroked NOW ! Makes a lot of sense x"
Exactly we don't see dogs with anxiety and stress.. we see creatures enjoying every moment. Think we can learn a lot from observing animals |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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Sound advice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've recently started doing this a lot! Definitely helps put things in perspective
It's magical isn't it?!? Sounds so simple but it's helped me loads with crippling anxiety "
Simple but effective!
Glad you've found some calm lovely |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Saffron this is a wonderful post and I agree. I love to experience the moment and appreciate it. There’s so much going on in life and it can be at such a fast pace. Take the time to enjoy the moments "
It's so easy to get lost in chaos isn't it?! A few magical moments can make an average day so much more enjoyable |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Nice words and outlook Saffron
I'll try it with a Monkey 47 in my hand 
Hope you are well BTW x"
Gin is always a magical moment I'm fabulous Thankyou x have a lovely weekend! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"With 4 kids and a very busy sex life.
I often have to do this, it's definitely something that helps me.
Jo.Xx "
Don't know how you fit it all in  5 minutes peace and reflection can really help the mindset though! Lots of love to you both |
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By *MP3Man
over a year ago
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"I've recently started doing this a lot! Definitely helps put things in perspective
It's magical isn't it?!? Sounds so simple but it's helped me loads with crippling anxiety "
Mindfulness and just living in a moment is a wonderful thing, OP. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Saffron this is a wonderful post and I agree. I love to experience the moment and appreciate it. There’s so much going on in life and it can be at such a fast pace. Take the time to enjoy the moments
It's so easy to get lost in chaos isn't it?! A few magical moments can make an average day so much more enjoyable "
You make it sound so much better than the similar things I've read on the Internet. Such a brilliant explanation, love it. Going to give it a go. |
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The great philosopher de Selby experimented with motion pictures in the early part of the 20th century. He discovered that what appeared to be "motion" and "movement" when examined closely on the cine film actually turned out to be a series of still moments which were run together by the camera. He postulated that Life was similarly one long series of halts and pauses joined up by the illusion of movement and seamless joins between the stops. Those same "stops" he had witnessed in the still images on the strip of cine film.
In one experiment he actually claimed to have visited Brighton by sitting in a dark room in London and looking rapidly at a series of over a thousand different photographs and picture postcards. The amazing thing is - many people in Brighton actually claimed to have seen him there that day! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've recently started doing this a lot! Definitely helps put things in perspective
It's magical isn't it?!? Sounds so simple but it's helped me loads with crippling anxiety
Mindfulness and just living in a moment is a wonderful thing, OP. "
100% may sound a little mumbojumbo to some but it really is beautiful and calming |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Saffron this is a wonderful post and I agree. I love to experience the moment and appreciate it. There’s so much going on in life and it can be at such a fast pace. Take the time to enjoy the moments
It's so easy to get lost in chaos isn't it?! A few magical moments can make an average day so much more enjoyable
You make it sound so much better than the similar things I've read on the Internet. Such a brilliant explanation, love it. Going to give it a go. "
Ha ha it's just the most bare bones of my favourite book by Eckhart Tolle.. but if there's one thing I could share that has truly helped my life its this one premise.. enjoy x |
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Got my Lads next weekend (5 & 9) just recently I've stopped taking my phone to the park and started watching them playing together. It's marvellous trying to remember that time, when going on the swings and slide was all I wanted to do.
Yes absolutely Op, be in the moment but animals and children often help us create that moment |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"With 4 kids and a very busy sex life.
I often have to do this, it's definitely something that helps me.
Jo.Xx
Don't know how you fit it all in 5 minutes peace and reflection can really help the mindset though! Lots of love to you both "
Hahaha we prioritise 
But honestly it has been the best advice for me personally, to sit and listen whilst all the chaos stops has got me through some tough times.
Positive mindfulness is the way forward
Lots of love to you too, Saffron
Jo.Xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Altho when did u get so soft bodds  "
Ha ha it's not soft! It's my grounding tool when life stresses me out. It's good to realise my real moments are more important than things I stress about |
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By (user no longer on site)
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This is very much how I live my life now. I spent a long time stuck in the past and fearing the future but it's definitely this moment that matters. Taking time to remember that is very grounding. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Brilliant and thought provoking post Posh Girl
You sound shocked PB..
I love my peace and reflection so had the urge to share my moment x"
No not at all Saffron x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Got my Lads next weekend (5 & 9) just recently I've stopped taking my phone to the park and started watching them playing together. It's marvellous trying to remember that time, when going on the swings and slide was all I wanted to do.
Yes absolutely Op, be in the moment but animals and children often help us create that moment "
Ah that's lovely phones have a lot to answer for these days. Putting them away and living the moment is so much more powerful than trying to take a photo of what then is a memory. Have a fab weekend x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Altho when did u get so soft bodds
Ha ha it's not soft! It's my grounding tool when life stresses me out. It's good to realise my real moments are more important than things I stress about "
I like to rage then im tired and happy hulk smaaaaash |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"This is very much how I live my life now. I spent a long time stuck in the past and fearing the future but it's definitely this moment that matters. Taking time to remember that is very grounding. "
Really is! Reading that book really helped me put the past into context and realise that I was loosing moments through fear and anxiety. Takes work but it really helps x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Saffron what beautiful words idyllic i.m going to thinking like you now x"
Give it a shot it reminds us of the little things we easily run past whilst worrying about something that's not even happened x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I had learned this as a mindfulness technique, very grounding. I think that we forget more now than ever to be "in the moment" open our eyes, and genuinely SEE. Life becomes much more enjoyable, and a heck of a lot easier when we remove ourselves from our thoughts. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Now is right. Right now less so.
You'll find a moment when it's right x not every now is perfect."
I was not referring to my own situation but rather to the fact too often people expect things ‘right now’ rather than take the time to appreciate what is right with now. Hence echoing your post or may be just talking bollocks. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I had learned this as a mindfulness technique, very grounding. I think that we forget more now than ever to be "in the moment" open our eyes, and genuinely SEE. Life becomes much more enjoyable, and a heck of a lot easier when we remove ourselves from our thoughts."
Totally! It's so lovely when you can practise this in stressful times.. think we all get lost in daily stress these days x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Now is right. Right now less so.
You'll find a moment when it's right x not every now is perfect.
I was not referring to my own situation but rather to the fact too often people expect things ‘right now’ rather than take the time to appreciate what is right with now. Hence echoing your post or may be just talking bollocks."
Totally x we may not have everything we'd like, but we all have something to stop and appreciate to slow down this crazy rollercoaster that is life |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Oh Saffron! This is a really wonderful thread and yes. I'm naturally an overthinker but stopping my somewhat incessant internal monologues and actually enjoying the here and now is really bloody lovely.
There's so much "on" nowadays and switching off from it and focusing on the now really helps recharge.
Love this thread, x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Oh Saffron! This is a really wonderful thread and yes. I'm naturally an overthinker but stopping my somewhat incessant internal monologues and actually enjoying the here and now is really bloody lovely.
There's so much "on" nowadays and switching off from it and focusing on the now really helps recharge.
Love this thread, x"
God yes.. life's crazy.. fabs crazy.. my minds crazy.. this is my favourite way of slowing life down and grabbing those moments I could easily miss! We all need to recharge our minds sometimes |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've not done this enough lately.
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It's easy not to when you're being pulled in a million directions. So bloody powerful though when you take that time for yourself and see what makes you smile! We all forget ourselves and usually in times when we need this the most |
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I’m extremely fortunate to live in the English Lake District, and, working around the county every day, occasionally when work pressures try to get on top of me, I will park up somewhere and just take in the view  An ice cream on the shore of Windermere, or a coffee on the top of Kirkstone Pass. I breathe in the air, take in the views, just chill out for 10 minutes.......I love where I live |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Il try when it gets warmer but dont blame me if i nod off"
Warmer?!? It's that look on your child's face.. the sound of laughter.. that old couple holding hands.. it's any lovely moment that makes you smile. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m extremely fortunate to live in the English Lake District, and, working around the county every day, occasionally when work pressures try to get on top of me, I will park up somewhere and just take in the view An ice cream on the shore of Windermere, or a coffee on the top of Kirkstone Pass. I breathe in the air, take in the views, just chill out for 10 minutes.......I love where I live "
What a beautiful place to live! You have magic all around you.. I go to Anglesey when I need a proper recharge. Simply watching the sea and spending time in huge open spaces is so therapeutic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've not done this enough lately.
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It's easy not to when you're being pulled in a million directions. So bloody powerful though when you take that time for yourself and see what makes you smile! We all forget ourselves and usually in times when we need this the most "
Absolutely! A deep breath and allowing ourselves to "be".
We (I) find myself getting so wrapped up over stuff that alone is insignificant, yet when coupled with a few other bits creates a whole picture of shit.
When I was recovering from the breakdown I had, allowing myself to see the beauty in everyday things was a huge part in getting me back on track, I vow from today to do this at least once per day.
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We both do this. I was just in my greenhouse abusing my tomato plants because the darn things aren't growing when two magpies started hopping about on the fence and roof. The sun was shining on them showing all the colours in their feathers. I was kinder to my tomatoes after that and went inside feeling very cheerful |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've not done this enough lately.
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It's easy not to when you're being pulled in a million directions. So bloody powerful though when you take that time for yourself and see what makes you smile! We all forget ourselves and usually in times when we need this the most
Absolutely! A deep breath and allowing ourselves to "be".
We (I) find myself getting so wrapped up over stuff that alone is insignificant, yet when coupled with a few other bits creates a whole picture of shit.
When I was recovering from the breakdown I had, allowing myself to see the beauty in everyday things was a huge part in getting me back on track, I vow from today to do this at least once per day.
P"
It's easily done. Things mount up and jumble everything. I need to work hard to keep my mind on track and it's often sent into frenzy by things that shouldn't matter... and in reality don't. But when you've had to rebuild yourself from foundations up you see clearly what truly matters. It's just a daily battle maintaining that and not letting the demons win x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"We both do this. I was just in my greenhouse abusing my tomato plants because the darn things aren't growing when two magpies started hopping about on the fence and roof. The sun was shining on them showing all the colours in their feathers. I was kinder to my tomatoes after that and went inside feeling very cheerful "
puts things into persepective doesn't it?! God I love the smell of tomato plants! Just can't eat the things raw! |
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"I’m extremely fortunate to live in the English Lake District, and, working around the county every day, occasionally when work pressures try to get on top of me, I will park up somewhere and just take in the view An ice cream on the shore of Windermere, or a coffee on the top of Kirkstone Pass. I breathe in the air, take in the views, just chill out for 10 minutes.......I love where I live
What a beautiful place to live! You have magic all around you.. I go to Anglesey when I need a proper recharge. Simply watching the sea and spending time in huge open spaces is so therapeutic. "
Any time of the year, whatever the weather or season, it’s amazing I race at Ty Croes on Anglesey, and camp over. It’s glorious to wake up, unzip the tent, and look out over the sea. Somehow seems to have its own micro-climate too, as the weather has always been kind when I’ve been there |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've not done this enough lately.
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It's easy not to when you're being pulled in a million directions. So bloody powerful though when you take that time for yourself and see what makes you smile! We all forget ourselves and usually in times when we need this the most
Absolutely! A deep breath and allowing ourselves to "be".
We (I) find myself getting so wrapped up over stuff that alone is insignificant, yet when coupled with a few other bits creates a whole picture of shit.
When I was recovering from the breakdown I had, allowing myself to see the beauty in everyday things was a huge part in getting me back on track, I vow from today to do this at least once per day.
P
It's easily done. Things mount up and jumble everything. I need to work hard to keep my mind on track and it's often sent into frenzy by things that shouldn't matter... and in reality don't. But when you've had to rebuild yourself from foundations up you see clearly what truly matters. It's just a daily battle maintaining that and not letting the demons win x "
I totally hear ya, thing is at the time these little frenzy causers feel like they matter
Bloody tricksters.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've not done this enough lately.
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It's easy not to when you're being pulled in a million directions. So bloody powerful though when you take that time for yourself and see what makes you smile! We all forget ourselves and usually in times when we need this the most
Absolutely! A deep breath and allowing ourselves to "be".
We (I) find myself getting so wrapped up over stuff that alone is insignificant, yet when coupled with a few other bits creates a whole picture of shit.
When I was recovering from the breakdown I had, allowing myself to see the beauty in everyday things was a huge part in getting me back on track, I vow from today to do this at least once per day.
P
It's easily done. Things mount up and jumble everything. I need to work hard to keep my mind on track and it's often sent into frenzy by things that shouldn't matter... and in reality don't. But when you've had to rebuild yourself from foundations up you see clearly what truly matters. It's just a daily battle maintaining that and not letting the demons win x
I totally hear ya, thing is at the time these little frenzy causers feel like they matter
Bloody tricksters.
P"
Yup.. don't they just!! I don't win every day, but I accept a loss of a day as a challenge x |
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"I’m extremely fortunate to live in the English Lake District, and, working around the county every day, occasionally when work pressures try to get on top of me, I will park up somewhere and just take in the view An ice cream on the shore of Windermere, or a coffee on the top of Kirkstone Pass. I breathe in the air, take in the views, just chill out for 10 minutes.......I love where I live
What a beautiful place to live! You have magic all around you.. I go to Anglesey when I need a proper recharge. Simply watching the sea and spending time in huge open spaces is so therapeutic.
Any time of the year, whatever the weather or season, it’s amazing I race at Ty Croes on Anglesey, and camp over. It’s glorious to wake up, unzip the tent, and look out over the sea. Somehow seems to have its own micro-climate too, as the weather has always been kind when I’ve been there "
It's magical isn't it? Feels like I've stepped through the wardrobe into total peace when I'm there.. one day I'll get my cottage in a field! I'd be the happiest person on the planet then! |
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"saffron you should be the Prime Minister Xx
Ha ha ha my minds a whole heap of crazy!! The country would be chaos.. with beautiful moments! "
Well at least with you we'd get the beautiful moments. Currently we only have the chaos  |
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By *eah BabyCouple
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"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift that's why we call it the present "
I’m loving that thought and this post, hope you all have something that you take time to enjoy today |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift that's why we call it the present
The oracle has spoken
Nah it's Suggs - although am sure he borrowed it just as I did "
Ha ha doesn't matter where it's come from when it's the truth |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"saffron you should be the Prime Minister Xx
Ha ha ha my minds a whole heap of crazy!! The country would be chaos.. with beautiful moments!
Well at least with you we'd get the beautiful moments. Currently we only have the chaos "
Ha ha true.. I'll drop Theresa a message. Think everyone could do with a moment right now! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Totally agree. Take time to love every moment you’re living coz you’ll never live that moment again. "
Totally life's too fast.. hope you have a fab weekend x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift that's why we call it the present
I’m loving that thought and this post, hope you all have something that you take time to enjoy today "
You too hope you have a fabulous weekend x |
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"I’m extremely fortunate to live in the English Lake District, and, working around the county every day, occasionally when work pressures try to get on top of me, I will park up somewhere and just take in the view An ice cream on the shore of Windermere, or a coffee on the top of Kirkstone Pass. I breathe in the air, take in the views, just chill out for 10 minutes.......I love where I live
What a beautiful place to live! You have magic all around you.. I go to Anglesey when I need a proper recharge. Simply watching the sea and spending time in huge open spaces is so therapeutic.
Any time of the year, whatever the weather or season, it’s amazing I race at Ty Croes on Anglesey, and camp over. It’s glorious to wake up, unzip the tent, and look out over the sea. Somehow seems to have its own micro-climate too, as the weather has always been kind when I’ve been there
It's magical isn't it? Feels like I've stepped through the wardrobe into total peace when I'm there.. one day I'll get my cottage in a field! I'd be the happiest person on the planet then!"
Thought it was a mansion with a moat and a pedalo with a view of the white horse....?
Then again, who needs raccoons or profit when you have two smiles.... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m extremely fortunate to live in the English Lake District, and, working around the county every day, occasionally when work pressures try to get on top of me, I will park up somewhere and just take in the view An ice cream on the shore of Windermere, or a coffee on the top of Kirkstone Pass. I breathe in the air, take in the views, just chill out for 10 minutes.......I love where I live
What a beautiful place to live! You have magic all around you.. I go to Anglesey when I need a proper recharge. Simply watching the sea and spending time in huge open spaces is so therapeutic.
Any time of the year, whatever the weather or season, it’s amazing I race at Ty Croes on Anglesey, and camp over. It’s glorious to wake up, unzip the tent, and look out over the sea. Somehow seems to have its own micro-climate too, as the weather has always been kind when I’ve been there
It's magical isn't it? Feels like I've stepped through the wardrobe into total peace when I'm there.. one day I'll get my cottage in a field! I'd be the happiest person on the planet then!
Thought it was a mansion with a moat and a pedalo with a view of the white horse....?
Then again, who needs raccoons or profit when you have two smiles.... "
Ha ha I'd be happy in a caravan with a view that recharges my soul! Raccoons are optional.. slightly put off by those knashers! Simple things are way more special |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lovely thread full of positivity... Just embrace the experiences life throws your way its all growth
exactly.. have a fab weekend x"
You too lovely lady x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Such a great thread to read through! Mindfulness is very powerful and something I forget to do all too regularly! It really helps to stop the monkey voices and the over thinking!!
**heads off for a walk... to listen, breathe and hug a tree!!
Have a lovely living in the moment day everyone! x |
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What you’re describing is mindfulness, it’s quite a big thing within psychology right now... which is ridiculous really considering it comes from Buddhism, so has been around forever |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Well said op x
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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"Such a great thread to read through! Mindfulness is very powerful and something I forget to do all too regularly! It really helps to stop the monkey voices and the over thinking!!
**heads off for a walk... to listen, breathe and hug a tree!!
Have a lovely living in the moment day everyone! x"
It's easily forgotten in our busy lives! Great when you grab it and enjoy even if it's just 5 clear minutes enjoy your now x |
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I have a nice south facing garden and nothing better than sitting outside watching the garden birds or getting a visit from the local cat. I have a lot of insect friendly plants on the go...just amazing and great therapy after a tough working week. |
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"What you’re describing is mindfulness, it’s quite a big thing within psychology right now... which is ridiculous really considering it comes from Buddhism, so has been around forever "
It is yes.. this particular thread is based on the book by Eckhart Tolle. A lot of books can be a little overwhelming so don't sink in as well, but this one I read over again. Grounding techniques are a great benefit to anyone who has a busy life. It's too easy to not see the simple things |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Well said op x
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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Thankyou just sharing my happy place x |
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"Love you saffie "
I love her moist! She's like the sarcastic, wise, calming, charming, beautiful, sexy, playful, subtle, thoughtful, sociable, adorable person I want to be when I grow up..... Makes my moment and I'm scared to comment on this wonderful post for fear of fucking it all up with my clumsiness.....
I'd best log off now for a bit and enjoy some reality.... |
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"I have a nice south facing garden and nothing better than sitting outside watching the garden birds or getting a visit from the local cat. I have a lot of insect friendly plants on the go...just amazing and great therapy after a tough working week."
Totally do this.. when my minds going crazy just sitting in the garden is total bliss! |
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"Love you saffie
I love her moist! She's like the sarcastic, wise, calming, charming, beautiful, sexy, playful, subtle, thoughtful, sociable, adorable person I want to be when I grow up..... Makes my moment and I'm scared to comment on this wonderful post for fear of fucking it all up with my clumsiness.....
I'd best log off now for a bit and enjoy some reality.... "
Ha ha ffs.. get off my thread and go find a fridge you goon |
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"Yes I agree, many people actually are unaware of the present, too busy on their mobiles saying what a wonderful time there having instead of enjoying the moment."
Totally this.. it's good to step off the technology merrygoround and actually live it |
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I’ve seen it at music gigs where people are so busy videoing and doing selfies I wonder if they actually watch the artist in the moment at all. I’ve stopped doing photos as I’ve got the memory in my head anyway. |
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"I’ve seen it at music gigs where people are so busy videoing and doing selfies I wonder if they actually watch the artist in the moment at all. I’ve stopped doing photos as I’ve got the memory in my head anyway. "
School plays, I'm often the only parent actually watching..... ....feels good when you actually use your own eyes to look at your own child rather than looking at a screen and stressing about getting a clip to bore unimportant ppl with in the future |
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By *arex2Couple
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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I think I love you! |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
I think I love you! "
Ha ha x hope it brought a smile |
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"I’ve seen it at music gigs where people are so busy videoing and doing selfies I wonder if they actually watch the artist in the moment at all. I’ve stopped doing photos as I’ve got the memory in my head anyway.
School plays, I'm often the only parent actually watching..... ....feels good when you actually use your own eyes to look at your own child rather than looking at a screen and stressing about getting a clip to bore unimportant ppl with in the future "
Drives me nuts this.. staring through a phone is missing the moment and allowing it to be then a memory. So much better to watch and enjoy! X |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
Yes I love this ! A good friend told me to think like dogs do , they don’t care what happened half hour ago, they don’t car what’s happening in half hour , all the care about if whether they are being fed walked or stroked NOW ! Makes a lot of sense x"
Can someone feed and stroke me, I don't need walkies at the minute |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
Yes I love this ! A good friend told me to think like dogs do , they don’t care what happened half hour ago, they don’t car what’s happening in half hour , all the care about if whether they are being fed walked or stroked NOW ! Makes a lot of sense x
Can someone feed and stroke me, I don't need walkies at the minute "
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By *arex2Couple
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
I think I love you!
Ha ha x hope it brought a smile "
A smile and a wink. Hats off!! X |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
I think I love you!
Ha ha x hope it brought a smile
A smile and a wink. Hats off!! X"
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The past is gone, it cannot be changed no matter how much we wish it could be.
Tomorrow just a hope, aspiration, a dream we are never guaranteed.
Today is all we ever have.
May your today be what you want it to be..... |
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"The past is gone, it cannot be changed no matter how much we wish it could be.
Tomorrow just a hope, aspiration, a dream we are never guaranteed.
Today is all we ever have.
May your today be what you want it to be....."
Same to you have a great weekend x |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
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Oooo that’s very philosophical lady but very well described. I like it!
And ... yes I do sometimes. Brings you back to Earth with a bump when the ‘ in the moment of contemplation’ ceases |
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"Is probably my greatest grounding tool when things get too much.
The premise is that there is no such thing as future at this exact moment as we only have the present we are in. Similarly the past is a collection of 'nows' that have already passed.. by overthinking everything we lose the magic of this very moment.
I've just sat outside listening the the birds and laughing at my daft dogs chase their tails with a cracking cup of coffee in my hand and the intermittent sun on my face.. for 15 minutes this was just perfection
So much time is lost by thinking about things that really don't matter.
Do you stop and enjoy the now?
Try it, you might like it..
Hope your weekend is filled with lots of lovely moments x
Oooo that’s very philosophical lady but very well described. I like it!
And ... yes I do sometimes. Brings you back to Earth with a bump when the ‘ in the moment of contemplation’ ceases "
Ha ha more just a practical solution to my muddled mind it's probably the most helpful thing I've learnt over the last few years to keep things in perspective x |
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