The Dawning of a New Era

3 years ago

I have read some of the conversations about we are at the end of a era and the beginning of a new one. Where do we go from here. I know rose lovers will always exist, hopefully it doesn't slow down too much. I think it has alot to with how fast paced the world is now. We need to slow down, and breathe. I know with me personally and my health issues I have, tell me this. I tried to go back to work again, just seasonal, my daughter needed braces, and I wanted to get a few more things done. My inflammation shot up high, multiple rounds of prednisone, and finally, I understand. Just stop. Before life passes you by. It's the little things.

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seil zone 6b MI

3 years ago

I agree wholeheartedly! I was hoping that with this pandemic and quarantine things would slow down but it really hasn't happened. People still rush, rush, rush even though they really have nowhere to go. I've had to slow down because of health issues too and have found I do enjoy the little things more. They were there all along but I was moving too fast to notice them before!

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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Listen to John Prine "I Remember Everything".
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rosecanadian
3 years ago
Sheila - I remember this song from when you introduced it to me. It's so soothing and real.

Alana - I'm glad that you listened to your body. :) :)
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Alana8aSC
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Yes Seil! Always such a rush in the world today! I think it causes most of the problems we have. It's so very hard to be able to slow down sometimes, even when your body dictates you to. And you are so right! Sometimes what you need most, is right in front of you, all you have to do, is slow down and see it!

Sheila you have no idea how beautiful that song is. I'm sure you do, but it's extra beautiful right now because my grandmother just lost two of her children within two weeks and two days , My mom lost her sister and her brother. I lost my Aunt and Uncle, my cousins lost their parents. I shared it with them. I thought they might enjoy it. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful song. It really strikes a cord with me.

It wasn't covid related. Just incase anyone was wondering.

Thank you rosecanadian :)
noseometer...(7A, SZ10, Albuquerque)
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Alana, I'm glad you are able to "stop and smell the roses"! It's so important. Thank you for the reminder. I've always gone through life by pushing to 150% of what is realistic, and now I'm paying for it. My acupuncturist warned me of this years ago, and told me I needed to change my ways or I would develop a chronic and/or deadly disease. I'm trying...I'm trying... I'm learning to slow down a bit. But I still find myself trying to do what I used to do (full time job, house chores, gardening, etc., AND get in all my doctor visits and physical therapy visits, and daily exercise regimen, and meditation. I think I'm down to struggling for 110%, so maybe some progress, but I've still a long ways to go, lol!
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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
3 years ago
Thank you Alana. John Prine was a genius of the heart. We really need this right now. So sorry about the losses in your family.
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rosecanadian
3 years ago
Alana - that's tough. I'm sorry for your family.

Noseometer - keep trying to slow down. I'll send you some of my laziness and you send me some of your "get 'er done" attitude. We'll both be better. LOL
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erasmus_gw
3 years ago
Alana, I'm so sorry about the loss in your family. You all must be in shock and pain.
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Alana8aSC
Original Author
3 years ago
Roseometer, or sure try. That was exactly what I was doing before I developed all of my issues and autoimmune diseases . You can't keep up like that. I highly suggest yoga as well. I started yogaburn and it's worked tremendously . I do the restorative alot nd others on days I feel up to it. There are free videos on YouTube . Next is clean eating, cutting out or lowering cheese, milk, sugar and carbs. Its still hard to do though , especially with the holidays here. Back on it in January ;)

Thank you Linda, Rosecanadian,and Sheila . Your thoughts and prayers are most appreciated .