mental-health
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Rambling Thoughts Inspired by a Meme and the Shadows of Memory and Imagination… There’s something about Sundays that makes the mind wander. Maybe it’s the quiet here on My Acres, maybe it’s the slower pace that I grew up knowing on this day of the week. Yesterday, my thoughts drifted as I moved through familiar…
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Rambling on about Escaping reality and finding my peace… Sometimes the world feels unbearably heavy. The constant hum of screens, the barrage of falsehoods spun relentlessly into a tangled web, and the exhausting repetition of day-to-day routines can leave us gasping for air. The urge to escape is powerful—not from life itself, but from the…
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Rambling Thoughts on a Cloudy Day, it all started with a sign… Today is one of those days—cloudy, with a chill lingering in the air, not just outside but within me as well. The grayness seems to seep through the windows and settle on my thoughts. My mind flits about, half cataloging the tasks that…
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Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul Through Simple Joys… My ideal day begins gently. No bells or whistles, usually the stirring of my mutts begins the awakening… I rise naturally, as though my mind and soul have quietly agreed it is time to greet the morning. I stretch slowly, savoring the sensation as light filters softly…
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Rambling on the Perspective of Life… They say with age comes wisdom, and perhaps, a touch of humility. As I navigate the path of life, I find myself often reflecting on the power of perspective—a force so subtle yet so profound that it shapes our thoughts, feelings, and emotions each day. The world outside sometimes…
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Rambling on about Personal Exploration and Losing and Finding Expression… Words are my anchor. They’re the threads that stitch my day together, the bridge between my mind and the world outside. I’ve always been chatty—a lover of conversation, a collector of stories, someone who thrives on connection. Yet lately, I find myself treading water in…
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Rambling on about To-Do List, Boundaries, Solitude, and Self-Care…. We all have a to-do list. Whether it’s scribbled in a journal, tapped out in a phone app, or jotted down mentally, these lists capture our intentions, goals, and responsibilities. Some items are routine such as chores, groceries, work tasks, but there are others that linger,…
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Rambling about and Exploring the Good, the Useless, and the Purpose of Our Gripes… Complaining is one of those universal human behaviors—so basic and instinctive that it often slips from our mouths before we even notice. Whether it’s the water being too hot or too cold, the weather not cooperating, or the relentless hum of…
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Rambling on about Childhood Wonder and the Power to Change the World… When I was a child, my mind was a playground of impossible ideas and extravagant wishes. Like many kids growing up in the 60’s with the glow of the television as a backdrop, I dreamed of having supreme power, like a genie who…
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Rambling on about the Positivity of Love in My Life… Love is such a powerful feeling, and it’s amazing how its presence can transform ordinary moments into something deeply meaningful. When I reflect on where I feel the positivity of love in my life, a flood of places, people, and experiences comes to mind, each…
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