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Gentenz 04-11-2020 09:31 AM

POSITIVE TOPIC Amidst Pandemic
 
I want to make a topic where we write positive things about our lives and what we are happy about.

I am happy I have the best mom in the world and because I have online friends that are awesome and because I discovered very good music bands to listen to. I am happy that tomorrow I'm starting to write my own autobiography book and looking forward to meeting my Japanese friend IRL when he comes to my country. I am looking forward to becoming a makeup artist.
What about you gals and guys?

BigJohn 04-11-2020 03:23 PM

I have plenty of work/projects to do so as to keep busy. Have more then before.

Gentenz 18-11-2020 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn
I have plenty of work/projects to do so as to keep busy. Have more then before.


Glad that even during this pandemic, we are still blessed with work as there are people around the globe who have lost their current jobs when this pandemic hits their country. :)

Elfin 18-11-2020 05:09 AM

Hi...it sounds like you have a lot to look forward to and focus on...but even for those that don't maybe have as much to focus on, they are trying ,I think, to "keep things cheerful"...and "colourful".... And even though I would never normally condone this ( as being, it's far too early!)..... The whole town have been putting up their Christmas lights , since first week in November. I've never seen anything like it !!! I've even put my trees up to join in... because I can fully see why they are doing it !!

BigJohn 18-11-2020 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Elfin
Hi...it sounds like you have a lot to look forward to and focus on...but even for those that don't maybe have as much to focus on, they are trying ,I think, to "keep things cheerful"...and "colourful".... And even though I would never normally condone this ( as being, it's far too early!)..... The whole town have been putting up their Christmas lights , since first week in November. I've never seen anything like it !!! I've even put my trees up to join in... because I can fully see why they are doing it !!


Christmas is a time to be happy..... so why not put the trees up early? As you mentioned they are colorful.


I have a neighbor across the street who keeps some of his Christmas lights on all year long.

Elfin 18-11-2020 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn
Christmas is a time to be happy..... so why not put the trees up early? As you mentioned they are colorful.


I have a neighbor across the street who keeps some of his Christmas lights on all year long.

Yes Christmas is a time for joy... It will be different for so many this year, but we do try don't we ... As a nation we always muddle through and make the most of things..... BRING OUT THE BAUBLES EVERYONE ...!!!!

BigJohn 18-11-2020 05:33 AM

The baubles do make a 'Christmas' tree, don't they?

Christmas will lighten our hearts and give us hope and joy.

lancing 19-11-2020 03:02 PM

Hi Gentenz! :smile:

This topic is so sweet, sweetie! :biggrin: I'm happy that people like you exist -- to make us all smile and feel hopeful for a beautiful future! :hug:

Thank you!

ameliorate 20-11-2020 01:19 PM

To share a major and well established positive thing in my life is that I am very content to live a semi reclusive lifestyle with a naturalistic garden. I love solitude - the freedom to do what you want, when you want and being at peace with myself/grounded. I know many people see being alone as loneliness and, to me, this largely feels like they have not yet made friends with themselves yet, i.e. are not in harmony with their own company.

(I hasten to add that I have good social skills, enjoy being with people (more so because it's not so often). As a lightworker, I gravitate to those emotionally suffering and find I am able to help alleviate their situation; giving so much can leave me drained so the opportunity for solitude and to recharge my batteries is a real boon.)

It helps that I'm inquisitive (so much to know/learn about) and creative e.g. into upcycling, trying out/adapting recipes, writing the odd short story.

You ask us to also share what we are happy about. Obviously the toll of this global pandemic is catastrophic but - on the plus side - it's given many a chance to pause, reflect and the opportunity to reset/take more beneficial future directions. Perhaps more welcoming is that it provides an opportunity to shake up their priorities, discover what really matters (e.g. the quality of relationships) helping to reevaluate the hold that materialism had on their lives accordingly.

Also I'm a member of a local community forum (not spiritual - just neighbours) and am delighted that many on there are now noticing and appreciating nature anew/with fresh eyes and sharing the joy that this brings them. I have always been a nature lover which is a constant source of delight to me. :hug3:

BigJohn 25-11-2020 04:17 AM

The pandemic has, if you look in the 'right' places, some really good prices on things such as food. I like mushroom soup. When it came on super sale, I was delighted I had the funds to buy some.

Golden Angel 29-11-2020 08:00 PM

:smile: I am happy that I have a loving and supportive Husband, that we have our home along with our health and wealth .

BigJohn 17-12-2020 04:43 AM




     As the Virus rages amongst us,
       the sun comes up every day
             with her big smile
           and radiating warmth.



Golden Angel 19-12-2020 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn



     As the Virus rages amongst us,
       the sun comes up every day
             with her big smile
           and radiating warmth.




Lovely :hug3:

BigJohn 04-01-2021 05:28 PM





           As the day
            passes by,
             we count
           our blessing
            that we are
             still here.



              Oh how
               I wish
               for my
         childhood days.




Miss Hepburn 04-01-2021 05:35 PM

I'm happy about too many things!!!! :icon_cheers:

BigJohn 05-01-2021 05:10 AM

I have been working at becoming ambidextrous.
I suspect everybody can become ambidextrous if we want to be.

ameliorate 05-01-2021 05:01 PM

2020....not a total write off then!
 
Here are some beneficial/positives that occurred in that challenging year

https://www.positive.news/society/wh...s-of-the-year/

BookieBook 08-01-2021 09:12 AM

One that I'm very thankful for about this pandemic is that I have not lost my job this past year.

Though it made me anxious whenever the idea comes to my mind that going out is risking myself and my family with this Covid-19, I'm still thankful that up to this day, none in my family or relatives has contracted the virus.

Happy Wanderer 12-01-2021 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ameliorate
To share a major and well established positive thing in my life is that I am very content to live a semi reclusive lifestyle with a naturalistic garden. I love solitude - the freedom to do what you want, when you want and being at peace with myself/grounded. I know many people see being alone as loneliness and, to me, this largely feels like they have not yet made friends with themselves yet, i.e. are not in harmony with their own company.

(I hasten to add that I have good social skills, enjoy being with people (more so because it's not so often). As a lightworker, I gravitate to those emotionally suffering and find I am able to help alleviate their situation; giving so much can leave me drained so the opportunity for solitude and to recharge my batteries is a real boon.)

It helps that I'm inquisitive (so much to know/learn about) and creative e.g. into upcycling, trying out/adapting recipes, writing the odd short story.

You ask us to also share what we are happy about. Obviously the toll of this global pandemic is catastrophic but - on the plus side - it's given many a chance to pause, reflect and the opportunity to reset/take more beneficial future directions. Perhaps more welcoming is that it provides an opportunity to shake up their priorities, discover what really matters (e.g. the quality of relationships) helping to reevaluate the hold that materialism had on their lives accordingly.

Also I'm a member of a local community forum (not spiritual - just neighbours) and am delighted that many on there are now noticing and appreciating nature anew/with fresh eyes and sharing the joy that this brings them. I have always been a nature lover which is a constant source of delight to me. :hug3:


What a lovely post, ameliorate! One I can really identify with, thank you.

I'm loving the idea of your creativity - especially upcycling.

I feel a bit guilty about feeling so happy and contented with my lot (though it be rather humble compared to some, still, I have myriad blessings for which to be grateful) and agree - being alone is not synonymous with loneliness. I refer back to Big John's recent comments on another thread about animism, and the loving ties I feel for the natural world. I feel deeply sorry for those not so well equipped for being alone.

BigJohn 13-01-2021 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Wanderer
What a lovely post, ameliorate! One I can really identify with, thank you.

I'm loving the idea of your creativity - especially upcycling.

I feel a bit guilty about feeling so happy and contented with my lot (though it be rather humble compared to some, still, I have myriad blessings for which to be grateful) and agree - being alone is not synonymous with loneliness. I refer back to Big John's recent comments on another thread about animism, and the loving ties I feel for the natural world. I feel deeply sorry for those not so well equipped for being alone.





      We are never alone
    as we talk to the stone

       We are never alone
        as we talk to a tree

        We are never alone
   as we talk to the Universe.


           We are blessed
               by having
                so many
               to talk to.



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