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I went out for a walk with my dog. It felt great. Wanted to share a pic. Does it look cold? Well its 30 degrees. I have a lot on my mind. But I realize I need to wait on these things. I’m not good at waiting. I’m deliberately slowing myself down, no rushing to get to the next moment the now is everything; everything in the now is how it should be or it wouldn’t be.

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LadyZen

What a beautiful relaxing pic. I think it's great our dogs force us to enjoy such moments.

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Starrlight in reply to LadyZen

Ha 😆 true

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DJB74

Beauiful pic

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Starrlight in reply to DJB74

Thanks DJB

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CanuckAnon

I bet the air smells fresh. It looks so peaceful and relaxing. Bet your puppy enjoyed it as well!

Waiting is hard i understand but in a way it’s good imo. If we got everything we wanted all at once It could be overwhelming and would we really appreciate it? Slow still gets the job done. 😊 Happy day to you!

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Starrlight in reply to CanuckAnon

Thanks that’s true, waiting can be good. Happy day to you too!!!

I see your photo as level headedness...it looks very nice....." patience ".

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Thanks bro 😊 🙏

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Patience is a virtue..

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I know I want high moral standards!

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kenster1

30 degrees and cold that's our extreme Scottish summer heatwave temp.

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Stilltrying_ in reply to kenster1

I get is Kenster!! I'm not in Scotland but I do know how cold it get's up there having been to Inverness once. We had to keep the heating on throughout the night as it was so cold ! Brrrr...... Gemma x

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kenster1 in reply to Stilltrying_

inverness is amazing went up two summers ago and to Nairn yeah it was still cold then.

Lovely picture of the trees Starrlight but I was looking forward to a photo of your dog?

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Starrlight in reply to lillyofthevalley37

Ha! Next time then...

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Sprinkle1

You are right, remember the story of the tortoise and the hare, tortoise won the race.

Over twenty years ago, I learnt to live in the moment, it is wonderful, so freeing, that is all I do is concentrate on the moment, like I am just now.

Thank you for the photo, just think those bare trees, will take their time and slowly bud out, then bring forth their leaves in their time in nature.

I wish you well, have a lovely Valentine Day, give your dog a hug for me, sending love, patience, and big hugs.....Sprinkle 1.....

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Starrlight in reply to Sprinkle1

I love nature’s flow. I’ll flow today. Thanks Sprinkle enjoy your day!

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Sprinkle1 in reply to Starrlight

Thank you for your reply, I hope I helped you, I find going slow I tend not to make mistakes. I remember when I was a child, my Mother used to tell my brother and I, "Don't run, then is when you can fall" She was right. Hope you are having a lovely day......Sending love & hugs.....Sprinkle 1....

You are right. What if thoughts ,drive you nuts. Lovely pictures. Beautiful white tree barks.

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Yeah, right?! What ifs and going over something we can change ...

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That is amazing how you have re interpreted the past and realized you can't change it but you are moving on. Think people who talk about you in front of you as if you weren't there should be avoided. Those relatives who are 2 faced can be nasty splitting up the family. Looking forward to Spring .

It's very pretty. I saw something similar to that on the way to my school.

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Hope school is going well for you.

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It's going good. Trying to keep my grades up

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Agora1

Wise words of advice Starrlight :)

Thank you for sharing xx

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Starrlight in reply to Agora1

Thanks Agora ❤️

Looks nice!

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It is yeah... there are trails and a nature center with the woods ... only a few minutes driving to get there.

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newbie1956

Starr,

We really need to learn patience. Otherwise we could jump to conclusions or worse.

Seriously, patience pays off. Stay focused on your goals :)

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Ddorne

It sounds just right.

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