This is where I always go to manage extreme stress

[Nothing_but_books]

It's not anything I can explain. I overthink everything else, but not this. I just close my eyes and feel it.

I'd love if you have any music or poetry to share. Anything that touches you.

Thanks.

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[mrmonk]

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[LadyZen in reply to mrmonk]

What a sweet song.

[Dolphin14]

For you

❤️🐬

Hi ❤️🦔

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

I'm out. No words. 🥲

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

He was at his vet appointment. I saw that on the wall and we had to do that for you

❤️❤️

[LadyZen in reply to Dolphin14]

I didn't even notice the parrot! Too distracted by his cuteness.

[Dolphin14 in reply to LadyZen]

Haha! That's funny. Yes it's a parrot for NBB

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you mom and Herman. Beautiful boy!

I'm surprised he's not in a crate and looks so peaceful. No cats out at the vet?

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

No crate for my boy.

No there weren't any walking around in our section. He goes to exotic vet. I could hear them talking about a Chinchila. I would have loved to have seen that.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

They've got Chinchilas at my pet store. They're adorable. It's nice Herman isn't afraid of meeting new animals'

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I've never seen one. They look so soft

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

Here's where my mind goes: mink are soft too. Can you imagine? This guy's adorable.

Chinchilla

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Look at him he is adorable! He looks very soft and I love the ears.

I would have to carry him in a purse. He looks too big for around my neck.

Love him

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

If I let myself go, I could have a menagerie: ducks, goats, geese, parrots...

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

💜💜🦜

[LadyZen in reply to Dolphin14]

What a little bundle of cuteness and joy. I love Herman.

[Dolphin14 in reply to LadyZen]

Thank you LZ

❤️🐬

[Isinatra]

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[LadyZen in reply to Isinatra]

I don't understand it, but it's beautiful and dramatic. I heard America, but I don't think it's a song about the U.S. 😆

[Isinatra in reply to LadyZen]

I heard America and a few more words, but it’s more the music that moves me also and the emotion the singer puts into it.

[LadyZen]

This is my absolute favorite version of that song. youtu.be/TT5u2xVEO5M?si=xQp...(Not working as expected?)

[Isinatra in reply to LadyZen]

Wow!

[LadyZen]

This makes me miss my writing hobby. I've been on a break due to the stress. But this might be the encouragement I need to get back to it. By the way, who is Dorothy Schultz? I googled her, but didn't find anything.

[mrmonk in reply to LadyZen]

I'd like to read more from the poet, as well. I couldn't turn up much on her either.

[LadyZen]

This definitely made me smile. When I eat, my doggy just stares and stares like he hasn't eaten in years.

[MadBunny]

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Hope it plays.

If not- it's the theme from Cinema Paradiso, by Ennio Morricone

Music is my go to, especially classical

.

[LadyZen in reply to MadBunny]

Omg, I love the choir of strings. So beautiful.

[MadBunny in reply to LadyZen]

Yes. It's a beautiful arrangement of it. There are so many pieces I could post - it was difficult to choose 🤗

[LadyZen in reply to MadBunny]

It was a good choice.

[MadBunny in reply to LadyZen]

Thank you 🤗

[Isinatra in reply to MadBunny]

Oh! Gosh, yes….

[LadyZen]

I enjoyed this thread! Thanks for the positive energy. I think I'm ready to get up now and start the day.

[LadyZen]

Will miss your post while you're on break!

[LadyZen]

I understand. I felt that way about the writer's forum I was on. I needed a break from there. I take breaks from here too.

[LadyZen]

I wrote a couple unpublished novels and screenplays. But I'm working on a collection of short stories at the moment.