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JustkeepswimmingDonna Thu 05-Feb-26 15:54:26

A friend in Australia emailed me these lovely words (not hers), which I've copied and pasted below - to cheer you up on this dreary day....

This is a reminder to let you know that you are not here just to do stuff,

just to perform duties and complete tasks.

You are here also to feel happy, and content, and inspired and well within yourself.

You are here to have some fun, create meaningful moments and find the sparkle in your eyes again.

You are here to unravel the magic of being alive, the magic of being you.

To heal, to feel whole again.

Do something today that lights you up.

That activates your joy.

That brings about a genuine smile from your heart.

You are worth the effort.

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AGAA4 Thu 05-Feb-26 16:08:02

Thought provoking in this unsettled world we live in now. Thank you.

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Granmarderby10 Thu 05-Feb-26 16:13:01

JustkeepswimmingDonna 😊

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mumski Thu 05-Feb-26 16:14:18

Just what I needed. Thank you.

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Fallingstar Thu 05-Feb-26 16:15:02

Really needed that today. Thanks.

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Patsy70 Thu 05-Feb-26 17:09:50

Thank you, very welcome on this grey day. 😊

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MollyNew Thu 05-Feb-26 17:17:50

That was very inspiring and timely, thank you thanks

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Squiffy Thu 05-Feb-26 21:59:42

A timely reminder. 🌷

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Shelflife Thu 05-Feb-26 23:30:07

Thankyou, I needed that. 🌸

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Laineyb Fri 06-Feb-26 13:51:32

Lovely words brightens up a dismal day just what was needed!!

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Shia Fri 06-Feb-26 14:07:57

Thank you 🙏

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Hopikins Fri 06-Feb-26 14:16:04

Thank you so much

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sparkle1234 Fri 06-Feb-26 14:38:01

Well , I needed to read those words today so thankyou for sharing ❤️

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polnan Fri 06-Feb-26 15:28:47

Thankyou for sharing this..

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Applegran Fri 06-Feb-26 16:31:38

Thank you. I want to add two of many short quotations which are inspiring about a happy life too.

Rabindranath Tagore
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” — Dalai Lama

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WithNobsOnIt Fri 06-Feb-26 17:08:48

Thank you. How lovely It was very sweer and thoughtful of you to share this with us.

😻🙏
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BrandyGran Fri 06-Feb-26 18:46:30

An excerpt from The Deserata of Happiness:
“You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.”
These words have given me much comfort. Hope they help you too.

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grannybuy Fri 06-Feb-26 21:08:40

Food for thought. Thank you.

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keepingquiet Fri 06-Feb-26 21:13:34

It's still raining here though...

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Nelmar Fri 06-Feb-26 22:26:00

Yes me too..i needed these words more so today than anything. Xx

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Stillness Sat 07-Feb-26 08:43:25

And how we need to read this in today’s world of let’s face it, mass suffering and misery. I’ve read that this is just human evolution…..I’m not so sure.

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Ilovedogs22 Sat 07-Feb-26 20:07:49

Lovely, we need to find some small positives at the moment.
I try to be thankful for every small blessing & be grateful for the simple things, like a nice up of tea.

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