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Reasons to live

ferventflame October 29th, 2021

Hi all ❤️

This is inspired by an old friend of mine, who loved lists.

It’s just a list of things/ experiences that keeps me going, and mostly make it worth it to go through so much.

My list :-)

  1. Basking in the sun on late winter afternoons
  2. Dancing in the rain
  3. Dark chocolate
  4. Feeding and watching birds and squirrels
  5. Gifting a gift to someone
  6. Going out running during winter nights
  7. Hugging my loved ones
  8. Listening to music
  9. Planting and looking after trees
  10. Playing in the dry leaves
  11. Reading a new book
  12. Seeing children smile
  13. Standing in a windy storm
  14. Swimming in the rain
  15. Teaching and playing with kids
  16. Trying out a new hat(not necessarily buying it )

So, yes these things help me wake up every morning.

Would love to read your lists too, if you would like to share and that you are not alone in just struggling to be. We can only try to be there for each other. ❤️

Sending my best wishes to everyone.


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BlueDarkAurora October 29th, 2021

@ferventflame This is so beautiful flame <3 We learn to appreciate small things after going through rough times and it always amazes me how we just need a small hope, a tiny glimmer to get through the dark. Thank you for sharing ^-^

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ferventflame OP October 29th, 2021

Thank you would love to read yours if you ever make one.

It is wonderful how small things in our nature can give us hope to keep going through the worst. Resilience of people always amazes me.

Thank you for reading ❤️

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BlueDarkAurora October 29th, 2021

@ferventflame I just have silly things and high hopes that keep me going and yes nature too *-* it's fun to go on walks early winter mornings.

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@BlueDarkAurora

Hehe, won’t call them silly if they keep you going and help you go through an another. I hope you get to keep chasing all the little dreams ❤️

Morning walks can be exhilarating. :)

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October 29th, 2021

@ferventflame Niceee!! Well not sure about the list but thinking upon I think talkin' to people, friends and one thing that makes me wanna go further is wanting to know what life has got for me in future. Basically like reading a book and you are curious how things will turn out same for our own life. Don't give up whoever reading this who knows life has something good in future. Tagging @FighterArpi @Shizukanachinmoku @YourFriend247 share yours!!!

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FighterArpi October 29th, 2021

@CallMeNaman2002

Very well written and expressed❤️😊

Well, I don't have a list just this -

I believe as a human being I do have an immense capability and possibility to add value in people's life in so many ways and I wanna walk so long on this path and it's worth it to live when you have a vision !

Tagging: @SillyGoose11 @thisisirene @itssoren @calmingMermaid5761 @mamtasha22 @tac0belle @neonNorth4202 @cuteOrange213 @Greenchoice1 @Basorexiaaa @considerateParadise6717 @Azalea98 @ShiningStars1 @Iamsidhere @Saturn0515 @SeriouslyLey123 @Paprika001 @FallenStarss @Angelx28 @imlistening01 @Fristo @jessrabbit7 @whenitsdarklookforthestars




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ferventflame OP October 29th, 2021

@FighterArpi

That is a great reason to gone on arpi, nods you do have so much to give ❤️

Azalea98 October 29th, 2021

@FighterArpi thank you for the tag alerting me of this wonderful post ❤️

Some things on my list would be:

- My family

- My cats

- Books

- My friends

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@Azalea98

Aww. Thank you for sharing your list ❤️ Spending time with cats reading books sounds delightful.

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ferventflame OP October 29th, 2021

@CallMeNaman2002

It’s a sweet group of things and experiences.

Hehe as much as you love talking to people, we love your company too. You are definitely fun to talk to. Being curious about things is great :D and uncertainty can be a good motivator to not give up, I agree.

Thank you for sharing and reading. ❤️Keep inspiring people (:

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Sunisshiningandsoareyou October 29th, 2021

Aw thankyou for the tag , Adorable Angel ! Soo appreciated ❤ I am in awe of what you said , it truly is all about finding the * light * amidst the darkness which helps us keep going ~ this light can be around us, but often it is * in * ourselves and sometimes even ~ light = Us ! 🤗


❤ This is such a thoughtful thread, @ferventflame ! I love your list ~ heartwarming to see the utterly simple pleasures help you keep going ~ it is the same for me , the simple pleasures in life , being close to nature and experiencing things one at a time ~ a cherish worthy life experience on its own, I feel ! 🤗


Besides all of these , something that keeps me going is love for myself, love for loved ones and love for life ~ in its entirety ! 🌻


Tagging some awesome people -: @Cuteeeezombieeee , @BrightSunset61 , @mytwistedsoul , @lazyKatz

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mytwistedsoul October 30th, 2021

What keeps me going?

Spite 😁

Pets

Growing things and watching them grow

Sometimes curiosity

Thank you for the tag 🙂@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

@scarletPear1945 no pressure though ok?

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@mytwistedsoul

Lol, anger and spite can feel so alive. It is amazing to see how plants and trees grow, I can relate to that experience. :D

Thank you for sharing your lovely list ❤️

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Nods, I agree sometimes lights can be us too, it’s wonderful how we can all impact each other’s life greatly just by simple kind gestures.

Your posts on the forum here often make me smile. Thank you. Haha just an example of what you said of people being the light themselves :)

:D being with nature and our loved ones is a big motivation to keep going. I am glad you have your loved ones around with you ❤️

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Sunisshiningandsoareyou October 30th, 2021

Aww thankyou for the sweet reply , @ferventflame 😊

And a big chunk of my heart for " Your posts on the forum here often make me smile. Thank you. Haha just an example of what you said of people being the light themselves :) " ~ so very touched to hear this! Grateful always 🌻❤

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Aww *sends you a big bouquet of yellow lilies and buttercups* 💛

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greenYard2803 October 29th, 2021

@ferventflame Thanks for the list.

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@greenYard2803

Thank you for taking time out to read ❤️

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October 30th, 2021

@ferventflame.

Thanks for this post

I enjoy sitting on my deck at night looking at the stars and the moonlight as it shadows my porch. I enjoy just listening to the night sounds of the animals and insects.

I like to watch the birds come to my window and eat every morning.

I like to see my dog chase the squirrels and they outsmart him every time.

I like to feel the sun on my skin and the gentle breeze across my face

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ferventflame OP October 30th, 2021

@scarletPear1945

Your words made me transport to the beautiful vivid sceneries you described. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful list.

I hope you always get to enjoy them. ❤️

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Lu5566 October 31st, 2021

Experiencing transformation and seeing and feeling the beauty of ourselves and others and the world at large.

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ferventflame OP October 31st, 2021

@Lu5566

Nods, I agree growth can feel very accomplishing to keep going on and how each small beautiful things in world evolve with time and as our perceptions change of it with time.

Thank you for sharing such meaningful and deep words ❤️

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Iamsidhere October 31st, 2021

Wow this list is so beautiful flamey. It's just super wow to me. You are so brave and kind and sweet. I hope everything gets best soon.💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛💜💙💚❤️🧡💛

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ferventflame OP October 31st, 2021

@Iamsidhere

Awww siddy bean 💛💛💛

Glad you loved, thank you, you too sid keep going on, cheering for you :)

you got this!! <3



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comfortableNight4463 October 31st, 2021
  • A hot shower during winter
  • Snuggling and reading with a cup of coffee during the rain
  • Pets
  • The chirping of birds in the morning
  • The wind in your face when you step outside
  • A hug from a loved one
  • The sunset on your skin
  • The stars at night
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ferventflame OP October 31st, 2021

@comfortableNight4463

Thank you for sharing your wonderful list. Those are beautiful experiences you mentioned above. I hope you get to keep enjoying them in future. 💗

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gracefulSoul71 November 12th, 2021

Wow, I love this so much. I need to make my own.

Lu5566 November 16th, 2021

I liked that first. I just re read it.

when I feel Really lost.

and if I later go out for a walk and I feel a cool breeze or enjoy the sun on my face, I really take note .

nature and enjoying it, is special

and does help me at least enjoy the planet,

when times are tough

good thread!!

Lu

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ferventflame OP November 17th, 2021

@Lu5566

Thank you for sharing with us Lu.

Your description of your walks made me smile. :)

Hope you have a good day/night ahead. ❤️

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