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	Blue Sky Thinking Great pictures as usual. I am hoping to visit bradgate park soon as it is one of my favourite parks.
	Posted 16th July 2014 at 11:30 by Silver

	Blue Sky Thinking Thanks
	Posted 16th July 2014 at 11:21 by indigo777

	Blue Sky Thinking Awesome Love the velvety texture of the new antlers on that young buck. Great to connect to our indigenous wildlife.
	Posted 16th July 2014 at 08:09 by Star Rainbow

Random Musings,restless piles

Thanks star rainbow.

I have started to explore different ways of thinking in order to cope with day to day living but often find myself regressing to my previous default position after so many years of that state of mind.

I think it is possible but am beginning to believe that much success or happiness is as dependant upon luck and circumstances as anything else. Unfortunately after using forums for so long it has if anything persuaded me that there are not many people on the same wavelength.

Thanks for your support. I hope you are also OK.

Posted 11th July 2014 at 19:54 by indigo777 indigo777 is offline

Random Musings,restless piles

Hi Indigo, I would like to offer some support.

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I feel sad and hopeless on most days. I feel an emptiness and a longing and a fear of my worst dreams all coming true.

That sounds very painful and distressing, I have felt this too and know how this mood can pervade every waking moment.

It's not my place to come in and adjust your reality or offer solutions, but my own progress stems from finding a different way to relate to my suffering. From 'misery' to 'suffering'. There is kindness and compassion to be found and felt, and received from gentle others. And from oneself, that has been part of my path, cultivating self-compassion and kindness.

I wish you really, really well. There are supportive people 'out there' who wont criticise and reject us but who can care and love us through this. Sorry if I have spoken out of turn and I hope you are feeling some freedom and peace from those heavy states of being and difficult thoughts today.

Posted 11th July 2014 at 06:41 by Star Rainbow Star Rainbow is offline

	Sculpture gardens and summer meadows. Maybe that is the intention although its more likely to freak people out when its not in the water as you can see far more! I will look up who it is by and more information on it once its fully in place as they usually produce some kind of guide.
	Posted 16th June 2014 at 22:50 by indigo777

	Sculpture gardens and summer meadows. Hi Indigo I agree that the bronze of the woman would look better in water, esp given the classic symbolism of lotus. I wonder also whether it might look Ophelia-esque and freak people out ?
	Posted 16th June 2014 at 14:06 by Star Rainbow

The Wisdom of Crowds

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Originally Posted by Star Rainbow

Hmm, I also wonder if we think we should be doing things all the time to help cure our SA and we then become obsessive and forget there is nothing wrong with alone time as well.The mind becomes confused under constant stress.

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Go gently, I think it has to be OK to be where we are. The deep sensitivity and awareness you appear to have as expressed through nature connection is a tremendous gift.

I often wonder if these feelings are special or just meaningless if not a shared experience.

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I'd like to believe that at some point this sensitivity and connection could be expressed in relationship with more people and accompanied by a sense of safety, to experience belonging. As a mammal the paradox of needing and yet feeling overwhelmed by people is confusing to say the least!

Yes, finding like minded people has been very hard though. I have one true friend but have found myself as lost on here and other forums as I have in the real world, sometimes it seems worse and even more lonely.

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Maybe a large group of 'strangers' in stimulating conditions will never be appropriate - I offer you kudos for trying something new, is there a hope behind that?

Maybe, after all most of the people I see at such events are in groups or couples. There are not many true loners around. It may be easier with just one friend to attend such events rather than in a group. However I am not young anymore and wonder how much longer I have left to achieve anything worthwhile.

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Sorry for hijacking your blog and hope my comments are not intrusive or offensive.

Peacefully

No, not at all and thanks for commenting. I often suspect that I am just writing these random thoughts purely for myself so any other opinion is valued and appreciated. Thank you.

Posted 9th June 2014 at 23:00 by indigo777 indigo777 is offline

The Wisdom of Crowds

'I often force myself to go out rather than hide away but now realise that this is in no way a cure or even help any more'

Indigo, I find this thought quite liberating? True for me also, I prefer to extend myself socially when the deep and true inner impulse arises as a fresh thought or intuition, rather than imposing action on myself.

Go gently, I think it has to be OK to be where we are. The deep sensitivity and awareness you appear to have as expressed through nature connection is a tremendous gift.

I'd like to believe that at some point this sensitivity and connection could be expressed in relationship with more people and accompanied by a sense of safety, to experience belonging. As a mammal the paradox of needing and yet feeling overwhelmed by people is confusing to say the least!

Maybe a large group of 'strangers' in stimulating conditions will never be appropriate - I offer you kudos for trying something new, is there a hope behind that?

Sorry for hijacking your blog and hope my comments are not intrusive or offensive.

Peacefully

Posted 9th June 2014 at 06:18 by Star Rainbow Star Rainbow is offline

	Stormy day Thanks SR, Hope you're feeling better. My sleep is not so good either recently,I've been looking online for sleeping tablets and hypnotic relaxation music.
	Posted 28th May 2014 at 19:48 by indigo777

	Stormy day How lovely! Those clouds are very special. A timeless scene. The skies are moody right now, I'm quite into the drama. Hope your anxiety is less of a bother. Mine was pretty intense last night too, I will probably write about that soon.
	Posted 27th May 2014 at 17:56 by Star Rainbow

	A Long Walk in England's Smallest County. Thanks Belinda, have never seen lambs look as happy as that. I have not eaten lamb for many years,they are too cute to eat!
	Posted 23rd May 2014 at 20:05 by indigo777

	A Long Walk in England's Smallest County. Great photos- that lamb looks a lot like my cat!
	Posted 22nd May 2014 at 21:07 by Belinda

	A Long Walk in England's Smallest County. Thanks for comments, It would have been better in cooler conditions I think.(mustn't grumble it was sunny!) Rachel, you can walk or cycle around the whole reservoir nowadays. There is a cycle hire place at two of the visitor centres and I think a bus if you arrive by train takes you direct from Oakham to the car park next to the cycle hire at Whitwell.
	Posted 22nd May 2014 at 12:41 by indigo777

	A Long Walk in England's Smallest County. Great pictures. The village looks so quiet and peaceful in the first one. Looks like a great walk.
	Posted 22nd May 2014 at 12:06 by Progress

	A Long Walk in England's Smallest County. Oh I soo want to go to rutland water. It is somewhere I have wanted to go for ages. How much of it can you walk round? I know its pretty big. I love lakes and reservoirs. Great pictures by the way and that lamb is very cute
	Posted 22nd May 2014 at 11:35 by Silver

	A Long Walk in England's Smallest County. love it!
	Posted 22nd May 2014 at 10:53 by Fbmw9J1L

	Sanctuary Thanks rainbow, I should not really have raised more frogs. I went from just the 2 to about 120 in the pond with 2 years. When it rains they often come hopping down to the house!
	Posted 14th May 2014 at 23:02 by indigo777

	Sanctuary What a lovely garden, looks to be a peaceful haven and full of life. The garden here is out of control, though our Earthly Mother is clearly in charge and has a grand plan. We have frogs too, don't they go crazy when they mate?! One of the early signs of spring for me. Having dragonflies is magical. Those tender plants look resilient so far, hope that is a success
	Posted 14th May 2014 at 00:07 by Star Rainbow

	Stranger in a strange land. Thanks rainbow, It was a relief to get back on Friday as I always fear a train breaking down and being stuck somewhere miles away from home! There was some sun every day but only the Tuesday had a nice sunset. It was quite mesmerising to watch the sun setting, small boats and gulls from the end of the pier almost alone. I even saw a seal briefly.
	Posted 12th May 2014 at 12:37 by indigo777

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