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September 10, 2025 at 6:59 am #449613
silvery blueParticipantI thought I’d start a thread that could bring us closer together…
We all definitely need a break from problems or too philosophical topics!
So, how about some light-hearted topics for a change? 😉
I am really interested in your culture, habits, hobbies, favourite movies, songs, writers, … You know, just chatting and relaxing.
Are you in? 🙂 ❤️
🦋
September 10, 2025 at 7:16 am #449614
AlessaParticipantHi Yana
Count me in! ❤️
Your idea reminded me of the song Bon Appétit, Your Majesty Getting to know you, sung by Julie Andrews. 🎶
I have been watching an anime called Sakamoto Days recently. It is about an ex-hitman who builds a life with family and friends.
Also, the new season of Wednesday was pretty good.
My guilty pleasure show at the moment is Bon Appetit, Your Majesty. It’s a Korean drama. There is a 3 michelin star chef who travels back in time and cooks for the king introducing him to modern dishes. ❤️
Looking forward to getting to know everyone! ❤️
September 10, 2025 at 7:18 am #449615AlessaParticipantDang it!
* Your idea reminded me of the song Getting to know you, sung by Julie Andrews. 🎶
September 10, 2025 at 8:37 am #449619
RobertaParticipantHi
Yesterday had a walk along the cliffs with a friend & her dog to a historic site, learnt some local history ate an apple & watched the birds enjoying the updraft.
This afternoon I went to a qigong class – bliss to move my body slowly & consciously with my breath, being with a different group of people, smiles all around.
Tonight is our “Peoples Meeting” where the electorate can ask questions of our local politicians about the decisions they will be making at their monthly meeting next week.
I love to dance & sing even though I have no sense of rhythm & can’t carry a tune in a bucket I like to do the housework to the CommitmentsSeptember 10, 2025 at 9:54 pm #449635silvery blueParticipantAlessa,
the oldie song reminded me of my favourite one from Sinatra – That’s Life:
That’s life!
That’s what all the people say
You’re riding high in April, shot down in May
But I know I’m gonna change that tune
When I’m back on top, back on top in June
🤸
I said that’s life!
And as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stomping on a dream
But I don’t let it, let it get me down
‘Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin’ around
🌍
I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet
A pawn and a king
I’ve been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself
Flat on my face
I pick myself up and get
Back in the race
💪
That’s life!
I tell you, I can’t deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my heart just ain’t gonna buy it
And if I didn’t think it was worth one single try
I’d jump right on a big bird and then I’d fly
🪁
I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet
A pawn and a king
I’ve been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself layin’
Flat on my face
I just pick myself up and get
Back in the race
😎
That’s life!
That’s life and I can’t deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out, but my heart won’t buy it
But if there’s nothing shaking, come this here July
I’m gonna roll myself up
In a big ball and die
😂It always makes my day. Or definitely:
Here’s a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry
Be happy
❤️
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don’t worry
Be happy, don’t worry, be happy now
❤️
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
❤️
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
Don’t worry
Be happy
❤️
The landlord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
But don’t worry
Be happy, look at me, I’m happy
❤️
Don’t worry, be happy (Hey, I’ll give you my phone number, when you worry, call me, I’ll make you happy)
Don’t worry, be happy
❤️
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
But don’t worry
Be happy
❤️
‘Cause when you worry, your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down
So don’t worry
Be happy, don’t worry, be happy now
❤️
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
❤️
Now there is the song I wrote
I hope you learned it note for note, like good little children
Don’t worry
Be happy
❤️
Now listen to what I said, in your life expect some trouble
But when you worry, you make it double
But don’t worry
Be happy, be happy now
❤️
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
❤️
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t do it, be happy
Put a smile on your face
Don’t bring everybody down like this
Don’t worry, it will soon pass, whatever it is
Don’t worry, be happy
I’m not worried
I’m happy❤️ 😊 ❤️
September 10, 2025 at 10:03 pm #449636silvery blueParticipantRoberta,
thank you for sharing your beautiful days.
Thanks to you, I always realize how important it is to surround myself with kind and wise people. 🤗
May I ask – have you been a Buddhist nun?
Sending ☀️
🦋
September 10, 2025 at 10:39 pm #449637silvery blueParticipantI live in an area that was once inhabited by Celts. People still keep this tradition today and during the summer you often meet enthusiasts dressed in typical Celtic clothing with weapons or musical instruments from that time. There is also a big Celtic festival in the summer, full of food, drink, traditions and music.
There are many places, for example a reconstructed Celtic town, but also a few “magical” places in nature… There is a place where people believe that the Druids performed blood sacrifices. It is an open place in nature, but when you walk through it, you feel sadness, pain, … Really, even people who are not very sensitive say about this place that there is great sadness “in the air”… It isn’t even recommended to visit this place alone!
I have my own personal place in the woods… There is a small moraine, a small hill from ancient stones and a little stream surrounded by very old trees. The place is very dark, damp and cold, but it radiates something beautiful… innocence, goodness, peace… when I rest there I always feel that I am in touch with my ancient ancestors, maybe not even humans… and it gives me a very special energy, very deep and peaceful feelings. ❤️
I’m going to visit it this weekend again. 😊
September 19, 2025 at 9:16 pm #450006AlessaParticipantMy favourite place is a stream in the woods. I particularly enjoy when it rains because the sound hits the leaves and water. 🍃 💦
It feels very relaxing to just sit, watch the leaves and listen.
I have been watching Alien Earth, the new season of Futurama, the new season of Gen V and rewatching Coyote Ugly (another guilty pleasure).
I really do enjoy stories. ❤️
September 19, 2025 at 9:28 pm #450007AlessaParticipantThank you for the beautiful songs Yana! It’s so cool that you wrote one of your own. ❤️
I really like this song I Ain’t Worried by One Republic. 🎶
I don’t know what you’ve been told
But time is running out, no need to take it slow
I’m stepping to you toe-to-toe
I should be scared, honey, maybe so
But I ain’t worried ’bout it right now (right now)Keeping dreams alive, 1999, heroes
I ain’t worried ’bout it right now (right now)
Swimmin’ in the floods, dancing on the clouds below
I ain’t worried ’bout it
I ain’t worried ’bout it
(Hey)
I don’t know what you’ve been told
But time is running out, so spend it like it’s gold
I’m living like I’m nine-zeros
Got no regrets even when I’m broke, yeah
I’m at my best when I got something I’m wanting to steal
Way too busy for them problems and problems to feel, yeah, yeah
No stressing, just obsessin’ with sealin’ the deal
I’ll take it in and let it go
But I ain’t worried ’bout it right now (right now)
Keeping dreams alive, 1999, heroes
I ain’t worried ’bout it right now (right now)
Swimmin’ in the floods, dancing on the clouds below
I ain’t worried ’bout it
I ain’t worried ’bout it
(Hey)
Ooh, I ain’t worried
Ooh (ooh), oh, no
I ain’t worried ’bout it right now (right now)
Keeping dreams alive, 1999, heroes
I ain’t worried ’bout it right now (right now)
Swimmin’ in the floods, dancing on the clouds below
I ain’t worried ’bout it
(Ooh, hey, yeah)
I ain’t worried ’bout it
(Ooh, hey)
I ain’t worried ’bout itAnd I really liked the song Happy by Pharrel Williams. 🎶
It might seem crazy what I am ’bout to say
Sunshine, she’s here you can take a break
I’ma hot air balloon that could go to space, huh
With the air, like I don’t care, baby, by the way, huh
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Here come bad news, talking this and that (talk, yeah)
Well, give me all you got and don’t hold back (yeah)
Well, I should probably warn you, I’ll be just fine (yeah)
No offense to you, don’t waste your time, here’s why
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do (hey, c’mon, uh)
bring me down, can’t nothin’
(Happy) bring me down, my level’s too high
(Happy) to bring me down, can’t nothin’ (huh)
(Happy) bring me down, I said (let me tell you now), uh
can’t nothin’, uh
(Happy, happy), bring me down (happy, happy), my level’s too high
(Happy, happy) to bring me down (happy, happy), can’t nothin’
(Happy, happy) bring me down, I said
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like (uh) that’s what you wanna do (hey, c’mon, uh)
, can’t nothin’
(Happy, happy) uh, bring me down (happy, happy) my level’s too high
(Happy, happy) to bring me down (happy, happy), can’t nothin’
(Happy, happy) bring me down, I said
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you, ay, ay, ay
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you (hey)
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Huh-huh, come onSeptember 19, 2025 at 9:35 pm #450008AlessaParticipantYes, there is definitely something to be said for spending time with happy and peaceful people. ❤️
I enjoy when a lot of people experience these things together. When everyone goes to see their favourite band at a concert or in church. So many good vibes! 😊
Thank you for sharing Roberta! That sounds wonderful. ❤️
September 19, 2025 at 9:39 pm #450010AlessaParticipantWow, such a rich history your country has Yana! Thank you for sharing such a fascinating experience. I’ve always been curious about druids. 🙏
I hope you enjoy the festival! 😊
Your spot sounds really lovely. ❤️
September 20, 2025 at 9:01 am #450018RobertaParticipantDear Jana
I hope you had chance to visit one of your favourite wild places.
I live on a small island which in WWII had a dark history which even though the camps are no longer easily visible the huge concrete defences that was built using slave labour are a reminder of man’s inhumanity to man.
The sea, wind & sunshine have cleansed a lot of the oppressiveness. 70 years of children’s laughter helps to bring a sense of peace & fun to the place.
I see you asked whether I had been a Buddhist nun. It is my aspiration to take robes I already hold the life precepts of no mind altering substances & no romantic/intimate relations. I also do not wear makeup, jewellery or perfume. My attire is mainly plain & simple. Being my father’s sole carer leaves little or no time for formal practices which were part of my daily life.I now listen to short dharma talks each day & when I get to bed I do a short practice so that my mind is on the dharma as I fall asleep. For 7 years 2009 – 2016 I had the freedom to do retreats & receive teachings mainly at the Tibetan monastery in Scotland.September 25, 2025 at 9:01 am #450211AlessaParticipantHi Roberta
Thank you for sharing! ❤️ It is interesting to learn the hidden secrets of history. Sand pits in local golf courses here are repurposed craters from bombs dropped during world war 2. Who would have thought they would use something like that to bring joy and peace to people?
That is so cool. I would love to visit Samye Ling monastery in Scotland! I do wonder if they allow dogs? Probably not.
I hope that you do get to take your robes one day. I can’t think of anyone more deserving. ❤️
September 25, 2025 at 9:05 am #450212AlessaParticipantI’m having fun foraging these days. I found an apple tree that is very similar to granny smith apples, but smaller. 🍏
The wild raspberries are much sweeter than store bought and brighter in colour. 😋
Sadly, the blackberry season is ending. I’m curious to try acorns for the first time. I collected some but haven’t prepared them yet because my son got stomach flu. 🤢
Poor thing! ❤️
It is lucky that the sunshine has been sticking around even though autumn is here. Every day is a bonus. 🍂 ☀️
September 25, 2025 at 1:23 pm #450233RobertaParticipantHi Alessa
I did a mindful meditation on an apple & after I ate it I planted the core in a pot & now a dozen years on I have a beautiful apple tree with yummy apples in our meditation centre. I like to forage for wild spinach near our seashore or on the cliffs.
Are you in the UK or Europe? Didn’t they use acorns as a coffee substitute in the war? What kind of dish were you thinking of making?
Once up at Samye I came across some wild strawberries growing out of the rocks above the stream they we very small but tasted divine.My dad was poorly the other week-boy did we go thru some nappies it is funny how looking after someone who is poorly is just as tiring if not more so than when they are up & about. I hope your son feels better soon.
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