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Finding peace and feeding your mind

white knight — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:19:39 GMT

Some members have sought tranquillity in their lives but simply don't know where to start. If they think camping is the answer I can vouch it certainly is a start. However- it can take time to wind down

Eg we headed off with our caravan three days ago. First day I vomited, then it intensified and now I'm OK, this happens every trip caused by moving out of my comfort zone sparking anxiety.

Now we're settled on a riverbank but for me I need to mentally go much deeper. This might give you my meaning-

WHERE A FAMILY USED TO TREAD

There's something about Australia that runs a chill up and down ya back
When we stroll along the rivers where the colonial whips would crack

And those same chills would come and go like bushies about to wed
Likely the sandy foundations of a shingled hut, where a family use to tread

So it's not just a stroll but a magic left behind
And the ancient owners hunting ground where the river forever winds

For there's that depth of green and gold and the need to build and settle
And the colonial wife with grit beside a steaming kettle

We didn't just build our shacks nor conquer every rocky cragg
We plough virgin land behind a determined draughty nag

And the miners cottages sprang up where Eureka found its way
And the swaggies filled every wagon track without a map nor means to pay

For this great land of Aussie pride is a gem we embrace with lust
Let's remember the gold diggers that dug but only found the dust

There's something about Australia that runs a chill up and down your back
When we stroll along the rivers where the colonial whips would crack

TonyWK

But we're not all poets. What I'm eluding to could include merely appreciating one breath of air, valuing the sun on your face, and steak on a campfire or the absence of humans those that don't contribute towards your well being

"Staying well" also should include "seeking ideal conditions to enable you to be as well as possible then staying well" which is governed by the frequency of your vacations.

Sometimes we need to feed our minds to guide it to what is an individuals ultimate peace.

What is your method? Do you relate?

TonyWK

Re: Finding peace and feeding your mind

TrueSeeker — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:06:37 GMT

Hello Tony

I'm happy that you found the strength to venture out looking for your peace. What a beautiful poem, it did take me back in time.

I find peace at home with my partner, computer, cooking, cleaning, gardening etc. It took me 40 years to find a place to call "home". I couldn't believe it first when I realised, yes, I'm home, I finally do have a home. A place or company that I feel safe, no unexpected dramas, no manipulation, no one getting upset about small things and can talk about everything I want and feel understood.

I do enjoy other people's company when I have the energy and everything is going fine. Every time something bad happens my memories come up and I feel too sensitive to face people even when I know that my friends are good honest people. I still can't forget all the let downs, betrayals, gaslighting and shocks.

As long as we keep going and treasure our good moments, things can get better

Re: Finding peace and feeding your mind

white knight — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:56:55 GMT

"Treasure our good moments" ' absolutely.

Thankyou for posting

TonyWK