Everyone should have a good inspirational bench out in nature to read, write, or just sit and reflect on.
Sometimes just getting away from the rat race helps to clear up the jumbled mess in my head that life in this world brings on. Not that I’m complaining about life; mine has never been better since I quit drinking nine months ago.
As I sit here sober, I think about all those years I wasted being a drunk, and shake my head– why would anyone do that to themselves? A death wish? Because that’s where I was headed; I knew it, but I didn’t care. I was just killing time while waiting for it.
Today, I feel great; I’ve been given a second chance, and I’m cherishing every wonderful moment. I don’t want to die anymore, and that brings me to the Groucho Marx quote:
“I intend to live forever,
Or die trying.”
–Photo by me
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I am glad that you successfully quitted drinking and it’s so nice to see you here . 🙏🙏
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Thank you, Ruqia. You are so kind, I always look forward to a comment from you.
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Welcome and thanks for sharing your wonderful posts .
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I always am looking forward to your posts! Congratulations on your quitting drinking ! 🙏🏻🌟
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Thank you, Susan. That’s the best compliment there is!!😊
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Keep up the good work 👍🏻
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Thank you, Jay, I appreciate it!😊
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and all the things you see (and show us) are all those good things that make life a wonder
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Thank you so much, Mark, that’s really nice!!
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I’m so happy for you! And you have such beautiful nature to enjoy all around you.
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Yes, I truly feel blessed!! Thank you, Janet!!
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I’m 75 days today. It is literally the best thing I’ve ever done. Sobriety and poetry is way better than whatever the hell we were doing back then!
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I couldn’t agree with you more!! Good luck, hang in there!
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Everyone I know and know of is challenged and battle-scarred in some way on this planet. Unseen influences often play a role in such challenges, especially when drugs or alcohol are involved. We are wise not to judge other souls for their challenges. I am glad and grateful you chose Life and Creativity Michael.
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Thank you so much, Shelley, your words mean a lot to me😊
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Your photos, poems and comments mean a lot to many people Michael. Despite your challenges and perhaps because of your challenges, your creative responses to Life have a positive effect in more ways than you know. Thanks for being authentically you!
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Thank you so much for those encouraging words, Shelley!!😊
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