Stress severs the thin cord that binds each of us to fragile happiness. It makes us blind to the light beyond the belligerent clouds.
We, unsighted and teetering on our self-made pedestals shoot out arrows into the dark…and unsurprisingly, hardly any hit the mark. So the hour grows late and the panic increases while one tosses and turns in sheets made of 100% misery… resting on a bed of agonising thoughts, becoming slave to a vicious insomnia that leads to even more irrational fears and phobias.
You need to grab the courage to follow the bend in the road, not knowing where it leads exactly, and not knowing how. You must let go of the worry, that background constant anxiety which seeps into everything and drains the colours of your days, leaving you dazed, out of place and unable to face life – the big picture – on your own terms.
Clichés as those words may be, as a socialite’s gold watch from Cartier, they are nonetheless true, real, in the same way ostentatious jewels are too.
Even if the world goes to hell, and fuck knows it often seems determined to exercise that privilege, you’ll survive. You might even thrive, just like the flowers that defy circumstances and grow in the narrow gaps between stone slabs. That’s the knowledge you must hold on to. And my hand. Hold on to my hand, I won’t let go, not as long as you’re surrounded by shadows – for now, I can be your rock. Let that be enough.
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very lovely write!
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Thank you, I’m really pleased you liked it 🙂
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Very much!
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💜
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Fantastico!
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*Sei* fantastico! 💜
Thank you my awesome friend!
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You too ❤
have a good rest of day my great friend.
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Lucky man that Tom!
Toadly honestly living in the moment!
chris
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He is, even if he doesn’t realise it 😉
Thank you 🙂
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Most men, never do!
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True! 😜
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Damn, i just hate it when you women are always right….
hugs & kisses chris
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Well, we’re not always right, are we? Often enough though 😜 xo
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Yeah!
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Beautiful ❤
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Thank you Natascha! I hope you’re well 💜
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I have bronchitis but I am getting better. Thank God! Thanks for asking xxxxz
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I’m glad you’re on the mend, bronchitis is awful 🙁
😘💜
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Thank you so much. Yes it is. So grateful for having my medications and that I am home resting!
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I hope you have nice weather at least. You must do though, here in crazy England we’re having a lovely day, so Spain must be amazing! 😉
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Yes! It is a beautiful sunny day! Love it and it is definitely cheering me up. Thank you again ❤❤❤❤❤❤
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“And my hand. Hold on to my hand, I won’t let go, not as long as you’re surrounded by shadows – for now, I can be your rock. Let that be enough.” Wow! Very powerful ending after incisive, well-written article… In fact, perfect wrap-up!
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Thank you very much *grins*
I’m so pleased you thought so, your lovely kind words are appreciated 🙂
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The opening paragraph captured the feelings of stresses and anxieties perfectly, which made the next two paragraphs about courage and hope even stronger. I’m sure that Tom, and many others, will find comfort in this writing.
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Thank you! If anybody can find solace in my humble words, then it was worth writing 🙂
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Then trust me, it’s always worth writing! 🙂
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Beautifully articulated. Superb.
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Thank you, awesome one! 💜
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I’m glad you never waiver. Your truth is resolute. That takes insight, wisdom and courage. Your strength, builds others Nathalie.
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Aww, thanks sister! 💜
You got me blushing again over here 😊
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Well deserved♡
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This is beautiful. I especially love the end!
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Thank you so much! Yes, that’s my favourite part as well 😉
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So gorgeous, Nathalie! So inspiring too..I’d gladly take your hand! You have a wonderful heart. 💜
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Thank you so much, Eric! What a compliment…coming from a beautiful soul such as yours 💜
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Battle cry! That’s right lady, we’re all in this boat together.
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As long as the boat is well-stocked with chocolate and wine, I reckon we can handle this…right, Elizabeth? 😉
Hugs 💜
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We may need to bring a few sailors along…you know, to tend to the boat and whatnot. 😉
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Oh gosh, yes! I thought that was a given 😉
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Good point. I’m a little slow today. 😉
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Nat, this is me. You will figure it out quickly. I loved the write and it is a perfect illustration of what makes you so special.
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I just followed the link, but only to confirm what I already knew…I did indeed figure it out straight away 😉
Thank you, your words *do* mean a lot to me.
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Pleased to have you here Nat
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Courage is a tough flag to take up, I applaud your words and I am doing it loudly in case you hear it from where you are, I think the wind is blowing the right way.
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The wind only just brought me the sound of your clapping, it took its time, but what matters is that it eventually reached me 😉
Thank you so very much 🙂
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An inspiring piece Nathalie! Loved it!
Dajena 🙂
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Thank you so much, Dajena! 🙂
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You are very welcome Nathalie! 🙂
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