Saturday, January 16, 2021

LOOKING BACK

The Sunday Muse #143 and Shay asks us to lighten up, write to the image or "go off the deep end".  I'm always a little leery of going off the deep end for fear I won't find my way back, so I wrote to the image!  

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LOOKING BACK

Looking back can be a dangerous thing 

or a joyous journey.  


Dwelling on the difficult times can lead to 

depression and indulging in what ifs.  

Best not to go there.


Remembering dear ones and good friends

now gone into the what-comes-after can lead

to a direct encounter with one’s own

mortality.   Risky territory.


Taking the joyous journey and revisiting

the happy moments, the good times,  the

victories, battles won and mountains climbed

can lead to a delicious nostalgia.  Highly

recommended.

14 comments:

  1. I walk arm in arm with you on the path of nostalgia. Warrior women are we.

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  2. Flowing wisdom with a wonderful recommendation that I am on the same page with. Wonderful writing Beverly, as always!

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  3. That sense of taking a chance, being surprised by a good outcome, was a welcome reminder. :)

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  4. Bev, I believe in seeking the light — good for the soul.

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  5. I always dread encounters with my own morality... oops, sorry! Mortality. Well done!

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    1. :) Morality could be a problem as well! Nice oops!

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  6. Remember it all. It is all glorious, looking back. Even the bad times brought gifts.

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  7. Yes, visit those good memories, fill your face with smiles...blessed light of happy times.

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  8. Bev, I enjoyed this you have captured life with all it's ups and downs. I always seek the light even when darkness seems to surround me.

    Ps - I like how you opened with "looking back" My first thought upon seeing the photo was looking over one's shoulder.

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  9. Gobs of good advice. I'll take the joyous journey, though danger used to be a challenge for me. Looking back, don't stay there too long.
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