The Stars shine
Creating a sense of company
The sea breeze gently pushes me
To where the trees stand tall
Ready to listen to my pain
The birds shake me awake
Singing my worries away
Out into the sunshine
Where my darkness is removed
Nature is indeed an incredible healer.
Life at No. 22 
Thinking of you Suzanne. Lovely photos and poignant words.
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Thanks, Pauline, I’ve lost my blogging mojo at the moment. Then thought I had better post something to start the year off. So I’ve published one from the depths of my draft folder which is full of unfinished posts.
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Blogging is quite a commitment to keep up with Suzanne I can understand as I went through similar period a while back. But took a year out and it rekindled the flame again. Thinking of you.
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Thanks, Pauline, and blogging is such a rewarding creative hobby, so I am trying to keep up when I can. I enjoy and learn so much from reading blogs and communicating with other bloggers. It is fun 🙂
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Beautiful words and pictures, Suzanne.
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Hi Janis, thanks, and I love coastal walks. I can’t imagine not living near water.
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More precious still when there is something that needs healing. We walked home through the moonlight tonight. God given 🤗💕
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Hi Jo, this was written a while ago when our stress levels were higher. Time moves on, and we’re still not sure when it will come right. One day at a time. Your walk sounds excellent and even more so that I know what it feels like to wander along Portugal’s coastline. Good memories.
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You’re still here, Suzanne, and stress levels lower. As you say, one day at a time. Never worry about a slow reply. I spend more time on here than is good for me, but it’s one of my ways of relaxing. Sending hugs!
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I certainly think if you enjoy the blogging world, surely it can’t be bad for you. Like everything in life, I suppose it’s all a balancing act, whether it be eating cheese, walking, or being online. Stress levels fluctuate depending on Les’s blood results. These last few weeks haven’t been good. Thanks for the hugs sending one back 🙂
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Darlin, I feel for you. Sending hope with the hugs.
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Your photos and words are full of peace Suzanne. So beautiful 💗
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Thanks, Miriam, wonderfully peaceful during the quieter non-holiday period. Though I tend to be there around sunrise to beat the crowds.
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Very restorative walk … thank you for bringing me along.
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More the merrier and you’re more than welcome 🙂
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Beautiful images matching your thoughts.
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Thanks, Sue; the walk around Mauao [the Mount] is lovely, and with beautiful scenery, it does make my heart sing.
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I think mine would also sing too. 🙂
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Such inspirational words and images, Suzanne. How fortunate you have such beauty to stroll through to soothe your soul.
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Beautiful, Suzanne. Mother Nature is the best healer. That photo of the sunset, beach, and bird is stunning!! You should print and frame it.
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Cheers, Liesbet, for your kind words. I have a significant problem deciding which images to put on our walls. In the end, due to frustration at my lack of decision making, it never gets done. We have a few black and white images from our travelling days on the wall, which are appreciated by us both and cheer us up.
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Gorgeous images, Suzanne. Sending peaceful and healing vibes 💚
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Thanks very much, Cathy. Walking on the beach always produces good healing vibes.
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Beautiful words to match the beautiful photos… it must be great to be home again xxx
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Thanks, Chris and yes, it’s lovely to be home xx
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I have nothing that I can add, Suzanne, so I will just sit here bresthing it in.
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Tracy, keep up the good breathing technique 🙂
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What lovely walks you have in your area. I think your second picture down is absolutely stunning. I hope the beauty you see around you continues to offer solace in this trying time.
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Thanks, Maris, and yes, we are fortunate to live around a beautiful area of New Zealand/Aotearoa.
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Splendid photography and linking lines
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Thanks very much, Derrick; early morning is brilliant for capturing moments.
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Lovely words and photos Suzanne. I’m glad to see you find solace in nature and hope for good things to come for you.
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Thanks, Sarah; being an active relaxer, walking is a good release, especially at the beach.
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What stunning photographs, and beautiful words to go with them. My favourite istge one under “to where the trees stand tall”.
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Thanks Anabel, yes, the pohutukawa trees alongside the walk around Mauao are beautiful even without their blooms.
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Love the first photo!
Nature is definitely a wonderful healer. Hope you’re OK.
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Hiya Nilla, getting there it’s still reasonably stressful and a slow recovery process for Les. Things aren’t happening the way the medical team predicted they would. One day at a time. Hope life in Queensland is going well for you both.
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Always thinking of you and Les, Suzanne, and your journey. Fingers crossed for a happy outcome, but I understand that it’s a stressful time with no guarantees. Your words and images are lovely, that sunrise very special and I think nature has a wonderful way of restoring us when the chips are down. Are you still in Auckland, or back home now? If home then the familiar territory will be a healer. Hugs to you both (( ))
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