~ Introverted Solace~

Hence in solitude, or that deserted state when we are surrounded by human beings and yet they sympathize not with us, we love the flowers, the grass, the waters, and the sky. In the motion of the very leaves of spring, in the blue air, there is then found a secret correspondence with our heart.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

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Introverted solitude... it can be so peaceful. 😌 No pressure to be or do anything, you can simply be yourself. A fellow wild thing among the nature surrounding you.

MoonlightLullaby · 41-45, F

@SW-User A wild thing sure does ring true. It's now but an impossible dream, but at one point , I wanted to live out my final years off grid amongst the wild things. We definitely share the same love of nature, and highly appreciate time away from people.

.... and somewhere there is a video of a very elated person showing off one of his favorite places to retreat. The beautiful Missouri river. 😌

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@MoonlightLullaby [quote]and somewhere there is a video of a very elated person showing off one of his favorite places to retreat[/quote]

Yeah... there is, but it was kind of incomplete, without having this song (as was promised), in the background. 😌

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MoonlightLullaby · 41-45, F

@SW-User Aww. You remembered the song. 🥺💖🔆

The video was perfect without the background noise because you were so damn happy and you talked to me out throughout the panaromic views.I even remember all the details vividly...
You were smiling ear to ear vs your normal smirk (another common trait🤭). It was before you cut your hair and long strands were scattered from beneath your bike helmet. I didn't get to see those gorgeous eyes though because you had sunglasses on.

You know me, I don't forget anything if it was meaningful.😉

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@MoonlightLullaby Wow... you do have a great memory! 😃

Yeah, gosh, that was probably a year ago now... but it feels longer than that. It's crazy how much has changed for me in the last year.

But I still love to get on my bike and ride, even if I have to pedal it. 🤭 And I do love being able to look out over the river, like I did today.

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MoonlightLullaby · 41-45, F

@SW-User I'm glad you got a bike ride in. I miss those days of rejuvenation and freedom. Sigh.

[quote]But I still love to get on my bike and ride, even if I have to pedal it🤭
[/quote] Well, it sure does beat having to push it for two miles. I don't recall that being a pleasant day.😏

[quote]It's crazy how much has changed for me in the last year.[/quote]
I'm extremely proud of you for following through and having that determination. You've grown so much, and it was wonderful to witness it even if the bad days were hard to witness.

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@MoonlightLullaby [quote]You've grown so much, and it was wonderful to witness it even if the bad days were hard to witness.[/quote]

Well, all I can say is "Thank you" for wanting to be there, and caring enough to stick around through the bad times, but it's not just me that's grown; you have too. For my part, I'm just happy to have helped. More than anything I've wanted to provide you with someone who you could rely upon, give you a bit of consistency. (Even if I I can be a bit changable on a personal level. 🤭) Because you were a misfit like me, looking for bit of understanding.

And just like that, we went from misfits to unicorns. 😊🦄🌈

MoonlightLullaby · 41-45, F

@SW-User It was my pleasure to be there for you. I did it from the heart because I wanted to. Because you deserved it. We've both helped each other grow in immeasurable ways. You invested a lot of time into helping me better myself, time you didn't even have. Not to mention, your gifts from the heart like the books, the videos, sound files and pictures.

[quote]Because you were a misfit like me, looking for bit of understanding.[/quote]

Your P and my J sometimes made it difficult, but they were also our saving grace at times. God love 'em and damn 'em too.🤭

The one thing we've always been adamant about is "everything happens for a reason" and I know it felt like you were placed in my life for a reason from the very beginning. I'm pretty sure you felt it too. 😉.... and I fully trust that we both will continue being there. 💕