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A healthy dose of EGO

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What are 3 traits I love about yourself? describe them in detail.

That’s like the biggest ego massage of a question, what happens if you don’t love yourself, have no redeeming qualities and generally suck? … self-esteem issues, me? No. Of course not.

Kindness
I will find all ways of pleasing someone in as much capacity as possible. Whether it’s giving something back to the homeless or picking up sweets randomly for the kids. Apparently, I do this to a fault. People become accustomed to this treatment and I end up not enjoying it any more which sucks. But before that, it makes me insanely happy to see someone else being happy because of my small gesture. Skin-tingly nice feelings.

Loyalty
From keeping a secret about a boy you like or that suspicious new flower bed in the garden. You can count on me to keep you loyal. I don’t think I have ever jumped ship on anyone and pretty much all my friends will have me fighting in their corners Hell I spent three years of uni looking after my drunken breather and got them home safe each night. Do you want to take on an army? O’ll be stood side by side with you facing impossible odds. Whatever it takes.

Is It bad that I can only think of two traits? The rest in my mind are terrible when I think about them. Negative traits I could talk about in another post.

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Why don’t we have flying cars

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What are the things I’m looking forward to during my lifetime?


My son meeting his first love, my daughter or stepdaughter getting married, to who or whatever they want. I look forward to a time when both kids can say “I’m happy” or “ feel loved”. Whether that is about me or as parents or they’re partner saying it, it matters not, only that they are happy. Go for that degree but remember to have fun and enjoy it.

If you meant outside of the family setting:

  1. Landing on Mars.
  2. Zombie apocalypse
  3. Deliveries by drones
  4. Viable moon base
  5. Cold fusion reactors
  6. We stop hunting whales
  7. Real working stargate being discovered in Egypt
  8. The first person to buy a country
  9. Aliens sending a signal back to Earth,
  10. Cure for cancer in my lifetime. Hopefully, it won’t mess with the population too much.
  11. opening all my Pokemon cards and putting them away.
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QOTD

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Daily writing prompt
What brings you peace?
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The most simple things in life often bring me the greatest level of peace. Sitting in the garden watching the birds attack the bird feeders. Typing on a new keyboard. I only say that last one because I’ve had to buy a no-noise one as my previous mechanical one was driving B crazy. He can have one but god forbid anyone else does. So that’ll sit in a box till I move out and then I can use it again. Till then? this lovely no-noise one will have to suffice.

Back to the question. I don’t think I can put it into words. I have only felt true peace a couple of times in my life. You know. Total and utter peace, like standing a the edge of a diving board and jumping. That feeling in your stomach when you just let go. Everything around you melts away and its just you, no one else, nothing. Just you and peace. True peace.

The first time I ever encountered it was when I was driving between Manchester and North Wales when my parents were both alive. Just me in the car. The perfect song was playing, it was sunset, the sky a hue of different oranges, and me. I can remember the exact location on the motorway when it happened. It was like all this noise and hectic thoughts built up and up and then crescendo and boom. Total. Utter. Peace. I let go of everything at that moment. I was just existing. Still in control of the car but that was an afterthought.

I’ve never managed to replicate that feeling in over 10 years. It really was that unique. I’ve come close to back in my former drug days. Creating pure adrenaline and the come down from that. It wasn’t even that close.

That was an awesome feeling. Not the drugs one but the driving one. Like the moon, planets and stars aligned all at once for that perfect moment.

Short Story: About happiness

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The sun was shining brightly as I walked down the street, feeling happier than I had in a long time. I had just gotten a promotion at work, and I was finally going to be able to afford my dream car. I was so excited that I could barely contain myself.

I decided to go for a walk to clear my head and celebrate. As I walked, I thought about all the things that were making me happy. I had a great job, a loving family, and a few close friends. I was healthy and had everything I needed.

I stopped to sit on a bench and take in the view. The park was full of people enjoying the beautiful day. There were couples walking hand-in-hand, children playing on the swings, and dogs running around. I smiled as I watched them all.

I realized that happiness is all around us. It’s in the simple things, like a sunny day or a warm hug. It’s in the people we love and the things we’re passionate about. It’s in the moments that make us feel alive.

I took a deep breath and savored the feeling of happiness. I knew that this was just one of many highs that I would experience in my life. And I couldn’t wait to see what the future held.

Short Story: About nature

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The hunter stood in the clearing, his rifle in hand. He had been waiting for hours, but he was patient. He knew that the deer would eventually come.

The sun was setting, and the air was cool and crisp. The hunter could hear the sounds of the forest all around him. The birds were singing, and the leaves were rustling in the wind.

Suddenly, the hunter saw a deer emerge from the trees. It was a beautiful animal, with a sleek coat of brown fur and a pair of large antlers.

The hunter took aim and fired. The deer fell to the ground with a thud. The hunter walked over to the deer and checked to make sure it was dead.

As he stood there, he thought about the beauty of the natural world. He was grateful for the opportunity to experience it, and he knew that he would never forget this moment.