Hello from the wilds

[martin]

Hello all,

As this is my first post; an introduction Might be a good idea.


My nearest neighbours are three fields away, and there are a lot of trees preventing me from knowing what they are up to. and I spend a lot of time just following my own interests.



I am registered with a couple of other forums, but this one is the most neat and user friendly. One of those other forums has a space to which I like to post replies. It works well in prompting my present awareness. The question is : What are you thinking or feeling right now ? People respond briefly, and it is used a lot. Other questions I like to use include WHAT are your simple pleasures ?




I spent many years working around the U.K. in engineering, until retiring with M E, whatever that means. I now live in a way that I should have from the start, with a little bit more awareness, especially of my limits.

Martin.

[JonW]

Hi Martin,
Welcome to the forum. Please feel free to make yourself at home here.
Right now, I'm thinking about the mindful walk I'm planning to take around the UK. I caught myself worrying a little about practical considerations. Like what kind of toothpaste to bring and whether to bring an electric toothbrush or a manual one. Hmm.
All my pleasures are fairly simple. Among other things I enjoy:
Walking my dog, Banjo
Listening to Louis Armstrong records
Making soup
Eating soup
Laughing with friends
Meditating
Looking at the sea
Doing nothing

All best wishes,
Jon

[Happyogababe]

Hi Martin,

I like that question & it's a good reminder to check in on what's going on.

I like it very much when I can answer: 'I'm here, simply being', that's an achievement.

My simple pleasures are:
Smiling
Laughing
Meditation
Yoga (gentle)
Mindfulness of watching tap water flow into the bath
Music
Like minded people

Oh, I like eating soup too
Nice to meet you

[JonW]

"Oh, I like eating soup too."

I notice you didn't mention cooking soup. Just eating it.
Hmmmm...
Heinz?

[Happyogababe]

Ah, you kind of caught me out there....er, yes, I'm a secret Heinz soup fan

[Gareth]

While we're at it. My simple pleasures are:

Spending time with my boys.
Talking rubbish with my friends.
Listening to and cataloging my music.

Simple pleasures are good.

[martin]

Hellorespondents,

thanks for replies.

Beware typos and glitches - I use PC by audio only.

Simple pleasure ? Getting it right once in a while....


Martin