
It’s very clear to me now that the energy I had even 5-6 years ago has dwindled with age. The recent shifting that we did has totally exhausted me out.
It wasn’t as if I was the only one doing the move as my daughter was fully involved too, but the stress of getting everything up and running gave me a very bad stress headache for the last two days.
Many pills later……
Now I can finally admit to myself that I’m neither invincible nor infallible. I should not presume that I would be able to;
A. Do it all in a day
B. Nothing will be lost/ misplaced
C. Smooth transactions occur only in movies or dreams.
Since I’ve attained these pearls of wisdom, I’m going to believe that all this has taught me a valuable lesson. Don’t volunteer when you don’t have to!
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Your prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “clear.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
Written for Linda’s SoCS- Clear
#Keepitalive
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I hope you’ll have your much needed rest soon, Sadje 🙂
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I hope so Maria! We are getting there slowly.
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Rest rest rest!!
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Thanks a lot Vidah 💖
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You’re welcome❤
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Moving is exhausting. I can’t bear to think of ever doing it again! Here’s a secret… when I spend a few hours playing with my grands it completely wipes me out 😞
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I agree Paula that it’s very exhausting. The packing wasn’t that strenuous but unpacking and finding everything is so tiring. Thanks 🙏🏼
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It’s important to accept our limitations. Take care, Sadje!
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Very much so. Thanks Chris. 🌺💖
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Time to pamper yourself, Sadje. Rest up, my friend.💕
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Thanks Grace. I’ll do so soon.
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💕🙏💕
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Sadje, I completely understand! I could tell my body was starting to give into age with different chronic illnesses. Then I got hit with 2 1/2 months of COVID-19 and it’s really deteriorated since then. No fun, but happy to still be around (most days). Much love and strength to you! Gypsie
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Thanks a lot Ami. I’m sorry that Covid took such a toll on your health. I hope you regain your strength soon. Hugs.
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My energy level has decreased the past years too. It’s encouraging for me to read your words and realize I’m not the only one.
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Nopes, we are are slowly aging and suddenly we realize that we don’t have the energy we had a little while ago. Thanks
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Moving is horrible…I hope I never have to do it again. At my age, I’m sure that, like you, it would wipe me out.
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It is difficult and gets more difficult with age.
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For sure!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Agree.
These days age is catching us much faster than it used to be.
Your 3 points are an eye opener indeed.
We are wiser if we accept this at the earliest.
Thank you Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Philo. Very true my friend
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Welcome Sadje.
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🙏🏼
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Hope you will take a fay of rest.
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I hope so too.
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Or, a day!
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Haha! Perhaps both. 😂
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Ha ha!
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Shifting can be very exhausting. I hope you get some rest soon, Sadje. Do take care! 💖
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Thank you so much Shruthi.
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You’re welcome!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Oh, boy! 😱
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Nothing about getting old is any good.
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Being alive is!
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That is true, as the alternative is worse.
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I know, so every day I’m thankful to be alive, pain and discomfort all.
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older colder
slower
and callous
show me sick bay
paleese!
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Not that old yet!
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but i am and the evil ex is maching shau in church. the shame! lmao
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Too bad
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yeah cos she cursed the place once swearing never to return yet she did. even fr dominic yelled who let her in here!??? a true story.
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My sympathy
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a great lesson indeed, that the universe insists we learn and accept
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Very true Beth. We need to ‘Listen “
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Sadje, thank you for your candor. I totally agree – the body’s energy reserves have limits… balance between work and rest is so important. Very well said.
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Thanks Suzette! I think if I did this work in a week or 10 days I would have been fine. But my urge to get everything where it belongs gets me in trouble.
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You have a big heart, my friend 😊
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💜💖💗
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😊
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I just had my 82nd birthday, and grateful I can still move, however, it takes me three times as long to do what I did even just last year.
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Ah, that’s the price we pay for living longer. Thanks
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Gems of wisdom to pick from. I love that final statement. Well-noted down.
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Thanks 😎
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Welcome
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I hope I don’t have to move, but if I did, I would let go of a lot of stuff and have much less work to do.
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That’s the best policy. Moving is a difficult process and take a toll.
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A valuable lesson indeed! I actually just text my youngest son to see if he can help me in the garden tomorrow, as I’d like to not end up too weary from the work. 😅 I’m much more tired these days than 5 years ago. Noticeable so. Wishing you a restful Sunday, Sadje.
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Asking for help is a wise move. Thanks 🙏🏼
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Agreed. Welcome, always. 🙏
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Accepts f our limitations opens up insight and energy. You have earned a rest dear girl!
💕❤️
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Thanks Cindy. I’m going to be resting ( trying to) today.
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Oh good!
I do know the feeling!! ❤️💕🙏
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😂😎
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So true Sadje💕
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Welcome💕
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