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You all are so very positive and up-beat. Interestingly, that got me thinking .... I used to be that same way .... when I moved from MD to VA, life totally changed ..... I guess I felt MD, and my condo. were my "nest." I was writing, learning to play the Celtic Harp, and had a garden on my balcony. I think living here .... what is supposed to be a senior community, I expected more "life." There are a few of us, but a lot of the people here (95% women) should be in either Assisted Living or a few even in a Nursing Home. Dealing with depression myself, that is not helpful. I'm nice to everyone, helpful, talk with everyone, but they have no idea what is going on inside. But, financially, I cannot afford to move. I think I will pull out my folders of writings, and try getting back to that. Barb
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Hi barb my name is dave and I read your post and then my feelings were exactly like alive posted. This may sound odd but sometimes you have to think outside the box, for example you have a writing assignment which is to write down everything you enjoy. This is the odd and outside the box part after looking at your list go on to Craig's list in the activities section and type in some of your activities and see what comes up. You may find others are looking for same thing as you are. Good luck dave
@amberpep hi, Barb. It was so nice seeing your posting today. You sound upbeat like you want to do something! And then you mentioned your writings—I’m glad you’re getting them out. It’s springtime and the Shenandoah Valley is so gorgeous! Maybe write about what you see and then tell us about it. Many of us don’t live in such gorgeous, historical places, but we’d sure like to hear about the.
Can you do that for us? Becky
Hi Barb, I am lucky enough to be in my own house and I read your comment about “senior living arrangement” I feel for you. I wonder if you can just concentrate on your writing as your main focus and ignore your surroundings in order to create…My living arrangement has some neg. Aspects but I focus on my painting/writing and ignore them so I am able to get work done…If you are mobile try walking around the neighbourhood to enjoy other gardens or visit greenhouses. That might help…you may meet like minded souls. And reading what you enjoy…Keeping in touch with like minded souls via phone, facetime or post is also very encouraging. Wishing you succes. Walk in peace.
@amberpep Hi Barb:
Getting out your folders of writings is a great idea! If you would like to have a bit more writing encouragement, take a look at the discussion on Journaling - The Write Stuff for You. Here is the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/journaling-the-write-stuff-for-you/
As you look at your previous writings, Barb, what did you enjoy writing about? For example, was it poems, prose or perhaps writing about your feelings and activities?
I look forward to hearing more about your writings!
Hi, Barb!
Check our Nadia Colburn online. She offers free courses where you can share your writing and participate as a very nice group of writers. She is also on Facebook. I took her five day free meditation and writing class and loved it. Made a lot of new writer friends who encourage each other. Since you have internet access you might really enjoy what she has to offer. I did sign up for and purchase the 30 day course which gives me lifetime access and I love it. Good luck and keep the faith Barb! keep writing, too!
~Paula
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I’m sorry to hear that moving to a senior community didn’t result in making meaningful friendships and becoming part of a community. Are you able to organize activities that you enjoy which will bring out like minded people? Maybe a book club or a short story writing club? It may bring out a few like minded people which will make a difference for you.