Interesting topic again @galenkp!
Self reflection for the win!
Health
I think the last year and a half has put an emphasis on health wether we like it or not. It's the silver lining I look at in regards to the whole C situation: a sense of gratefulness for what you do have.
And I'm lucky enough to be healthy, both physically and mentally!
I'm going to go ahead and call this the nr 1 too.. I mean it's the base of me living the way I want to live.
Communication skills
Also a broad concept but the ability to express myself, to express my thoughts and feelings seems like one of the most important things in any person's life. It also strong relates to my social environment, friends & family....
It could writing, talking (and listening), it could be teaching, coaching, art, photography.. Anything that communicates my thoughts, and therefor, puts some of 'me' out into the world.
Sense of adventure!
I love exploring, i love new places, I love learning and trying new things. It gives me energy, it helps me see the world differently (better in most cases)... I can't imagine me losing this.. It would make my life dull in comparison.
That's a great answer too. Health, communication, the ability to explore -- they are all so important. I think, often, we take the most important things for granted. Or maybe that's just me?
You are not alone..
I'm sure I took (and still take) a lot of things for granted. And the truth is we're not set up to appreciate everything all the time... So it's natural.
But I'm very much aware of these three
Health is a good one, and is likely to be popular. Without it one can't make life happen too well I'd say. I like the second two also and I think they could combine nicely too. We live in a world where communication is not necessarily done well so those that do so will stand out. Just my opinion.
And your opinion is so correct or maybe it's just our opinion 😊 communication rocks seriously
😀
Health is key!
I agree.. And during the time the emphasis I feel was put in communication too, suddenly people craved it and went from mass to more quality communication.
Also look at me using the quoting option I learned 😁
Haha, yeah man you quoted! Nice work.
Covid definitely shined some light for me with the first two things you mentioned!
I had to get creative here and there and find ways to take care of health indoors and eventually outdoors too when everything went completely online.
With communication, this was the first time a lot of my inner circle friends and I stopped for a second...and actually communicated with one another since we were able to take a pause from our lives.
The pandemic taught us a lot of things and being creative was surely one of those things.
Indeed you are right here! What creative things kept you sane during this time?
True! There is always a silver lining.
And to your point, I really focused on what I ate (indoors) and I used my yard and my neighborhood for exercise. Gotta be honest, and without any disrespect to people who suffered, but it did actually show me some good things I still apply today.
And this is priceless!
I had the same experience! It has made some things more balanced for me although there have been general downsides.
I'll say Health is important generally especially after the bad news if the Covid pandemic, I'm sure nobody wishes to be sick and that makes health very important to everyone.
You seem like someone who is good at communicating and I envy such people because I'm not too good at it but I'm trying to be at my best in it though.
Adventure is so much fun and I'm glad it's an important thing to you too
True, it's always important but we (as humans) often take this stuff for granted so it was a much needed reminder.
Thanks! I'm just being myself, and this platform gives you that freedom too (I mean nobody knew me when I came in haha). And also not all forms of communication are for every, just go with the ones that work for you!
Well Done Sir.!
Maybe I will try to post something..?
Naaahhhh...Time to eat...
Maybe later.?!
Can I join in the queue for a hotdog? I'm craving for it right now 🥺
Sure...
B.Y.O B tho...
Damn Dogs will not share...
Or W.W.W...
Wine, Whiskey, or Water.
WOAH no one told me that there is a lineup for hotdogs???
Save me a spot! I am joining the line. 😏😏
The queue is getting longer
Looks like there will plenty to go round...
😂 They are too plenty, I think I'm gonna have to take some appetizer for them
Mmmmmmm...
Mc-Appetizers...
Dogs got to share, I'm starving!!! ☹️
Oscar Meyers Weinermobile...
Been there Done that...
Somewhere back in this 24 hr attack of the Giphys I threw that one out there...
But for You 9. I will re-throw it up here...
Also this is what too many hot dogs and beer will make you feel like...
Two Words...
(Charades)
First Word - 2 syllables
ROLLER DOGS..!
Truckers and Roller Dogs... The meal you can grab and go with... And Go... And Go...
Guaranteed at 3 am to give you bubble guts and bathroom emergency stops...
z
Lmao...
Mustard please...
I do like mustard, but not that much.!!
Oscar Meyers Weinermobile...
I have passed it several times over the years out on the big roads...
Seen it all...
Twice
Mostly at Night...
in the rearview Mirror...
@ 72...
MPHThe man of thoughtful comes by again. Hmm... pretty good choices and well, you started when the strongest one. Without health there's nothing to do. And I wish people would take care a bit better of themselves and understand this.
About the other two, those get people an edge around other situations. One needs to be able to communicate to get most stuff done around the world. Exploring and else is just wonderful even little adventures bring joy around.
Thanks!
I actually think there is a shift towards more awareness nowadays. We still have a very long way to go but at least there is more info out there and people can adapt a bit.
I think the pandemic did a very goo job showing people how they should pay attention inside. Hopefully, this won't be just a trend and will become a culture of self-care.
Adventure...I'm just too lazy, 😅I'd rather be sleeping
Toooooo lazyyyyyy I repeat using a longer pronunciation.
You better get your bags ready, we're going for an adventure
Hahha no no! We're going! Time is of the essence! 😁
Communication skills is important in life no doubt, you will need them on an adventure. Good health is what we all yearn to pursue.
An individual who is not healthy may see life from another perspective. I love to seat back and experience the fairness of nature or technology or even travel to an unknown place. That's important too.
Agreed!
Highlight adventure cannot think of not enjoying the adventure life offers...
Doesn't have to be big, can be small ones too....
This reminds me so much of my stay in Kruger Park...
And yes I totally agree! We have to make the best of it here!
Which one did you play with @gvkanten?
Yup nothing makes you feel more alive than being in the bush!
Health is on my mind. Not mine, so much but my sister's. She entered Hospice care on Friday. The end is nigh.
I have another sister that I haven't seen for 40 years-her choice. A mutual friend told me that she is losing her fight to cancer, too.
Makes me and my brother the only two of five that have a chance at 70 (I'm there). Health can not be over emphasized.
I've always been one to 'go see'. I am certainly at my best when I am finding new places. My timing was perfect on one this summer. I was in Sequoia National Park and saw the largest tree on earth. It is currently wrapped in a huge fire blanket to try to save it from a wild fire...
Sorry to hear that...
I hope you and your sister make the best of the time you still have together. And that if the end is indeed nigh she has comfort in her final days.
Actually the comfort also goes for your other sister. With or without any contact.
Might have to add this to my list for my next trip to California 🤞🏾
Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP actually share a common border for quite a ways, and there are 3 National Forests for people like me that do stealth camping. Both are really cool places.
Also in the general same area, I recommend Lassen NP. It's beautiful, deserted and volcanic. Mud pots and steam vents abound. I was there last year and REALLY liked it.