Happy Place, Happy Space
It’s been a bit of a week. Needed quiet. Sought is out in one of the quietest nooks in the Singapore Botanic Gardens that I know of.
Keppel Discovery Wetlands, Singapore Botanic Gardens
“True solitude is found in the wild places, where one is without human obligation.”
“What are people for?”, Wendell Berry
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Reading your Joyful Posts brings me to my happy place. I hope having them in one place makes it easier for you to find when you need a bit of happy therapy, too.
If you would like to join in Happy Place, Happy Space, ping back to this post and I will include you next week
- Amanda at Something to Ponder About‘s An Experiment in Sustainable Fashion: takes on a challenge to wear the same outfit for 100 days
- Atreyee at Bespoke Traveler‘s Sounds of Silence: shares stunning views from Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada
- Betsy at Parenting is Funny‘s Traps and T-shirts: collects votes for Best Jiu Jitsu Tee
- Carol Ann Siciliano‘s Delights: brings her wealth of experience & humour to her sub classes (of poop, mulch & building blocks)
- Donna at Wind Kisses‘ The Sometimes of Humor: shares the “sometime” moments through images and reflections
- Laurie at Notes from the Hinterland‘s Saturday in the park: celebrates with a birthday picnic
- Markus + Micah‘s Of course we have to talk about eggs: introduces us to pawikan hatchlings
- Natalie at Little Pieces of Me‘s Grateful Fridays: learns about dogsled racing at an event
- Natalie the Explorer‘s Loving Life in April 2022: recaps April and delights in many Firsts
- Thistles and Kiwis’ This Week’s Small Pleasures: relishes a trip to New Plymouth
- Tracy at Reflections of an Untidy Mind‘s How to Impress Your Boss – A Haibun: tells a tale with a poem involving a cockroach
- Trent’s World‘s The Weekly Smile: soaks in the sights & sounds of a cheery day
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This post is my contribution to
- Weekend Coffee Share hosted by Natalie the Explorer
- Weekend Sky hosted by Hammad Rais
Touring My Backyard 
Seeking quiet takes self-awareness and courage (to step away from our obligations). I’m glad you found solitude in such a beautiful place. And Wendell Berry is one of my favorite poets. I particularly like his Sabbath poems. You remind me to read that collection again. Thank you for the mention. And hanks for being there for us, Ju-Lyn, even among the tussle.
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“How long does it take to make the woods?
As long as it takes to make the world.”
These opening lines to Berry’s “1985, V” just completely floored me … and of course, appeals to my greenie persuasions. Thank you for sending me to the Sabbath poems. I am going to hunt more of them down.
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Yep, this place is definitely going on the list. 🙂
And thank you, as always, for the mention. 🙂
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Absolutely! and it’s just across the street from where I live!
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Woohoo!
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What a nice tranquil garden. There’s a botanical garden around the corner from my work. Maybe I’ll stop by during my lunchtime one of these days.
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So lovely to have access to green spaces where you work! Hope you’ve found sanctuary there!
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Sweet! Thank you for the mention! Enjoy the quietude.
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Happy to share space with you!
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Thanks for the mention, Ju-Lyn. I hope you can carry that quiet time into the rest of your week.
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Snatching moments of quiet whenever I can – sending good thoughts & positive energy your way!
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Yes, I’ve had one of those weeks too. Nice spot! Have a happy, more peaceful week ahead!
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It’s been a crazy couple of weeks so I am glad to snatch moments of quiet when I can. We do what we can, right? Sending hugs your way!
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Love the calm water and reflections in it. I hope your upcoming week will be as calm as you like it to be. Thank you for the mention and your weekend coffee share.
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Thank you Natalie, for your visit and well-wishes. It has been a hectic few weeks since this post, with many people falling ill around us. But on! on! we go.
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Hi, Ju-Lyn – I absolutely love your Wendell Berry quote. It’s so true!
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Gosh! It’s taken me a while to read your response – thank you for your patience and your encouragement, and for taking the time to visit my place of quiet.
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Thanks for the ping and mention. Have a lovely week!
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Pleasure is all mine, Amanda – to share space with you.
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💜
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Looks a lovely spot and also thanks for the mention.
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And very quiet – I don’t think I’ve ever encountered anyone else here before!
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So glad you found a much-needed quiet space. As always, thanks for the mention.
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I don’t visit this part of the gardens often … but on this morning, I felt very drawn to it. And I am glad I did.
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