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I like to:
Talk to an old friend and laugh until we cry over the fun times we've shared over 20 years.
Sit outside and listen to the birds and all the little sounds we often don't take time to hear and rejoice in the blessings of nature.
Wander off alone when I feel like crying and then usually I see or hear something (deer with 2 fawns or the sun's rays shining thru the clouds as if the angels were touching the earth) and then I don't feel like crying anymore...
Tinker in my yard where instant gratification of a job "well done" pleases me.
Read a good book on a rainy day and of course I like to pray.

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Dude - my Connection Church community is that for me, which makes me want to give my best to them. I love that cycle and have never before felt that like I do with these folks. There really is something unique and special about that.

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Lorraine:
I agree. A good book on a rainy day is so sweet! So is looking at a "job well done."

Tony:
There is something about being around others that provides a renewed spirit; a freshness to our work and lives.

Thanks for sharing you 2!

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I love Bath-Time :?).....bubbles or no bubbles! I get to close the door to the outside world & lose myself in a good book or magazine, while soaking in the warm water. I also like to veg out in bed while watching an "un-named" sitcom that I own all 10 seasons of on DVD:?)

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Sometimes I like to do something simple, something that I am not compelled to do, like watching a good movie, cleaning part of the house, or helping a friend haul wood to his house. Other times, I recharge by sitting and watching things. Birds. Clouds. People walking along the sidewalk. Squirrels chasing one another from branch to branch. To be a spectator. Mostly, I recharge by being in a situation in which there are no expectations, nothing to fulfill. Just watch, soak in what is there, and thank God for the freedom to do nothing for a time.

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Mindee:
A hot bath is relaxing. I forgot about that one. Thanks for the reminder.

Ed:
Doing nothing is absolutely something relaxing to do!

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Recharging for me often times means sitting on the bench in my backyard, sipping a cup of hot tea, and staring at the sunset.....or cooking something to feed someone else.............or going to the park to "dog watch"..............sometimes it means playing with the kids .............often it includes listening to music...loud enough to drive everyone else crazy (I especially love hearing a friend play the guitar and sing).

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Angy:
I also enjoy sunsets. You can really get lost in the orange and red colors. Dogs rule too!

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I sleep late on Saturdays (no alarm allowed on weekends), and I take delightful, fragrant, baths, and last but not least, I visit God tube to watch some of my favorite videos!

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No alarms? That sounds freeing and fun. I'll have to check out God tube. Never heard of it. Thanks for the new site.

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I have to get over feeling guilty over the "recharging"....seems so liitle time, and to much to do. Books, scraping booking, and watching my childrens sports make me feel good. Rushing, at this time is taking over......I will remember to recharge. Thank you for reminding me.
Shelly G