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The bright side

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elizabeth01
elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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Morning all, I have been mostly bedbound with a broken ankle for just over 3 weeks now. Another 5 for the cast to come off. This was really getting to me but as the title suggests I am trying to look on the bright side. I have made myself a plan of small goals I want to achieve, like finishing crocheting my first scarf, and doing some studying before classes start in September. How is everyone doing? What is one thing that makes life brighter for you? :smile:
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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
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    Morning @elizabeth01 sorry to hear about your ankle, good that your looking on the bright side.
    Couple of things make my life brighter - seeing my lovely grandchild for one and my love of gardening is another.
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  • Oxonlady
    Oxonlady Scope Member Posts: 566 Pioneering
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    Hi @Elizabeth01, wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
    I've been confined to my bedroom for well over a year due to illness. What keeps me going is YouTube! I listen to all different types of music, meditations, prayers, psalms etc. I've also watched old films and music videos. It's brilliant!
    I also buy various puzzle magazines so as to keep my brain exercised with Sudokus, Crosswords etc.
    I also write short stories and do research for my Art Project, though I haven't been able to work on my canvasses since last November. Hopefully I will, once regain normal movement in my arms. 
    Enjoy the small tasks you have set yourself! 
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  • elizabeth01
    elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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    Thank you @SueHeath. 

    Beautiful weather for gardening here today.
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  • elizabeth01
    elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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    Oxonlady said:
    Hi @Elizabeth01, wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
    I've been confined to my bedroom for well over a year due to illness. What keeps me going is YouTube! I listen to all different types of music, meditations, prayers, psalms etc. I've also watched old films and music videos. It's brilliant!
    I also buy various puzzle magazines so as to keep my brain exercised with Sudokus, Crosswords etc.
    I also write short stories and do research for my Art Project, though I haven't been able to work on my canvasses since last November. Hopefully I will, once regain normal movement in my arms. 
    Enjoy the small tasks you have set yourself! 
    That's great, I'm so glad you've found something that keeps you going. I really enjoy meditation. What kind of short stories do you write?
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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 4,682 Disability Gamechanger
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    elizabeth01 said:
    Morning all, I have been mostly bedbound with a broken ankle for just over 3 weeks now. Another 5 for the cast to come off. This was really getting to me but as the title suggests I am trying to look on the bright side. I have made myself a plan of small goals I want to achieve, like finishing crocheting my first scarf, and doing some studying before classes start in September. How is everyone doing? What is one thing that makes life brighter for you? :smile:
    What are you studying? 

    For me I quite like getting through a box set on TV or listening to music makes the day brighter. <3

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  • Karen7788
    Karen7788 Scope Member Posts: 598 Pioneering
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    Hi @Elizabeth1, the time will soon pass by achieving the goals that you’ve set, it’s helpful to look on the bright side.
    My family make everything brighter for me, they always seem to know the right thing to do or say. 
    I was isolating in my bedroom last week because of being unwell with Covid, I read lots of history books. 
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  • leeCal
    leeCal Community member Posts: 7,550 Disability Gamechanger
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    @elizabeth01 Get well soon.


    i like to look on the bright side too. I try to remember that how I see life is very much a projection of my own mind. It’s a good thing because it means I can change the meaning to things as they happen if I choose to.

    “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” 
    ― Dalai Lama XIV

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 49,893 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Elizabeth1 you can also natter to us lot lol.


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  • elizabeth01
    elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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    Biblioklept said:
    elizabeth01 said:
    Morning all, I have been mostly bedbound with a broken ankle for just over 3 weeks now. Another 5 for the cast to come off. This was really getting to me but as the title suggests I am trying to look on the bright side. I have made myself a plan of small goals I want to achieve, like finishing crocheting my first scarf, and doing some studying before classes start in September. How is everyone doing? What is one thing that makes life brighter for you? :smile:
    What are you studying? 

    For me I quite like getting through a box set on TV or listening to music makes the day brighter. <3

    I'm studying Psychology, with a specialism in Child Psychology. It's so fascinating. 

    Do you have any box set recommendations? 
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  • elizabeth01
    elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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    leeCal said:
    @elizabeth01 Get well soon.


    i like to look on the bright side too. I try to remember that how I see life is very much a projection of my own mind. It’s a good thing because it means I can change the meaning to things as they happen if I choose to.

    Thank you. That is a very powerful way to think, and I think the same, somedays are harder than others yet the sun rises and I get to see nature out of my window. In a world with roses, trees, and animals how could I ever not be blessed. 
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  • elizabeth01
    elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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    Sandy_123 said:
    Hi @Elizabeth1 you can also natter to us lot lol.


    Love nattering to you all! Hope you're having a good day. 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
    edited August 2022
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    How are you doing at the moment @elizabeth01? It has been a little while since you last posted on this thread now.

    If we can do anything to support you, or if you want to natter about anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are all here for you and love nattering with you  :)
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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  • elizabeth01
    elizabeth01 Community member Posts: 23 Connected
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    L_Volunteer said:
    How are you doing at the moment @elizabeth01? It has been a little while since you last posted on this thread now.

    If we can do anything to support you, or if you want to natter about anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are all here for you and love nattering with you  :)
    Hi sorry I haven't been well so unable to get online as much. I am doing as okay as can be, thank you for checking in and for your kind words. I hope you're okay also. 
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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
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    Afternoon @Elizabeth1 i'm so sorry to hear you havn't been well.
    Hows your foot healing ?
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Please don't apologise @elizabeth01. The most important thing is that you are taking care of yourself and feel able to reach out to us if you wish to.

    It is positive to hear you are doing as okay as can be. Though I am hearing that means you are not completely okay.

    If you would like to talk through anything further with us please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you, even if that just means listening to you  :)
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

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  • SBSpIMuleX
    SBSpIMuleX Scope Member Posts: 30 Connected
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    what cheers me up or keeps me going the most apart from the most amazing boss at the scope store i volunteer in is my love of comedy and making others laugh, (i have 4 shelfs of comedy dvds and cds), my music collection and my model railway
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,492 Disability Gamechanger
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    What are some of your favourite comedy DVDs @SBSpIMuleX? :) 
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