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Sitting here reading posts with GeeGee in my lap when a large, soft, smooth "BURP" earthquake sent GeeGee off and running and me wondering "Was that me or ???" Only one and I am still reading...((((hugs))))
(((((((((Jerry)))))))). Sending prayers for you and yours to be safe. Please let us know how you are. GeeGee will keep reacting if there is more to come. Stay safe mate.
I'll be honest, I first read your post and thought, "What in the heck is Jerry talking about here!" LOL! It took me awhile to remember you live in Hawaii, and then once I read Betty's post, I knew you meant the ground itself had "burped."
I am praying that the ground stays quiet for you today/tonight!
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." Mary Oliver
Be safe, stay safe my brother - my prayers for HI and all the action have continued. I just can't imagine what it's like since all we see is the media version of it. HI is so natural and beautiful - the media coverage makes me really sad for the island and natural beauty. (((Hugs))) - those animals are great at perceiving things we are unaware of (yet)...
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Those burps do add up Jerry and you have been in my thoughts for the past few months.
I had no idea how many after-quakes would follow our earthquakes here in Italy and I see Hawaii's listings when I check in on earthquake monitor. I now find that there is a certain noise frequency that always sends my heart racing (and my dog as well!!). This has come about because of the repeated burps - where did those table manners go?!!!
Al Anon tools have helped me through it, reminding me to have awareness of how I am in the moment and to gift self care when I need it. It isn't always alcohol that unsettles me!!
There are so many things more powerful than me!!! You and your animals have my sympathy!
(((((Milkwood))))) Italy...I won't ever feel self pity because I don't imagine we get them like you do. We have lots and sometimes we get rockers...we don't have ETNAS. (((Hugs)))
