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Tronia

I wish I had a private backyard like you but since I live in flats, we only have a shared one. Luckily for me, not many people use it despite how beautiful and organized it is. It is HUGE and we have plenty of different big trees planted all over. Such as: pine tree, oak tree, and birch. In the middle of it all, we have this medium sized wooden bench where you can just sit down and relax. It is the most peaceful place in the world and I absolutely love it. I often go there in the night time and just sit alone and reminisce. It's amazing because, at night time, there's no noise, you have fresh air and you can watch the stars while remembering the good memories of the past.

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iamawriter

You and your thoughts is what one needs for company. A space of our own is so important to get our sanity back after day's running around. I can imagine that place where you get to reminisce surrounded by trees and perhaps the moon for company.

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Soulwatcher

I have a favorite chair in my bedroom and I like to turn on music and think of the old days. And every time I think about the old days I think "How am I still alive?" And that I did more in my first 28 years of my life then most people do in a lifetime.

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iamawriter

The first 28 years are action packed for all lI guess. I am still active at this age - I am a senior Activity is a blessing and one needs to be forever in the attitude of gratitude if they can be active even in their ripe old age.

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mcbryan080990

I usually sit on our balcony with some coffee. Reminiscing memories and the past are best for me when I am in there. Looking far away and seeing people pass by is like looking back on my past days. Sometimes I'm with grandma doing it on the terrace but often I usually do it alone in our balcony. The best part about this place is I can see the outside world where in there are lots of things coming and gonna be happen.

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iamawriter

I often say rather than read a book written by someone else who perhaps must have been sitting in their favourite spot churning out chapters after chapter, go over our very own thoughts which could be far interesting than any of those books we read. Each of us have a great story.

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treecko142

I do the same, but I drink milk tea. Our balcony has a really nice view and I just get lost in thought when I'm there sometimes, and it really helps me relax and rejuvenate myself to prepare for the things that I need to do.

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leeannhargrave

I usually do my reminiscing while I water the garden. I really enjoy this part of my day. I usually get up early in the morning to do the watering but if it has been a particularly hot day, I will water again at night. I use this time to re-evaluate my day or prior day depending on the time. This time is also used to peruse my garden and check for insects, sick plants, etc. My garden is my haven!

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iamawriter

That is the time you are on your own and with what you love. I am sure you love your garden. Nice to be just ourselves calmly going the day's activities and also may be mentally making a checklist of what needs to be done the following day. It is during that time that we remember things we have left undone such as may be locking a door? (lol)

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DenisP

I actually have two spots for this.

The first spot is the place in my room where I sit to meditate. I am a Buddhist and have made a little shrine for myself, with a Buddha statue, some incense and candles. In front of this shrine I have a cushion which I sit on when I meditate. It isn't much, but it's my little sacred corner of the house where I can be alone with my thoughts.

The other location is a bit harder to get to. By my house is a huge river, and if you bicycle East along this river you eventually get to the point where two rivers merge to form that one river. It's a quiet spot, far from civilization and all you see are the rivers, the tree line, and the open sky.

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iamawriter

You do have the right place for reminiscing specially that place far from the madding crowd. We all need that space which we can call our own and that is where we can relive moments both happy and sad.

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marivic

Before, in my everyday life when I used to go to work, i am able to reminisce in the car specially if there is music that nostalgically bring me to some scenes in the past. It is just like day dreaming, but it is also snappy and then I will be disturbed in the traffic...coz when you get home you are confronted again by chores and no time to reminisce.

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iamawriter

As long as you have space that you can call your own and that space you get in the car could be better than sitting in the house where if you have many members then you will not be left in peace.
I can truly relive moments specially those holidays I have been on.

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Vinsanity

Same here. Whenever I am on a ride going to work or even going at home, I always plug in my earphones and listen to 90's music. Music lets me reminisce those good old days when everything was simple, no pressure, no stress. Just pure happiness.

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fishmonk

I usually sit on the swing located at the front porch of my home. It feels really relaxing and soothing as I can feel the cool breeze outside. From the swing, I am usually able to notice birds flying around while my dogs play around the garden. I feel it's essential to take some moments to chill and just enjoy nature after work as it helps to make me feel better.

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iamawriter

I have seen those swings here. You get to not only reminisce you also get to relax in a pleasant ambiance and if there are birds around than that is a beautiful setting. I get to see my birdbath from my favourite corner. Since we have transparent glass louvres for our windows I get a clear view.

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Tania997

I usually sit in my bedroom, and it's a great place to think and remember a lot of things. As long as you're alone and that place makes you feel in peace with yourself, I think anything comfortable is great.

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iamawriter

Seems you have total privacy in your bedroom and that is what one needs to reminisce. A bedroom is a place where one can be most comfortable in that one does not have to sit around but even lying down with just one's thoughts for company.
You must be having a spacious room with an ambiance that attracts you there.

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Tania997

Yes, it's a spacious room but the way it is organized also makes me feel calm. I don't know, something about the colors, the walls, just the way everything was put in there makes me feel at peace and in total privacy. It's just so easy to reminisce there, I don't feel like I could do that in other rooms even if they were empty.

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fishmonk

It is great to hear that! I personally love to arrange the stuff in my room in a tidy manner. I find it easier to reminisce in my bedroom at night. Space is important as it also helps make my mind feel at ease.

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iamawriter

Clutter is the cause of a disturbed mind. Youngsters do not seem to realise that and blame it on everything else but that. Have you seen a normal youngster's room. There is nothing but clutter there. Strangely they do not want any help to de clutter their room (lol)

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Happyflowerlady

I actually love being outside, and my way to relax and think about things is to go out somewhere and go for a walk. Most of my life I have lived in the country, so it was easy to go outside and walk through the woods on a pathway or a trail. It seems like when I am walking , my brain can just go into what I call "free-thinking" and wander whither it wants. Sometimes I think about the past, and many times I can solve immediate problems better by just letting my subconscious work on them while I am walking.

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iamawriter

All of us need that space to be just with our thoughts and us. What better way for you to walk through the woods. You are indeed lucky that you have that kind of space. With concrete jungles mushrooming everywhere I hope no one gets the idea to do that to this sublime space.

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TheArticulate

I like to sit in my car, believe it or not. Driving has a very therapeutic effect for me, and I enjoy just driving around town with some music one while I think about things. Something about exploring my city, which is pretty large, is really fun! It like I'm in my own world, my own little bubble while I'm traveling around (which in a way, I am, I suppose). Very interesting to see all the other people out walking and driving, thinking that they have their own lives and things going on in their own lives.

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Baburra

I know what you mean. I like to drive whenever I want to free my mind as well. I think focusing on the road helps a lot with clearing your thoughts, and not only that but it's also very good with eliminating mental creative blocks as well., at least that's how it is for me. When I'm just focused on driving, my mind becomes more free to wander and that's when I usually get my ideas.

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TheArticulate

Yes! Most of my ideas will come to me while I'm on the road as well. I wonder if it's because I'm focused on driving, but the task itself isn't so consuming that I have to devote my whole attention to it, which allows my mind to wander.

I can't remember who said it, but I've heard someone say that your best ideas come to you "while you're driving or while you're taking a shower". I don't know why, but that's always resonated with me!

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iamawriter

Long drives and happy thoughts. What more can one ask for. With music in the background it is kind of a real change - a getaway from it all. Surprisingly it is in such environments that new ideas crop up.

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thisfreespirit

It's no so much where I sit when I reminisce, but rather what I have with me. Often times I just plop right down on the couch... with a handful of my scrapbooks. My husband and I are lucky to do a lot of fun things, both locally and traveling out further, and I always have my camera handy. I love taking photos! The fun for me doesn't just stop at the photos, I then create lovely scrapbooks to commemorate our many adventures and shared good times. Whenever either of us are feeling down or nostalgic, we take out these scrapbooks and look through them. I make one for each year that we are together, so they really span our life together. In our first few years my husband use to be frustrated with the time I spent on the scrapbooks. Thankfully, over the years he's really come to appreciate the scrapbooks and the ability to look back over our life at any given moment. He know actually suggests photos for us to take while on outings or helps save memorabilia that I can include in our scrapbooks. So, essentially, that is my favorite way of reminiscing.

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iamawriter

Seems you can best do that with husband for company. What you have done together needs to be reminisced together. Why not? You can even talk about it and recall those happy memories that you spent together.
These days I notice photos are clicked by the hundreds only to be consigned to folders never to be looked at again.

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galegatling

I don't usually do alone time with myself to reminisce and if I do, I would make it worth my while. In our current home, there is a local park that has a pond on it. And that pond has koi fish - very large ones. And I would always sit beside the pond staring at the water or at the sky and enjoy the solo moment.

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iamawriter

We all need those solo moments. I remember this mother once told me her solo moments are in the toilet. Her kids cannot come there to disturb her. She sits there longer than necessary just to get away from it all (lol)

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fishmonk

Your home must have a pretty large compound. Koi fish ponds usually take up a huge amount of space so we do not have the at home. It must feel really spacious for you to reminisce there.

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galegatling

My home doesn't have a compound nor my own pond. As I said, the pond is located in our local park. We don't own the park either. It's a public park like most cities and towns have. There is a pond there where you can sit and relax on the bench or on the grass.

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DanoCath

I often reminisce memories at places where I am alone. Mostly I love just sitting on my bed or just lying down reminiscing all the things that happened to me, good and bad. It just feels so comfy when in your own room, all alone and just frozen on one side thinking.

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iamawriter

Bed is sure a nice place to reminisce the only problem being one could just doze off. You seem to be ok with that. Also this could only be possible if you are alone on the day you decide to do it

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peachpurple

Is that your living room?? So beautiful, relaxing and comfortable from the look at the picture. I usually reminisce of past memories when I am blogging instead. As I type, I remembered about the past, am able to type out my feelings and thoughts. When I sit in the corner, I don't reminisce. Instead, I would be looking here and there, thinking of what topics to write at forum sites and enjoying the scenery.

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iamawriter

Thanks. Yes. That is my living room. I have glass louvres and sitting in that position I can also see birds frolicking in our birdbath.
That is a great way in that you capitalise on your thoughts - creating blogs (lol)

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Authord

I don't always reminisce, i can count the number of times, i have reminisce or relaxed in a place without doing nothing. But sometimes , when things go hare-wire for me or i just can't take the blow life has used to design me with. i shut down my whole system,control,light and move over to the barconey and start reminisce with my ear piece, plung into my ears.

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iamawriter

You do reminisce after all. Listening to music cutting the world around you is the way to go. I have seen many doing it Sometimes one is not aware that they are lost to the world and wonder why they do not respond when someone starts talking to them (lol)

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Baburra

I used to go to the park to collect my thoughts but unfortunately these days I've grown much too lazy to do that. I mostly just sit around the house and watch Youtube videos on days off and I rarely have enough quiet time to reminisce. Hopefully, someday I will miss doing that again and start going to the park again, but for now I'm content just sitting in the living room and drinking tea. Perhaps when I buy my own house one day I'll have a nice outdoor spot where I can sit and relax, but for now since I live in a building I just have to sit by the window.

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iamawriter

We all need that 'alone' space to unwind. No matter how small a house there is always a niche where one can spend time just being by oneself. Those are moments when things that need attention get sorted out

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JoeMilford

My favorite place to do this is about an hour away by car. I go to a place called Mount Cheaha in Alabama. The word, "cheaha", from what I understand, is Cherokee for "highest place". It overlooks a huge lake in its valley, and you can see the Appalachian Trail spreading north away from you while sitting on its peak. I have been visiting this natural wonder since I was eighteen years old--I am forty-five now. I have many memories there of friends and loved ones and of good camping and climbing trips. This place always seems to center and to ground me, and going there gives me a sense of inner peace and quiet. It creates a meditative moment for me just by showing up there.

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ballyhara

I read your comment, and I literally can see the Mount Cheaha. Wish I could have a place like that to sit and meditate for a moment, even if I would have to drive for an hour as you say. I live in a very tiny apartment, so the only place I can use so far is my bathtub. Not big space or amazing view, but the point is to be with myself and away from my day to day job. So envy of your perfect place, for sure seems awesome.

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iamawriter

You have a great place to go. Yogis have such places where they meditate. You are one lucky guy if I may say so. How often is that you are able to do it? May be when you are highly strung and 'alone' time is what would be needed at that hour?

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DarthHazard

I just go out and stand in our garden, as long as it is sunny and the weather is good of course. I don't want to be standing in the garden whilst it is pouring with rain

. The garden is just such a peaceful place that you can think to yourself without any distractions. It's also nice to have a look at nature once in a while to appreciate everything that is around you and to appreciate how lucky you are to be alive.

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iamawriter

Nothing like spending time in one's garden. I do that every day as that is what I need to do if any of my plants need attention besides getting pleasant surprises There is always something new there - a fruit, a flower or a new shoot.

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AlexJPro

Mine is definitely in parks when I do running and it's really enjoying to think about the past moments of my life and just let it all go away.Also by doing this, I trick my brain somehow and I usually run more.It's really good for me to think about these past memories and thank god for letting these things happen.

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iamawriter

Nothing like jogging with happy thoughts Funny that you lose count of time when you are doing that. Have you over done it and then had to rush back with other chores? Reliving memories is like living life all over again

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danniellordarda

I prefer being alone somewhere sere and tranquil. Say the beach at night, on a field of grass lying down watching the stars at night, anywhere where I could be with myself. What I also do is bring my camera, and guitar with me, doing something productive with myself like taking pictures of the night sky, the beach, playing my favorite songs with my guitar and writing poetry. But it would not be complete without cracking a cold one open by myself.

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iamawriter

That is a perfect blend with guitar in tow. What sort of melodies do you play on the guitar. I am sure they must be slow pieces or may be even those you must have played before and those perhaps would help you reminisce?

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augusta

I do a lot of this in a corner of my room,there's a sofa that is quite comfortable for me kept beside my little library.I sit there to think about my past,review the present and a little worry about the future.But in all,it gives me a sense of direction anytime I spend time on that chair.

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iamawriter

Interior decorators normally recommend that a sofa be kept in one's bedroom to relax and reminisce rather than do in lying down on the bed. Lying down will induce sleep and that will be the end of reminiscing (lol)

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Xyruz13

I usually reminisce and reflect on my and the stuff that I have been doing when I'm on the bus on the way to the office. It's a 2 hour ride from where I live to the office so I really get to relax and think things through. I even fall asleep while doing it. Reminiscing has oftentimes led me to filing resignation. I guess if you are really dragging yourself to office and are not really enjoying what you're doing, then that's bound to happen. I guess I should just avoid reminiscing while commuting and just sleep. lol.

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iamawriter

That is a pretty long ride enough to bring back memories of good old days. What you reminisce on is your choice and so it is better you avoid thoughts that will tempt you to submit your resignation. There is more to life than having thoughts of a boring office life (lol)

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nashi05

For me I prefer to go in a garden sit under the tree to reminisce but unfortunately we don't have a garden in our house. That's why I always go to my room as my sanctuary to reminisce or to think something because I want a quiet place. While reminiscing the past in my bedroom sometimes i didn't noticed that i'd already sleeping lol. Reminiscing the past... well its nice to rekindle some past experiences specially if those are interesting and fun.

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iamawriter

How about getting a sofa or a reclining chair in your bedroom? You are right about dozing off while reminiscing if you are doing it lying down.
Hope you will soon get the opportunity to do that in a garden.

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tophew

mine would be at the back of our house we have a little garden there were you can sit and relax for a while all you can see is green leaf and fresh air along with my guitar i can relax with that. also for others its good to relax in a quit place like going to a park at night at mountain were you can look at the sky the stars twinkling above its amazing feeling.

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iamawriter

Those who are good at the guitar can really spend 'alone' time strumming at it probably playing old melodies that bring back happy memories. What sort of melodies do you choose specially when you are alone? Did you learn to play the guitar on your own or got someone to teach you?

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narutos3nn1n

I don't have any particular place or area on where I reminisce about the past, reflect on my mistakes and try to somehow people that became part of my life. But whenever I find a place or time when I'm alone in a secluded area with no people and noises around, that's the time I think of funny memories mostly around my childhood friends and neighbors that I used to play with. I've always been thinking also what they are doing right now, if they had been struggling also in life maybe on work or their very own families.

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iamawriter

Everyone needs that 'me' time and it does not matter where it is going to be. It is just you and your thoughts for company can create that time for you and you alone. It is so true we can never wipe out those memories of our childhood as they could be the best memories of our life.

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fulstaf

I live in front of the sea, I could see it from the window, so, when ever I'm depressed on rare occasions, I'll go out and take a walk by the water, maybe gather some seafood for a little snack when I'm back, I'm feeling good now just talking about it.

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iamawriter

You have it on a platter so to say while others have to struggle to get to a sea front. View from a window that has the sea is definitely rare. Your morning walks could perhaps be by the seas walking on sand which is supposed to be a good exercise not to speak of those quiet moments you get to be by yourself.

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tinethoughts

I always have these particular Senti-spot in my house where I usually sit by and just look around the surroundings. My balcony is a space in my house where I usually spend most of my time just thinking over a lot of things. This is where I could think more clearly so I prefer writing my books here or do something that requires excessive focus. This is one place of my house where air flows naturally that It allows me to breathe and look back in time with either good or bad memories.

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iamawriter

Reading all the responses here it is interesting how each one chooses
'senti - spots' as you have nicely coined them. There is the forest, the sea, the car, the balcony, the garden..........the works!!! And some prefer their own bedroom. And my friend chooses the restroom (lol)

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Camphalfblood

When I want to reminisce and want to be alone I always sat at the balcony watch the sunset and drink coffee while the the rain pours. The lovely sight of trees that dances with the wind makes me relax. The gentle breeze kissing your face and the sound of rain keeps reminding me that I'm alive. In this spot, it helps me a lot of thinking, the past, the bad and good memories, the future and what will happen. I can say that, that particular spot is my throne.

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iamawriter

You are pretty poetic I see going by your response here. Do you write poetry? You certainly have the perfect spot with nature pitching in to make it so perfect. This ambiance surely must help you think clearly. We need our memories to dwell on. They can be re-lived in a quiet environment.

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cubo

When I need to think or relax, I use to sit in my garden because I have a lot of tortoises and watching how they eat, walk and interact each other clears my mind. Also, I like to play with them and clean them and that makes me feel great and I can forget all the troubles I have for a moment.

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iamawriter

You have quiet company as your pets do not make a noise. Do they make any sound at all? This seems to be your hobby. I am told they can live up to the age of even a hundred years. How old is your oldest. They must be freely roaming in your garden.

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poingan77

I usually reminisce while walking alone and sometimes I dont even mind where I'm going as long as I'm alone but my usual destination is the beach where I sit to clear my mind out of trouble and reminisce. Its so relaxing to hear the sound of waves the cold breeze of air and the smell of salt water. Someday I'll make my own house near the beach.

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iamawriter

How far away are you from from the beach? Perhaps that walk must be taking you to the beach so that you both have your walk and the beach to work on your thoughts. I have a few beaches in the vicinity but I normally reminisce in the spot that you see in my image posted here.

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zheh

I don't usually reminisce but i have my favorite spot in the balcony overlooking the pool amenities. I like to drink coffee while watching other people swim and play. I also love to stay there reading books and browsing. I love it cause The air is refreshing and the feel of being outside gives me comfort and satisfaction.

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iamawriter

Instead of your own thoughts you prefer to read a book which happens to be someone else's thoughts (lol). There are many voracious readers who prefer to banish their own thoughts and plunge into a world that is not their own. This is some kind of therapy.

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ryyde

I feel relaxed when I'm outside looking for the flowers that my mom planted. When they start to bloom I use to spend lot of time staring at them. However, I don't plant flowers because every time I try the flower that I plant dies. I guess they don't love me the same way I love them.

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iamawriter

You should learn gardening from your mother. Gardening is such a healthy hobby. Getting immersed in it will keep you away from any situations that could be difficult to handle. However you must be having some kind of hobby that takes you away from worrying thoughts.

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pandooh

When reminiscing I don't really normally seat. It depends on the mood or if there is an event that triggered it. But normally I do reminisce when I'm taking a bath since I do find myself more talking to the inner me.

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iamawriter

Many take solace in restrooms and bathrooms to get away from it all as they say. Soaking in a bathtub for hours could be quite a therapy too. I have seen those scenes in movies where they even read relaxing in a bathtub. We all need that alone time which can straighten out issues that need handling.

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wilkan80

In my bedroom away from life reality and all the noise that I leave outside my room when I close my door. I reminisce when am lying on my bed and reflect my life while planning for my future.

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iamawriter

Unless you are living alone I wonder how you can do that when others are around. May be you do it when it is time for you to call it a day. There is no doubt we all need space to be on our so that we are able to listen to our inner voice without outside interference.

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PedroP

I have a favorite spot in my balcony. There I can watch the sunset, stars or the moon if it's the case. I can always breathe fresh air, drink some beer, smoke a pipe and reflect on life's issues. It's done wonders for me in the past and it still does. A look to our interior is always a good thing.

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iamawriter

I always thought those who smoke pipe are seniors - reminds me of Winston Churchill (lol). Good that you have the balcony to yourself which often is not the case. Ateast when we were kids the moment our parents wanted alone time in the balcony we would rush and give them company

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PedroP

Yes, an habit I picked up a while ago from my dad haha. But yes The balcony is mostly mine to use as I see fit. I live in an apartment so smoking inside is really not an option

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justin223

I usually sit at the tree on our backyard to reminisce. Sometimes I play guitar at that's spot. I usually hang alone at our backyard so I reminisce some good moments in my past. Sometime's I reminisce when I'm lying on my bed alone, also one of the best place to reminisce, away from noise and toxic people outside your house.

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iamawriter

Those who can play any musical instrument are truly blessed as no one can disturb them and that would be the right time for them to be with their thoughts exclusively. I am sure you must be playing some soothing melodies to go with the flow of your thoughts.

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overcast

I usually find the balcony more pleasing. We do have that one near the bedroom. And it's definitely good in many ways. You can see that if you are trying to find out a good place. So being calm and silent is good enough for me. I find that weekends can be more silent in some ways. And some o the time hectic times around may cause it harder for me to adjust with the people. So that's why I prefer the balcony in that case to adjust with there.

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iamawriter

Reading through responses here most choose their balcony for that alone time. Although a balcony is part of a house or flat it does sort of isolates itself from the rest of the space which is shared by everyone throughout the day. I am sure people in your household must be taking their turns to be alone there.

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saygorem

Usually i sit anywhere free if there is no one other than myself, You cant reminisce if you are distracted by many factors. Reminiscing something is such a relaxing feeling. Maybe under the shade of a tree? Its refreshing and relaxing plus the air is clean while reminiscing.

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iamawriter

Our memories are a collection of moments that need to be re-lived. To re-live those memories we need to isolate ourselves from the rest of the world and for you doing that under the shade of a tree seems perfect. Not all are have trees or gardens and those who have like you and me should be really grateful.

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Judas2018

I usually go to a local park to clear my head during the Summer time. During the colder months, I just take a nap or watch some t.v. to clear my head. Sometimes I'll take in a movie or go downtown and walk around just taking in the scenery. Midtown NYC is particularly beautiful at night time.

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iamawriter

You need that space to clear your head but not to bring back memories. To each their own I guess. Clearing those thoughts that could be disturbing is necessary to think straight and move on in life. One cannot achieve anything with a disturbed mind.

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Grimangelx

Believe it or not, if I were to reminisce, I'd go to a public bus and pick a faraway place to go so I would sit there for hours just to think about it. Yes it might be a bit hectic because it's public, but our provincial busses here usually don't change passengers until their designated terminal plus the traffic makes the trip much longer. Also in our country usually if you use your earphones on public places nobody has enough courage to disturb you.

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iamawriter

There was this friend of mine who would just get into a bus and travel aimlessly. This just to get time for herself to be with her thoughts. We all need that space. Some have the garden, the car, a beach, and some do what you have done.

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Jprgbiz

My favorite reminiscing spot would be sitting on a bus looking through the window. It is the best way to reminisce specially when you see familiar surroundings and think about what happened when you were there.

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iamawriter

For those whose mode of transport is the bus to get to work or anywhere on a daily basis provides them the opportunity to be by themselves and go through life's happenings. Our thoughts need attention and that we can only do if we are left alone.

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billdk24

Your question made me a little sad lol. I usually go out to have coffee or something to reminisce, I just imagine the moments in my head having a balcony and garden would be great but sadly I don't have those. I mostly go to places that is quiet since a loud place would hinder my reminiscing haha.

Having music and scent appropriate for the mood also helps me to better imagine the moment. I usually reminisce about sad memories and I don't know why maybe its easier to remember sad things?

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iamawriter

Even sad events are happenings that could be brought back to dwell upon. If it is a death in the family thoughts rush back how the illness was coped with, who helped and how the death occurred. The day of the funeral itself is packed with so many memories.

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rona14

In our town park is my favorite place when I reminisce. Reminiscing the past is an emotional thing we can feel. Honestly we can't do anything to change the past because past is in the past we should let it go. Let it pass.

Ice cream is a good company in reminiscing with matching cool music played in our phone. I love reminiscing especially if you are reminiscing what have you gone through in winning challenge over failures.

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iamawriter

Going through events whether successes or failures does help one to see where and how things could be improved for the future and your idea of reminiscing with ice cream as company seems a good idea (lol)

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pizzalover

In my house, I have a studio and I normally lay down there. That is the place where I can find time to relax and forgive all the stress I have on my mind. I watch movies and my favorite tv shows, one of them is Game of Thrones. Every Sunday I make pasta or some junky food with my sister and then we watch the new episode of this tv show. This room is perfect to watch movies with your family and friends and spend time together. My dog also likes this room it is the only place where he is allowed to enter.

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iamawriter

You would rather spend time with the family than spend it alone If that is how you feel comfortable it is a good thing. These days many prefer to watch things that stream on netflix. Having common interest among family members is not seen these days.

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anor0428

In my room. When I am alone, I sit in my bedroom and reminisce about the past. About the people who used to be a part of my life. It happens during at night especially when everyone else is sleeping. I think about the decisions or the mistakes that I have made in the past and then compare it to the life that I have now. One more place that I sit in when I want to reminisce is the park that is near to my house. It is also the exact place where I have created lots of happy memories. Sometimes it is crazy that in one sitting, you get to remember a lot of things that you did in the past. The memories, the people you used to be with and the moments you had with them. It can either make you happy or sad.

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iamawriter

Walking through life's journey sitting alone undisturbed one can literally live through it hoping happy moments were there again or what you could have perhaps done better in situations you have made mistakes

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Heatman6190

My seating room is my abode of comfort whenever I need to relax. It's a place that affords me the calm and serenity to think.

One of the benefits of living alone is the quietness and peace within your home, it gives you the opportunity to relax in anyplace at any point in time and reason well.

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iamawriter

I suppose since you live alone you do not need to have any appointed spot for you to reminisce. For you it could be the other way around in that you may long to be with a crowd and for that you need not step out as your online activity will give you ample opportunity.

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lovefoxycharms

I think it's better to reminisce in the exact places that circumstances have really happened. In that way, you will really feel the moment and you don't have to imagine the place where it happened because it's all in front of your eyes. But if you cannot go back to that place anymore, it's good to reminisce in your balcony or maybe at the beach during sunset or sunrise. For me, reminiscing about good things is like therapy because it makes you feel good and it's a good escape to reality even just for a couple of minutes.

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iamawriter

While it could be nice to go to a location and re-live those moments this may not be possible for every memory. If you have been on a holiday then you would have to rely on your memory to create that environment in your mind and enjoy those moments.

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aljo67

My favorite place for reminiscing when I was younger was at the top of the mango tree beside of my parent's house in the province. It feels better at the top 'cause nobody knows you're there and just enjoying the breeze above. But when I get older there's nothing good as my rocking chair.

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iamawriter

A tree is an ideal spot as one is ensured that there will be no disturbance whatsoever except may be some birds and monkeys if they are seen in the vicinity.
I do not think you should plan on getting a rocking chair in your old age as that will make you lazy (lol)

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jbmedalla2

In the toilet bowl. LOL! I don't know every time I sat there to take a sh*t (sorry!), there are so many ideas that will flow inside my mind and I feel like the toilet is my sanctuary but this only applies to our own toilet. I can't feel that if I'm in other's house. I know it's kind of weird but it's true.

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iamawriter

I sometimes think when I read a book written by any famous author probably they too may have got their ideas sitting on the toilet seat (lol)
You seem quite at home in there - nothing new. I have heard so many specially those with little children doing that just to get away from their crankiness.

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Carmilina

I usually reminisce at our garden or in my bedroom I think about my younger days and how life then is so simple compared today.

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iamawriter

It is too late now I suppose wanting to get back to those days which were so simple and less complicated. The best therefore would be to just reminisce in a quiet place and re-live those moments. Good to hear that you have a garden. May be you could plant something in there that you had in your younger days.

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atarizz5

On my bed. For me it's the best place to reminisce. After a day's work and before I go to sleep as I can think clearly without the worries of anything.

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iamawriter

Most prefer their bedroom for those quiet moments. Hopefully the ambiance of your bedroom would be such that makes you comfortable - may be some dim light and soft music and rather than sitting on your bed you perhaps must be having a comfortable chair to muse.

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marbertism

In our house, we have a terrace where we put up a hammock. That's where I usually rest my mind from anything and go on some discernments about life. That has been my favorite spot since birth.

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iamawriter

Wow!! Hammock is no doubt a great idea for anyone to get away from it all. I had picked up a hammock when I was holidaying in Singapore but I just could not find suitable props in our garden to mount it. I finally gave it away as a gift to my nephew.

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jayken

I just lay in my bed and have some music in my ear. because in my room I have my privacy and it's a quiet place to reminisce. It's my favorite place in our house because I can do everything here. I can focus on what am I doing. And I also like reminiscing especially those very happy moments with your loved ones or the people you missed.

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iamawriter

Strange that to get back to old memories we need to be alone and at a place that is quite comfortable to relax. Listening to music - perhaps some soft melodies - would create the right atmosphere for the mind to get back to old times specially happy times.

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AmieBotella

My meditation space is in the terrace of our house where I can see a portion of the mountain where the sun sets in the afternoon. Even though our house is in front of a somewhat busy road during day time, I still find calmness in the greenery I can observe in the mountains opposite our house. During summer is the best time to sit by a chair and just think, meditate or just stare at the mountain and the setting sun. Sometimes when I am troubled, I meditate on this spot and just find calmness through the storms. When I had my baby, I would carry him outside sometimes just holding him and humming sweet music to him and we would just be in the moment of it. It is such a happy place for me.

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iamawriter

It's not everyone that can boast of a setting as peaceful as yours. I had to travel out of the country for a setting like that. We were in Switzerland and from the bedroom window we could see the Alps. And you get to experience it every single day a perfect setting to help you go back to old times specially moments of happiness you may have collected in your memory folder.

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BelindaMT

I am reminiscing even I'm not sitting in a quite place. Sometimes while driving I reminisce the past. When I'm waiting for my friend in a coffee shop, I reminisce my old friend back in my hometown. For me, the best time to reminisce is when I wake up every Sunday morning having a cup of coffee while walking in my garden and reminiscing the past the time when my parents are still alive we usually spent quality time every Sunday like we go to the beach and having fun. Now while writing this I feel like crying I had just realized that I terribly miss them.

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iamawriter

Sorry this discussion made you cry. Anyway that shows how eventful those memories were and how well etched they are in your thoughts. Reminiscing is nothing but re-living those memories and why not anyway. When those that created those memories are not in your life your thoughts atlest bring them back to you.

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Pixie06

I live quite near to a park and this is where I usually go. It is so relaxing to be in nature. I have been visiting this park ever since I was a child and I spent some really good times here with my cousins and siblings. I feel like I have a close connection to this place. However, during bad weather I cannot really go to the park and on these occasions I prefer to relax in my room.

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iamawriter

Comparing the park then and now surely there will be changes. Sometimes old timers do not like those changes as in your case you sure are an old timer. I went to my school the other day and to see buildings where there were trees made me emotional. Sometimes our teachers would take us there for our study sitting under those trees and those trees are no more.

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MarkJ94

Actually I sit where I can see some beautiful sceneries so that I can reflect more while appreciating the wonders of the world. It makes me think that everything is special in their own ways and I am special in my own terms because I am unique. Sometimes being along also can help a lot to help you reminisce more and more much effective than when you are with others. It takes a lot of finding yourself and I really find it effective being with myself only but we have our own preferences, maybe you or others like some company of someone then sit with them. Well God bless and thank you everyone.

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iamawriter

I prefer to sit alone with my thoughts just like you. How can one re-live those thoughts if those that are sitting with you were not there at that time. There is also the advantage of 'finding oneself' as you have so rightly put it. We do see ourselves better when we sit alone and go through our life.

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aleunamme

It might be weird, but the best place for me to sit and reminisce is the staircase in our front porch. It is actually my favorite place and my cat will accompany me. It is a spot where I can see our neighbors pass by and I could remember my childhood friends when we played all summer and has a good time. I can see how time changes every time I am there. New faces, familiar faces and all the situation I can observe in my surroundings are giving me the thoughts to look back.

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iamawriter

That indeed is a cute place. We have our steps leading to our first floor at the back. I do sit there too watching birds on our nutmeg tree.
It appears the place where you now live is the same one as the one when you were a kid. I can imagine what you must be going through with all those new faces. They say the only constant thing is change and many a time we do not like it.

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mabhel

Sitting in the chair which my grandfather made when I was still little is my favorite place to reminisce my childhood days. As I get older, my priorities are changing and it's a good feeling and refreshing to recall the happy moments during those times when all I care about are the things that a normal child does. Years have passed and my grandfather died already but still, until now it's still my favorite place.

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iamawriter

That chair has sentimental value more because your grandfather is no more. I am sure if you take a bit of trouble you can write a book on all what you experienced sitting on that chair right from the time you were a kid. You must try to write that book and I wish you all the best.

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gelotologist

I do go to my rooftop terrace and look at the sky just to reminisce plus it's a good place and it's the place you'll feel lonely. I usually go here whenever I have problems, looking at the sky and listening to music is the best combination you can have when reminiscing on things.

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iamawriter

In your case it seems it is the problems that you ponder on and ofcourse you need a secluded place for doing that. If the terrace belongs to you and not shared by anyone else as it happens in flats then you must be having comfy seats there or may be even a swing. I wonder if you have any gardening done there as what place than being among plants to spend that alone time.

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Blank629

When I want to relaxed or something is bothering in my head, I always go to my bedroom. This is were I feel comfortable. And sometimes when I want to be alone, I'll just prisoned myself in my room.

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iamawriter

When you lock yourself in surely those in the household must be concerned as to what makes you do that, unless they are used to it by now. Sometimes it is better that way as anyone barging in may disturb your thought process. Your room environment must be cosy too for you to lock yourself up there for hours.

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jaymish

I have a couple of gateways. When I want to be by myself, because of a bad day or I'm upset, I lock myself in my room. I don't necessarily want to but that's the only place that's convenient for me at the moment. In my ideal world or in future, to get away I plan to sit outside and stare at my magnificent view of the green fields, mountains, and hills. Or sit at my beachfront property and just stare at the sea.

Another option in my real world, when I want to get away is to get into my car put the music on at full blast and just take a drive 2 or 3 hours away from home. I find this relaxes me and gives me the time I need to be alone and reflect. This is not just a cliche watched in movies or music videos, it really works.

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iamawriter

That long drive could be such a break to get away from it all. But there is one thing you cannot get away from and that are your thoughts. Probably that music could shut your mind off for the time you want to be alone - just you and your music not even your thoughts.

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vhinz

I just usually open my laptop and play some motivational or inspirational music then I closed my eyes and tries to recall the happy memories that I had before so that I could somehow forget for a while whatever problems currently I have in mind. It helps me to be strong and think positive actions and solutions. I also helps me to relax my mind and to relieve stress. Sometimes I would play some video of the people who struggle in their lives but remains strong and keep on fighting. Watching them gives me courage to pursue and be grateful for the life that I have.

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iamawriter

That music must be instrumental as a background when you reminisce. I like that concept specially when there is no special space available to be alone. You will have to choose the right kind of music such as may be Beethoven's

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ColdFlameChris

We do have a Nipa Hut in our backyard and that's where I do sit and reminisce. It is cold and relaxing in our backyard, perfect to lay down or sit just to think of anything. We even installed a Karaoke Machine just in case we want to relax and sing. That's also a perfect spot to hang-out and drink beer/alcohol while singing as well. But most of the time, whenever I want to be alone or want to relax and reminisce, that's the perfect place for me.

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PedroP

Seems like a great place to meditate also. Have you tried to meditate in it? I always wanted to get one of those so I could meditate inside it to the sounds of nature or some meditation music

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ColdFlameChris

Nope, but you can do that there. I've also installed some Christmas lights all around the nipa hut and disco lights, and it looks like a mini KTV Bar now.

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iamawriter

I have never heard of Nipa Hut You must explain that to me but from your post it seems like a romantic getaway spot. So that seems a multi purpose hut if you have installed a Karaoke Machine.

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vinaya

I feel most creative when I am in my bedroom. As a freelancer working from home, my bedroom is also my workplace. I work from my bedroom. When I am not working and want to contemplate, I do it on my bedroom. I sit relaxed on meditation position and begin to think. I find peace in my bedroom. However, I may not find peace in my bedroom anymore. I recently had a child and my child draws my attention all the time.

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iamawriter

You must have surely equipped your bedroom with all amenities that makes you relax and at the same time do your work there. It kind of all a in one space where may be you even have snacks and sip tea while your thoughts go a rioting.

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cess08

Whenever I feel restless and want some quiet moments, I am so inclined like sitting in a rocking chair in the living room alone with my cup of tea. Sitting in a Rocking Chair is both comfortable and motion. It soothes and relaxes me. It's my sanctuary.

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coolavender

i'm a very active person and I normally don't have the time and inclination to sit and reminisce about the past. There are just so many things to do and so little time to do them. With a child and loads of work before me, I can hardly find time to take a break by myself. The best time for me to contemplate is during long travels alone when I don't have to do the driving myself. I normally use the time to review some recent events and to plan and strategize as well. Honestly, reminiscing about the past brings painful memories of life's losses. I don't want to dwell on many of them because I have a life to live and a child to raise.

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Barida

You just made a better description of the type of person that I am. I mean I am that type of person that don't really bother too much about the past for I believe that thinking about the future is far better than taking out time to think of the past that we won't do anything to make better.

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jeffreyjose48

I love to reminisce things on the bedroom. I can sleep right away after remembering the past. I love to remember the past. There are so many things I could learn from the past.

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jpk0007

Well, I don't have any particular place or location where I sit an reminisce. However, when I visit my parents home I usually like to go and sit on the terrace there and think about the beautiful memories of my childhood. I usually like to share my memories with my parents everytime I go there and they also remember those moments and share there own experiences of those days.

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poishishikochi

I agree with you that we all need places where we can relax, sit in silence, or even cry to calm down later. I have a place like this in my living room. There's my favorite chair by the fireplace with a view of the backyard. And when I put the kids to bed I often sit there for a while before going to bed, reading a book, or just thinking about something. And I can say that this place gives me the strength to live and enjoy life. We shared the living room and kitchen thanks to such room divider doors, so we've got a wonderful place to relax.

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stagbucarpruspe

I agree with you that we all need places where we can relax, sit in silence, or even cry to calm down
later. I have a place like this in my living room. There's my favorite
chair by the fireplace with a view of the backyard. And when I put the
kids to bed I often sit there for a while before going to bed, reading a
book, or just thinking about something. And I can say that this place
gives me the strength to live and enjoy life. We shared the living room
and kitchen thanks to such room divider doors, so we've got a wonderful place to relax.

I love spending time in the attic where I keep my childhood stuff. By the way, I also like beautiful doors, they make the house cozy.

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M1ndPrototype

You favorite corner looks fantastic

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henrywilson

When asking for advice, you should definitely know about the best sites on which you can normally ask for advice and you got exactly where you will be answered. I can answer your question about where to buy normal and high-quality office furniture. I'll tell you right away that there are high-quality and low-quality sites, and if you want to know about high-quality ones, I'll tell you about them. One of the best sites for the sale of office furniture in which you can buy yourself excellent office furniture that a lot of people have already bought, which can be understood from the reviews.

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M1ndPrototype

thanks for your input
I just needed advice on this

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ListingDock

Where do you sit normally to reminisce?

Where do you sit normally to reminisce?

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