
For the last thirteen years or so, I have found myself dining at the Heartbreak Buffet. It is run by this demon called fate and he loves to load my plate up to overflowing with all of his creations.
Bernadette, he says, I see that you have this small space on your plate empty. Come here my dear and try some of my troubles at the office stew. It is guaranteed to give you indigestion.
Oh really Bernadette, you haven’t had any feelings of hopeless in so very long, here is an extra helping just for you.
And just for good measure please take a triple helping of my powerless to change the situation pudding.
Now don’t get me wrong, every once in a while I sneak over to the House of Happiness. They serve the very best buffet: Peaceful pasta, irritation free ice cream, smooth sailing steaks, etc.
But that old demon fate finds out that I have deserted the Heartbreak Buffet and comes after me and rudely pushes me through the doors of his diner.
I am back at the Heartbreak Buffet this week but no matter what he makes me eat I am going to take this advise:
Wishing you many meals at the Happiness Hotel,
Bernadette
Step away from the buffet and continue to whistle your happy tune. I am so sorry that heartbreak has entered into your life, but you are strong enough to not let it be the only source of nourishment. Hugs to you Bernadette!
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Sometimes that stuff is forced upon us. As Leigh Anne said, you are strong so hopefully you can set that plate aside. Or at least listen to a happy tune. Love the King and I reference.
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Ahhh… keep that demon away from me, especially now 🙂
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Keep on whistling.
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We all eat from that buffet at times. The trick is knowing we have had enough and then finding somewhere else to dine.Hope you have more meals at the House of Happiness.
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This is so creative, a happy tune even in the throes of indigestion at the Heartbreak Buffet. Hugs for your indigestion and wishing you many servings of Peaceful Pasta and irritation free ice cream! I’m whistling already! (I actually do whistle a lot!)
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This is such a wise perspective to have….and a lovely tune to whistle, too!
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I have been reading some of your past posts to learn more about you. Not stalking, just appreciating your thoughtfulness. I caught just a glimpse of the “thirteen years” and I can understand why you sometimes dine at the Heartbreak Buffet. I cannot even imagine. But I know you have a big heart, and I pray that happiness will find its way in even when you are not at the Happiness Hotel. I am sending you many happy tunes…if only I could whistle!
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Thanks Leigh Anne, Just keep me in your prayers and I will try to keep whistling.
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Sending you hugs and loving thoughts, Bernadette. (I can’t whistle.) ❤
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Oh, you are far too creative to dine at the Heatbreak Buffet! Wish you could just push yourself away from that nasty table and get back on that stage and whistle that happy tune all day long! Maybe create your own version of the song. Best to you!
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I pushed myself away today with the start of my new project of the Senior Salon. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond.
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You are a wonderful person and very strong! I hope the happiness buffet is full Bernadette!! 🙂
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So sorry to hear you’ve been served up another helping of heartbreak. Get on over to the Happiness Hotel and tell the old demon your not interested. Or better yet, put on your chef’s hat and transform that tasteless sorry excuse for food into something nutritious! Best to you.
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I think we all take a few meals there now and then. Hopefully you’ll be back at the Happiness Cafe soon!
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I hope you have more of happiness than sadness in your life. There are many good metaphors in this piece. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne Joshi
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Nicely done.
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I return your visit and happy to be here. Sometimes we eat the chaff to prepare us for the banquet.
Wishing you A Merry Christmas.
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I LOVE that song!
Good reminder for me to pay closer attention to my diet, to eat more often at The House of Happiness rather than at the Hearbreak Buffet, which sucks me in to dine every once in a while. Nasty heartburn is sure to follow…..
Love the post!
Ann
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Keep on whistling along Bernadetta and enjoy every present moment.
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