Charli’s prompt this week:
April 19, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about forest bathing. You can use the Japanese term, Shinrin Yoku, or you can make up your own ideas about the phrase. Go where the prompt leads.
Peace of Mind
The twigs crackled underfoot.
Leaves rustled in the gentle breeze that blew through the forest.
This was true peace.
Heaven.
Karen had heard about forest bathing, and she was determined to experience a piece of this natural healing.
Strolling along, she could hear the feint trickle of water.
Getting closer to the sound, it appeared to be accompanied by splashes and voices.
As she rounded the corner, Karen came face to face with a group of drunk men, submerged in a pool of water, having a jolly of their own.
Not quite the forest bathing she had been expecting!
https://carrotranch.com/2018/04/19/april-19-flash-fiction-challenge/
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 25, 2018 @ 02:30:12
Haha. That would be off-putting to see when trying to have a peaceful moment! 😀
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Apr 25, 2018 @ 05:54:04
Not quite the peace you’d have been looking for! 😀
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 09:33:27
Ha ha ha, that is why we hate going to any waterfalls in India. As my wife says, “Who wants to see ugly half-naked men.”
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 11:58:32
Lol! That would take a lot to forget!
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Apr 22, 2018 @ 11:49:15
Whoo! What fun 💜
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Apr 22, 2018 @ 11:49:32
Ha Ha!!!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 18:56:01
A lovely forest walk, bathing in the healing vibes…interrupted! Ha! Great twist, Ritu!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 18:57:15
😁 glad you enjoyed it Charli 😁
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 14:10:18
I like this. Makes me want to be sitting in the sunshine!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 14:54:03
With the frolicking naked men??? 😉
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 15:21:48
What happens in the forest, stays in the forest! 😉
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 15:27:12
That’s the forest rules!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 18:55:12
Ha, ha! The sight could be pleasant…!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 18:56:17
Depends on the physique we are presented with eh!!!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 12:07:08
Haha! Well done, Ritu. 😀
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 12:10:31
Thanks Jennie! 😁
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 12:40:21
You’re welcome!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 08:29:41
You’ve written it well
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 08:55:24
Thank you!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 03:40:00
There goes the neighborhood!
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Apr 21, 2018 @ 07:39:55
Totally Brother!
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Apr 20, 2018 @ 19:55:17
Being without ones clothes in the forest is a terrible idea. RE: Poison Ivy in private places. 😀
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Apr 20, 2018 @ 19:57:46
IS that a comment from personal experience Rib Rob??!!
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Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:00:33
I’m not saying anything. 😀
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Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:01:35
😝
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