Foggy Moon Snapped From Inside

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

September 7, 2022 4:39pm CST

Just sat down on the sofa last night, right at dark. Looked out the glass doors and saw the foggy moon. Snapped a quick photo with my iPhone from the sofa. I was immediately taken back to a time in my life that was not good. I didn't stay there in my mind. But it is amazing how that can happen so fast. When you have PTSD, moments can happen too quickly for you to control them. This happened when I saw the moon. But thankfully I was able to redirect my thoughts to what was on television at the time. Life has a way of trying to take you under sometimes. But our brains can be redirected to another place. Kind of snaps you out of your thoughts. Hope your day has been a good one. Got laundry done here and enjoyed the garden again. Sunshine and a a breeze most of the day. Photo is mine.

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@franxav (14592)

• India

8 Sep 22

Beautiful photo of the moon!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

Thanks very much. Was inside taking this one.

@allknowing (153544)

• India

8 Sep 22

Perfumes, songs and photos do connect us to memories that sometimes we want to run away from. Good you managed to run away That moon photo is stunning.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

@allknowing You are right. Smells are another thing that can take me back to that place. I am learning over the years how to deal thank goodness. Keep me from losing my mind to be honest.

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@LadyDuck (502262)

• Italy

8 Sep 22

I like to see the moon in the sky, even if the sky is foggy or if there is some haze. Beautiful picture.

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@LadyDuck (502262)

• Italy

9 Sep 22

@CarolDM We had an aura around the moon yesterday evening. The weather forecast was for sunny Friday, but I was sure it was going to rain because of the moon. It rained.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

Thank you. I feel the same about the moon. Could do without the triggers. But it passed.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

@LadyDuck It was finally clear last night. The entire yard was like day time last night.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

8 Sep 22

Yes I have that happen to me on a consistent basis Carol..know it exactly unfortunately. No fun at all. A lovely moon photo, one of the last now of August..it is burning me alive here the heat. Hope you are doing okay my friend.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

9 Sep 22

@CarolDM Yes so so here too, but that is not down to me..someone else as usual

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

So sorry you can relate. No warnings and it just literally throws you for a loop. Doing so-so today, thanks. Hope you are fine as well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

@RebeccasFarm I understand.

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@DaddyEvil (174323)

• United States

8 Sep 22

I like the picture... We can't see the moon from our house.

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@DaddyEvil (174323)

• United States

8 Sep 22

@CarolDM You're welcome. Have you been having very foggy mornings this week? We've been able to still see the street in front of the house but I can't see the houses across the street. I love foggy mornings, as long as I don't have to drive in the fog.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

@DaddyEvil Yes we have had a lot of fog lately. The rain and then the humidity mixed together. I don't drive int he fog any more.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

Thanks, we can't always see it this clearly from inside.

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@Ronrybs (21503)

• London, England

8 Sep 22

No moon here, far too much cloud and a steady drizzle!

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@Ronrybs (21503)

• London, England

9 Sep 22

@CarolDM Not only is it totally overcast here, but it is raining!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

@Ronrybs We will have a rainy weekend.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

Finally last night was a clear night, the moon was gorgeous.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Sep 22

It’s a beautiful picture. I can’t see the moon from my apartment.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 Sep 22

@CarolDM Tall trees block the the sky in summer. After leaves fall I can see more.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

@RubyHawk The moon is blocked here on many nights as well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Sep 22

Thanks I can’t see it on many nights.

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@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

10 Sep 22

That moment really can make us think. Beautiful photo though.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

It was not good memories. Thank you.

@Juliaacv (56180)

• Canada

8 Sep 22

Yes, sometimes that can happen, in just a flash. But when we remember the beauty of what brought that on, we can change our thoughts to something positive. Its a soon to be foggy night here, and the almost full moon is somewhat hidden from the fog. But as it drifts, you catch a glimpse and then it is gone again.

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@Juliaacv (56180)

• Canada

8 Sep 22

@CarolDM Have a restful night.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

Exactly. Those flashes are something else. They can throw us off the rails. But I was paying attention and found something to hold onto just in time. Same here with the moon. I was surprised to see this as I sat on the sofa. Such a lovely evening. Thoughts are with you two as I sign off for now.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

@Juliaacv I hope you did as well.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

17 Sep 22

Love the photo

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Sep 22

Thanks it was nice to see.

@JESSY3236 (22247)

• United States

13 Sep 22

pretty picture of the moon.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Sep 22

Thank you.

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@Deepizzaguy (122101)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

7 Sep 22

Nice image of the moon under some a fog.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Sep 22

Thank you.

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@Deepizzaguy (122101)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

8 Sep 22

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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10 Sep 22

A bright moon peering through the dark bluish clouds. Kind of like a sight you would see around Halloween. Having focus on the present can erase those painful memories. Glad you found that focus!

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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12 Sep 22

@CarolDM I think we all suffer from past demons and unpleasant memories. Focusing on the present helps ease those thoughts away...

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Sep 22

@dgobucks226 Oh I agree but this moment caught me off guard. Having PTSD you can't always be prepared, that is the root of the disorder. But I got through it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Sep 22

Such a powerful reminder here. Thank you very much. This is exactly what I did. Much appreciated. If only they were erased. Temporarily, to get me through.

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@Ganma7 (3664)

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8 Sep 22

Lovely photo of the moon

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

Thank you.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

14 Sep 22

Nicely captured photo of the moon.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Sep 22

Thank you.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

19 Sep 22

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@wolfgirl569 (135644)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Sep 22

Great picture. Couldnt see it here last night

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

Thanks. I saw it very clearly last night.

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@Marilynda1225 (91041)

• United States

8 Sep 22

I have to agree how something can trigger a memory either good or bad. Pretty picture of the moon and glad you were able to redirect your thoughts.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

Yes that is how it goes. I was glad I stopped this one in its tracks. Thank you.

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@sallypup (69161)

• Centralia, Washington

8 Sep 22

Gorgeous moon. I see the full moon from my living room window now. It feels like just yesterday that I could wander my own acres and see the moon in fullness. I am working on being grateful for what I do continue to have. Hugs from me to you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

I thought so as well. And I too am always grateful for what and who I have. I hope you can still see the moon from your new place. Thank you.

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@JudyEv (381928)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

It doesn't take much sometimes to trigger thoughts you thought you had buried.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

You are right about that one unfortunately.

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@LindaOHio (222280)

• United States

8 Sep 22

Beautiful capture. I'm glad you were able to redirect your thoughts. Stay strong.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

I know, it was a tough one but only a few minutes. Thank you.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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8 Sep 22

Fantastic picture. I have been taken back quite a lot, but mostly back to really good times.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Sep 22

You are blessed to have good flashbacks.