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Six Word Story #214

Six Word Story:

New life, new start, new problems.

Six Word Story

About This Six Word Story:

Woah, it’s been so long since I wrote a six word story. Literally been forever. This one was in response to Kevin’s No Theme Thursday prompt image. He has lots of great prompt images, do check out his blog.

Now, back to this particular one. Well, I know many of practice the art of escapism. I call it art, my therapist calls it a defence mechanism. But wasn’t she the one telling me to look at things in a more positive light? Lol, kidding. She’s brilliant but I love denial. Another one of my fun defence mechanism techniques. But back to the story before I start ranting.

I think many of us travel or migrate because we need an escape. We feel like we need a break from our lives or a place where we can start over. The grass is greener on the other side, right? Wrong. Here’s a very harsh reality check- life is never going to be perfect. You’re always going to have some problems or the other. If you run away from one set of problems, another set of problems will arise. It’s inevitable. The best thing to do is accept the problems and live your best life despite them.

Did you enjoy this six word story? What do you see when you look at the prompt image? Let me know in the comments below because I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts. Or simply stop by and say hi!

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119 responses to “Six Word Story #214”

  1. John Avatar
    John

    The image is really nice, the words made me think of marriage and divorce. Hmm…

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Oh yeah, I can definitely see that.

      Reply
  2. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    SMiLes Dear Pooja Yes Defense Mechanism sounds a Bit
    Cold for Art as Artists Have Used This Gift to Regulate

    Their Emotions and Integrate
    Their Senses Particularly
    in Moving Arts of Dance

    As Long as HumanKind Has
    Existed And Of Course The Other
    Animals Do it Without Words Perhaps

    A Bird’s Song With
    SMiLes Or A Lion’s Roar

    Before Supper Next

    Generating Emotions

    For Basic Survival and
    All the Feelings And Senses
    We Come to Generate Soulfully As

    Being
    Human
    Becomes Art too
    Colorfully New With SMiLes..:)

    “Becoming Art Colorfully New With SMiLes”

    Thanks Again For Inspiring my 6 Word Story for the Day..:)

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      So glad the post inspired your six word story. Absolutely, we’re all art at the end of the day.

      Reply
      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        Pleasure
        With SMiles🙌

        Reply
  3. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    My 6 words in response “Don’t run, stand up and fight 😊.”

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, love those six words 😀

      Reply
  4. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    Pooja, would you prefer new problems to old problems? sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s worse but one thing i know for sure change is vital, so i vote for new problems, might regret it later. New life, new start sound good even if it means new problems, ha-ha

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Hmmm, I think it depends. If the new problems are more easily dealt with I would pick those too.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        Haha, if only we could pick and choose…

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Life would be a lot easier lol.

          Reply
          1. Milena Alien Avatar
            Milena Alien

            Totally

            Reply
  5. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
    The Mindful Migraine Blog

    Epic mini-story!
    (for what it’s worth – I have the blank screen problem too – sigh)
    Linda 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks! Oh no, sorry you’re experiencing it too. Hope they fix it soon.

      Reply
      1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
        The Mindful Migraine Blog

        Still happening as we speak…

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          For me as well, so frustrating.

          Reply
  6. Karima Hoisan Avatar
    Karima Hoisan

    So true and goes well with the image. In Spanish we say, “La calentura no está en las sábanas” which means, “the fever is not in the sheets” you can change sheets but the fever is within you:)

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s a smart way to think of it and I totally agree.

      Reply
  7. Gina Avatar
    Gina

    I always enjoy six word stories!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Oh interesting!!

    Are you travelling somewhere? Starting anything new??

    🙂

    Wp and sadness engineer
    Always a trouble. 🥱

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you! I wish I was traveling and starting something new but not any time soon 🥲

      Reply
  9. trE Avatar
    trE

    Runaway past followers her to future.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s a really good one 👏🏽

      Reply
      1. trE Avatar
        trE

        Thank you!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          You’re welcome, thanks for sharing it!

          Reply
  10. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    “New life, new start, new problems.” I like it. “…new problems” does not necessarily mean worse problems. It could mean more manageable problems. You can’t escape all problems but sometimes you may have to start over with a new direction. Like a work place that is turning into a bad place. Should you stay until the problems are really bad or jump ship? You will have problems at your new place too but after changing your work you may consider yourself lucky that you don’t have to deal with old and much worse problems anymore. Don’t do things hastily though.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh absolutely, I think some problems are easier to manage than others but the thing is there’s always problems. Whether small or big. We just have to do our best.

      Reply
  11. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    WordPress continuously evolves in their site, and it can be a little confusing until you figure out what they have done.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, some changes are good once you figure them out but I think this one is a glitch.

      Reply
  12. Cas9.tech #1 science blog on the planet. I think science is about love, laughter. Avatar
    Cas9.tech #1 science blog on the planet. I think science is about love, laughter.

    Pooja I miss you. Just take care. Are you beginning a new life. And where have you flown to you were in Canada??

    ❤️

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Miss you too. Thanks so much. I’m in Nairobi now 😊

      Reply
      1. Cas9.tech #1 science blog on the planet. I think science is about love, laughter. Avatar
        Cas9.tech #1 science blog on the planet. I think science is about love, laughter.

        Alright…. Sounds like your home 🏠. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yes, happily at home. Thanks ☺️

          Reply
  13. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    I recall an old saying to the effect of no matter how long or far you travel, life will always be there waiting when you return.

    Very wise six word story, Pooja. 🙏🙏

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, that’s such a true saying. Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        My pleasure, of course. 😊

        Reply
  14. Freddie Avatar
    Freddie

    New start new adventure, problem always there.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, exactly.

      Reply
  15. David Avatar
    David

    I’m a long-time escape artist, too. Recovering. 😊

    Reply
    1. camilla wells paynter Avatar
      camilla wells paynter

      Me too. After one more move. 😉

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha same here, fingers crossed we both learn to stay grounded in reality 🤞🏽

      Reply
  16. sandysbookaday Avatar
    sandysbookaday

    My youngest son and I had a conversation just last week about this very topic, Pooja. Great post.💐

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so interesting and thanks so much 😊

      Reply
  17. Ludmilla Louissaint Avatar
    Ludmilla Louissaint

    I hope that the problem you have with WP can be solved very soon !!! Cheer up !!! 😊

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, usually glitches go away in a few days so hope that happens with this one too. Thanks! ☺️

      Reply
  18. camilla wells paynter Avatar
    camilla wells paynter

    “Wherever you go, there you are.” (Variously attributed to Confucius, originator of almost every pithy saying, and Bette Midler, originator of the rest of them. Take your pick I guess.) Great humor here and an excellent response to the prompt image. Makes me want to write the whole story, though. . . . stop it, Pooja! 🙂 And I hate to be the one to break it to you, but the grass actually IS greener on the other side of the fence. (I keep going back and forth to check, so I’m POSITIVE. 😆

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      No matter where that quote originated from, it’s so true. Thanks so much! 😀 Aha I guess I need to try switching from one side to another too 😅

      Reply
  19. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A lot said in 6 words. Excellent Pooja

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re welcome ☺️

        Reply
  20. festo_sanjo Avatar
    festo_sanjo

    I think running, creates more problem because you’re influencing the idea that you can’t be content where you are! Also denial isn’t appropriate, but acceptance and surrender may be they keys to happier life…

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and so agree. When we try to run away, our problems still follow us in one way or another. I think acceptance is the biggest key to happiness.

      Reply
  21. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I had a similar problem with WP a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly my menus changed around and things actually are working much better for me now once I figured out where things were now.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’m glad you figured it out. I don’t mind the changes but I think this is just a glitch because the page just goes blank. Hopefully, it will fix itself soon.

      Reply
  22. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Your six word story describes my life at the moment.

    Looking forward, leaving sorrows far behind.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I love your six word story, here’s to a new beginning.

      Reply
      1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
        Joseph Glidden

        Thanks.

        Reply
  23. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
    Wholeness Chronicles

    Very uplifting story and thanks for sharing Pooja. Hope all is well.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, I’m well and hope you are too.

      Reply
  24. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
    Shaunelius Sterns

    I like the six-word story. In the prompt, I see a woman who is leaving all of her past hurts behind. Although she is not showing it on her face, you can see it in her eyes. I can see that she is thinking of what is ahead of her, and the new life she is going to have once she gets to where she is going. That’s what I see in the prompt.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I see that too and she’s both sad and hopeful.

      Reply
  25. Cas9.tech #1 science blog on the planet. I think science is about love, laughter. Avatar
    Cas9.tech #1 science blog on the planet. I think science is about love, laughter.

    Tropical vacation?

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I live in the tropics so maybe to somewhere colder.

      Reply
  26. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    Interesting as always, thanks.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  27. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Ha! When I read the six words in the reader, where you went with it is EXACTLY where my mind went too 🙂 You can’t run away from all the problems. You might be able to run away from the immediate ones, but new ones always pop up. I’m currently dealing with this with someone at church and it would be nice to just walk away and not have to deal with the issues. The problem is, it’s me, so even if I left, I’d end up having the same problem with somebody else somewhere else 😀

    I am very sorry to hear WP has been screwing you over. It’s actually been pretty good for me recently with changes in the reader that are actually useful and “almost” common sense. Hopefully things will straighten themselves out without having to involve the whinypants-blametheuser-ignoreyou “happiness” engineers :-/

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s the problem, we can’t run away from ourselves. We just have to deal with the problems as they come, even if running away sounds more fun lol.

      I’m glad you haven’t experienced any glitches lately. Fingers crossed they work themselves out because I don’t have the energy to deal with the sadness engineers right now 🥲

      Reply
  28. keniatotheworld Avatar
    keniatotheworld

    The grass is not always greener on the other side. I’m slowly learning that a positive change of attitude will make anyone excel even in the harshest of conditions. Lovely read <3

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, your attitude makes a huge difference. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  29. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    No one can outrun their past. ☺️ But I agree, problems or challenges will always exist. We just have to make the best of life. 🙏

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Exactly, some things just stay with us. And problems arise no matter what. We just have to learn to adjust 💕

      Reply
  30. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    It’s the ‘no matter where you go, there you are’ issue. 😀 You got a lot into those 6 words!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, we try to run but can’t run away from ourselves 😅

      Reply
      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        Human version of chasing a tail, maybe. 🙂

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Haha yes, something like that 🙂

          Reply
  31. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    day gift sun lift grace face

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Great SWS.

      Reply
  32. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
    Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

    Good story and point, Pooja. With any life, problems will follow. But it’s how we react to them that makes a difference either in a positive way or negative. 🩷

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I so agree, our attitude and perspective make the biggest difference 💕

      Reply
  33. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Great story and message, Pooja. Problems will follow us until we take action to resolve.

    I’ve experienced a few issues with WP and sites slow loading and also, not being able to leave comments but the glitches seem to be few and far between. 💕

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and yes absolutely. We can run but they’ll always find us.

      I hadn’t had major issues with WP for a bit but this one is getting on my nerves. Thankfully, most glitches fix themselves eventually and I’m hoping that will be the case with this one too 😊

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja. Hopefully, the glitches will fix themselves.

        Reply
  34. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Good story, Pooja, and with a good moral. Your story pairs well with the image.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, glad you liked the story.

      Reply
  35. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    Eschewing impossible Kings, she embraced Adonis.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Interesting SWS.

      Reply
  36. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    Escaping flummery, she embraced him ecstatically.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Hopefully, he was brutally honest.

      Reply
  37. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    How are things one plane over?

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Not as nice as one expects (unfortunately). The parenthesis doesn’t count as an extra word lol.

      Reply
      1. clcouch123 Avatar
        clcouch123

        No, they don’t count. And you’re right. The plane is always greener on the other side of the sky. In response to your earlier question (and thank you), I continue to look for another place to live. Rental prices went way up during COVID, and wouldn’t you know they didn’t go back down. Capitalism at its worst. But I keep looking. I hope you’re having a fine week, new problems (if any) and all. Oh, and I’m having a problem with the “Like” when replying. I don’t know if it’s taking (all that happens here is the star disappears). I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong.
        Or is it WordPress at its finest?

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Sorry to hear that, capitalism has created havoc with the rental and buying in Kenya too. We’ve been looking to move as well but things have become so expensive now. Hope you’re able to find the right place for you that is affordable.
          That sounds like a WordPress glitch, hopefully it will resolve itself.

          Reply
  38. Lively Life Avatar
    Lively Life

    She’s in her seat. Where she is supposed to be. But what a missed opportunity to not open the plane window shutter and look out and see the beauty. You don’t have to want to be out there, you can admire it from afar and appreciate the beauty for what it is.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh yes, absolutely. You can appreciate the beauty from a distance too.

      Reply
  39. Gertrude_n Avatar
    Gertrude_n

    The SWS is a reminder that in every level of life, there will be problems.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, exactly. Some easier than others but problems will always exist.

      Reply
  40. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    Great story and pic, Pooja <3 !!! I'm all about escapism, denial, and out-running problems; so, I jetted to the coast last week. It was beautiful, breathtaking, and picture perfect. 🙂 The only problem was I had to leave (Waaaahhhh) !!! You are so right … sadly! But I will forever keep a look-out ~ LOLOL 😉

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! So glad you had a nice vacation and I so get it, hate it when vacations end 😭

      Reply
      1. SiriusSea Avatar
        SiriusSea

        It was the first in so many years … and I’m still pouting its over !!!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Hopefully you can take another one soon!

          Reply
  41. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I like your six word story and yes, you are correct. It’s nice to start over if you want to, but to run away from problems is not the answer. Life is not perfect and there will always be problems of some sort.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Exactly, starting over is fine but we shouldn’t expect a perfect life. Problems will always come up no matter what.

      Reply
  42. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    What if I had said yes.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      What if indeed, great SWS.

      Reply
  43. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    I can relate to this story!
    And in response to your note – I’ve been away from WordPress lately because the screen keeps going blank and it’s been frustrating.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks! Oh no, sorry to hear you’re experiencing this issue too. I hope they fix it soon. It’s very annoying.

      Reply
  44. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Lol at your therapist calling your escapism a defense mechanism! I had to crack up at that because that is something my therapist would say to me too! I enjoyed your six word story a lot Pooja! Xo

    Reply
  45. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    We often take the old ones with us!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      True!

      Reply
  46. Anuran & Sayoni Avatar
    Anuran & Sayoni

    Full of optimism. Loved the approach pooja . Beautiful short story

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  47. CHAIN BREAKING MOM Avatar
    CHAIN BREAKING MOM

    Needed to hear this! I seem to be in hermit mode/isolation but believe its a trauma response afraid to let anyone get close to me.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I can be like that too and often too scared to get too close to anyone because I’m afraid it’ll end up hurting me. But it’s important not to let our trauma hold us back.

      Reply
      1. CHAIN BREAKING MOM Avatar
        CHAIN BREAKING MOM

        So true!

        Reply
  48. signalman Avatar
    signalman

    A life without problems, is dull, mundane and boring with no challenges in…what kind of life would that be?

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, that’s true.

      Reply
  49. Rochdalestu Avatar
    Rochdalestu

    New solutions, new adventures, new achievements

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Love that SWS, so motivating.

      Reply

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