I want to rid my life of clocks, schedules and deadlines and live by the rising sun.
Worship the moon and feel the earth beneath my feet.
Walk off the beaten path and celebrate Mother Nature and all its creatures.
Love on my own terms and see adventure in every day.
Nourish my soul and make time to express the passions that truly matter.
Fall in love with everyone I meet, and collect the stories to tell.

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Who am I, and why I write.
I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I am the one, holding on to the silver lining when the skies are gray. I’m a believer that nothing is coincidence, but that everything has purpose. I’ve made my mistakes, don’t we all, but I see them as growing pains and they are a part of who I am today. I have lost myself in order to find myself, and I still do from time to time, but in a good way.
I’m a big child who laughs until my belly hurts when life wants to be serious.
Career wise: I’ve been there, done that, and I took “The jump” off the hamster wheel in an effort to change my future. I didn’t land all that soft, but I can say that I’m still proud to have found the courage to do it. Coming full circle, I had it all, and yet I was lonely and had nothing. Today I choose to be a collector of moments and I chase memories, instead of the material stuff. Less is more, and the motto is quality over quantity. You’d be amazed at how freeing it can be.
I see myself as a free spirit that believes in an unconventional lifestyle. Somehow I go against the grain most of the times, not to rebel, but because it feels right to stay true to my unique and authentic self. It takes courage, and you often stand alone, but if you dare, you soon realize that it is the only way if you don’t want to lose who you are.
Just like most, my past wasn’t easy and I come from a life that didn’t always give me the opportunity to be heard. Few related and even fewer cared to take the time. But that’s the past and it’s history, the future hasn’t happened and the “NOW” is truly all we ever have.
In the end we all have a story to tell, and we all seek to be understood. We all yearn to be heard and accepted and still life is hard and our path is full of stumbling blocks. If we can see the lessons in adversity we may realize that the toughest moments are often our greatest teachers. There is a reason for the saying that the stars can’t shine without darkness, and it might be darkness that will show you the light.
It took a series of (un)fortunate events, to learn to glow through the pain, to learn how to dance in the rain. I believe in Magic and wonder, and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
As an empath this old soul often feels a little too much, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Today, I am here to tell my story because I believe that it can help others. It is my hope to bring inspiration and strengths to you, while showing you that it can be done. I know you are out there, and I know you are suffering in silence. I am here to tell you that you are not alone, and your voice is being heard loud and clear. Hang on and be strong, transformation is yours.
In light and love....Rhapsody Bohème 💙🦋
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Beautifully captured the Heart of a Gypsy in words…
I hope you have read my post – Hi Hippie I am a Gypsy.
Regards
Shiva
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I will revisit your post Shiva….thank you very much.
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How do you get these great shots of yourself? Great pic!
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Uhhh, I don’t know, loo. Well, sometimes it starts with a vision in my head of what I want the end result to look like and sometimes it’s a candid shot. Either one, requires an excellent photographer to execute the vision. 🙂
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A dream I share. Beautiful picture too.
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Thank you so much Darren. I truly to be given the opportunity to make this dream become a reality some time soon. Very, very soon
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Wonderful gypsy, Rhapsody and you have penned the lines so beautifully as if one with nature. Great and such a beautiful picture too.
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I’m glad you enjoyed Kamal. Thank you very much.
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Welcome dear and what a life to be like a gypsy
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Isn’t is a dream 🙂
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Yes absolutely hope a human being could do that after few years but we r so tied down with family and have to make a living too
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Just beautiful…
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Xoxo Thank you
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We must connect to the earth and nature to really purify our souls. It is how I reboot. It is how I feel ALIVE. Honestly I have no clue what the date is and the only reason I know the time is because I have to take my seizure meds. After I do that I will leave the house and even though I cannot get far due to my disease I will listen to the birds and feel the breeze
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That is truly all that matters and you are doing it, for whatever time you can. I commend you for fighting through the pain and I do know what that feels like. I have struggled with my own disease for 11 years now and not all days are equal. Best wishes dear and keep your chin up. You are not alone.
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Love it!
You are too young to retire!!! Ha Ha!!
Dwight
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Haha too funny and I think I think I paid my dues with 38 years of retail. But thank you if you thought I looked much younger 😉
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A lot of what you describe is what it is like for me now that I am retired!
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That’s awesome and it is like that for me as often as possible while I still work. Enjoy…
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Thanks!
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This is exactly how I picture your life to be!
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I’m working on it :). Thank you dear
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So much beauty in this post! Check out my bohemian hippie blog if you like! 🙂
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Awe thank you so much and thank you for stopping by. Sure will check in with you. Namaste…
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