There weren't many boats as the sun went down. One by one each had pulled up anchor and left for home. Finally, it was just me and my boat left. I turned off the music so Nature's own would be heard. Now the crashing of the waves, the lapping of water on the hull, and the breathing of the dolphins as they surfaced were the only sounds.
I shut my eyes and just listened for a minute. I pushed all the thoughts from my head, just wanting to blank out and let the peace of this place roll over me. It is easy to do this here but not so easy at other places. If I can hold the image of the sunset and the sounds in my head, then I believe that I can pause wherever I am, take a minute and feel peace of mind.
It has been a tiring couple of days. Not really bad just filled with information that I needed to process. Life is like that--one minute peace and the next agitation. But maybe I can create my own peace in the midst of agitation if I remember this moment.
indeed...glad you escaped a bit to the tunes and the sunset...sometimes when i am processing i just need something to take my mind away so it can think...
ReplyDeleteAt today's 11th Step Meeting the topic was how do you feel the presence of your Higher Power? So many people mentioned dogma type things, etc. and I finally spoke up and said that for me it was something that I couldn't put in to words...it's definitely a feeling. And that's how it seemed to me as I read your entry today. You FELT peace of mind by just turning off the noise and listening to nature. Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteI appreciate how well you share the essentials of your emotional life, the essence of your challenge, but detach from the drama. I can taste that you are dwelling in the sweetness of solution, even as the problem is expressing its potent sharpness.
ReplyDeleteI've learned to pause when agitated. Now, if I can just remember to practice that.
ReplyDeleteI like how you remove the ipod and listen to nature's music.
ReplyDeleteMindfulness meditation. Breathe. Let your mind go where it will. Examine. Bring it back to your breath.
ReplyDeleteAnd so forth.
I am taking a deep breath for you. I am hoping that all will be well.
Life - peace one minute, agitation the next. That's a fact.
ReplyDeleteYour picture of sunset and the description of the soothing sounds on the water are a beautiful way to find serenity.
PG
'Finally, it was just me and my boat left. I turned off the music so Nature's own would be heard. Now the crashing of the waves, the lapping of water on the hull, and the breathing of the dolphins as they surfaced were the only sounds.'
ReplyDeletethat sounds like magic syd...loved this post...
It is a wonderful gift you gave to yourself today by taking in a moment of serenity.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your post it helps me when you share your ESH...
"nature's music" - I love the wind in the tall cedars in our back yard - I like to go out on the deck in the dark, lean on the railing and listen to God's whispers.
ReplyDeletethanks for this, Syd.
nice picture (and nice photograph too). i was thinking of that yesterday - the contrast of the moments - and it felt like the waves in the sea when i am standing near the shore. they come and they go. and both are felt nice in different ways.
ReplyDeleteYou are on to one of the greatest keys of ZEN Syd. Find a peace filled place and retain yourself there as you walk through life.
ReplyDeletebringing serenity along... I love being able to transport myself to special HP enveloped places and times.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to comment on your post, but I'm going to be selfish.
ReplyDeleteMy spouse is an alcoholic ... she blames her drinking on me. She calls me controlling because I ask her where she's going or what she's doing ... or that I don't like to give her cash.
She calls me insecure because I don't always trust her ...
It seems our lives are great 99% of the time and 1% destroys all the good.
I feel like she'd rather drink then be in this relationship ...
help.
lovely photos the last few days - I love the one's of the ocean. I, too, close my eyes and listen to nature (even the barking dog next door). These sounds are truly a gift from God (well, maybe not the dog! :) Take care.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that the sunset itself only last a minute. One minute of ultimate glory and then it changes, to another minute as the sun descends. Every minute has his own glorious purpose.
ReplyDeletelovely pic :)
ReplyDeleteSo you are enjoying the new ship? ;-D The picture is worth keeping and looking at when the days grow short and the wind blows cold. I could meditate to your post today.
ReplyDelete♥namaste♥
Your moment sounds lovely.
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