Today was interesting. Skies were grey and next to no wind. Temperatures were just above freezing. I spent the day indoors working online and with a phone meeting. I only went outside briefly to head to the town library for a noon hour talk. The speaker is a colleague from the university with a presentation called "Mindfulness and how to deal with hard things." She has an amazing voice that comes from a place of peace while leading others to calm. She spoke of practicing being where we are when we are there. I found her metaphor of the mind as the sky intriguing. She noted that wind does not hurt the sky and that clouds arrive and then they leave. There was a larger group than usual there today and we spent a good chunk of the time being still. What a gift that was. I truly needed that this week. The speaker has a web site with blogs, Facebook page and has begun podcasts. Anyone who is interested should check these sites -- www.justbreatheyouareenough.com
The calmness from the seminar mimicked the calm encountered outdoors. It was the calm before the storm that arrived in the evening. Rain, snow and flying slush. Luckily more rain than frozen precipitation occurred by the time I headed off to bed. Seeking calm and finding it in nature and in other people can add wonder to a day. Refocusing from frustrations to finding those moments of inner calm takes practice, but it can help to deal with some challenges along the journey.
I was reminded of a calming song as I walked through the day. The melody and harmonies bring a sense of tranquility that is mirrored in the lyrics. Enjoy!
Peaceful Easy Feeling -- The Eagles
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