Today I am feeling the need to restore, to refresh, to be quiet on purpose.
You may be thinking “This is a time of pandemic. We are all being quiet and isolated,” and yes, I understand that, too. The difference is “to be quiet on purpose.” To mindfully take a micro action that will create peace in the moment.
Earlier in the week I took a short visit to the mouth of the Kern River as it opens into the Valley. It was a cloudy, misty morning and the river view was so inviting I decided to take a one minute video – just the river doing its “river thing.”
What I didn’t realize as I took that video is just gazing into it for one minute brings me peace.
Let’s try that now:
How does that feel?
The first time I presented it with my Virtual Coffee Date/Intentional & Connected Conversation Group it took me three times to feel peaceful, First my mind was bouncing all over the place. Second, I was able to feel peaceful about halfway through and the third time – I was able to instantly feel calm and peace and tranquil.
The river nurtured me.
Please take a moment to return to this river video when you are feeling less than tranquil.
If you would enjoy a longer video with me describing the process, I made a 7 minute video sharing a process of viewing the river three times as well.
Grant yourself permission to feel at peace during this pandemic.
You are worth it.
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Julie JordanScott is the Creative Life Midwife. She inspires people to live their life as an artform and then take action towards their best results. Her specialty is writing – her easiest way to express what she does is this: She Coaches. You Write. Your Readers Win! During the 2020 Pandemic she is also leading daily Virtual Coffee Dates, Facilitating Intentional Conversation so people will feel less isolated during this time of social and physical distancing.
Another great blog entry, love the river and the ability to return to it as needed for peace.
That was wonderful! I saved it in my watch later section, so I can come back to it. It took until the end of the video, but finally, I felt peaceful. Thx!
I needed that. Something about the sound of water flowing down the river. I go to the ocean as often as I can to listen to the waves. Thank you.
I lived by the ocean for several years and YES! It is so healing. I am looking forward to returning to the ocean soon, too. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
We love to go to the Great Smoky Mountains. I take a video of the water rolling over the rocks and listen to it often just to relax and bring me peace. Wonderful blog, thanks for sharing your river!
I have so enjoyed my visits to the Smoky Mountains! Thank you for visiting with us today.
Normally I am an upbeat positive person but with pain from a sprained ankle and stress from Covid-19, I need some peace. I am so glad I found your post.
I am grateful you found it, too. Yesterday I was in a fairly dark mood myself. These things happen, we go up and down and backwards and sideways and back again. Unpredictable… and yet we thankfully still keep coming back.
Thanks for sharing your peaceful minute with us..
The sights, sounds, and smells of nature are so calming and soothing.
Rosemary xoxo-rd
Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I appreciate it so much – and yes, this week in Bakersfield we are facing rain so I am not sure how much of my outdoor walking will continue… and keeping my chin up anyway. 🙂 Thanks again.