Articles Archive for 14 July 2009
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Often while I walk I try to think about all the things I’ve missed or haven’t done in my life and I ask what can I do so that I don’t waste any more of my existence and I search my heart and inquire what is it you really want a new house, a new car or a fabulous trip somewhere in the world and while walking I allow myself to plan whatever it is I decide while listening to the sounds of the woods and forests around me, the birds the trees blowing in the wind then, I look into the sky and dream about the clouds and all their glory wondering how Mother Nature can be so beautiful and for a moment my soul and heart seem to be all mine. My dreams appear in front of me and I’m convinced when I get home I’ll plot my first desire I’ll look into the trip I’ve always been thinking about or that fabulous shopping spree you imagine you can afford purchasing all the things I’ve ever wanted designer shoes or that expensive suit; and then I drift back to the scenery around me and allow myself to once again get lost in the comfort of the moment I can feel my blood pressure and it’s perfect my mind is clear and I can even sense my cheeks are naturally rosy I’m in concert with my body and soul and everything around me is breathtaking. And then I realize most of what everyone is looking for is in the instant your able to alter your thoughts and accept the beauty and calm in your emotions where there is no anxiety or fear of tomorrow and what most of us really want is harmony and to make it last forever because this quiet or stillness is as precious as the fountain of youth we spend billions trying to achieve and in front of us is the natural and effortless way to feel the splendor of life an innocent walk with nature. Therefore all my material thoughts seem less important and I strive for the bliss I’m able to absorb when I take the time to really smell the roses and I never thought I say it however it’s true there is no value we can attach to peace of mind and I’m so glad I found this secret and if you read this again you’ll get it as well and your day can begin as amazingly as mine.
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