Freeing the Mind and Rejuvinating the Soul
We all have something that can clear our minds and make us forget about the day to day trials and tribulations. Sometimes it takes many years before we get in touch with exactly what that "thing" is.
As a child it is play. If you watch children engaged in playing games (real or imaginary) it is clear that it's the only thing they are thinking about. No worries about school, homework or household chores. If they are fortunate this ability to freely let go will last for many years. We all know eventually their lives will be filled with worries (girlfriends/boyfriends, sports college) and work.
Adult responsibility and stress comes so gradually that before we know it these things have creeped into our lives as quietly as a lion hunting its prey. One day our spirit is free, and then the reality of life's necessary routine takes over. Somewhere along the way we forget what can clear our mind and bring complete calm. Slowly our free spirited soul is pushed into the background, just out of reach.
I do know as we get older and our children are grown, we come to the realization that there is a strong need to get back in touch with who we are and what's important. To find that younger free spirited soul who was in charge many years ago. Once we begin to become reacquainted with that person, we remember the things that used to bring us joy and find that they still do.
For me it is writing and talking photos of nature. There is something about putting pen to paper, or looking through the camera lens at the beauty that surrounds me, that frees my mind of all other tasks and worries. Finding the time is not always easy, and I notice a significant difference if too much time passes without doing what I love. Of course it is up to me to ensure I put time aside for what brings me joy.
My wish for all of you is that you will find the thing that you love doing, and the time to indulge. I imagine this world would be a much better place if we all had time to free our minds and rejuvenate our souls.
As a child it is play. If you watch children engaged in playing games (real or imaginary) it is clear that it's the only thing they are thinking about. No worries about school, homework or household chores. If they are fortunate this ability to freely let go will last for many years. We all know eventually their lives will be filled with worries (girlfriends/boyfriends, sports college) and work.
Adult responsibility and stress comes so gradually that before we know it these things have creeped into our lives as quietly as a lion hunting its prey. One day our spirit is free, and then the reality of life's necessary routine takes over. Somewhere along the way we forget what can clear our mind and bring complete calm. Slowly our free spirited soul is pushed into the background, just out of reach.
I do know as we get older and our children are grown, we come to the realization that there is a strong need to get back in touch with who we are and what's important. To find that younger free spirited soul who was in charge many years ago. Once we begin to become reacquainted with that person, we remember the things that used to bring us joy and find that they still do.
For me it is writing and talking photos of nature. There is something about putting pen to paper, or looking through the camera lens at the beauty that surrounds me, that frees my mind of all other tasks and worries. Finding the time is not always easy, and I notice a significant difference if too much time passes without doing what I love. Of course it is up to me to ensure I put time aside for what brings me joy.
My wish for all of you is that you will find the thing that you love doing, and the time to indulge. I imagine this world would be a much better place if we all had time to free our minds and rejuvenate our souls.
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