We all like to think back to peaceful moments from time to time. Either during times with stress in our daily lives or just because sometimes it simply makes us feel good. I'd like to share a few of those moments with you.
From my childhood, were the times I climbed up atop the barn and just sat there daydreaming or appreciating a sunset.
That was one of life's best. A close second were the times in Colorado snow skiing and ascending a ski slope on a beautiful blue sky morning with a fresh snow the night before. Sitting there on the chair lift with nothing but the soft breeze blowing through the evergreens and occasional clicking of someone's skis together up ahead of you. And, once up to the top, just standing there for a moment taking in all the glory and beauty that lie below you.
Speaking of views and peace, looking straight down from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Maine. Not like the Rocky Mountains, the view was only a few thousand feet below. But, you were standing there, looking almost straight down at the Atlantic Ocean. Such peace!
Arising early one morning to walk the beach at sunrise in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. So peaceful and serene to be the only one at sunrise strolling the beach with the fog laden horizon not burned off by the early morning sun.
Another time with a glorious sunrise on the bow of a cruise ship-just me and a cup of java. Watching the island of Jamaica slowly coming near with the isle-green mountains becoming ever so larger and closer moment by moment.
Lastly, how fortunate to be able to enjoy the peace and beauty of the green valley behind me every day from my home on Lily Lane in Marshalltown, Iowa. Sometimes and most times, we find those peaceful moments right at home!
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