It's so important for well being to make time for reflection and find moments of serenity.
Hours often whirl past me in a kaleidoscope of frenetic activity. Every thought and action has primary importance in its moment.
When I started my morning walks to the beach, they had a dual purpose; to exercise for physical health and to clear my mind in preparation for the day ahead. No matter what my preoccupations, I would lift myself above them to appreciate the unique beauty of each morning at the beach.
Over time, without conscious consent, my very precious early morning quiet time for meditative reflection and serenity became work time. One day last week I was out walking and I realised that all my thoughts were crammed with work. I had been to the beach and I had seen it with my eyes, but I hadn't been fully present in the moment to appreciate it.
So now, I'll be switching my phone to silent and leaving it in my pocket until the walk is over and I'm home, feeling replenished and ready for the day ahead.
