I just did it again this morning and it works for me every time. It’s an easy way to practice stillness and inner peace, and to start your day feeling inspired. Try it and let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment. The beauty of this is that every morning is a new opportunity to practice.
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Practicing Stillness and the Life Balancing Moment
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Wake before dawn.I Heard the Dolphins Breathing, a Life Balancing Moment
Monday, November 29th, 2010
It came to pass that my husband John and I found ourselves at Shem Creek in the Low Country of South Carolina on Thanksgiving night. As we stood on the deserted dock under a clear sky filled with star shine, it was so still and quiet that I literally heard the dolphins breathing as they surfaced in the creek. There was no other sound. And there arose in me such awe, love and gratitude for life that I imagined this short poem so I could savor the moment again and again.
dolphins surfacing
thanksgiving night in shem creek
blowholes breathing life
What made this a “life balancing moment”? It was being in a place I’d never been before on that particular quiet night; being fully present and enjoying nature with all my senses; and the element of surprise when the dolphins surfaced.
This unique combination created an awe-inspiring moment of simply being with nature and loving life. It felt like a sacred gift and I now use the memory of it to balance out stressful moments that come up.
What life balancing moments have you experienced? Please share by leaving a comment.
