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A Sacred Place

The still waters of Dixon Reservoir

A photo and excerpt from my journal this past July:

Tuesday morning at Pineridge Natural Area. Sun just rose on an almost cloudless horizon. Our meadowlarks sing joyfully. Thank you! Bless this day. Love the birds. I awoke early this morning so had a short night of sleep and may need a power nap later today. The sun is a blinding bright orange orb. It will soon heat up this July day. It is a glorious time of the day for me. My young friend, Kate’s car is here, so she is already up on Viewpoint Spur practicing her morning yoga/meditation. It is also a glorious time of the day for her. This is a sacred place for many. Yet, even in this sacredness I find my mind wandering away to the busyness of the day, fretting, planning and no longer present to the sounds and beauty of creation. I take a deep breath and return. I believe these mornings transform the core of who I am and is an integral part of my own evolution, becoming who I was created to be. A process I will continue to take until my final breath.

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Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • Tom Dills

    It’s really hard to keep those outside noises quiet, isn’t it? Even while enjoying the peace of nature, thoughts and concerns creep into our thoughts uninvited. But try we must, hopefully to succeed, at least temporarily.

  • Earl

    The gratifying thing is that if we are aware, we can find precious moments like this throughout each day of our lives. However, sometimes I’m more successful than others.
    Wonderful and insightful journal entry and a fitting photo!

  • Faye

    A beautiful place to experience peace of mind. Yes, the busy thoughts creep in too soon but any time spent here is not wasted.

    • Monte Stevens

      It has taken me a few years to let the lesson of letting these thoughts pass on by. They can at times be very attractive while at the same time harmful. We must live life in the present moment.