June 7, 2007
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Peace
(Credit where it’s due, it’s not my photograph.)Yesterday after work, I was speaking on the phone with a friend of mine and after hearing I had never gone kayaking before, she generously offered to take me. So we went, down this long road which led from the densely populated suburban clutter of Central Jersey, to the very canal pictured above. Honestly, it has been a long time, perhaps too long since I had a real opportunity to enjoy some time outdoors, to really soak in the peaceful, serene atmosphere of nature and relax for a bit. I had almost forgotten how much I enjoy those kinds of moments. There were no cars, no roads, no noise aside from nature and the occasional cycler passing along the path nearby, and to really feel such peace for even a few moments is one of the great experiences in life I think everyone owes themself. So I guess I owe her a debt of gratitude, for helping me remember some of the pleasures I really enjoy in life that I had not engaged in for many years.
Comments (5)
ryc: And where are these people? Are they truly happy? Everyone is entitled to their ideals, aspirations, dreams, and whatnot…
That sounds wonderful. Sorry, I haven’t been looking at your page for hours, I forgot it was open. Sorry. LOL.
Jana
nice. kayaking…sounds scary. i’m can’t swim…so anything that involves water scares the hell out of me…
that phot you chose definitely conveys the idea of peace.. calmness…
something that we all crave and even need.. but we sure dont get enough of it. i know i sure need a huge dose of some all-calming inner peace soon! anywho, what a great friend to offer to take you kayaking! savor that! we dont all have friends like that lol
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it as much as me (and in a similar way). It’s only in nature that I can truly escape and find total inner peace.