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A vacation in the moment

Maizenblue227
Maizenblue227

I was driving yesterday and for a bit of it was absorbing my surroundings. A mental vacation from my thoughts to just being in that moment and then trying to keep that emotion from leaving. In the past these were times in the summer where I would go down to the woods near where I grew up and just rested among the trees. It was a slower and less anxious time for sure and I was fortunate to have it despite my mental health issues then. It is ironic to me that these quick moments of peace can feel more fulfilling at times than a several day vacation. I can certainly get nostalgic and life moves fast and seems to go quicker as we age. I just wish perhaps I can have more of those small moments to hold onto where I do feel peace. Anyone else feel similar?

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I am feeling at peace now. I don't work and I don't meet people. But I still want to find something to do. Youtube have many healing videos help you to feel at peace.
arfie
arfie
trying to hold onto an emotion is like trying to hold water in my hands. the more tightly i clench, the faster they drain. that frustration just might cause me more anxiety than anything else in my life.

i find an endless stream of peaceful moments when i unclench my fists and find something to appreciate, no matter how desperate the circumstances swirling around me.

but that is me and every case is unique.

gentle support while you sort your own, maizen. may and endless stream of peace find you.
hasty_05
hasty_05
I also find peace in nature. I tend to take a walk as long as I can go with my physical pain. I just walk up and down my street and look at all the trees and sometimes the birds and squirrels. I also feel life goes quicker as I age. I am retired and have chronic pain and my life is slower than I want. But then it becomes Friday or Saturday and I think how fast the week went.
Tired
Tired
Finding small moments of peace is helpful
for my anxious brain. They don't last a long time
but I wish they would. I watch nature YouTube
videos. Or watch out my window while breathing
slowly. It helps.
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