I have a thing about water, which the more astrologically inclined say is because I am a cancer. I live on a river, I have a pond in my back yard, my favourite happy places are lakes, waterfalls, and beaches. I love to ramble around our piece of Ontario and be near moving water. It was remarked to me that Lake Scugog, the closest lake to where I live is open already. Yes, it is, and I checked it is clear of ice at a new record-breaking early date of March 4 in this year 2024. The Pigeon River where I live is open and the birds are back already. It is worrisome that Wiarton Willy was so correct this year and we seem to have an early spring on our hands, however, I do bask in the glory of all the moving open water around me. When I am overwhelmed, I stand at the bridge and imagine that my troubles are being taken down the river. This works for a few minutes of mindful meditation. What is your few minutes? What works for you to just put down your worries for just a few minutes? Make sure you find something that can offer you the moments that you need to recenter, all the trouble will be there to pick up again later if you must, but in the few moments you can just be and just breathe and have a little break. One of my happy places is Burleigh Falls, a small park nearby allows you to have access to climb the rocks and witness the strength of the falls head on. The water crashes and rolls this time of year. Find your place or your thing, settle in for that moment, it can help for an eternity.
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