Sweet Serenity

This is my rock where I sit and I dream.

With each life giving breath, i feel more alive, as my lungs inhale the fresh, un-polluted air.

I close my eyes and hear the trickling of the water as it flows freely down the side of the cliff.
I hear each liquid drop,one by one, connecting with the lake below.

I now change my position and lay across the rock.

With my feet on the ground, I draw in the earth energies.

The sun smiles upon me, with its rays gently penetrating my skin, while a soft breeze carefully caresses each individual strand of my hair.

While I peacefully lay there, I look up and gaze at the cumulonimbus clouds looking inviteably like white marshmallows, floating across the pale blue sky.
I wonder if I could cushion myself comfortably in them?

I then look across and am now lured in by the pond beside me.
I rise and walk towards it, as its crystal clear presence, is too hard to resist.
As I approach I notice the trees overhanging above, with their reflections calmly swaying with the movement of the water.

I gradually step in.

My feet feel like they're being massaged by the sand and pebbles below.
I feel the water particles touch every part of my skin, for there is no layer of fabric between us.

I feel free... no restrictions.

Every gentle ripple, washes away any impurities, leaving my body to feel cleansed and alive.

With the rock walls around me, I feel safe as they embrace me like a warm hug.
Leaning against the layered cliff wall, I position myself nicely into the corner.

I observe my mind and become aware of the fleeting thoughts.
Drifting into a meditative state, these images start to subside, bringing a sense of emptiness and peace within.
As I go deeper into the present moment I am captivated more and more by nature's version of music and beauty that appears before me.

Mother nature offers these tranquil surroundings ... Until she is disturbed.

I feel all the elements come together, generously sending out their healing energies to refresh and revitalise my body and mind.

Even though I am alone, I am at one with myself and with nature.

There is a stillness within my heart.

There is harmony.


Written age 28
Fri 11/07/08