Have you ever found yourself needing an escape from the reality of your everyday life? Taking some time away from the demands of a job or school for self-care is necessary. I do not do it often enough, but when I do, I walk away from my responsibilities temporarily, and I am rewarded by its effects on me. It gives me a designated time of uninterrupted self-reflection and chance to mend my weary mind after long, hard weeks come and go. Any chance I get to and sit by a body of water, I feel a calming sensation wash over me. My heart is flooded with peacefulness, and my mind is refreshed. Seeing the ripples of water disrupt the surface of a lake gives me something to think about. Each ripple stands for a task that must be done. As one ripple stops, another one begins. This chain reaction resembles how we go through life going from one task to the next. A stone, the wind, or force acts as the catalyst to begin a ripple. We also have motivation as a driving force behind our actions. No matter how busy we are, or think we are, there is always time to take a step away from it all to reflect on the reasons why we do what we do and reignite the love behind the passion. I am around people all the time at school, and my future profession will revolve around people interactions. And let me say this: being around people for extended lengths of time is exhausting to me. It is not a bad thing, but I just need some alone time as self-care efforts. We all have that one exhausting trigger that requires some form of R and R. Be aware of your needs and make you the best you can be. We cannot help others if we do not help ourselves first. The reason I enjoy taking nature walks and sitting by the water is that, in the stillness and silence, I find the beauty of life. I escape from the high demands and take a step towards inner peace. Water stands for a cleansing, and my soul thrives in the quietness as the cleansing of my body and mind takes place. Finding myself in the serenity of solitude is lovely, wild, and free. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2017
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