“I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” — Henry David Thoreau draw of sand and waves nature’s alluring appeal corrupted by crowds * * * Just how many can fit in limited beach space during a disappearing summer season—that is the question … More Jam-packed
“What is peace? Is it war? No. Is it strife? No. Is it lovely, and gentle, and beautiful, and pleasant, and serene, and joyful? O yes!” — Charles Dickens oh, for peacefulness serenity and calm power of stillness * * * Calm waters, still as glass, reflect peace of the evening • Niantic Bay photo … More Serenity
“Do not get caught in your anger, worries, or fears. Come back to the present moment, and touch life deeply.” – Thich Nhat Hanh limited thinking the trap of tunnel vision loss of perspective * * * Lobster traps piled high, ready to catch unsuspecting prey • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Trapped” haiku by … More Trapped
“There is no place like the beach… where the land meets the sea and the sea meets the sky.” — Umair Siddiqui mesmerizing state caught up in nature’s comfort landscape of relief * * * Sun, sea, blue sky and Adirondack chairs—ingredients of peace and comfort • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Seashore” haiku by … More Seashore
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God.” — Anne Frank empty seats await heal those looking for relief nature’s antidote * * * Front row seats available for nature’s healing show • Photo and … More Stress Relief
“Tomorrow may be fair, however stormy the sky of today.” — Lewis Howard Latimer stormy skies prevail dark clouds loom on horizon forecast worrisome * * * Prefer the light of sun • Photo and “Stormy” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“It’s pretty easy to decide to roll with the punches, to look at the enormity of natural disaster and choose to hunker down and do less. It’s more important than ever, I think, to persist and make a dent in the universe instead.” — Seth Godin when the day goes bad better to tackle trouble hiding … More Hunker Down
“Life is like fording a river, stepping from one slippery stone to another….” — Merle Shain hold on to my hand velvety appearance fools just plain slippery * * * Wet algae-covered rocks pretty, but slick • Photo and “Slippery” haiku by Mary O’Connor Celebrate 2025 with new inspiration and Say Yes! to Your Creative … More Slippery
“You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” — Charles Buxton pursue a clear mind physical, mental balance make time to unwind * * * Kayakers trade busy lives for mind-clearing time on the water • Photo and “Clear Mind” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.” — Robert Fulghum stones stacked in layers symbols of balance and calm stay still and create * * * Commonly associated with spiritual devotion and prayer, the ancient practice of … More Well-Balanced
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