Saturday 21 August 2010

Bridging the need for peace and reflection

Sanctuary
When I need to press refresh, I know exactly which button to hit. Everyday activities are the surface tension that keeps the important things from breaking through. Finding sanctuary allows you to look a little deeper.
I find peace and reflection can be found in the middle of town. I have two special places.
When I am looking for peace and reflection I go to Cassiobury Park. 
Specifically I go to the three bridges in the park: two that span the river and the red-bricked one that overlooks the Grand Union Canal.
I find peace and reflection where there are reflections. 
When you are looking for the same, where do you go?

7 comments:

  1. I usually go inside myself, and wherever I can do that successfully is where there is peace and quiet. Lack of noise and people. It may be a closed room in my house, it may be a walk somewhere, or sitting down in the corner of my garden.

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  2. My 11-month old is far from helium-filled, but if I can walk the dog with my IPod, it's a good battery-charger.There's a small wooded area neraby that's perfect.

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  3. I go hiking - either up on the moors or in the Derbyshire Dales. The dramatic landscape is always inspiring.

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  4. Hi Karen
    I agree, trying to look inside is hard with out quiet. I love the sound of your tranquil places.

    Hi Will
    But an eleven month old toddler? That is such a great age. I spent hours watching mine sleep. Your woodland is great idea for peace and tranquillity.

    Hi MC
    Moors and dales? An expansive and dramatic way to find sanctuary.

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  5. Those are lovely pictures.

    I walk along the beach or bay for peace and reflection.

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  6. Great pics :)

    I tend to walk the neighbourhood.

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  7. Hi Medeia
    You live near the beach and the bay? Wonderful. Lots of reflections to reflect over.

    Hi Jemi
    The streets are a good too. I find myself gazing in at windows - great for inspiration and, perhaps, getting to know the neighbourhood's community cop ;)

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