#21 Beachcombing - A Walking Meditation

Beachcombing at the "Sea Glass" Beach at
 the bottom of Beacon Avenue in Sidney BC

If you are lucky enough like us to live by a body of water, in our case the ocean, then here is a walking meditation that is often overlooked as child's play. Beachcombing.

Whether "your" water is a lake, river or the sea, beachcombing is always a possibility.  Once you begin combing the beach for small treasures, you will be hooked! 

Where we live we have an abundance of beaches just a stone's throw away.  The "glass beach" is a favourite where one can find pretty, colourful,  smoothed sea glass.  And then there is the "shell beach", where shells, including crab shells are all fun to collect (except I highly recommend leaving the crabs behind, unless of course they are completely "crab free").

It is amazing how your senses are heightend while combing.  You notice everything; the soft sound of the waves lapping upon the shore, the sea gulls crying overhead, the distant glitter of sun twinkling on the islands and mountains, and the glistening green sea kelp edgeing towards the shore.  And if you and your little ones are lucky, you might just be able to find a big bulb of kelp to stomp on and make it "pop, squish and squirt"!  Giggles guaranteed.

No matter what the season, plan a beachcombing outing, even for a short time.  It will soothe your soul. 



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#17 Sunshine

 

Let the Sun Shine In

 

It is that time of year where we are seeing the sun more and more.  Take advantage of this brilliant source of warmth and rejuvination.

Inside  Draw the curtains open, make sure the sun has every opportunity to come into your home.  Take a cat-nap on the floor.  That's right, take a bit of wisdom from our feline friends and find a ray of sun, then lie down in it even if just for a couple of minutes.  Feel the warmth of the natural light envelope you.  If your wee ones are with you, have them lie down as well and to keep them occupied tell them how kitties love basking in the sun, then ask them to pretend they are kitty cats - get them purring.

Outside  Even as little as ten minutes of sunshine a day will boost your vitamin D levels and make you feel good. 

• Go for a stroll. 
• Parking somewhere?  Park a little further away and walk that much longer. 
• At work?  Take your coffee break outside. 
• If you are at home with your little ones make sure you invest in some solid backyard toys and give everyone a backyard break. 
• If your little ones are napping, open your front door and sit on the steps, close your eyes, breathe, listen, and enjoy.

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