my pic
all devices off
sit comfortably
with a straight spine
pause life’s busyness
close down the mental chatter
focus on breath stills all within
emptying my mind, ignoring external
enables stillness to fill
restoring calm and balance
connecting with that universal flow
gives rise to a void
the space to hear what’s within
maintains my mental health
eases my emotions
restores my spiritual well-being
I use meditation and my newfound technique
of long solitary drives on straight open roads
Some use music, gardening, cleaning, cycling …
how do you ‘create’ your empty space?
aroused 
Traveling long distances knowing how to stop from time to time to immerse yourself in nature is certainly a good choice to escape the constraints and anxieties of life, Kate.
Love ❤
Michel
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Wow Kate, Your poem is a meditation commentary. Loved it.
We had some work done outside during the summer. That required paving slabs. Which required a few long drives to music. Long drives work some magic coupled with music, or a podcast or audio book -quite a powerful and liberating experience.
I think 2 years of covid lock down has impacted in many unseen ways. 🤔
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You have a wonderful way of discovering inner peace Kate … Music has been my avenue to ‘serenity’ , but since I’ve had Frankie (15 months now), our walkies have been a great source of peace and tranqility for me …
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Breathing is certainly part of it. I find my mind is tired these days so sometimes it just empties itself out on its own.(k)
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wow that’s a pretty advanced practice Kerfe, to have it empty itself … hope I get there one day 🙂
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It’s just sheer exhaustion.
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then I pray you capture and hold that moment as long as possible … your answers will come then!
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Very wise way to unwind.
I use blogging, reading and writing, and sometimes I watch a show of movie but it’s not something I’m very keen on to unwind.
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I like to look at my ceiling. It is textured plaster and painted white – kind of a visual “white noise” …
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Morning tea on the front porch listening to the birds singing is a pleasant quiet time. ❤ Floating in the water at the beach is nice, but we have had toxic water since the hurricane… flesh-eating bacteria, and red tide. Nature will eventually recover, and I look forward to that! Glad you are enjoying your car, Kate! ❤
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I didn’t realise you were adopting long solitary drives as a technique, but it could be a good one. This pier looks wonderfully inviting. Enjoy!
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meaning that I used them in my drive across the Nullarbor and back … mountain bicycle trail riding might become my second favourite way soon 🙂
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Beautiful photo of a beautiful peaceful place/space! 🙂 We all need those! 🙂
I meditate on walks. The quiet night walks are my fave. Just time spent holding Cooper..so quiet, so still…when the 2 of us are home alone…knowing he feels loved, safe, and happy makes me feel the same. 🙂 Playing soft music takes me away from everything and everyone else.
These I listed are just a few…times of quiet, peace, the ability to just be…to just breathe. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
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Lovely poem Kate 🙂
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Now living 6 minutes from the ocean long walks on the ocean floor at low tide provide both the time and space to escape and restore/refill and connect both with myself and with something much bigger. Those times refill those mental, emotional, and spiritual buckets within us which get drained with life.
Long driving in the countryside as well, is another go-to for finding that empty space in order to just be.
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Great poem!!! There is nothing like the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. I like to work in the garden and in my yard. I love to see the shift in seasons, take walks with my dog, and just enjoy the quietude.
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Very good advice, Kate. This should be done more frequently 🙂
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I only turn on the wi-fi on my smartphone at selected hours. I’m not into Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, despite having accounts on all. I check out blog posts on WordPress Reader after finishing my office work and also when I’m free at home. Family time is on priority above all.
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smart man, working out our priorities is a huge help 🙂
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Cleaning and organizing ground me but long walks by the ocean and in the forest provide the stillness I crave…your road trips to stillness sound divine, Kate!
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We have fond memories of being on the road down to that mythic state, California, up the highway to the Okanagan here in British Columbia and the winding roads up north in Ontario, sigh.
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Great, sis! Strangely, for me, staying busy quietens the mental chatter… immersed in whatever I may be doing, keeps all other thoughts at bay.
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yes, you and Sadje have that in common … maybe it’s part and parcel of a hectic family life where stolen moments of quiet calm are simply too difficult 🙂
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I’m still working on that one! I can relax by reading a book, but that’s not the same thing as emptying your mind.
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Splendid post dear Kate and so nice to discover inner peace and happiness.
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I like to read a book! It clears my head! and I can get lost in it!
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You have found the key to a healthy life style Kate. My plans change according to seasons but I like to enjoy my hobbies which further help my physical and mental health.
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I was unwinding this weekend Kate… Nothing beats turning off and tuning into our inner selves… My own switch was clicking the knitting needles this weekend.. Too wet for the garden … Loved your muse my friend ❤
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beautiful needed poetry Kate! ❣️
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Well said Kate! Each of us can benefit from life’s empty space. We need such moments to recharge and heal our bodies, minds, and spirit. For me, exercise offers me to a slice of empty space, whether walking in nature or pedaling in solitude on my indoor bike.
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Hi Kate,
I experience empty spaces when I meditate,walk in nature,pray or journal. I find it is essential to my wellbeing. Thanks for your words of wisdom.
Blessings
Lisa
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Nature!!! Just being in nature. Driving used to too but I don’t drive much
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Beautiful Kate..I’m extremely sorry since I missed your posts..
Btw how are you doing???
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