It’s time to stop the rushing and working and worrying. You can always pick that up later. For now, as we come to the end of another year, let’s all take a deep breath and calm ourselves. As my holiday present, I’ve put together a little virtual retreat for you. You’ll find some wonderful calming images, music, books, and quotations below. Start anywhere you like. There’s the three minute Whispering Sea guitar video. You can feast your eyes on all the sumptuous calming images from Google. There are three books you might want to check out. There are also some insightful quotations on calmness, my favorite being:
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
~James Allen
Calming images
Wander through Google’s calming photos and feel the tension draining away. Click here for some gorgeous images.
Calming books
Quotations on calmness
For some quotes click here . And there are more here.
Seascape photo by Brent Pearson
Geese and moon photo by Vicki DeLoach
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8 responses so far ↓
Peggy // December 23, 2009 at 4:36 pm |
Thank you for that! It’s been a hectic week and I needed someone to tell me it was ok to slow down. Peggy
Elva // December 23, 2009 at 4:46 pm |
Dan, reading your blog always uplifts and today you have truly given us a little gift which I enjoyed immensely. My interests run right along parallel with everything you write about. Thank you for taking the time….
Dan Curtis // December 23, 2009 at 5:21 pm |
@Elva. Thank you for your kind comments. Happy holidays!
Dan Curtis // December 23, 2009 at 5:21 pm |
@Elva. Thank you for your kind comments. Happy holidays!
Dan Curtis // December 23, 2009 at 5:17 pm |
@ Peggy. You’re welcome! Happy holidays!
Jean Deresienska // December 26, 2009 at 5:40 pm |
I’m very new at this–not even two years but have had great success–almost too much as I’m really scrambling. I really find your “blogs” very helpful and meaningful. Thank you, thank you and I hope the new year brings you only the best. Sincerely, Jean
Dan Curtis // December 26, 2009 at 5:45 pm |
@Jean Deresienska. Thanks for your comments, Jean. I’m happy that you’re doing well and that you find my blog posts of some value. All the best for 2010!
Rose Marie Morrell // December 29, 2009 at 2:00 am |
Dan,
Thank you so much for sharing the video and other ways to bring calm into your life. Being on a beach and listening to the calming sounds of waves my idea of pure serenity.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Rose Marie