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“To me, success isn’t outscoring someone, it’s the peace of mind that comes from self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best. That’s something each individual must determine for himself.”
— Steve Andreas (via quotemadness)
Today, I will not let the actions and feelings of others affect my internal peace.
Today, I will keep my internal peace in mind when I talk to others.
Today, I will say and do things that care for my mental health.
Today, I will take care of myself.
Relax your shoulders
Today, treat yourself the way you treat a friend
Bird-watching Makes Life Feel More Tranquil and Peaceful
I am currently at work right now and I couldn’t help but think about bird-watching. What got me interested in the hobby. When I started writing haiku poetry, I always bought bird seeds to put on my fire escape. I always had 2 Mourning Doves visit my window every morning, so I thought it would be a kind gesture to feed them nutritious dove seeds. Out of curiosity I looked up their species and was fascinated by their behavior and lifestyle. Eventually my bowl of bird seeds attracted other species of birds. I was so excited to see the vibrant blue feathers of a Blue Jay, and hear the metallic noise of a Northern Cardinal (I was so confused by the noise that I wrote a haiku poem about the bird lol). I started to do research to learn more about the birds that I saw.
When my grandmother was discharged from the hospital I had to take care of her for some time. When she recovered I would visit her house 3 days out of the week to make her breakfast. She lives in an area with plenty of trees and greenery that I always saw various species of birds when I walked to her house. The personality of birds and their behaviors are so funny. My favorites are the European Starling with their beautiful green sheen that shines under the sunlight, and the American Robin who jumps around and never walks.
Along with writing Haiku, bird-watching gives me motivation to go outside and enjoy nature. To enjoy and appreciate life. It’s very peaceful and calming to see birds live their lives worry-free. I always think of the Bible passage where Jesus says that birds don’t worry about food or shelter, yet God always provides them. It makes me have a more peaceful way of thinking. To not worry about what goes on in the world or how my life should be. The best and only thing I can do is live my life in the now as best I can.
PSA:
You cannot put everyone on. You will drown trying to rescue the people who were never taught to swim.
Evenings.
I like evenings more than I like mornings. Mornings feel like a struggle.Everybody waking up, getting ready to face the day and it’s problems. the whole world bustling with sound of people getting back into their routines.
Evenings are different. People going back home after school or their 9 - 5 jobs, leaving all of the worry behind. Even the sun takes it down a notch.
The world settles down, and breathes. The people stop rushing and slow down. My heart is at peace while we dwell in the enigmas of twilight.
