In a world that sometimes makes no sense, and even seems to have gone mad, it’s so important to find that quiet place. A place of calmness, safety, and beauty. A place to restore our sanity.
This quiet place can exist in the mind. Close your eyes and take a mini break from work, and a hectic life. Just breathe, and maybe envision a peaceful scene where stress doesn’t live.
An actual tiny oasis can be created outdoors with a few potted plants and a small fountain. Water is always very soothing to the soul. Or maybe just sit outside and watch the show nature can provide.
The important thing is “Balance,” and finding a way back to it. Constant stress is a killer no matter what kind of stress it is. The body needs love and care to more than just survive. It needs to thrive.
In taking care of ourselves we can do a much better job taking care of our loved ones, and even showing kindness and care to those we don’t know. When we feel peace everyone around us feels it too.
“Each Life needs its own quiet place.” ~ Melody Beattie
Life as a Garden 
This is so true, Thank you for a beautiful post.
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Thank you Madie. I hope it helps us all.
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When we fill ourselves First, everyone benefits. Beautiful reminder Michele 🧡
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That’s really true Karen. It’s not being selfish helping ourselves first because that’s the way we are able to give to others. Thank you Karen.
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Well written dear lady, it is something we all need in these times. A nice quiet place for us, only then can we help others from a good place. I personally have this gorgeous lake in front of me, now that is such a peaceful grounding in itself, listening to all the birds and sounds of water. All I want to do is sleep 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
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I bet your lake gives you so much comfort Mark. I love being around water. I find it so soothing. You are right, we all need a little quiet place to fill ourselves back up and be ready to give to others. Thank you, and for sharing your quiet place. 🙂
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Thank you! Lovely post and great reminder to take time, look for balancea nd look after ourselves. 😊😊😊
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You are most welcome, Michelle. This month has been kind of crazy for me and I needed to remind myself about self-care and get back in balance.
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A very good and relevant post, dear Michele, carrying an important message. Stress indeed is a killer, but it’s becoming an attitude of our lives now.. without realizing the fact that it harms us the most.. stress is the result of fear i feel, and we must have to constantly and deliberately replace it with love and faith..it’s an everyday practice. We need to remind it to ourselves. The “balance” point you have mentioned is very significant👍
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Thank you so much, Saima. I agree, and it’s sad that stress is becoming an attitude of our lives now. Many years ago, I used to live on stress, so yes, I agree it’s the result of fear. Replacing it with love and faith is a good everyday practice. I now always make sure I’m in balance, and if I’m not, I work to get back there.
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That’s good🙂👍
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Hi. I agree with all you say here. When we’re calm and balanced, life becomes better for us and for those in our orbits.
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It sure is the truth, Neil. Life is so much better to handle when we are peaceful in our calm.
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Michele!! What a lovely oasis you have!! xox
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Thank you, Pam. It’s really pretty when the flowers and that little tree are in bloom. We like to sit on the deck and listen to the waterfall and watch the birds and squirrels play. xo
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Sounds like a slice of heaven, Michele. 💕
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Beautiful and quiet place a sanctuary of our own that we can create and not be stressed at all. Such a serene and lovely post, Michele.
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In these times especially, we sure do need a little quiet sanctuary. I know that I do. Thank you, Kamal 🙂
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Yes absolutely true Michele. You are always welcome 😊😊😊😊
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Another excellent post, Michele. Bravo.
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I very much appreciate that, Alan. Thank you so much!
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Well written, than you for sharing.
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Thank you, Anita.
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Michele,
Choosing a quiet moment within a very full day of demands is my quiet space. Wishing you peace.
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I hear you, Ali. Sometimes a quiet moment is all we can do. Wishing you many quiet moments of peace.
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My quiet place has to be in my mind.
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Hi Elizabeth 🙂 Hope all is going well. Wherever we can find that quiet place is the right place.
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Yes it’s necessary to balance everything to make relief our mind and the small oasis is perfect idea! Well shared thanks 😊💕
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Thank you, Priti. I wish you many beautiful quiet moments.
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