PEACE OF MIND
We face a lot of problems in our daily lives, both as individuals and also in a general context. The world has always been full of chaos and wars have shaken it's very existence. Everytime we think about these issues our mind just can't seem to find peace.
It's really hopeless that each time we try to be happy we become hit with a lot of unexpected challenges and depression sets in. Sometimes it could be thoughts about how you'll make ends meet, other times it's your boss at work making life miserable for you, it could also be failure in your field, most times lack of love could be a factor and each time we dive deeper and deeper away from that state we call peace of mind.
I don't think I have a definite definition for peace but I'll say peace for me is:
that state which frees us from chaos, hate, depression and unhappiness.
I don't think I've experienced a lot of really peaceful moments in my life but I've always learnt to cherish the ones I've been privileged to have. One of these rare moments was my visit last week to the beach for the first time and for real I must say peace is one of the best feelings ever.
It all started with a really tiring dance workout at the Akwa Ibom State University, after which I hit the road. Some of my colleagues had already talked me into joining them on their trip to the beach. I had been a little discouraged because of the workout I had to go grace that morning but later changed my mind and told them I was going to tag along and meet them at the beach.
On my way coming from the workout, I got harassed by some group of police men who thought i was a yahoo boy (internet fraudster), but since they couldn't find any incriminating thing on me they let me go. By this time I was tired, angry and my head banged like crazy, I was in total chaos.
I arrived at the beach and had to wait
Then I arrived at the beach before my colleagues and had to wait a few minutes for them. After they arrived, I didn't know it but a big smile drew across my face and certain relief set in. Then, we noisily walked into the beach together, the ones who had paired up were holding hands and for most of us who weren't we walked on our own, haha. After that we picked a very nice spot facing the beautiful beach waters and and amazing sky.
It all felt unreal for me so I didn't easily blend in (ps: i don't know how to swim), so I just sat there and watched as others had fun in the beautiful water. My head still banged and I still had thoughts running through my head, I just couldn't relax. Still a little scared I walked towards the ocean and started taking pictures of my friends. In the process, I looked and saw another person who was as scared of the water as I was and took some pictures of her.
She was as scared of the water as I was
I was still taking pictures when suddenly, some of my friends came, carried me up towards the ocean. I protested but my protests fell on deaf ears, before I knew what was happening, I was submerged in the water. For a split second, I could feel my heart race with adrenaline and fear. But the moment my head entered into the water I felt a certain coolness, a certain chill ran through all of my body and at that moment I could feel it and I was sure it was Peace.
Every thing I did from then on felt really good, I let the water take me, I let it ride me and I let it lead me. I could see the genuine happiness on the faces of my friends and for the first time in a very long while I could share in that happiness. After I came out of the water, I could feel the warmness of the sun take over my skin and the cool sea breeze blow all over me and I indeed realized that nature is indeed amazing.
Then I got to really understand what @claudio83 meant when he said in his post Nature, sea and sun: that's why I love walks
A relaxing walk, away from the chaos of the city and its hectic times. Here everything seems to have stopped, as in a parallel world, in which anyone can enter and enjoy the energy of him. Can you feel his power too?
I did feel it, stood by the sea, felt it's cool breeze and found my peace of mind. Nature really can help you find that peace of mind. All you have to do is enjoy it and let life take it's course.
We had the time of our lives, shared a lot of happy memories, played beach volleyball, ran on the beach sand, found shells together, drank together and laughed our heads off. It was beautiful, it was amazing and it was indeed peace of mind.
I'll be sharing more of the pictures here 😌
All images used are my original images.
Image 1 was edited using Pixellab and picsart
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Thank you for taking time to read this!!
It's really nice you had an amazing moments at the beach afterall. I'm afraid of water too (but I can't withstand beach water) 🏖️ I can't go far deeper, I can only stay at the waterfront to watch people enjoying their swimming. Anything I want to swim, I tried much as possible to stay off limits — within my friend's reach
Stay cool @chincoculbert
Lol, we're both afraid of water but you should really try going a little deeper, it's fun.
Thank you for reading this and sorry for the late reply
@chincoculbert, yeah, it's fun, but not so deep 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I think I will try next time. Thanks.
Stay cool
Now you're talking my friend 😂😂😂
Have a great day my friend
Thanks great friend. Sorry for the late response
It's ok my friend, guy must have a lot of other things to do.
Hope you had a good day
Yeah, brother, working on something...
Thanks anyway.
Yeah, I did. Thanks. And you?
Woah!! is this for real? Do this happen a lot at your place? Nonetheless, I'm happy for you that you found peace once you got to sea the ocean and enjoy such happiness with your friends. Your friends are cool for having you drag into the water. Haha. That is what going to the beach is all about. I hope you find the courage to learn to swim! As for me, I find peace every time I'm underwater! 😁 The ocean just brings so much calmness and clears our mind from uncertainty.
Yes...it is becoming a normal thing here I'm my country.
Yeah I'm happy to have such friends, they were able to help me loosen up.
I hope so too!, I've been too scared of water for way too long..
You must be a very good swimmer!!..you're right..the ocean is amazing...
Thanks @indayclara for reading and dropping a heartful Comment!!!
Your most welcome @chincoculbert! Hope you write more blogs like this!
Of course I will... it's all about the inspiration that comes at the moment.
This is PEACE in its fullness. Nature really has its way of tossing us into the full enclosure of all the natural and juicy relaxating things it contains.
I have never been an appreciator of nature. You know, the sky, rain, flower and co, but ever since I started this content creation stuff, I've become more aware of nature and all it entails.
This is fabulous.
It's a pity to see that our Police are often trying to treat every guy as a Yahoo boy. But their plans will be futile
Remember what I told you about @dreemport?
I will be submitting this to be curated by our readers on Monday.
Well Done
That's true, all we just have to do is relax and let it take it's course.
Wow, I wonder why.
Then it's a good thing you're creating contents now. Enjoying nature is something that we were created for.
Thanks a lot!!
I really appreciate the support @kenechukwu97
This is really nice, to see you guys have fun. We have to look for ways to get that peace of mind because it’s really essential
Yes, very essential my friend. We might not find it always but we can enjoy it whenever we can
This looks like so much fun, I wish I could have been there.
The water usually brings peace because anytime I swim I usually would feel so peaceful.
Beautiful post found via @dreemport
Yeah it is indeed so much fun. Wishes do come true sometimes.. don't be surprised to find yourself there.
Peace of mind, that's what the water brings. You can swim??.. could you teach me??
I learned how to swim when I was about 7 years old, I would totally love to teach you.
Wow, that young...did you grow up around waters??
I'll really love to learn from you
Beautiful pictorial story. I liked everything about your post except.......... you two were scared of water. I work in a place surrounded by water so everyone has to learn to befriend water.
Lol, thank you.
Well, I didn't grow around too much water, only water I encountered was for drinking, washing and bathing. So I'm not too used to it and I grew up with a breathing problem, so I avoided it althogether.
Thanks for reading this post
As soon as the water touched it made you forget every5and you found the peace. That is cooool, isn't it?
I would also love to experience some moments of peace this way. Sometimes, we have been searching for peace and we find it in the simple or silly things.
@dreemport brought me to this peaceful post
Yeah of course it's really cool.
So what's stopping you dear??
True, that's how life is, you get the most from things you don't expect.
Thanks for reading through.
Hmmmm. What's stopping me.....! I think my routine
Hmmm...tell your routine off and make time!!
You must be a very good dancer...nice one.. Won't advice you to do dance routines that would stress you out though.. Good to know the officers couldn't find anything incriminating on you but why would they even think that you are a yahoo boy?.. Hmm..
Great definition of peace..
Peace frees us from depression, unhappiness and even chaos..am happy you found solace and peace on the beach.. I can see you enjoyed every bit of your stay there... Great pictures.. Nature is indeed beautiful
Lol, dance is all about the energy and vibe you put into it. When we're showcasing, we don't even feel the stress, it's only until after,haha.
It's now their normal routine, they're now stationed on every road and connecting streets in this city, guess they're really hungry.