I just got back from the beach yesterday,visiting my Mom, and it got me to thinking….Everyone should have a “happy place” in their mind. You know, that place you can go to where you feel completely relaxed. For me, it’s the beach. Any beach does it for me, really. The sounds of the waves crashing, little children giggling at being splashed, the way the sand feels between my toes.
Just the simple thought of the beach puts my mind at peace. I adore lying on my towel, salt in my wavy hair, with my book. Just sitting in my beach chair, people watching is amazing to me as well. It’s like once someone steps on the beach, all of their troubles are cast out to sea and people are just joyful. It’s a great feeling and it’s a wonderful thing to watch.
Maybe this is my most happy place because some of my greatest memories are involving the beach. Building sandcastles, finding the most perfect seashells, doing endless cartwheels, girls vs. boys’ water gun/balloon fights, family time, walking to the pier are just to name a few…
Where is your “Happy Place?” If you haven’t thought about it…maybe you should. If I’m having a particular hectic day….I’ll just close my eyes for a few seconds and you’ll know where I’ll be…on a beach somewhere…