The best gift we can give to ourselves is inner peace. It's not always easy to find especially when others seem to conspire to make our lives difficult. I have spent the past six months trying to follow the rule that I can not affect what happens to me or what others do but I can control how I react to it. It is a very effective method for keeping all those big and little niggles of life under control. It takes a bit of practice but I can thoroughly recommend it.
My daughter and I spent 25th December in Gümüşlük. It was one of those lovely December days when the sun warms the air enough to feel comfortable but the chill is still licking your ankles to remind you it's winter. The sun rays were picking up ripples in the bay turning the sea silver, and bouncing off glasses and cutlery in the restaurants making everything into a shimmering Christmas decoration. We both sat and watched the sea feeling peacefulness envelope. To quote Lou Reed it was 'Just a Perfect Day.'
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| Dog at peace |
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| The locals were friendly and up for a selfie. |
That looks like a nice time on the beach; I think the temperature there is similar to what it is at my house in California.
ReplyDeleteIt was about 20 degrees Terra, with a chilly wind
DeleteWise words!
ReplyDeleteMoi!
DeletePerfect place to spend Christmas Day. We were by the sea, too. Beautiful weather wasn't it. And much agreed with how we react to all that life throws at us. All the best for 2018. x
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you too.
DeleteYou are right...we can't control the lunacies of others, so just have to try not to hurt ourselves by our reactions.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely day...
You have far more lunacies circling your world so wishing you patience in 2018, but keep on writing about them.
DeleteB to B, It's been heavenly weather for this Christmas time. Love that last photo. Happy New Year. xoxo J and M
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year back to you two.
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