Falling in love is great. Just like getting the new iPhone 5. Winning the lottery is grant. Just like a bright sunny day. Coming home to your children after a long day at work is magic. Just like your favorite sports team winning the national title. But only you can bring peace to yourself.
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Do you remember what you were doing between the 29th of April and the 10th of May 2011? Whether you do or don’t, this was happening in the Arctic, on the archipelago Lofoten in Norway. The film, made by Terje Sørgjerd, captures a natural phenomenon that he calls ‘The Arctic Light’. He says: “The Sunset and Sunrise are connected in one magnificent show of color and light lasting from 8 to 12 hours. The sun is barely going below the horizon before coming up again. This is the most colorful light that I know, and the main reason I have been going up there for the last 4 years to photograph”. As for myself: I can almost feel the fresh air running through my nose, filling my lungs. It’s like a little meditation. For more information about the film see this.
Mindfulness is hot and happening. It’s a way to calm the mind, in stressful times. But to actually be ‘mindful’ is not always easy. It takes time to practice. So here’s a little exercise you can do any time of the day. Even at the office. The challenge is to do nothing for 2 minutes and to just listen to the waves. To proof you’re doing well, don’t touch your mouse or keyboard. Sounds easy? Do the test.