This weeks
Friday My Town Shootout Photo assignment is from Lena of
Spirit of Lena (SOL) who suggests the topic Relaxation - "My idea for relaxation was anything or place that fill people with a sense of calmness or relaxation, like a favorite garden, sitting on the porch, or park, etc. Anyplace that fills you with a sense of happiness and calm."
So here we are in my hometown....specifically in my backyard....
Here is a photo of an overview of where my family likes to relax. We have a large piece of property with many trees and a field. We enclosed part of the yard with a picket fence to contain our two Shelties. The hammock is everyones favorite!
For a relaxing meal outdoors we sit at this table by the overgrown herb garden ;) We also enjoy the cool Maine August nights lighting the fire-pit and eating...you guessed it - smores.
I really enjoy soothing sounds and someday would like a lovely fountain in the garden. For now I enjoy windchimes and this set hangs from my deck off the master bedroom on the second floor.
The deck is much too hot for me in the daytime but I enjoy the evening looking at the stars.
I try to start each day with meditation and prayer. It focuses & centers me, usually allowing me to be more creative (and patient).
Most days I take a 15 minute nap at 3:00. My R&R - relaxation and refreshment! I love my large king size bed, (my husband not so much. He prefers a full as he likes to snuggle).
I mentioned I like to relax with soothing sounds. I had trouble sleeping last year and my husband bought me this CD. It is just the sound of the ocean lapping the shore - ever sooooo relaxing. It helped tremendously.
Of course I had to include a photo of the surf at Kennebunk Beach. My most relaxing place to be!
Rudiments of Life
