Lakeside Reverie
Finding Peace in Nature’s Calm
“If there are ripples on the surface of a lake, we cannot see the depth. Similarly unless the mind is restful, we cannot experience the harmony and union within us.” — Sri Ravi Shankar
The chattering of the squirrels playfully munching on acorns,
The chirping of the birds in the warm evening sky.
The quacking of the ducks gracefully gliding by,
The verdant green grass surrounding me on all sides.
The lake, calm as my mind, mirrors the lush inverted trees,
A rainbow in the sky promises things to come.
Here in nature, I find the stillness within;
Peace settles in my heart like a ripple-free lake.
I am all that I can be.
What natural scenes fill you with a sense of wonder? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
A version of this story originally appeared on Medium.
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"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
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Hi BR. Seema here. Very lovely photo and thought.
great work
Gorgeous photo and soothing poem. I love being around & in water, for relaxation 💙.
Incredible poem. For me, it’s the sound of the ocean. I find it so soothing.
Wow, you definitely have an eye for photography. I like that the rainbow is present, some the branches of that tree jutting out on the left, a bit of the pavement leading to the grass. Then you gave us a poem too? You’re too kind, I liked how you included how nature positively affect your mind in this line ‘The lake, calm as my mind, mirrors the lush inverted trees…’
Beautiful Story
A serene reflection on nature's beauty, evoking a deep sense of peace and self-awareness, where tranquility reigns.
awesome work, congrats on Top Story.
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What a calm and tranquil poem you've woven of nature's beauty and effects. Congratulations on the Top Story!
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Very enchanting poem
A lovely poem and encouragement to seek peace in nature.
This writing beautifully captures the essence of inner tranquility through vivid nature imagery. The playful squirrels, chirping birds, and graceful ducks create a serene backdrop that parallels the idea of a calm mind as depicted in Sri Ravi Shankar's quote. The comparison of the lake’s stillness to inner peace is both evocative and profound, emphasizing how external calm can mirror internal harmony. The closing line, “Peace settles in my heart like a ripple-free lake,” elegantly reinforces the theme of finding stillness and unity within oneself.
Nature is my place to go when I need to be, to reground and to clear my mind. I love your poem, B.R.!