thoughts: i don't really know the cure for worry, and i'm not really sure if there is one but i do know that clearing your mind every once in a while really helps. it's been really nice to be here in idaho, hundreds of miles away from things that have been stressing me out and to just sit outside and listen to simplicity. i'm not saying that i ran away from my problems back in corvallis, but it is nice to sit back and forget about them, to have them on hold for a while. this trip has been extremely relaxing and stress free, but every once in a while, stress creeps into my mind and stays there. the most relief i have found for stress and worry is just emptying my mind every now and then. now, emptying my mind completely is really difficult because i'm always thinking about something. today was really interesting because i was occupied with a lot of fun activities (driving around downtown, getting coffee, playing backgammon) but my mind was full, i was thinking about too much. tonight after dinner, i walked outside to watch the clouds pass over the valley and i sat on the edge of the hill where josh's family's house is. soon the whole family gathered next to me, and we all sat on the edge and watched the clouds slide over the valley. it was gorgeous. we sat for maybe 15 minutes and watched the clouds. we only talked a little bit, but we just sat and gazed at the clouds, listened to the crickets chirping and cows mooing, and i felt peace.
why i chose this photo: this was one of my favorite skyscapes of the evening.
question: what is the most peaceful sight you've ever seen?
inspiration: "take time to clear your mind and find your inner peace."
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