Mindfulness Daily Check-In July 24, 2018
Hello everyone and happy Tuesday! 
How is everyone doing today? 
When things get tough in life and there's so much going on, I like to escape and just be mindful in order to feel recentered and at ease. And so, my special place to be mindful is the beach. I am able to feel the warm breezes brush my face and the warm sand beneath my toes. I feel the chill water spray onto me when the waves retreat and then coming rushing back to the shore. I am able to hear the sounds of the waves rolling in and out. I smell the ocean air, and I taste peace. Being at the beach, especially at night, is a wonderful mindful experience for me always. And so, I wanted to hear where your favorite place to go to and be mindful! 
Some questions for today:
Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
Is there anything that you would like to add or suggest?
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Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
The Botanical Gardens.
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
Flowers, children, tourists, birds, scurrying of critters, planes, whispiers of awae, sounds of photography, padding of gym soles on the pavment or crunch on the garvel roads as it's larger pieces dig into the soles of my feet in a calming massage type of way.
the warmth of the sun on my skin, passing cool of the shades of the tre's leaves, the sounds of crunching gravels under myfeet and under the feet of others, the clicks of the cameras, shouts of children 's excitemtnt and awe and they struggle to gte free from their guardians and lead the way, the loud voices of vexing people grapeing for control of conversations, the rush of wind past my ears, the swoops of a low bird's wing.
every possible color exploding before me, pedals painting with hues of color I have never seen before, shades of green and purple on foliage leaves shinning bringht attracting my eyes, squirrels scampering away with chipmunks to get away with precious bits of stoelen food, the way the sunlight dances on my eye lashes when i look up to the sun with my eyes closed.
smooth petals and leaves that I gently brush my finshers past, the rough vives, thick stems holding life, small spines on some leaves, a cold wet water that I dip my hand into at the waterfallk's base, the smel off churning water and foam, each are's native foliage and flauna exploding in an erray of smells unique to that area of the world: A breath draws me in and I can lose myself completely.
Is there anything that you would like to add or suggest?
Yes - I should go there soon.
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@blissedNblessed Hi Blissed! Wow, the botanical gardens sound so amazingly peaceful. Your description made me feel like I was there myself. So beautifully written! Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
@SaimaK
I liked your writing so much and want to share some of my special moments too. It is a wonderful topic to talk.❤
When I feel so burn out and drained , these three things are my best to do ; watching sea or lake , climb a mountain and watch stars.
When I climb a mountain , I like sitting on rocks and feeling cold breeze touching my face, even I get cold , it doesn't matter I keep up waiting there. Also taking deep clean breath and love the mixture smell of ground, grass and wild flowers. That time I really feel like I am living .
Sea💙 I think you described that feeling awesome ❤in addition to yours , I also like crossing with ferry or ship. Especially when we are open the sea in autumm, when big waves crashed, the ferry starts to shake , I keep the edges of ferry tightly and waiting water splash to my face again. It is so mindful moment with excitement and a bit fear.
And Stars. When I am in a village , at a peacefull place , I like looking into any dark part of sky and focus . Then I realise some other stars in that part which brightens less. I used to do it more in my childhood. Now I do it sometimes just to remind that feeling.
All of these make me feel I am still alive.This is so great thing to remind when I feel drained.
Thank you for this great check- in ❤
@bouncySeal96 Hi Seal! Wow!!! Those are wonderful places and ways to be mindful! So beautifully written as well as I felt like I was there as well! Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
I love the beach too. Its so calming. The mindfulness sessions is helpful. Also eating comfort food.
@Chocolateandcakes Hi Chocolate! Mindfulness sessions are indeed extremely helpful, and comfort food is the best type of food to just enjoy and eat. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
@SaimaK
Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
My favorite place is the beach. I can chat with family members and friends who have passed on asking for their guidance
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
I listen to the waves and birds flying over me and the soothing sounds around me.
Is there anything that you would like to add or suggest?
@pamharley003 Hi Pam! I also enjoying speaking to family and friends who have passed on while at the beach. It just seems more comforting to do so there than anywhere else. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
@SaimaK
HI Saima thanks for this wonderful check in
Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
hmm, normally outside in nature. I feel connected there. Also it brings me back to being grateful for those little things
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
I smell nature, dirt, sometimes rain coming. I hear the birds and just noises of the world. I see pretty things and the sun
Is there anything that you would like to add or suggest?
Just enjoy that special place you have
@RumpleSteeleSkin Hi Rumple! Thank you so much! Nature is beautiful and allows us to be mindful always. I also enjoy the same ways to be mindful in nature as you do, especially rainfall! Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
The Beach. It always reminds me to be calm and stay present in the moment.
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
I hear the sounds of the waves of the ocean and leaves of the trees. I see sand, people walking around, the sea and palm trees. I taste my favorite food (pizza). I touch the soft sand.
Is there anything that you would like to add or suggest?
I would like to go there soon haha.
@resourcefulbear6750 Hi Bear! I like how your way to be mindful at the beach includes pizza! I should try to incorporate mindful eating at my favorite mindful place as well, so thank you for that brilliant idea! I hope you can go there soon! Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
@SaimaK thanks for this thoughtful check in.
Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
I like to be near water. If not in person then with a video that has water in it https://youtu.be/Jyy0ra2WcQQ
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
I smell the salt air and hear the gulls cawing. I feel the moist air on my skin.
Is there anything that you would like to add or suggest?
@soulsings Hi Soul! I enjoy being new water as well. Hearing the water through a video is quite clever! I also love having a fish tank as it has that calming water flow sound as well. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!
@SaimaK
Hey SaimaK, I can see you at the beach smelling the ocean air , one of my favorite places too.
Some questions for today:
Where is your favorite place to go to and be mindful?
I love the forest or our wonderful gullies, sitting there smelling the leaves, watching the animals, listening to the sound of the forest. At home I have a designated room for yoga and meditation with an essential oil vaporizer, so that would be my favorite inside.
What do you feel, hear, see, taste, and touch at your favorite place?
Going into my "Spa"-room is like going into calmness, it's quiet, i look at the different colours, yellow, orange, green. I feel the soft touch of my yoga mat.
@amiablePeace77 Hi Peace! Hehehe, you know me so well. Your yoga/meditation room sounds so relaxing and pleasant, and I am glad that you have it Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful and mindful day!