Stars, waterfalls, fish, . . . .

[nebula]

Have you ever noticed how much joy and peace we can find just by sitting and:

gazing at the stars

or looking at a waterfall

or watching fish swim?

Or other such things?

Ever wonder why that is? Or why it is the Lord made it such that these things are so relaxing?

[Believer1997]

I do not believe there are many more peaceful things than what you describe. I think that God knows we all need to unwind and just ... watch... stars...waterfalls...fish. There is not much in existence any more peaceful than to watch the sun set over a salt marsh or watch the moon rise over a frosty field. I think He knew there would be times when beholding the small and enormous things of creation would create pause in all of us. It is sad that so many of the beautiful creations go un-noticed.

[traveller]

Yes - I've considered that. I'm actually fascinated with water, but no clue why. The Lord sure did use a lot of it. (Except here in West Texas ) It's interesting the way it sounds in ocean waves vs rivers vs raindrops. And clear, pure water to me is irresistable. I can watch it for hours as it runs over rocks or how it looks with the beach sand reflecting up through it.

I find it amazing.

[OneLight]

I love the mountains. Just being up above treeline, or just at tree line, is so beautiful. The views are breathtaking. Waterfalls are so relaxing in the mountains. I don't like dams though. Birds are great, except just before dawn when the crows start cawing. I am always at awe when I am in the mountains at night where there is no surrounding light to drown out the beauty of the heavens. Love to watch falling stars or meteor showers. Wind blowing through the tall pines gives a nice whisper in a calm wind to a howl in gusty winds. Never really likes the sound of the ocean or a lapping lake. Don't know why ...

Other beauties I enjoy are flowers. Whether it is in the garden or along the trail, flowers always catch my eye. The colors are stunning and how each one is painted different is amazing. God is such a great artist!

[BlindSeeker]

Have you ever noticed how much joy and peace we can find just by sitting and:

gazing at the stars

or looking at a waterfall

or watching fish swim?

Or other such things?

Ever wonder why that is? Or why it is the Lord made it such that these things are so relaxing?

I think it is because with the stars, they are fairly constant . . . like my wife. Of course the planets have their cycles of movement, but that is a rhythm that repeated over and over.

Waterfalls represent to me the leap of faith nature takes without hesitation and then quickly returns to its normal path without harm . . .

Fish I prefer to catch . . . but I do enjoy watching them them in ponds and aquariums.

Here's my some from my list on my profile page of things I like, "feeling and listening to the wind, watching lightening, sunsets and star-filled sky and my wife as she sleeps."

To me the greatest sensation is the wind blowing across your body.

The lightening has always been amazing to me . . . being in the lightening belt of the world.

My wife, well, she's the greatest testimony of God's love and mercies in my life . . . her first husband was a real jerk. But I do love watching her sleep . . . next to me. It does relax me and give me joy . . .

She was only married once .

[MorningGlory]

Have you ever noticed how much joy and peace we can find just by sitting and:

gazing at the stars

or looking at a waterfall

or watching fish swim?

Or other such things?

Ever wonder why that is? Or why it is the Lord made it such that these things are so relaxing?

The Lord, in His infinite wisdom, knows we need to unwind and created opportunities for us to do so.

[nebula]

Thank-you so much for your reflectios, all.

And I love the additions you included as well!

Would anyone else like to share?

[AnnaMoodley]

Hey

Praise The Creator. I've often marvelled at beauty in the universe that he created. The sky is my favourite...whether it's decorated with bright, merrily-twinkling starts or the waking sun it looks amazing. Sometimes it's clear n bright blue, sometimes it has splashes of pink, orange, yellow, blue. The only time i don't love the appearance of the sky is when it's overcast. Mountainous regions also look stunning.

Edited July 21, 2009 by AnnaMoodley

[south]

I love looking at the trees and the flowers and clouds. When I

[traveller]

Have you ever noticed how much joy and peace we can find just by sitting and:

gazing at the stars

or looking at a waterfall

or watching fish swim?

Or other such things?

Ever wonder why that is? Or why it is the Lord made it such that these things are so relaxing?

I think it is because with the stars, they are fairly constant . . . like my wife. Of course the planets have their cycles of movement, but that is a rhythm that repeated over and over.

Waterfalls represent to me the leap of faith nature takes without hesitation and then quickly returns to its normal path without harm . . .

Fish I prefer to catch . . . but I do enjoy watching them them in ponds and aquariums.

Here's my some from my list on my profile page of things I like, "feeling and listening to the wind, watching lightening, sunsets and star-filled sky and my wife as she sleeps."

To me the greatest sensation is the wind blowing across your body.

The lightening has always been amazing to me . . . being in the lightening belt of the world.

My wife, well, she's the greatest testimony of God's love and mercies in my life . . . her first husband was a real jerk. But I do love watching her sleep . . . next to me. It does relax me and give me joy . . .

She was only married once .

Awwww.... That's beautiful, Brother.