PEACE OF MIND

We face a lot of problems in our daily lives, both as individuals and also in a general context. The world has always been full of chaos and wars have shaken it's very existence. Everytime we think about these issues our mind just can't seem to find peace.

It's really hopeless that each time we try to be happy we become hit with a lot of unexpected challenges and depression sets in. Sometimes it could be thoughts about how you'll make ends meet, other times it's your boss at work making life miserable for you, it could also be failure in your field, most times lack of love could be a factor and each time we dive deeper and deeper away from that state we call peace of mind.

I don't think I have a definite definition for peace but I'll say peace for me is:

that state which frees us from chaos, hate, depression and unhappiness.

I don't think I've experienced a lot of really peaceful moments in my life but I've always learnt to cherish the ones I've been privileged to have. One of these rare moments was my visit last week to the beach for the first time and for real I must say peace is one of the best feelings ever.

It all started with a really tiring dance workout at the Akwa Ibom State University, after which I hit the road. Some of my colleagues had already talked me into joining them on their trip to the beach. I had been a little discouraged because of the workout I had to go grace that morning but later changed my mind and told them I was going to tag along and meet them at the beach.

On my way coming from the workout, I got harassed by some group of police men who thought i was a yahoo boy (internet fraudster), but since they couldn't find any incriminating thing on me they let me go. By this time I was tired, angry and my head banged like crazy, I was in total chaos.

I arrived at the beach and had to wait

Then I arrived at the beach before my colleagues and had to wait a few minutes for them. After they arrived, I didn't know it but a big smile drew across my face and certain relief set in. Then, we noisily walked into the beach together, the ones who had paired up were holding hands and for most of us who weren't we walked on our own, haha. After that we picked a very nice spot facing the beautiful beach waters and and amazing sky.

we picked our spot

It all felt unreal for me so I didn't easily blend in (ps: i don't know how to swim), so I just sat there and watched as others had fun in the beautiful water. My head still banged and I still had thoughts running through my head, I just couldn't relax. Still a little scared I walked towards the ocean and started taking pictures of my friends. In the process, I looked and saw another person who was as scared of the water as I was and took some pictures of her.

She was as scared of the water as I was

I was still taking pictures when suddenly, some of my friends came, carried me up towards the ocean. I protested but my protests fell on deaf ears, before I knew what was happening, I was submerged in the water. For a split second, I could feel my heart race with adrenaline and fear. But the moment my head entered into the water I felt a certain coolness, a certain chill ran through all of my body and at that moment I could feel it and I was sure it was Peace.

Every thing I did from then on felt really good, I let the water take me, I let it ride me and I let it lead me. I could see the genuine happiness on the faces of my friends and for the first time in a very long while I could share in that happiness. After I came out of the water, I could feel the warmness of the sun take over my skin and the cool sea breeze blow all over me and I indeed realized that nature is indeed amazing.

Then I got to really understand what @claudio83 meant when he said in his post Nature, sea and sun: that's why I love walks

A relaxing walk, away from the chaos of the city and its hectic times. Here everything seems to have stopped, as in a parallel world, in which anyone can enter and enjoy the energy of him. Can you feel his power too?

Nature is indeed beautiful

I did feel it, stood by the sea, felt it's cool breeze and found my peace of mind. Nature really can help you find that peace of mind. All you have to do is enjoy it and let life take it's course.

We had the time of our lives, shared a lot of happy memories, played beach volleyball, ran on the beach sand, found shells together, drank together and laughed our heads off. It was beautiful, it was amazing and it was indeed peace of mind.

I'll be sharing more of the pictures here 😌