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Scott Wagers's avatar

A poem that I wrote as break during the frenzy of putting together a grant proposal for a consortium I was supporting.

https://substack.com/profile/244090-scott-wagers/note/c-101207404

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Sara Redondo, MD's avatar

A beautifully crafted poem with a strong sense of purpose and direction. 😍

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Astrid Sadaya's avatar

I love how this simply expresses breaking through doubts and going for it.

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Karina Baloleanu, CFNC's avatar

What a beautiful poem, Scott!

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Sara Redondo, MD's avatar

So peaceful 😍

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Karina Baloleanu, CFNC's avatar

Nature is the best source of calm πŸ’›

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David Dansereau, MSPT's avatar

πŸ’―! I suggest this too for boosting calm. Suggest Dose : Daily

https://substack.com/@daviddansereau/note/c-101283902

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Karina Baloleanu, CFNC's avatar

A soft kind of calm from endless peach fields in bloom 🌺

https://substack.com/@karinabaloleanu/note/c-101277406

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Sara Redondo, MD's avatar

Karina I love how you weave in the idea that growth and peace aren’t things to chase, but rather to embrace 🀩

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Astrid Sadaya's avatar

Renewal & Enlightenment for everyone 😊

https://substack.com/@astridsadaya/note/c-100837547?r=33c2hl

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Sara Redondo, MD's avatar

A simple yet profound reflection on renewal and personal growth ❀️

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Karina Baloleanu, CFNC's avatar

Limitless growth - what a beautiful concept! And how much depth can be found in the little things! Thanks for sharing, Astrid! πŸ’›

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Michael Atkinson's avatar

Dr. Redondo and all,

For many years I've recommended some of this unique and varied style of music among your favorites to help with regular calm, healthy self-time, relaxing, studying, reading, working, healing, or just breaking any silence in any of your peaceful abodes at times. They have free anytime accounts and free mobile apps to try it out, then multiple plans for membership. Listen at a low volume on one of your laptop browser tabs, your phone, tablet, whatever, with headphones if needed. 🎧

Hearts of Space radio program grew out of former architect Stephen Hill's fascination with space-creating, ambient and contemplative music. Beginning in 1973, Hill HoSted a weekly late-night radio program on KPFA-FM in the San Francisco Bay area. What began purely as a labor of love eventually became the most popular contemporary music program on public radio. Over the intervening quarter century, Hearts of Space evolved into a multifaceted music and broadcast producer encompassing radio syndication, a record company, and now an Internet music service. πŸ’«

Hearts of Space - Slow Music for Fast Times

https://v4.hos.com/

Sincerely,

Michael

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There's also a good bit of calm music to search out on the net nowadays as well.

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Sara Redondo, MD's avatar

Love the power of music, thank you Michael!

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Astrid Sadaya's avatar

Oh and didn't hear about David Parsons passing. Bless his soul ❀️

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Astrid Sadaya's avatar

Wow I love this music. I was just in India last year but only experienced the busy streets in Tamil Nadu in Chennai, and also the Russian-pupulated state of Goa πŸ˜… I did hear a few authentic music but the more upbeat modern ones. Thank you for sharing this lovely clip πŸ™πŸ½

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Sophie Francis's avatar

I just got back from a week-long trip to a remote village in the mountains of Washington. Life moved at a slower pace there. Here are some of my favorite photos capturing the calm 😌

https://substack.com/@msophiefrancis/note/c-101499398

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Sara Redondo, MD's avatar

How funnyβ€”I actually have a sign at home that says β€œDisconnect to connect”. I couldn’t help but smile when I read your note. The photos are absolutely beautiful, and everything you shared resonates deeply. What a gift to experience that slower pace, rooted in the essentials. Thank you for reminding us of what truly matters Sophie!

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