Imagine, for a moment, a beautiful still pond, so calm that you can see your crystal clear reflection…

Our lives are sprinkled with loving and joyful moments but can sometimes feel hectic and overwhelming.

Imagine that during this time the beautiful still pond is filled with ripples, as if pebbles were landing on the surface of the water. The busyness of each day can easily fill your mind with waves that can make your reflection appear cloudy and jumbled. This can make it difficult to remain present and find joy in all the little moments.

Remember this…

Laying just beneath all of the hustle and bustle, nestled in a quiet spot deep within, there is stillness. Allow the ripples to remain on the surface because they are, inevitably, part of life. More importantly, know that peace and serenity are just below the ripples, in the quiet stillness within you. 

Just for a moment, close your eyes and breathe ever so slowly. Bring your mind to that place of joy and bliss inside yourself, far below the surface… that place where the ripples have no effect on you. 

And rest there.

Rest there with your breath.

Rest there with warmth and gentleness.

Rest there with an open heart.

Rest there.

Namaste,

Tricia

[This blog post includes parts of a letter that I wrote to my daughter-in-law on her wedding day, October 11, 2025.]