ABC Wednesday - C

When I want to be calm, often I will sit still and visualize some place I have been where I felt peaceful when I was there.  I'm posting a few photos of some of the peaceful places I have been and linking them to the blog hop ABC Wednesday - C.  Be sure to click the link  to see what other contributors have shared for the letter "C." 

C is for Calm

Walking around a wildlife refuge has a very calming effect on me. The sounds of the birds, the rustle of the breeze in the trees and the grasses, the smell of scents emitted by the plants, and the reflections in the water all play a part.

Finley National Wildlife Refuge

There is something so serene about seeing a perfectly raked sand garden.  It is very restful to the eye.

Sand Garden at Portland Japanese Garden

The sound of the waves approaching the shore with a perfectly calm sea in the background is so beautiful and calming to my soul.

Pacific Ocean

Whenever I go into this temple, I feel a special kind of peace and look forward to going there as often as I can.

Portland Oregon Temple

I love the message at the top of the arch at the border between Canada and the United States of America.  It says, "Brethren Dwelling Together in Unity."  I think that this is a wonderful message and reminder to all people on earth.

Peace Arch, Blaine WA and Canadian border