“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe to match your nature with Nature.”
― Joseph Campbell
This makes me think of the times I feel so connected in nature… and how drawn I am to breathtaking photographs of the natural world.
How can we make our heartbeat match the beat of the universe?
By slowing down to the speed of the universe, nature and life itself!
This is your slow down call for today folks.
Go slowly in wonder and gratitude.
Val x
Find Your Middle Ground 
Those photos were breathtakingly beautiful. 🙂
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Thanks Sue! They do make you want to linger longer don’t they … 🙂
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Yes they do. 🙂
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Thanks, Val! Perfect photos for the post. I find that I connect best to the heartbeat of the Universe while listening to the waves lapping/crashing on the shore.
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Ah yes Nancy. The ebb and flow and natural rhythm of the sea is a wonderful way to connect to the heartbeat of the universe!
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wow nrhatch, I wrote my comment and then read yours!
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My love too is the sound of waves coming in to shore. One of the most peaceful and calm times of my childhood.
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Oceans and waves are so soothing. The gentle rocking and pulsing connects us to something deep within. ❤
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Slowing down is a hard one for me – but I love the photographs! What a great way to stop and be one with nature!
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Thank for sharing Kate. In our busy connected lives its important to find something that inspires us to pause …. even for a moment 🙂
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You know what slows my heart beat? The sound of ocean waves hitting the tropical beach. I love that sound.
Diana xo
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I wonder if the sound of the ocean reminds us of the time we spent in the womb with mom’s heartbeat just a heartbeat away?
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I just had this same conversation with someone else! It’s so easy to float in the ocean too. When I was in the Dominican Republic I floated without much effort, my body in a seated position and was gently rocked and so at peace!
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When we go in the gulf here, we sit on noodles and let the waves rock us up and over each one. BLISS!
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🙂 !
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Hhmm … yes I feel that. 🙂 Whether its smooth and calm of rough, the roar of the ocean is also an other beat of life!
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The lead photo is stunning!!!!
And the end photo literally made my heartbeat slowdown.
I read somewhere many years ago that the earth pulses at 7.8Hz — but it has quickened in recent decades. I always liked that idea — that the earth has a pulse.
Your post quietened my pulse — and I felt in tune with the earth.
Thank you!
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So happy you connected with the universe here Louise!
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That quote by Joseph Campbell is absolutely superb Val. I must say that apart from Jung he has probably had the most profound influence over my life. Just a wonderful human being.
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I agree Don … he has so much practical wisdom that makes me pause and reflect. I’m only now getting to know his work.
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