Tuesday, August 16, 2011

OM-ing with Lynn along the Outer Banks....

  My friend Lynn is vacationing with her family on  the Outer Banks of  North Carolina this week. I asked her to do a guest post today on her experience out there, in tune with the ocean and it's soothing vibes.   She's a big fan of yoga and it's benefits.   What a perfect place to practice the art ~



To me the beach and yoga have many similarities. Both bring me peace, a sense of calm and a safe haven.  Just as the tides are always changing, so does life.  Yoga helps to keep me centered and to appreciated all of life's blessings for which I am truly grateful.



There are so many things to love about the Outer Banks, but I'd have to say my favorite thing is walking this same path every morning to sit quietly, practice a little yoga and take in a glorious sunrise. Namaste to that!

There is beauty in nature everywhere...



We love collecting all the different kinds of seashells after high tide...


..and taking late afternoon walks along the beach..
where we've come across some pretty cool sand creations by local artists!



To listen to the soothing  rythym and  sound of the waves crashing along
the shore until sunset is to witness an ageless ritual that has not changed
since the beginning of time...






There is peace here.



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24 comments:

  1. trumpAugust 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Those images look so peaceful and relaxing, and yoga is something that id love to try to help me relax. Great images and i like your American store on the post before this, its something i really believe in which is to buy as much american products as you can. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  2. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Soooo peaceful. Really nice post, my favorite way to vacation, near the ocean.

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  3. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementAugust 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Great pictures! I can't believe the beautiful shells that you can find there! The setting looks perfect for a yoga session.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  4. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesAugust 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I seriously found this post very relaxing! If it weren't for the blasted rain I'd walk down to the beach right now - we're in Maine. Oh well, maybe later today or tomorrow!

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  5. GailOAugust 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What gorgeous photos! Peaceful indeed! The outer banks is on my "bucket list" :) Thank you Lynn!

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  6. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenAugust 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks Karen. I needed a trip to the beach and the Outer Banks are always a lovely spot to relax and reflect on life's pleasures.

    Beautiful photos Lynn. Thanks for taking us along.
    Sam

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  7. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    The water shots are nice and make me hope to pay a visit there. :-)

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  8. Blondie's JournalAugust 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    This is a beautiful post. I felt calm just reading it and looking at the stunning pictures!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    looks so very peaceful. love the shells!

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  10. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmAugust 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Love the Outer Banks. I ran their marathon a few years ago. Beautiful!

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  11. Gone CountryAugust 16, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Great photos! The beach is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature!

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  12. LaeliAugust 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    True perfection:)

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  13. Ms. AAugust 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I would love to be there! How fortunate to be able to find peace, too. Peace is very elusive to me.

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  14. "Cottage By The Sea"August 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I've practiced yoga on a regular (1 hr. every day) basis for 6 or 7 years now. I incorporate prayer and meditation, and that's how I relax enough to fall asleep at night. I do my routine inside but, there are lots of people at any given time doing it on the beach here. It looks like your friend Lynn took advantage of all the peace without to bring all the peace within. Gorgeous beach pics too.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I've always been interested in yoga, but have not tried it (yet.) Such a pretty and peaceful place. I'm glad your friend Lynn had an opportunity to visit your blog and post today. :)

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  16. SallyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Very nice!

    Karen, when you visit here we'll go OMing at the beach. :)

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  17. bethAugust 16, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    do you have any idea how beach posts grab my heart and toss it around until it feels all jealous and queasy....well they do :)
    xo

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  18. ReenaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Oh ... Ommmiiinnnggg my way there! Love love love the peace of the beach!

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  19. ~from my front porch in the mountains~August 17, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Outer Banks is a fave of ours! You and Lynn could be sissy's :)
    xo, misha

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  20. bichonpawzAugust 17, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    She does look like you Karen! Very beautiful pictures!!

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  21. ValAugust 17, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Oh...how I adore The Outer Banks!

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful and I sure miss the ocean.

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  23. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 17, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful! I'm in the mountains of NC...very different but beautiful, too! I love the shells..and sand sculpture! Looks like FUN and I know it's great weather! ♥

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  24. Country GirlAugust 17, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    How beautiful. I love the Outer Banks. Vacationed on Hatteras since 1979 and then Ocracoke. Love!

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