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Are the Days Getting Longer or Are We Getting Older?

24/1/2025

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“The time that you perceive is not the same as the time perceived by another."
​Adrian Bejan

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Are the days getting longer or are we getting older and slower?  
I've seen some articles lately on this and the age old (pun not intended) question might have some answers. As 2025 rolls by like a day went by and now it's nearing the end of January already, I think it's time for some timely (pun intended) answers. 

First, lets look at us getting older as the has been the belief through the years.
According to Coffey (2025), age does have a factor in time measurement and we all don't measure time the same way. Our ​minds are different. As youth we run through life catching and learning like sponges everything we can. Every little new thing is a new experience. As we get older and more experienced, the things we encounter are not new anymore. They don't excite us anymore. We tend to get used to the hum drum of the world and pay less attention to things. Our minds send neurons zapping around our brains at different speeds. What was once new and exciting is now dull and draining. 


Next, do you know about the earth's rotation change?
I have read the world is spinning faster now. The ebb and flow of the tides, the moon and the earth have constant pressures and are now reacting differently than they used to some 50 years ago. Instead of slowing down the earth rotation is now speeding up. Leap seconds have been added in the past to correct time but in future we may be using "negative leap seconds" (Science Nature, 2024)) instead. While this change might not be extremely noticeable to people daily, it is noticeable when time is needed to be measured to milliseconds.

Have you noticed the change? 
​What do you prefer to believe in relation to those two views? Is it us getting older or the earth rotating faster? .... Or both. Oh my gosh! It's both!

So what do we do to combat these changes?
We need to take a look at our lives at various stages and decide if the status quo is satisfactory or if we want to do something and start learning new things to bring back the zippity do da we had as kids and spark some excitement. Give us a reason to get up in the morning and run through the fields of life. Who says you can't teach an older person new things? We can all learn as we grow. It might just help us from some health issues as we age also.  I'm willing to give it a try. How about you?

My first go to is always nature. Go outside and enjoy the natural environment that is always changing and growing around us. From day to day there are new delights to trigger your senses. From a walk on the beach to a walk in the forest.  You can even sit and enjoy a picnic outside, even on your deck and watch the birds, squirrels and bees at work. 

Get out of your comfort zone and try sometime new. A new hobby, a new recreational activity, a new friend, going to new places. What is your new something for the year that you have been thinking of doing but have been too stuck in your comfort zone to do?  Now is the time.  Ophs, it's now a new day. Don't miss out on new opportunities.  Make a plan, stick with it, try it out. 

Further Reading


Earth is now spinning faster than it did 50 years ago (Coffey, 2025)

The scientific reason years get faster as we get older – and how to slow them down (Science Nature, 2024) ​
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Happy New Year!

17/1/2025

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Happy New Year! Another year comes before us and here we are. Blessed to be given a new day, a new year. 2025 unfolds.  What is the year going to hold? Only time will tell in reality but we can do our best to be our best this year. Spend your time in the present moment so the days don't whiz on by too fast. 

On the world stage is an interesting year ahead. The war between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing :( Trump is beginning office soon with tariffs in mind to be placed against Canada and vice versa. Canada's Prime Minster, Trudeau, who had to step aside as did the USA, Biden. I thought Biden's comments about Trudeau were so fitting for a President to convey to another world leader - "the world is better off" because of Trudeau. Even if you don't like either leader, respect the fact that they are/were world leaders who know what it is like to have that kind of pressure everyday and still show up everyday. I'm not going to get political with this post as life is not about politics but rather being a good person.


And as if we need anymore wars or tariffs or taxes or price hikes. As citizens we are already taxed at alarming rates. Food is outrageously priced but we buy it anyway to eat. We need to stand up and refuse to pay these prices but what are the alternatives to eating? Especially if you want to eat healthy.  I love to buy on sale as I work hard for my money. Spend your money wisely. 

Today, society values material things. Auctions with items going for millions of dollars on famous people's clothing, instruments, and things, just things. We can't take any of it with us when we go. It gets left behind for others to throw out or sell off or keep as mementos. What would the millions of dollars do to feed hungry people, house families, help wildlife and nature. Healthcare is in critical state. There are any number of things a million dollars could be used for. Is it enough? Probably not. But there are many millions of dollars being spent on frivolous things.  Could we spare some to help others, animals, wildlife, nature? It takes each of us to make a difference. Make 2025 a year you decide to live with passion, meaning and purpose to do things that make you feel good inside not just look good on the outside.

Fake news, of course, will continue on. I think that's why citizens have taken to their cell phones to convey real visions and messages to the world. I always love taking political classes to discuss world issues and, political jargon and predicting future endeavors. Gossip and rumors run faster than any truth. Let the wolves howl at night. Always tell the truth anyway. It's the only way to go. It's free, easy to remember and lets you sleep at night.  

Covid has subsided, or has it? Has it just become another day with sickness in the world with the virus spinning out into new viruses or old viruses leaking still?  Are we so caught up with winning that we forgot human decency. Love thy neighbor. Do onto others. Be kind to other humans, animals and nature.

This year will go by just as fast as last year and while each year seems like it goes by faster, does it? Are we just getting older and slowing down with aging?  Or are we just getting busier and not noticing the time ticking by.  Today cell phones, glued to our hands, are not just distracting with instant messages and social media but it sucks you in and time passes by with what seems like seconds could be minutes, then hours later. It can be good if you are in the waiting room for hours to have something to do though. Take the good with the bad but focus on the positive.

This year, I have some plans to organize and use social media less in terms of scrolling.  My house is changing locations of items and even between floors. Decluttering is bliss when it's done. In between it's just a whole lot of mess, lol.  Get creative and let your mind refresh while you do your own kind of art.

I have started using an app to refresh and learn more French.  My Mother was French and knew the language. It was different than what school is teaching these days. It was Acadian French. The original French from France. Learn about your heritage and you will discover many things that will amaze you.

I have also started a new health journey to lose a few pounds - 10 at least would be nice, 20 even nicer. I'll take what I can get and not stress about filling out my clothes - as long as they fit, lol.  I am eating more of the foods that burn fat, like ginger, cinnamon, lean meat or fish, food nutrients but some chocolate has to be in the mix. Feed your body with healthy nutrients. 

I always wake up in the morning feeling blessed to have another day.  Be yourself everyday and you will find good things in the world when you look for them and appreciate when you find them. Spend some time in nature everyday if you can. Nature is full of surprises and rejuvenates you as you marvel in its glory.

What are your plans for 2025? What resolutions did you make?  Did you make any or are you going day by day? Spend each day with meaning and enjoy your time from morning until night, stress less, love more. 

Namaste - the light in me recognizes the light in you.  Be humankind - the kind of human that is kind. 

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The Scorpion

8/9/2024

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

She lurks in wait
Calculating when to strike
Like a scorpion
Tail held high, chest out, head up, ears on
When silence comes
And happiness abounds
Productivity at it's best
The scorpion takes aim
"How dare you be happy!"
Enjoying even life's little pleasures
Everything appearing to flow
So the onslaught begins
The careful approach out of thin air
Correction gone too far
Belittling over board
When that does not work
Slam! Right in your face the tail strikes
The scorpion turns and runs back home as if innocent
Anything but
The bear is now awakened
"How dare you come into my den and strike!"
It growls but is unwilling to fight
It just wants peace
As the overseer comes in with 
insufferable damage cries out, "Get out!"
The scorpion is happy now
Turmoil is all she knows
Happiness comes from inside but has alluded her grace
The bear confused and shook to depths of soul
Wanders off wondering why
After losing family has barely took hold
Awakened now to the terrible plight of humanity
To control not only their own domain but others
Reaching for more drama is all the scorpion knows
The forest falls quiet for no one dares step foot

The air is dense, misted over with drama so thick
Waiting for night fall when all go to sleep
A better day tomorrow?
The bear shakes off yet again
Waiting for the inevitable next the scorpion is planning
Retreating back to den to take comfort in nature
Where life is lived with purpose in mind
Then the bear wanders off in search of honey 
Talking to the birds as they chirp
About how humanity has got it all wrong
It is not about the fight for survival
It is about the collaboration
Unity to bring us together to protect and conserve
The forest and species from destruction
So all ecosystems can blend together in synergy
The web of life can be cruel
So why make it worse?
Look inside for your passions
Help one another
Momma bear now off to search for her cub
To protect and nurture as a momma bear does
No need to retaliate
That just pulls you into the mud
Instead build up walls of confidence 
Stand tall, no ego, on guard
For the scorpion quietly waits
Her anger better put forth in doing her own work
Heed others advice and change with the wind
Nature is revolving, every morning
Patience is a virtue
While we are all the same
We are all unique so just be yourself
Let the green monster fall away
Instead of destroying you as it wills
Strive for peace, love of others and mind your own place
The grass isn't greener
The yard full of leaves is not messy
It is a yard full of life
Take hold of the love in your heart
Before it falls down like the tree with no roots embedded in His grace
Let His light shine in
Rejoice in His presence

Skip through your path with joy in your heart
Your day will be lighter
God created it that way.
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Mirror, Mirror

8/9/2024

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Mirror, Mirror on the wall
Who can you pick a fight with today?
Asking that question is already the start
F
irst take a look at yourself
Look deep into your eyes
Go to the depths of your soul
What bothers you about others?
There is the answer to what you need
To change about yourself
For you see only what you have already learned
Now take that further and bother no one else
Work on yourself
Be kind and loving
Look deeper still into the mirror
See the goodness you behold
Take that out of your pocket and spread it around
Make others feel valued and appreciated
When the angry green monster comes to boil again
Send it packing by loving yourself more
Stand in goodness and let it surround your whole being
Work from inside out instead of slashing out
You will soon see the world in a whole new light
The Light that God has created shines within you too
Within each of us is a lantern
A beacon shining bright
It guides us to Him
In the quiet reflection of loving yourself
As you are, then others
Although you do not always agree with others
Judge then not for He will in due time
When time seems to stand still
We all get there, no need to hasten fate
His love is the greatest of all.

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The Role of Humans: Earth Guardians

4/7/2024

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Maria Lisa Polegatto                                      July 2024

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As humans on this earth we are guardians, stewards, mothers and fathers, children, the future generations.  We need to preserve and conserve species in order for the earth to thrive for as many years as it has already been and more. We need an earth to call home. One that is livable, sustainable, safe for habitat that provides wellbeing for all.

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The Choice

5/8/2023

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

We all have a choice in this world to do what we do, choose what we want, to go where we want.  We need to choose wisely because our choices can affect others. Think before you leap.

On this day, God sent one of his messengers to test man and man was given a choice to pick one of three that stood before him to save before the world ends. The messenger's great voice came forth and said to the man:

"You can choose to save man, an elephant or giraffe. Which do you choose?" 

The man looked before him and thought, the giraffe can reach up so very high, the elephant is so big and can carry me, man has been so greedy and destructive. After contemplating, he chose and replied:

"I choose them all."

The great voice says, "You can pick only one.". 

The man replied, "I did". 

The great voice asks, "Ok, please explain yourself. "

The man went into an explanation of the benefits of the giraffe and the elephant to not just their own ecosystems but to other ecosystems too, and not just in where they live but in how they connect to all ecosystems. 

"Ok," the great voice said, "that is correct" and then asked about the decision to save man. 

The man explained that humans have been greedy and destroyed the planet but not all are destructive and some see the need to unify the world to save it.

"Yes", the great voice agreed and again asked which the man wanted to choose and again the reply from the man was all of them.

The great voice said, "You don't understand, you can only save one of the three " 

The man replied, "It is you that does not understand. All of God's creatures are important and must work together to make sure the world is healthy and strong."

Again, the great voice agreed and then demanded an explanation. 

The man said something so profound that changed the fate of the world. The plants began to thrive, the air began to clear of smog and the water became clear and sparkled.  The animals in the world became free and felt safe. Man became true guardians of the planet.

The messenger then went back to God and said man finally did good. 

What did the man say that allowed him to pick all three before him? 

"We are all one. We need each other to live, not just in harmony but for the longevity of the planet and all species for future generations. We can't do it alone. Saving one will destroy the planet. Saving all to work together as one will allow all to flourish and grow."

​"Very good", said God. 
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Year Review 2022

31/12/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

This year has been a year of many challenges and changes and yet, there has been joy to give hope for a better tomorrow. 2022 started off no different than 2021 ended with viruses we don't wish to name anymore, but at least there was some reprieve with relaxation of restrictions this year. As the world opened up, so too did our hearts begin to have hope.



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Earth Energy

20/9/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

​The root of my existence comes straight from the earth.
I stand before the foothills as I enter nature's bounty.
The shoreline leading to the lighthouse beckons me as I hear the music of the waves wash over the rocks. A part of me is mermaid spending time at the sea.
And then my feet take me inland to the magical mystical waterfall.
I stand with arms open, my face up to the creator basking in the mist of the purity imparted on me.
I need to get closer and disappear into the waters edge to the cave entrance behind the falls.
A secret place that glows from the beauty within.
A place to relax and rejuvenate in the arms of divinity.
The waters rush forward with ethereal music as I close my eyes and shower myself in the inner mist of the waterfall as the glow of the water fulfills my needs.
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Difficult Women

12/4/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

As I stand at the foot of my ill father's bed, I see a man that at 12 years old went to work in the community to run a wash plant and an asphalt plant at the same time. I am in awe of him. What were you doing at 12 years old?

He didn't finish all his schooling but accomplished great feats and heights. He successfully started and ran his own construction business in partnership with my Mom, both from little towns and with no formal college education but rather life experience. I have always been proud to call him "Dad". As I see the feeble man he is lying in his hospital bed waiting for test results and bed pan, I know the true man he is as it has shaped me into the woman I am today. 

A hard working, loyal, dependable woman who can stand up for herself. Unfortunately those that don't benefit or don't want to see that may say other things about me. As Jane Goodall says, "It actually doesn't take much to be considered a difficult woman, that's why there are so many of us". 

If by difficult they mean, seeking peace, not war, communication instead of insult, appreciation not disrespect, helping others not holding back, then, "Yes, I am a difficult woman and proud of it! Thank you Dad! I love you!"


#women #womanpower #empoweringwomen #EmpowerGirlsNOW er #JaneGoodall #fatheranddaughter #fatherdaughter ​




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Furry Best Friends Are Best

7/7/2020

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Who ever said you need a dog was right! Words cannot express how much dogs can bring to your life. The bountiful unending joy starts as soon as you see them and stays with you forever. While dogs don't talk like we do, they reach us beyond mere words.​

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Natural Vibrations

7/6/2020

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
​Also published at The Edge Magazine

It's easy for global events to sway our emotions from recurring highs and lows. We need to find ways to stay in higher vibrations to balance our emotions which balance our mind, body and soul. My favorite way to stay in balance is to spend time with the miraculous world of nature. Albert Einstein was right, in my opinion, when he said to "look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

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The Truth Of Your Thoughts

10/5/2020

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One thing I have learned over the years is that many people will claim to know you, know your thoughts and actions, but, no one knows you like you do or knows your true thoughts. You are the only master of your thoughts and only you can steer them toward your true desires. 

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Unplugged

8/2/2020

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published online at The Edge Magazine

​Balance in life​ is important to get through all moments in life whether happy or sad. It is something we take for granted when we have it, but feel so out of sorts when we lose it. There are lots of ways to stay in balance with some being better than others. 





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Authentically You

1/2/2020

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published online at The Edge Magazine

The world can place a lot of demands on us every day. From waking up to sleeping, we mostly  run through our chores, not our joys. And in doing so we forget we need to take our joy with us everywhere we go and in everything we do. 
As many demands you have, there are always more ready to come toward you. Learn how to organize your thoughts, actions and results. 



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The Clock Strikes 2020

1/1/2020

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The Clock Strikes 2020 by Maria Lisa Polegatto
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by  Maria Lisa Polegatto
As published online at The Edge Magazine

​The current state of the world requires a great deal of reflection.  While the world is spinning out of control, the economy sees no room to step aside to funnel itself to improve the situation, concerned only with increasing its flow of exchange.






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Love, Not Fear

6/11/2019

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published online at The Edge Magazine

​There has been two things in life that taught me how to love, not fear. One is my faith in God and the other is how animals have taught me love attracts while fear repels. I would not want to live any other way. 

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Believe In Yourself And Let Your Intuition Guide You

5/10/2019

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published in The Edge Magazine


Most people think you use your intuition by thinking hard about something. Instead, just let life flow and lead you. Intuition isn’t planned. It just happens.

Have you ever been somewhere, about to do something, and you got a feeling not to do it? That’s your intuition talking to you. It comes right up your body and into the sixth chakra of your third eye and puts you on alert. Pay attention to it.

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Nature Makes Me Joyful

4/9/2019

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published in The Edge Magazine

Nature always comforts me, heals me, restores me. People, places and things can be fulfilling but they come and go in life. Nature on the other hand is always reliable, truthful and dependable. It never fails me. If I cry leaving, it is because I want more of it, not because it ever hurt me deep inside.  Instead it calls out to my soul and I connect with it with a feeling I am at home in the safety of His arms surrounding me with His love. 

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Awaken Your Soul From Within

1/8/2019

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published in The Edge Magazine

As the world goes on twirling around us, events are unfolding that bring us both joy and sadness. Life teaches us how to be stronger and more resilient through the vastness of our soul. That vital part of us that sparks our life on conception when His hand reaches down, touches our heart to start it beating and breathes life within us. Not only does our soul have life, but it also gives us the thirst for knowledge, fulfillment, and love. Those first moments span into a lifetime searching for happiness to allow our soul to express and fulfill us.




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Conscious Breathing Beneath the Canopy of Life

7/7/2019

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Also published in The Edge Magazine

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As I stand in the forest, I am reminded of the wisdom the trees possess, after years of quietly watching the world around them while holding roots with each other in their close-knit family. They have the joy of watching wildlife come and go in their branches, giving shelter and food to sustain life while drinking fresh water to prevent floods of the trickling streams, rivers, lakes and oceans nearby. How powerful nature is as it freely grows and allows us to grow with it.

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The Present Moments of Nature

7/6/2019

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​As published in The Edge Magazine


Nature is my favorite place to go to spend time in the present moment. It is a place without judgment, worries or demands of life. Every step I take leads me to connect in the now, deeper with my inner self, and let go to relax into the gentle, living world.


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Clearing The Path To Love

6/4/2019

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One foot in front of the other, one step before the next, one moment in time is all it takes. Spending time in the present takes you away from the past and lets you savor every moment as the future waits its time to arrive. Rushing only complicates the sequence that needs time to unfold relaxed and confident.

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My Soul Takes Flight In Nature

6/4/2019

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My Soul Takes Flight In Nature
by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Published in The Edge Magazine

When I head out to nature, it is to replenish my mind with fresh ideas and leave the stresses of the world behind. When I get into nature, the bountiful beauty set before me lifts my vibration to higher levels to connect with the inner me, my soul, to set it free to take flight.

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Open Your Heart To Healing

6/4/2019

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Open Your Heart To Healing
by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Published in The Edge Magazine

We live in a world so in need of healing, yet to do so we need to take the time to achieve it. We need to allow our heart to open to the many possibilities before us. Healing starts within you, deep within your heart, and it radiates out to your body as it pulses through you. We need only relax and accept it.

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Truly You

20/8/2018

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Truly You
by Maria Lisa Polegatto
Also published in the Edge Magazine

​Spending time at the ocean meditating on the rolling waves as they breathe in and out, reminds me of being a child spending every moment I could at the water. The water has natural healing abilities that wash away the busy of the world and allow us to relax and bounce back to who we truly are when there are no pressures and demands placed upon us. 
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