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Milford Sound Was My Alarm
Beauty and presence often escape us
About Milford Sound
“Milford Sound is a stunning fjord located in the Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. Known for its dramatic scenery, it features towering cliffs, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Despite its name, it’s technically a fjord rather than a sound, formed by glacial activity (source AI)”.
My Enlightening Moment At Milford Sound
Everyone around me rushed to take pictures and videos as we entered Milford Sound. We were surrounded by vast wonder, yet I felt nothing.
How could I be in such a beautiful place and feel nothing?
So, I sounded an alarm within myself. I knew my response was irregular, and I was taking this moment for granted. I then entered a meditative state and focused on gratitude, which helped me appreciate my ability to travel to Milford Sound and increased my ability to be present while I was engulfed in the immeasurable beauty the fjord gifted me.
Beauty often escapes us.
Presence often escapes us.
Gratitude often escapes us.
It’s easy to allow your mind to wander into a rabbit hole of meticulous criticism of…
