🌸 Inspiration Corner

“Remember the blue sky. It may at times be obscured by clouds, but it is always there.” ― Andy Puddicombe

Life sometimes feels like a series of stormy days—thick clouds of stress, doubts, and worries rolling in to hide the blue skies of calm and clarity. But this quote from Andy Puddicombe is such a perfect reminder: no matter how many clouds are in our way, the blue sky above remains unchanged. It’s always there, waiting for us, even if we can't see it in the moment.

Our minds are just like that sky. Some days, thoughts gather and loom large like storm clouds, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or lost in the chaos. But behind all of it, beneath all those fleeting worries, there is a place of peace—a vast blue sky that is unwavering. Remembering this can help us get through tough times, to take comfort in the knowledge that the calm is there, even when we can't see it.

The clouds are temporary. The blue sky is forever. Just like our inner calm.


🧘‍ Mindful Living Tip - Let the Clouds Pass—Connecting with Your Inner Blue Sky

Take a Moment to Pause and Breathe: When your mind feels cluttered and overwhelmed, pause for a moment. Close your eyes, take a few slow breaths, and imagine the blue sky. Picture those worries as clouds—temporary, passing—and remember that they’ll eventually drift away, revealing the calm blue sky that’s always there.

Observe, Don’t Absorb: Imagine watching your thoughts pass by like clouds in the sky. The key here is to observe the thoughts without trying to cling to or fight them. Just let them float by. You don’t have to engage with every thought that comes along. You can be the sky, spacious and unaffected.

Gratitude for the Blue Moments: Keep a journal where you note down moments of peace and happiness—those rare “blue sky” moments. On cloudy days, rereading these entries can help you reconnect with the feeling that your true self—the blue sky—is always there, waiting for the clouds to clear.


💭 Reader’s Corner - Reflections from Our Readers

"My Own Blue Sky"

"This quote helped me so much. I get so lost in anxiety sometimes, and it feels like I’ll never get out. But knowing the blue sky is there—knowing that my peace is still within me—reminds me that this anxious state is not forever." - Sarah, Student

"A Fresh Perspective"

"I tend to be an overthinker, and I’ve found it helpful to visualize my thoughts as those clouds that come and go. Now, when I'm overwhelmed, I remind myself that the clouds can’t stay forever, and neither can my worries." - Ben, Software Developer

"Cloud Watching My Thoughts"

​"I tried the exercise of observing my thoughts like clouds in the sky, and it made such a difference. Instead of getting caught up in my negative thoughts, I’ve learned to let them pass by. It’s a practice, for sure, but it really makes my mind feel lighter." - Gina, Writer