Nature Music Video Helps People Learn Meditation!

Let The Peace Of Nature Become Part Of Your Life!

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

This morning Long's Peak had a mantle of white but the warm morning sun was a reminder that winter's here...but spring is coming!

To celebrate that, I've added a video, "Spring Comes To The Mountains," as an attachment at the end of this article.  Just click the attachments link to get to it, or go to the Free Stuff Tab above and to the left, and click that, and it will be on the list of attachments to that article, or click this link: http://www.gooddayjournal.com/freestuff

The video features my wildlife photography and music by jazz great Mark Sloniker, from right here in Fort

Collins.  For more of his music see this link: http://marksloniker.com/  Mark is a great fan of meditation and mindfulness, I'll vouch for that!  He's taught me a lot about that.

What is the advantage of this video?

You can download it to your computer and use it to practice meditation.  Just listen and look at it. Don't add anything to your experience by using words to think about it.  Life would be alot less stressful if we could take some "breaks" during the day to do just this.  Be in the moment.   Yes we have to think about what we are doing during the day, but we don't have to do that all day, without stop, relentlessly burning ourselves out.

It is important to slow down, pace yourself, and take breaks periodically throught the day, so you can stay on top of your game, whether your at work or at school or at home!

With this, or other videos, or instrumental music or nature sound audio files like "The Power Of Spring" audio file on the free stuff page, you can practice this mindfulness training too.

Just look and listen.  Don't add a layer of emotionality to what you are experiencing.  Keep the words out of your head.  Just let the sights and sounds wash over you.  You've let the peace of nature come into your mind.

Have a good day!

Here's 101 Places To Take Children Fishing In Colorado!

Colorado Division Of Wildlife Is Trying To Help Kids Get Hooked On Fishing!

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

There is nothing like the thrill in a young boy or girls' eyes when they catch a wiggly rainbow trout!  My Mom told me I was so excited at age 6 when I caught my first trout, I couldn't stop talking about it. 

I guess I still can't, so I'm writing about it!

This herbal preparation can help onset of sleep

A plant root can really heal some people's insomnia!

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

I've been hearing from people for 15 years that valerian root pills, taken one to several hours before sleep, helped them get to sleep and stay asleep.

Now there's some science to that.

The Herbal Medicine Physician Desk Reference confirms studies show some people have less anxiety and better sleep with this medication. 

Nature Is A Great Stress Reliever!

It Helps Us Get Our Mind Off The Worries Of The World!

High Definition Video Shows Fall Splendors In The Rocky Mountains!

by Harris Jensen

Editor, Good Day Journal

The storied days of fall in the Rockies are well deserved.  The aspen leaves turn to gold and fall like gold coins from heaven...

In this video, out in high definition, a new feature at YouTube, I share some of my photography and some jazz music too.  Hope you enjoy it!  Hit the tab in the lower right corner to view full screen!  Nine minutes of nature photography!

Dr. J

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

June 8, 2011 hail came down like a freight train here in Fort Collins!  What an awesome power nature has...and there went the garden we planted!

Here is a video of the hail coming down, bobbing in our fountain...

Bird songs identified on sound track of Rocky Mountain River!

Many thanks to the birders at Cornell Lab Of Ornithology and graduate student Matt Young!

Learn to identify bird songs with this sound track and links to Cornell Lab web site!

"Backyard Birdsong Guide" quite helpful in identifying  birds by sound!

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

Bird songs and stream sounds help heal the soul!

Free sound track included in this article!  Helps stress managment!

Great for background sounds for studying too for college students!

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

I recorded in stereo the wonderful sounds of a mountain creek in spring, along with these singing birds, back in May, 2009.  I used a stereo microphone with a Sony voice recorder, edited the works in Garage Band on my Mac.

Toxins in Oil Dispersant Causing Health Hazards...

Is It Safe To Eat Fish From The Gulf Coast?

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

See this story at Coverup.

Jim Smith's Adventures As A Ten Year Old Were Amazing!

He Lived In The Wilderness And Learned To Hunt And Fish On His Own

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

Do you need a little adventure story to break up your day?  Listen to these audio files recapping the story of a young boy, growing up in the 1970's in a little log cabin up Poudre Canyon.

Colorado Youth Outdoors Helps Families Introduce Teens To The Great Outdoors!

by Harris Jensen, MD

Editor, Good Day Journal

"Hey did you hear about Colorado Youth Outdoors?"  a fellow recently asked me.  "No," I said. "Tell me about it..."