60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey: Mutiny Bay, Eagles and Silence.

<p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p>The Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge was the first person to walk to the South Pole - alone. He knows silence. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVxZ8LbX4Yk">Kagge says</a>, “<i>[silence] ... is a quality - something exclusive, luxurious and a key that can unlock new ways of thinking. It can be your best friend</i>.”</p><p>I had walked a few miles along Mutiny Bay, the tide was moving out, the wind was rushing down <a href="https://admiralscove.org/admiraltyinlet.htm">Admiralty Inlet</a> from the North, the branches of pines trees bent and brushed against each other. You would think there was no silence here. But finding an old driftwood log I stretched out on my back and watched a pair of eagles playing tag against the backdrop of a blue, blue sky. I was changed. The future didn’t exist - the past didn’t matter - it was just me, the eagles and silence.</p><p><i>This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic.  <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!</strong> You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Production Team: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="https://www.nightheron.com">Night Heron Music</a></p><p>All content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p>