We’re on the threshold of a brand New Year and as it approaches, we’re all offering good wishes to those we meet for a “Happy New Year.” One of the principal components of happy would include healthy. That’s certainly a priority for me and I’m sure for you. Good health certainly includes a healthy body but is so much more. It is this “so much more” that I’m pleased to share with you through Simply Spectacular Design’s video. I’m grateful that Ronald Janki of Simply Spectacular Designs has agreed to be my guest for this post. Nature, as we see it in this video presents us with opportunities to enjoy and to heal those deep places within us – our own sea of consciousness within. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often don’t take the time to nurture our souls and spirits.
For 2017, It’s important that the vibes that we send and the ones we receive are life-giving and promote health of body, mind, and spirit. As I watched the fish fluttering peacefully by in this video, they seemed to be so care-free and nonchalant. A calmness began to come over me. I found that watching the background rocks and plants further reduced my tensions. Talking about vibes, listening to the well-chosen music gave me shivers of delight!
I read recently that studies were done which prove that watching aquarium fish reduces blood pressure and heart rate as well as improves mood. This was certainly true for me as I watched this video. So, even if you can’t get to natural settings outdoors easily, watching a video such as this one will stir those “healthy vibes” within you. Nature is its own cure.
A very Happy New Year filled with time to care for yourself and to be carefree – like the fish in the video. Resolve to dive deep in 2017 and to become more of your own true self!
A short interview about the video with Ronald Janki, Videographer of Simply Spectacular Designs follows.
Jean: ARE YOU A NATURE LOVER?
Ronald: I believe strongly that I am. I tend to observe the sky, clouds, trees, leaves, animals, water, rain and I tend to look at contrasting colors to see how the contrasts interact to create unique harmonies. Of course I’m also thinking about the photographic opportunities!
Jean: HOW DID BEING IN THE UNDERWATER WORLD FEEL WHEN YOU VISITED THE AQUARIUM?
Ronald: Being in this environment reminded me how far we are removed from nature. The water world has many deep mysteries, and resurfaces unanswered questions. I believe it’s a world that cannot be scientifically defined and analyzed in the hope that this can enhance it’s spirituality
Jean: DID YOU FEEL YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS WAS HEIGHTENED IN ANY WAY?Ronald: Yes, for sure. The consciousness of the interconnectivity of the world that we live in.
Jean: I NOTICE THAT THE BACKGROUND MUSIC YOU CHOSE FOR THE VIDEO WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL. TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT THE MUSIC.
Ronald: Matching video to music is very challenging. Sometimes it’s sheer luck for something ideal. I look at the video many times and have to feel what the message is to me. In this case it was something spiritual. I felt this particular musical creation with its flowing harmonies matched the graceful swimming fish and reflected the serenity of their environment. This was the theme song of “The Eddy Duchin Story” which was released way back in the 1950’s. It is called “To love Again” and is an arrangement of the nocturne no. 2 of Chopin.
Jean: DO YOU FEEL A SENSE OF SERENITY AS YOU MAKE A NATURE VIDEO OR IS IT JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PRODUCTION?
Ronald: This production was totally different from others I have made. It was the subject matter that made it different. The colors were beautiful, everything flowed harmoniously and there was a lot of depth in trying to comprehend the overall meaning of our existence.
Jean: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE NEW YEAR AND THE TITLE OF THE POST: “VIDEO” – HEALTHY VIBES FOR 2017?”
Ronald: I believe that would be appealing as many people want to think of the new year as a fresh start, turning over a new leaf, living healthier with more awareness. It’s a significant milestone (New-year), similar to birthdays and anniversaries. However this milestone is shared universally and this is what makes it so special.
Jean: Thank you, Ronald, for allowing us to experience the calming effects of Nature through your video. Look forward to many more of your productions! Have a Happy New Year and swim through it quietly and consciously!