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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · 17d

Sorry I haven't been posting lately, I actually was just finishing my PhD in Clinical Psychology! Glad to say I passed my dissertation defense and now will be working to help those in need in new ways.

I also posted a new blog post: onlinetranquility.ca/blog/

#PhD #ClinicalPsychology #blog

Blog - Online Tranquility

Welcome to Our Blog We’re excited to soon share a collection of insights, stories, and practical advice focused on mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. This space will offer inspiration and guid...

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Jun 19

This little guy was just hanging out on my path during a hike!

#squirrel #nature

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Jun 18

Self Defense

Shattered, dismayed, confused,
I shared the ground with you.
Bright red spilled far beyond my reach,
you blamed me for making you do this.

I passionately narrate my thoughts,
but you ignore them, as you always do,
as if the words I speak are but trifles,
so you make me do this to you.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Jun 15

Understanding Empathy

Destitute humans
Wishing they were free from all
Warmth from connection

Dr. Tranquil

It is often in tough times that our main aspect of humanity brings us all together: Connection.

Never forget, you are never alone.

#poem #haiku #poetry #connection

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Jun 12

This robin is following the directions! Even brought its food to the muster point too.

#robin #redrobin #bird #naturephotography #birdpics

A red robin on a sign that says "Muster point" holding a small baby snake in its beak.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Jun 8

My neighbor has these ducks that hatched earlier this year. They stick together and are so curious!

#naturephotography #ducks #family

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Jun 4

Empty Grief

Empty bench watching the silent blue,
Lake mirrors losses I cannot tell;
Pines stand witness where absence grew,
Grief ripples outward; endless, gentle swell.

Dr. Tranquil

There is often beauty is the sadness of life.

#poem #grief #poetry #lake #naturephotography

A bench on the side of a serene lake in summer.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 26

Echo of the Wild Rose

Beneath the thorn’s silent vigil I stand,
cradling this crimson remnant of bloom;
a wrinkled hymn to seasons passed and endured,
teaching my heart to gather strength from loss.

Dr. Tranquil

Photo of a Rose Hip fruit, a wild rose.

#poem #poetry #naturephotography #nature

A bright red berry-like fruit on the end of a red stick. It is slightly shriveled.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 20

True Reflection

The sky pours quiet into the sea,
A hush that keeps the whole world steady;
Light rises where silence touches the deep,
An unseen heart still holding everything ready.

Dr. Tranquil

God is ever-present

#poem #poetry #faith #Christianpoetry

An expansive photo of the milky way galaxy seen over an expansive lake with small hills in the far background at the horizon level. The photo is hazy but haunting.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 20

Everything I take on my longer day hikes in winter! Weighs almost nothing, and gives lots of security and fun for the winter time! Much lighter in spring/summer though haha

#hiking #daypack #preparation

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 20

“Each exhale is a whispered amen, sealing the body’s unspoken prayers.” Breath & Stillness Worksheet

Try closing your eyes for three slow breaths and let that quiet amen steady your thoughts.

For deeper rituals, explore the Stillness resources on onlinetranquility.ca

#Onlinetranquility

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 20

“Grief is love’s echo, an ache that proves the heart once sang.” ~Fortress of Faith: Embers of Renewal

If sorrow is rumbling in your chest, meet it with the gentle practices in our Grief Workbook. Every echo can become a hymn of hope.

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#Onlinetranquility #quote

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 4

This song is about the struggles of Alcoholism. Thank you to Sierra for singing this, I tried to limit the auto-tune!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYfP...

Breaking the Chains

YouTube video by Dr. Benjamin Tranquil

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · May 3

The intricacy of this entry way is incredible, and whenever I see it I am reminded of the bustling market this leads to.

Located in Ottawa, Canada.

Dragon gate greets first light,
Painted eaves hum ancient song.
Step through, heart sheds its weight,
New worlds rise beyond the arch.

#poem #poetry

An intricately designed overarching entryway suspended by two red pillars. The design is Chinese-inspired and has a mix of blue, yellow, and brown detailing a rich and complicated ornate overhang.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 28

I have a new song, inspired by the west's treatment of certain populations: Childhood Neglect

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbCV...

Childhood Neglect

YouTube video by Dr. Benjamin Tranquil

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 28

Neglect

The chalk sun dulls, trading its wide grin for the color of dust.
Flowers draw back into the stone, hiding their petals from touch.
A butterfly smears in mid-flutter, trapped between leaving and staying.
The ground waits, to fold every bright mark into silence.

Dr. Tranquil

#poem #poetry

A piece of sidewalk is covered in mud with overgrown grass on the left hand side. On the sidewalk are images drawn in colorful chalk, faded and covered. The images portray childlike wonder with a butterfly, flowers, a sun, and a rain cloud.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 21

Look who is just walking right on by, not a care in the world!

#deer #cabin #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #ohdeer

Snowy ground with a singular tree on the right, a cabin in the background, and a deer walking with care through the snow close to the photographer and cabin.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 19

I took this picture hiking in Manitoba, Canada. The trails are so beautiful when covered in snow, they always create a sense of calming harmony.

#sunrise #hiking #trails #naturephotography

A hiking trail at winter time. Snow covering the ground. A sign and a wooden bridge is on the left hand side, with the sun over a large hill in the background. The sky is blue with some clouds, and trees adorn the hilltop.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 14

This picture I took after the last blizzard of the year. Those hills of snow you see are actually snow covered cars!

Now here's a haiku:

Historicity
Autonomous placation
Applicable find

#blizzard #sunset #snow #poem #poetry #haiku #naturephotography

Sunset on the plains of Manitoba with rolling snow covering parked cars.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 11

Reflections of Embers

The day wore iron on its chest,
Each hour a wound it would not confess.
But fire still smolders through quiet snow,
Not all warmth needs to show.
The day ends.

Dr. Tranquil

Sometimes, our warmth is hidden, even from ourselves.

#poem #poetry #sunset #naturephotography #snow

A sunset in spring, over a field of snow. Distant trees cover the horizon, and small pieces of grass can be seen poking out of the snow. The colors are a warm orange from the centered sunset and a rich blue blanketing the world outside of the center.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 9

Vibrancy

Glass preserves the death
Life in the barren with health
Receding earths bite

Dr. Tranquil

A planted tulip next to a planted frozen flower. Taken at sunset.

#poem #poetry #naturephotography

A photograph of a planted tulip in spring next to a frozen flower on a field of dry grass after the melted snow of the winter.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Apr 2

Overarching Flatness

Seeing the prosaic expanse,
we miss the rippling currents,
The true foundation of growth,
Of turmoil and all that is below.

Dr. Tranquil

#Poetry #poem #beach #naturephotography #nature #mentalhealth #growth

A photograph taken at sunset on a beach with an expansive ocean. A prominent, silhouetted palm tree stands alone on the beach, taking up the majority of the left side of the image. The sky is filled with whispy clouds and vibrant violet, indigo, orange, and pink colors. The ocean is flat, but has some rippling waves.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Mar 31

Echoes of Shelter

Snow whispers stories on the splintered frame,
As if to mourn what shelter once became.
Forgotten warmth beneath the frosted eaves,
Echoes of refuge drift with falling leaves.

Dr. Tranquil

#poem #poetry #reflection #sunrise

A lone dilapidated cabin in an opening at sunrise, surrounding by pine trees and loose snow.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Mar 29

Whispers Beneath the Ice

The river dreams in silver sleep,
Its breath held fast in crystal chains.
Yet deep below, the currents keep
Their silent oath to rise again.

Dr. Tranquil

#poem #poetry #nature #mountain #snow #frozenriver

A snowy mountain at sunset. A frozen river lays behind some small snow banks. The sky is a rich pink, orange, and blue.

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onlinetranquility.bsky.social @onlinetranquility.bsky.social · Mar 29

Sometimes what we need is a chance to reflect on the beauty surrounding us, not worry about the past or the future. It is easy to get stuck on the negatives, in fact, it is easy to only see the negatives.

But, life is balance.

Neglecting the positive is neglecting yourself.

Find your balance!

A photo at sunset of a lady doing the tree yoga pose under a tree. A river runs in front of her and two hills are in the distant background.

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