Evelyn Nesbit’s 1915 Morning Meditation

Chateaugay Lake, Summer of 1915

“Each morning by the lake was a rebirth. The mist rising from the water seemed to carry away my troubles, leaving only the essence of who I truly was.”

Experience Evelyn’s Morning Meditation

To connect with the transformative energy Evelyn found at Chateaugay Lake, try this guided meditation inspired by her morning ritual:

Find a quiet place, preferably near water or in nature, as dawn approaches.
Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take deep, slow breaths.
Imagine yourself on the shores of Chateaugay Lake in 1915. Feel the cool morning air on your skin.
Visualize the mist rising from the lake. With each tendril of mist, see one of your worries or troubles lifting away.
As the mist clears, imagine the lake as a mirror, reflecting your true self. What do you see?
Spend a few moments in this space of clarity and self-recognition.
When ready, slowly open your eyes, carrying this sense of renewal with you.

“In the reflection of those misty waters, I rediscovered pieces of myself long forgotten. Chateaugay Lake became my mirror, showing me not just who I was, but who I could become.”

Evelyn’s morning meditations at Chateaugay Lake were more than a retreat from her tumultuous past; they were a gateway to a new understanding of herself. The practice she developed here would influence the rest of her life, providing a foundation of inner peace that sustained her through future challenges.

Today, visitors to Chateaugay Lake can still experience the serene mornings that so moved Evelyn Nesbit. While the landscape has remained largely unchanged, each person who sits by the misty shore finds their own unique path to self-discovery, echoing Evelyn’s transformative journey over a century ago.

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