Let's just take a couple of minutes and do something kind for ourselves. I was in a yoga/meditation class this morning and the instructor guided us through a meditation that allows us to access that place inside of ourselves that is always peace-filled, always calm regardless of circumstances that may be whirling about us or within us. It went something like this:
- Sit comfortably and let your breath flow naturally
- Choose a place within your body where you can actually feel the breath on your inhale/exhale, a place where there is no tension.
- Can you discern what colour this place is?
- Can you attach an image to this place?
- Can you attach a memory to the image?
- Keeping this imagery in mind, we can return to this peaceful place in our body when we feel stressed, it will act as a way to anchor or root ourselves to keep balanced in life's storms.
We can handle life's unpleasantness more effectively and with grace when we know how to decompress and relax.
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| Find a quiet place of solitude |
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I've mentioned in previous posts the importance of treating ourselves with love and kindness, I think it bears repeating. The relationship I have with myself is the
most important one I will ever have. Looking after my mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellness allows me to be the very best version of myself. The challenge is that it is
important but doesn't always feel
urgent. I get it, others' lives, problems and drama feels more urgent and yes there are always times when we put our agendas aside to help, encourage and rescue others
BUT we should have a boundary. We shouldn't give and give until we are depleted. How do I know when I'm running on empty? I feel resentful. Resentment is the red light flashing on the dashboard of my life. I used to ignore it, now I respect it. I pull back. I choose one day each week that is only for me; a massage, a yoga class, a walk, a cup of tea in front of the fire, a book, a nap. When I return refreshed I feel the joy of helping others, of listening of caring.
I hope that you too can find a quiet pocket of time and space this week to unplug from the noise of other people's lives and to listen to that still small voice within you. After all if your inner voice doesn't merit your attention, what does?
Thank you for stopping in at My Turquoise Kettle Life today,
May you have a peace filled day,
Sandra
