Sorry that I've been posting pure articles lately, but life is a little hectic these days and getting regular posts out is difficult. I promise I'll have an update on the mayhem of being me when there is mayhem to update on. In the meantime, here's my article from last week's Island Voice. Enjoy!
Serenity now!
It’s been a long day-- one that started at 5 in the morning, and just kept coming until well after the sun set. You’re trying to breathe, but you really just want to find a place to fall apart or perhaps have a stiff drink, or maybe both. We’ve all been there, holding on to what little nerves we have left to get us through the day. Despite our best efforts to keep a positive attitude, the day just ends up being a thumbs down. The question is, how do you make sure that you don’t hold on to all the funky energy? That’s where the serenity spot comes in.
A serenity spot is a place where you can go to calm down and release any tension that has built up within or around you. Your serenity spot may have certain touchstone objects available to you that help you find your peace – a bible, a family photograph, a beautiful gemstone, etc. Some people erect entire altars in their serenity spots, complete with candles and incense. It is important that you protect this space from other people’s stuff, i.e. Junior’s toys or anyone’s dirty socks. And the most important thing about this space is that it is yours. When you are at your serenity spot you are not to be disturbed.
Don’t have space in your home to erect your little oasis? Or maybe you’re always on the go? Learn to create a serenity spot in your mind, and you can take it with you wherever you go. Try this serenity meditation to get things rolling:
*Close your eyes and focus on your breathing
*Take long deep breaths in and out.
*Picture a color that makes you feel relaxed and safe.
*Picture the color surrounding you as you breathe in and out.
*As you fall deeper into your breaths and color, think of a place where you feel completely safe.
*Let the energy of that memory surround you as you feel your body relax.
*When you are ready, slowly count down from 20, allowing your mind and your body to re-enter into the physical space.
*Slowly open your eyes, but carry the feeling of relaxation with you as you continue through your day.
We all have bad days, but with the serenity spot we have a place to release that funky energy and move forward.
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