Let it R.A.I.N

Where I live on the West Coast it doesn’t rain very much. Fortunately, it is sunny most every day, which is a pleasure to experience.

However, it is inevitable that sooner or later the rain does fall both literally in nature, and figuratively by our life experiences as well.

Though on the surface life’s storms are inconvenient and unwelcome in our daily lives, they are necessary to our personal growth and help us emotionally blossom as a result.

Below is a brief mindfulness process that helps bring awareness to our present state of mind when we are feeling drenched with concerns, or experiencing unpleasant feelings to help us move beyond them:

R= Recognize how you are feeling in a non-judgmental way.

A= Accept and allow that it’s ok to feel the way you do in the present moment.

I= Investigate what the feeling is trying to tell you, or what self-care behaviors are being neglected such as sleep.

N= Non-Identification by separating your emotional state from your character by not judging or labeling yourself as an angry person when you feel anger.

Trying to find the lesson in anything we experience can help us to grow from them and not just suffer through them.

What helps you stay centered through life’s storms?

Change Things Up

Recently, we converted our guest room into a large office. We still have a room for visitors, but it has been moved to another place in the house.

It is so much fun to use a room in a different way than before, and experience the great functionality of it as well.

I can now hold more people in the office for small groups, and other activities not formally able to accommodate.

Additionally, it has prompted clearing out closets, and arranging paperwork for enhanced organization!

A change like this or similar adjustments can breathe new life into us and renew our excitement which is a wonderful outcome.

What changes do you want to make, or have you made already that you are excited about?

Have a Happy Easter!

 

Wishing you a joyous day!

Enjoy!

 

 

 

Follow a Good Prescription for Life

We just got back from vacation and followed many of the life prescription recommendations above. It’s always nice to get away from daily routines and reconnect with loved ones across the miles as well.

Spending time away can be a great way to get recharged.

Another way to get rejuvenated, whether at home or away is to follow the prescription laid out below. It may not be as exciting as an exotic vacation but certainly may inspire one!

• Find a quiet and peaceful place where you won’t be disturbed.
• Close your eyes and take several deep breaths.
• Breathe in good thoughts, soothing images, and peaceful outcomes.
• Breathe out tension, stress, anxiety and fear.
• Select a positive statement or series of statements such as, “I love my life,” “All is well,” or “Everything works out for my highest good.”
• Introduce those affirmations while you visualize a ball of light entering the top of your head and traveling down to the tips of your toes, spreading a healing energy throughout your body.
• Repeat this as many times as you need to clear away any unhelpful thoughts, or projections that cause an internal disturbance.

Candles and soft music are optional!

What helps you get revitalized?

Enjoy!