Life can become hectic, arduous and overwhelming. I am grateful to be learning that it is my thoughts about the events in my life, and not the events themselves that create the stress. Two things have become integral tools in reducing the stress and finding the truth that I am safe on this planet. Those two things are breathing and gratitude.
It seems simple, and yet it can be challenging. Breathing is automatic, it is connecting with my breath and slowing down to feel the oxygen fill my lungs and travel through my body to every cell that takes conscious effort. But it is amazing to me how quickly purposeful breathing can calm my mind, relax my body and initiate peace within me.
From that space, finding gratitude is much more feasible, and gratitude - for me - is the key to a joyful, peaceful, loving existence. Becoming still, I can find the knowing that I am safe, blessed and loved. Ahhhhhh . . .
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