Hi ,
In our fast paced world it is great to have a hobby - usually something we enjoy doing:)
Well there's a good start... yes finding things we enjoy!
What I know for sure is that inner peace comes when we have extreme focus. I only say extreme focus as in this world it is so easy to get distracted and lose focus and then we move along to the 'next thing'.
It turns out that meditation is just that - extreme focus - maybe on our breath, a candle flame, our heartbeat.
Yet meditation is not what today's missive is about:)
It is about the focus. When we have something that is fully taking our attention other thoughts don't have room to get in there and distract.
So as I am approaching a new puzzle - turning over all the pieces - concentrating on pulling out the edge pieces - referencing the puzzle to understand what colours are on what edges - have I located the corners?
All of that is kinda fun and keeps my focus.
All of that sorting and preparing is fully taking my attention and there is no room for distracting cacophonous head chatter.
Certainly puzzles are not the only way and perhaps not even your way.
Yet for a moment, please reflect, do you have a hobby you enjoy that is a place of focus and non-distraction, and enjoyment?
Have you given it time in your day as of late?
Just a reminder to have a hobby that can take all your focus and that you enjoy.
It is a great deep rest for the thinking brain - Whats yours?
Sometimes we forget to - so remember yours and give it some time - even just a bit at a time.
I know this puzzle will likely take me a week and each time i settle in i feel more calm and know my thinking mind is having a rest from the myriad of thoughts so often going on.
Yes it is the focus and consuming nature of the focus that allows the inner peace.
By the way - have you had your inner peace break today - last week's missive was about setting a daily alarm/time to give yourself a minute or two for some deep breaths - did you decide to give yourself this daily gift?
Yes just one - two minutes for inner peace in your day - its worth it!
Keep up your inner peace practices and be the even keel in the world.
Be the beam of love and light in your world that is your true nature.
Another way to cultivate inner peace weekly is to join me at Somatic Stretch® class
- we focus our attention on our inner being and the sensations to guide us and relax in our inner world.
It truly is inner peace for mind and body.
As we have a clear focus of inner sensations that is a world that many do no attend to unless it is hurting. Well Somatic Stretch® can relieve tension that lead to bigger 'hurts' in the body by creating ease and releasing this tension.
we stretch by relaxing not reaching.
Join us every Thursday at 7:30 pm EDT! Register here.
It's easy just wear loose fitting clothes and bring a cushion/pillow/blanket and settle in for an amazing experience of ease.We stretch by relaxing not reaching.
Delivered by Zoom, our practise is done on the floor and can accommodate all sorts of bodies!
Register here for this Thursday's class at 7:30pm edt.
And if you registered last week - I will send you a reminder on Thursday morning as you are now registered for all classes til early April.
Meanwhile I am grateful for the opportunity to share these simple soulful solutions for inner peace.
Trusting you have found a hobby that is enjoyable and requires all of your attention.
Meanwhile, may peace be with you,
In gratitude,
Wendy
Wendy Weir
Visionary Leader, Inner Peace
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