"I live a joyful and peaceful life"
Nature inspires us every day!
LOOK at nature. pay atention. notice the gifts it offers and the lessons it teaches.
Many times the feelings of Stress, Depression & Low Self-Esteem creep up on us and take us by surprise. Sometimes the feelings are so strong it becomes difficult to shake them off.
These feelings are the consequence of a list of things, be it work or school, the house, the kids, the family, the friends; or no work, no house, no family or friends .. and we end up feeling stressed and/or depressed: extreamely sad, lonely, unwanted, unliked, misunderstood, not cared for; and with a low self-esteem: not good at anything, useless, not smart, and so on.
whatever the cause, here are a couple of ideas i've put together - based on my own experience of depression and stress - that can bring clarity and help release the unwanted energy.
Daydreaming is a very effective way to assist the soul while it dwells in low energy levels.
Take a walk every day. It doesnt have to be a long walk but go at least around the block. The goal you want to achieve here is to enter a state of daydream while you connect with Mother Nature. Allow yourself to get lost in your inner depths. Explore deep within your Self.
We need to take time to allow the mind to wander and use the imagination freely, without limitations, this will help us release tension and get rid of negativity; while, at the same time, is a good way to exercise the power of visualization. We must explore the boundless space of the mind, and discover the secrets of Life and Love. We must talk with our inner self and learn from the Godly energy we nest inside of us. This is a way to reconnect with who we "really" are, with who we were when we were born, before we learned and developed into who we are today. Lets connect with our Natural Self.
This daily exercise will help you harmonize your physical body with your spiritual Self, making it easier to see "the positive" in the current situation, thus creating a path to being stress-free.
Daydreaming is an excelent exercise for children too. Kids should be allowed to daydream at least one hour a day, everyday. This can help them stay connected to their spiritual selves during their growth and development. It is also an effective form of vocational orientation as it helps them bring out their own talents.
Rekindle the relationship between your physical and spiritual bodies, and maintain it fruitful and in harmony. We can always turn within and find what we need, taking our rightful seat in the sanctuary of our Selves.
Affirmations can also help return you to the strength and support within. Remind yourself: No matter what happens, I will always love and support myself. No matter who rejects me, I will always be here for myself. I am the source of my own safety and abundance. As you say these powerful words, you will see their truth, and you will know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that you are the most reliable friend and the safest haven you could ever want.
Naturescapes, being among the trees and plants of a forest, at the beach gazing up at stars while sitting on the sand, pondering the vastness of a desert, move us to a place of reverence. We connect with nature on a spiritual level. There is sacredness in wild places and we can be transformed simply by being there.
Being outdoors awakens all our senses. We breathe deeply, taking in scents of salt air, pine needles, fragrant flowers, even the pungent odor of dirt. Our feet are cooled, sometimes numbed by an icy cold mountain stream, our bodies meld into warm sand at the beach, and a soft rain feels like a thousand wet kisses. Outdoors we can hear a symphony of natural sounds from bees buzzing to the roar of wind, or we can bask in the incredible peace of silence.
Hugging a tree is healthy. Beyond human beings, we are nature beings, created from the same source as animals, plants, even rocks. The earth calls for us to connect so that we can feel balanced and whole; a part of the universe. When we hug a tree, the strength of wood is a comfort in its solidness and we feel supported. It feels natural to wrap our arms around the trunk, as if the tree is hugging us back. The leaves sing to us on a breeze, reminding us that we are loved.
And, the more we become one with nature, the more it offers us. In the wilderness we transcend time and space; we are renewed. Hikes in the woods, body surfing in the ocean, even walks around the block become moving meditations, enhancing our intuition. Look for signs and messages in the great outdoors, the symbolism of leaves falling in your path, the pattern of birds in flight. Or, simply enjoy the bliss of connecting to the natural world and it's Earthly comfort.
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