Interesting kind of day today with not a lot of things going “right” and me noticeably feeling a little frustrated, annoyed and edgy. A client didn’t arrive. I couldn’t gain access to my blog.. I managed to pick up bruised fruit and had to return it to the shop. My son needed help with his homework while I was trying to get my own work down. I was missing my partner and wanted him to be home early. And I have a whole load of other little examples, which left me feeling rather jaded.
So how do I stay feeling “peaceful” amidst these somewhat annoying “little” (yet feeling big) annoyances? And of course, these go across the board to handling those much “larger” things. that crop up in life that leave us feeling anxious, restless and/or jaded.
Practice peace – consciously “breathe peace” (slow, steady, even in-breath and out-breath), “move peace” (slowly, graceful, elegant, smooth) and “posture peace”. (stand or lie in a more relaxed manner). Reduce any breathing patterns, movement or postural stances that feel stiff, starchy, stilted or stressed.
“Everything’s gonna be alright.” We need to learn to chill and ask ourselves, “Does it really matter?’ and we need to get beyond our judgement of what is good or bad, success or failure. Another great question to ask when making a decision that is difficult, ask yourself, “Does this possible solution feel light or heavy?” Go for things that make you feel light.
Always know that life isn’t a straight line, but rather is filled with ups and downs. Our so-called difficult moments and experiences are often the ones that change our lives for the better. Nothing lasts for ever – a sobering thought when you feel like it is heading downhill at a fast rate of knots.
Count your blessings. Focus on what it going well and how you are blessed. When we look at our lives and situations, not as a test to be managed, but as an opportunity for spiritual growth, then we can sit more “peacefully”. I also find enormous strength and peace by connecting to my Higher Source of peace – knowing that I am constantly supported, guided and resourced when I connect in this way.
Every emotion is a useful indicator. Anger often spurs us into action. Annoyance often gets us clear on what we want or need. Stress is simply saying something is not in balance. Outbursts easily tell us what is not working or desired. Joy is often something that springs from living our passion. Emotions are great clues – guiding us into a more peace-full life.