Just Breathe!

There are so many days I am stressed beyond belief. It seems that one day runs into the next with more things to do than hours in the day to do them. Family and work responsibilities seem to accumulate in a never ending cycle. It is on those occasions when I have no time to myself that I understand taking time for myself is the most important thing I can do! Life becomes much more clear and easier to handle when you all yourself to just breathe and bathe in the spirit of Oneness.

It's a very simple process. Sit back, relax, close your eyes, breathe deep. Picture yourself in a favorite place--the mountains, the beach, sitting next to your favorite tree, etc. Make sure it is a happy place for you. Imagine the sun in your face, the wind whipping past you, the smell of salt water or pine trees. Allow thankfulness to open you up to this energy!

When you feel yourself calm and at peace, begin to count your blessings--whatever those may be. Family, good friends, food on the table, a comfortable home, a loving pet, a stable job, or any other thing you appreciate. Understand the Universe (assisted by your personal angels) is bringing you everything you need when you need it. Everything is right in your world, just as it is intended.

Allow this simple exercise to bring you back to that state of peace where you are able to function at peak performance in your daily life. Taking a few minutes for yourself every day to just breathe will make a world of difference in how your life progresses. You will feel connected, assured there is a plan and a place for you!

~CSE

Just Breathe!

Lately, it seems as though I am in the direct path of the hurricane. On the macro level, false flag events, political agendas, and economic collapse seemed poised for action. On the micro level, trying to help my family work through personal issues and crises seems to have become the norm. At all levels I never know quite what to expect next. The people, events and situations all change suddenly leaving me reeling in the gale as it passes.

My meditation time this morning was a reminder to stop and make sure my own needs are being met. With all the stresses floating freely in the atmosphere these days, it makes sense to make the time to stay grounded and centered. Otherwise, you will be much more battered around by the storm than necessary. The storms of life are meant to test us and strengthen us. They can also break us if we don't take the time to anchor ourselves in.

Find a few minutes to take a break from the hurricane around you. Sit back in a comfortable chair. Close your eyes. Take calm, deep breaths in and out. As you exhale, allow the stresses in your world be expelled, As you inhale, feel yourself breathing in all the hope and promise the world has to offer. Envision yourself using your gifts and talents in ways that will not only make you happy but will help others be happy as well.

Remember that the storm is here to sweep out everything that does not serve us. While it is not a comfortable process, it is a necessary one. Sometimes the only way something good and strong can be built is by first tearing down the old, unstable structure.

I'll leave you with a quote from Richard Bach:

The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly.

 ~CSE