It used to be that summertime was a relaxing and laid back time of year. Days spent on the beach or at the park, picnics and outdoor concerts. And while there are those days still, there are also sports practices that go all year round instead of one season. There are camps for your kids for everything under the sun. There are trips to squeeze in and people to have over. There are gardens to tend and lawns to mow. It seems like the calendar just keeps getting busier and busier every summer.
To counter that trend, it's important to carve out time for peace in our lives. Many recommend that you set aside a dedicated space to calm down and be at peace. Not just a corner of one of your current rooms - because then you'll see the messes that need cleaning and you'll have people walking through making noise. The idea is to get away while still being at home.
The space doesn't have to be big or indoors. You can craft a space for peace in almost any space. There are some basics that are nice to have, however:
- It should be a feel-good space...somewhere you enjoy being.
- A clean and uncluttered space is optimal.
- Have a touch of nature and fresh air.
- Paint it a serene color.
- No technology allowed except for music and that should be calming, contemplative music.
- Ideally, you would have dimable lights.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Whether you go for quiet, for prayer, meditation or mindfulness, having a quiet serene place to do it will help you find the peace you're looking for.
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