recentering
On Monday morning, I took a few minutes alone in the front yard to just breathe in the fresh air and watch the snow fall. We are in this stage where Ellie so wants to communicate with us but isn't using a lot of words we understand, so there can be moments of frustration and confusion on both sides. As I stood in the front yard with the snow crunching beneath my feet, I began to notice that I felt lighter and grounded and even peaceful as I listened to the birds and felt snowflakes land on my nose.
I took a short video because I want to remind myself how much a minute or two or three outside paired with a few deep breaths recenters me every time.
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As I gather a few new tools and stories for this next session of Create Space, I keep coming back to this idea that accessible practices become like handholds as we find our way. Each time I remind myself to get outside for just a minute or two and create space for my own feelings within my family, I practice self-care and am able to come back to the many roles I play from a more centered space. If you feel moved to have more conversations about how we can integrate making space for ourselves and all we experience into our day-to-day lives, consider coming along. Registration for Create Space is ongoing until class begins.
creating space in breathe.
Reader Comments (6)
what a gorgeous, calming, centering video. great reminder to get outside and just listen and breathe. thank you
I loved this! I am so excited for the new Create Space class too. I signed up last night and I am so open to what this class will offer. It's giving me something to focus on right now during a pretty hectic time. So groovy chill out moments...HERE I COME! :o)
yes...it's the fresh air that always sets my mood back to center. i'm glad you have outlets because toddlers are intense in all of their glorious beauty. xoxo
I love this video.....I really needed to see that today and be reminded that if I just take the time to be still and breathe and step outside that it will recenter me and put life back in focus. I am going through a little bit of a rough time and I really need to remember how to refocus and not let a situation take control over me. Thank you.
lovely reminder to even just take a moment for yourself to be... we often think we need 20 mintues or an hour when in reality a mindful, deep breath can do wonders!
it is so funny that you posted this today,and thank you... we must think alike because my video will hopefully be up tomorrow...i love the quiet peace that snow seems to bring with it.
~simply