I recently posted this picture on my Facebook page that I took on our family trip to Martha’s Vineyard. I was feeling a little disappointed that day because of the weather. It was colder than I would have liked and I could feel myself getting a bit frustrated. i closed my eyes for a few minutes and did some deep breathing. As I was doing this, I could hear my daughter squealing with delight as she ran to and from the waves. The weather wasn’t affecting her fun in any way. When I finally opened my eyes, I saw the sky above.
I have observed many times in my life when I am worried, frustrated or angry and I don’t take notice of the beauty all around me. As soon as I recognize that I am disconnected from my Higher Self and Spirit and reconnect, the world looks beautiful to me again. The grass looks greener, the flowers brighter and the sky bursts into color and light right before my eyes.
It is so amazing how our thoughts and emotions distort our perspective. When you are connected to Divine energy, the world in front of you changes as if by magic. Remembering to stay connected more of the time will change your life in ways beyond your imagination.
Here are a few ways to keep yourself connected:
- Pray and/or meditate daily even if just for five minutes
- Keep a gratitude journal or at the very least think of five things you are grateful for right before falling asleep at night
- Exercise in any form as long as you stay connected to your breath
- Deep breathing is the fastest way to center yourself and feel connected
- Do something that you find joyful! Creative pursuits are an amazing way to stay in the moment and experience pure joy!