Shifting Your Environment
Small shifts can make a big difference if we just take them
one at a time. Our five senses are the way we interact with our physical
environment and you may be taking them for granted. Taking pleasure in feeding your senses can
also feed your soul. Touching, tasting,
smelling, seeing and hearing are all channels to create peace in your
life. First, take time to show you
cherish your environment by clearing the energy in your space and clean it out.
After you have cleared your space, learn what specifically
resonates with your senses and begin to take pleasure in the small connections
you make with your environment. Savor
your senses and be totally present as you interact with your environment. Thich Nhat Hanh in Peace Is Every Step shares a lovely story of taking an hour and a
half to eat one small cookie. He reminds us that “Eating mindfully is a most
important practice of meditation.” When’s the last time you took time to savor
your food.
What small shifts can you make to create an environment
filled with well-being. Make a list of things that pleasure more than one sense
at a time—flowers, food, and nature at the top of my list.
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