One Balanced Life

During any transition I encourage my clients to take some time away from everything. The purpose being to slow way down, to get quiet, and to listen for the inner voice or knowing. That voice will never lead you wrong. I encourage clients to find a place that is theirs - a church, a sanctuary, a sacred spot just for them.

One of my own teachers has been encouraging me to get silent...which for the most part I've kind of avoided. My girlfriends and the fabulous Jen Lemen call it going into the "cave." But I finally REALLY did it this weekend - left the phone, computer, etc and took off for my church...a place a of wind, rocks, waves, golden leaves, and old pines. It is this place I turn to drown out the noise of life - a place I turn to for silence, for release, for celebrating, for grieving, for reflecting, and creating. A place where I feel my smallness and my greatness. It is a place I can connect with grace and beauty. The place where I can hear and feel that inner voice. It is where I come home to the knowing that universe gives one what one needs to be the best they can be and that everything is connected.

My challenge for you this week is to find, create, or return to sacred spot/sanctuary/church that allows you to sink into who you are. A place that makes you feel like you are coming home to you. A place you can retreat to when you need a break from the press. For my sister this means creating a spot just for her within her home. For a friend it is a rock by the creek. For some a place of worship. For others an altar on their dresser. Wherever it is...make it special - it will be uniquely you! Go there and retreat if even for 15 minutes - it will be worth every second.