Sunday, July 8, 2018

Rock Garden Fountains And Other Peaceful Techniques

By Larry Peterson


It can feel difficult to find the time to rest and recharge when we are faced with constant obligations and to do lists. Giving yourself a place to find some peace and be alone is vital for our wellbeing and happiness and it all begins in the home. Find somewhere, a room or garden with rock garden fountains where you can relax and call your own space.

Water features are particularly helpful for establishing a peaceful area for many reasons. Water symbolises a new beginning and running water symbolises progression. In addition to this the sound of running water has a very calming effect, and people often use it to help them go to sleep, study or meditate.

Your peaceful place should be a comfortable area to simply sit and breathe. Set it up so that you feel safe and calm, with no busy distractions or reminders of things you have to do. Schedule in this time, so that you don't feel selfish or run out of time for it at the end of the day. It is an important priority and should be treated as such. There should be no guilt.

Reading has a very calming effect, no matter what the subject matter is, because it shuts out all external noise and allows you to focus on one task. You use your imagination and very quickly you will find yourself inspired. Giving yourself a space to sit and read and relax establishes this as a priority and also gives you a satisfying feeling of productivity.

Adding a yoga mat to the room can remind you that this is a space for you to look after yourself. If and when you feel like it, roll out the mat and sit or lie on it in a comfortable position, giving yourself the time to return to your breath and just exist in the present moment. Over time you'll find yourself wanting to spend more and more time on the mat as you develop your practice.

Don't be worried about inviting other people into your space. Once you have established it as a calm area to recharge, others will feel this when they enter. Invite your children in, but explain to them that this is a peaceful area. This will teach them to establish their own daily habit of recharging and relaxing.

Similarly, if you have friends or relatives who are suffering as you did, invite them over for a quiet afternoon or evening and allow the calmness that you have established in the space to wash over them. The relaxing sounds of the water feature help to show that the area is one of peace and quiet.

Your home should be a place that feels safe and leaves you feeling recharged and ready for whatever lies ahead of you. By taking the time to set up a safe and peaceful space in your home, you are giving yourself permission to relax and recharge. No one else can do this for you and it is beneficial to absolutely everyone.




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