In order to keep my mind clear of unwanted clutter, I spend a few minutes throughout the day connecting with my senses. Even here on the farm, where I have plenty of open spaces to relax and unwind I often see the need to remind myself how living a simple life is a state of mind.
It’s putting your worries and concerns into perspective; it’s finding a balance between life and work, and its living life at its fullest every moment. For me it is taking time out of my day to re-connect with the things I love about our little homestead and why we choose to live this way.
You can do the same by finding the most quiet spot in your home.
My favorite place is our sunroom with the windows opened and a fresh breeze blowing in.
Close your eyes take a deep cleansing breath and connect with all five of your senses.
It’s morning while I am writing this, so I am sharing what my senses are awakening to.
Touch… what can you feel?
The cat purring in my lap.
Taste…what can you taste?
Coffee with cream and sugar.
Sound… what can you hear?
The roster crowing and the hum of a nearby tractor.
Smell… what can you smell?
Banana nut muffins are baking.
Sight… what do you see?
The sun is dancing off the lilies in my flower garden and a hummingbird looking for breakfast.
By taking the time to think about the things that surround you, you can momentarily calm yourself and reflect on the day at hand by simply enjoying living your life.
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Great reminder to slow down our day and take the time to count our blessings. Hey, I can comment again! Wheeee!
Yeah! So glad you can comment again!
Just reading your description of your five senses, from the cat purring in your lap to the hummingbird, calms me! Thanks for the reminder to “stop and smell the roses” but also to enjoy their beauty!
Sometimes its hard to listen to all of my senses when my mind is racing, but I try really hard to take the time to do so!
It is so easy to just “run” through our days without really noticing things… thank you for the reminder. I know I have purposely taken time to walk through my gardens in the morning, enjoying the early bird sounds, the sun’s rays peaking through, the coolness before the heat of the day and the joy of seeing the small changes from day to day…. and it is a great time to talk w/ the Lord. 🙂
I often find myself going through the day without stopping to notice things, but I do know the days I do this exercise my day always goes smoother.
Praise to the God who created our senses. Your sunroom sounds like a delightful place to sit and breathe in the simple. I think this exercise will become a part of my routine.
Joyfully,
Pamela
My sunroom is my favorite place in the house especially in the morning! It is surrounded by windows and I can see everything from that room…the pigs, chickens, flowers, garden, birds, and even a deer or two walking across the pasture in early morning. It is my heaven spot!
Rev and I are challenged often by people who tell us we need to “get out there and live life to the fullest.” We then look at each other and say, “we are.” We’re blessed, happy, contented and life is simple. That is a full life! Blessings!!
Good for you…keep true to who you are and what you love!
Wonderful post, thank you. Sometimes I think it’s my children benefit the most when we can slow down and simplify.
I couldn’t agree more! Children will feed off our moods and hectic lifestyle. If we are calm, they are calm and when we are stressed, they are stressed. Finding ways to simplify our lives will produce healthier children.
Great post! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Friday Frenzy.
Thanks for sharing at the Say G’day party. I’ve just pinned your post to the Say G’Day Saturday Board.
Hope you can join us again this weekend.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz