LIGHTNESS: Cultivating Balance In A Heavy World

The world around us can certainly be heavy. You can use your creativity to find ways to lighten it up for yourself. This will in turn make the world a lighter place for others. Heavy things are not going anywhere. Stressors are here to stay. People sometimes spend their energy in a place of worry, even on vacation. Creating a lighter space for yourself is not about having an ideal space or a stress free life. We create our own lightness. We creatively find ways to cope, and to touch our peace, or even our joy. 

How might we cultivate lightness? Daily practices that relieve stress and shift focus away from worry and anxiety triggers can be a great place to start.
Some daily lightness practices might include:

Exercises in Gratitude 
Gentle Yoga/Stretching
Mindful Eating
​Napping 
Mindful Walking
Taking Herbal Tea or "Relaxation" Breaks
Guided Self-Help 
Breath Work
​Coloring/Doodling
Laughter Yoga
Self-Acupressure
Positive Self-Talk
​Creative Play