Cleanse the Heaviness Away

 

 

 

"The purpose of art is washing the dust

of daily life

off our souls."

 

Pablo Picasso

 

 

We carry so much heaviness in our hearts and soul, our body needs great effort to move.  This doesn't need to be the case.  When we use the art of listening, we do not inhale the negative fumes of the storyteller.  We simply be present in the moment.  When we do not take others actions personally, we can just witness the situation as an observer.   We really do get to choose what we carry around with us.   Especially the debris we are not even aware of.

 

Cleansing is important for the body, mind and soul.  At the end of a busy day, while taking a leisurely bath or hot shower we can visualize the day being washed away.  When things evoke deep emotion in us, crying helps to cleanse our thoughts.  When life is confusing or we are feeling lost, inspiration from art, nature, or children can make us feel refreshed.

 

In order to do any of this, we must be aware of how we feel.  When we realize we are dragging ourselves around with the weight of the world, we need to follow through and meet our needs of restoration.  Reading, yard work, taking a walk, or settling in for a nap are all options.  We simply need to give ourselves permission to cleanse the heaviness of the day away.