Shut Your Eyes

"Shut your eyes and see."

James Joyce

When we close our eyes, our sense of being deepens.  We hear particular sounds which had been gray background noises.  Fragrances float by and our imagination kicks wide open.  Upon inhaling, we breathe in life and slow our lovely selves down.  As we exhale, we release residue from our day.

With our eyes closed, we can travel to any location, memory, or person to feel connected and less lonely.  We can visualize ourselves being happy, healthy, and joyful.  We can experience silence and the oneness of all things.

We must not wait until we are in meditative pose or yoga attire.  It is not necessary to be in a special situation to offer our bodies the rest it needs.  When we close our eyes, we alter the stimulants surrounding us, and even if just for a slight passing second, we restore our body, mind and soul.