"The resting place of the mind is the heart. The only thing the mind hears all day
is the clanging bells and noise and argument, and all it wants is quietude. The
only place the mind will ever find peace is inside the silence of the heart. That's
where you need to go."
Elizabeth Gilbert
Those who are fortunate to travel to worldly places have a treasure box filled with exotic memories, but they may come home exhausted. It is not healthy to wait until a vacation appears before nurturing body, mind, and soul.
It is important to experience the silence in our heart, letting the mind prattle on without us as we gently sink into solitude. We can take a candle or a reverent symbol and place it in front of us. There is no need for soft music, but it does add to the experience. Slowly breathe in through the nostrils, pause, and then exhale slowly through the mouth.
Our eyes are focused on the candle or the symbol. Eyes may close as all worldly things fall away or they may remain loosely focused while the vision blurs. With continued breathing, rhythm aligns us with our natural pace. This experience, no matter how short or long, will nurture and nourish us as we are suspended in our intimate resting space.
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