Discover the Pocket of Peace

"Always try to keep a patch 

of sky above your life."

Marcel Proust

Every one benefits from having a safe place.  It can be located in the mind, the heart or in sleep.  Wrapped in a favorite blanket with a special tea can bring more calm than one hoped for.  The warm soak in a tub of soothing salts can readjust the mood.  A friend stands on the bare ground with naked feet to reconnect. 

Since childhood, my safe place has been the sky.  Whether I'd be in trouble, out of sorts or just lonely, I would lie down on my back in the grass and seek solace in the sky.  This space above us is constantly changing, but it is infinitely dependable and easily available.

We need to discover one solid thing for lifting the spirit.  Whether it is a great grandmother's ring or a favorite piece of music, our level of joy can be instant.  A deep breath outdoors or a favorite meditation one can easily drop into, just choose something.  Look around and discover a pocket of peace just waiting to be found.