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What makes you feel like you are living an inspired life? Do you have a specific muse that spurs you on toward greater health, joy, creativity, productivity, innovation and serenity? High on my list is nature’s endless inspiration:
seasonal transitions; tidal ebbs and flows; motion (trees in breezes) and stillness (those trees standing tall); sunrise and sunset; colors (fuschia, orange and white new guinea impatiens I planted, or my parrot Blueberry’s feathers); creatures (hummingbirds feeding, a praying mantis preparing to lay eggs); and music (raindrops, birdsongs, crickets, coyotes howling). Inspiration may come easier when life feels good. But how can we stay inspired
when faced with an onslaught of unwelcome or catastrophic events, regardless of their nature, whether personal or global—whether experienced or viewed in the news—whether brought on by man, Mother Nature or just a freak accident?
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” ~Joseph Campbell
International speaker/author Millie Grenough speaks of finding an “oasis in
the overwhelm.” Perhaps negative events can be a wake-up call for the soul, motivating us to re-set priorities and focus on what (and who) is truly meaningful (like celebrating the men in our lives this Father’s Day!). At times of heartbreak, I find inspiration in reaching out and connecting with others, nature, my true self… and giving and receiving love. When things feel out of control, creativity and imagination can help identify ways to make it through. By simply envisioning the color teal (which reminds me of the ocean) I can evoke the same feelings of well-being experienced while scuba diving in the Florida Keys or the Caribbean. When it seems impossible to feel grateful or positive, it can sometimes help to step back for a big picture view, reframe thoughts and check our responses. Even simply considering what language we choose to use when viewing or describing an event can alter its effect. How about purposefully shifting focus onto something/someone that brings inspiration and joy? Among my favorite “redirects” are listening to music, spending time on my deck observing nature, going for a swim or run, or having a Reiki session (a “fluff and fold” as Susane Grasso calls it), all of which help me live life more fully. Robert Michael writes this month about two of his favorites, the practices of tai chi chuan and qigong. In his article, Meditation in Motion, he shares information about these ancient heal- ing modalities and how they inspire wellness on many levels. Happy celebrating of the men in your life (fathers, sons, brothers, friends, lov- ers, etc.…)! Here’s to being inspired by, and inspiring, each other toward greater illumination on your life paths in order to be well (in body, mind and spirit) and assured of more joy and time together…
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