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routine and let yourself explore your creativity, spontaneity, and child-like wonder. • States of confusion, chaos, and indecision… Put pen to pa- per. Let out the dialogue reeling in your brain. Write to learn more about yourself and what is actually going on. Develop a newfound clarity and focus by looking at the words in front of you and taking an objective stance on the issue. This helps us live in the solution rather than staying stuck in the problem. Honestly, what is more important than living in peace? Accepting ev - erything in each moment as a natural occurrence is a lovely way to live. Believe that instead of plotting against you, the Universe is conspiring for you. This faith and connection make you stronger, clear-headed, and more capable of making wise decisions, learning how best to re- spond to a situation rather than immediately overreacting. Peace is not a black-and-white issue. It is gray matter. Throughout the day, peace can flow with us, in us, around us, and through us. It is not something we have to shove in a suitcase or compartmentalize for some elusive point in the future. You deserve to feel serenity. Peace is always here, we simply have to tune in to allow it to be part of our experience and to receive its gifts fully. What are you waiting for? Life is fragile and things change in the blink of an eye. Tomorrow is not promised. Give yourself permission to access the miracle of peace. Live it, breathe it, and go in peace. Lindsey Van Wagner is a writer, speaker, instructor, and lifestyle guide known for empowering clients to live with more intention, higher energy, and peace. She is pas - sionate about behavior change and teaches graduate courses at American University. Her knowledge of health psychology and her own personal experience contribute to her passion to help others transform. On Instagram: @spiritvigilante. www.thespir - itvigilante.com
Here are some practical ways to reconnect with your inner space that won’t cost you any money or take hardly any time. Think of them as accents to your existing life. Moments of Peace: • Standing in line at the store, post office, bank, any - where… Let your shoulders drop, close your eyes, separate your upper and lower back teeth, loosen the jaw, let your tongue fall to the bottom of your mouth. Take three deep breaths. Inhaling for the count of three, holding for a count of three, and then exhaling for the count of three. Easy as (pumpkin) pie! • In transportation (driving, taking the bus, metro).... Turn off the podcast you are listening to, the music, the news, and just listen. Notice the sounds around you. Which sound is the closest, the farthest? Enjoy the rhythm and symphony — whether it is a bird chirping, a friendly conversation, or even a not-so-friendly conversation. Just observe and be mindful. • When you start to feel yourself getting all wound up (this may be a tightening in the chest, racing thoughts, or feel- ings of dread)... Walk outside. Stand there for 60 seconds and take it all in. The sights, the sounds, the smells, watch how your senses become activated. You will feel more deeply connected with the natural world and your problems won’t feel as galactic. • Feeling an ache of meaninglessness, boredom, apathy, and/or defeat… Change things up! Visit a new restaurant, try a different route home, learn something new, change up your
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