Our day-to-day demands can quickly take their toll on our well-being if we
are not vigilant about caring for ourselves as best we can. One way we can
ensure that we have an opportunity to relax and recuperate each day is to
create a soft place to land when we arrive home. This landing pad, whether it
is an entire room or merely a small corner of a larger area, can provide us
with a safe and comforting refuge in which we can decompress and recover from
the day's stresses. There, we are enveloped in feelings of security that
transcend other issues that may be unfolding in our homes. Our landing pads
also act as way stations that enable us to shift our attention away from our
outer-world concerns and back to our inner-world needs.
To create a soft place to land in your home, begin by scouting potential
locations. Or perhaps your entire home is your landing pad in which case you
may only need to declutter. Your habits can often provide you with insight
into the perfect spot, as there may be an area of your home you gravitate to
naturally when you are in need of comfort. Any space in which you find it
easy to let go of stress and anxiety can become your landing pad. A basement
or attic, spare room, or unused storage area, furnished with items that
soothe you, can give you the privacy you need to unwind. If you appreciate
the elements, you may find that spending time in a section of your garden or
outdoor patio helps you release the day's tensions. Preparing these spaces
can be as easy as replacing clutter with a small selection of beautiful
objects that put you in a relaxed frame of mind. Remember to consider noise
and activity levels while choosing the site of your landing pad. If you know
that ordinary human commotion will distract you from your purpose, look for a
secluded spot.
The soft place to land that you create should inspire within you the mantra,
"I can breathe here. I can relax here. I know I am safe here." When
you return to your home after braving worldly rigors, you will feel a subtle
yet tranquil shift occur inside of you as you settle in to this most personal
of retreats and feel centered once again.
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