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Create a soft place to land in your home — a
refuge from the stress of the day. 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 an 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 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 natural 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 when 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. Your soft place to land 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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