Sunday, July 8, 2018

Rock Garden Fountains And Other Peaceful Techniques

By Larry Peterson


It can feel difficult to find the time to rest and recharge when we are faced with constant obligations and to do lists. Giving yourself a place to find some peace and be alone is vital for our wellbeing and happiness and it all begins in the home. Find somewhere, a room or garden with rock garden fountains where you can relax and call your own space.

Water features are particularly helpful for establishing a peaceful area for many reasons. Water symbolises a new beginning and running water symbolises progression. In addition to this the sound of running water has a very calming effect, and people often use it to help them go to sleep, study or meditate.

One thing that is rarely found on our neverending to do lists is time out. Our own clarity and wellbeing is essential to ensure the smooth running of everything else, and yet we never prioritise this need. You only need to give yourself five to ten minutes a day, to just sit and breathe and block out the outside world and you will feel a benefit quickly.

For those who like to read, establishing a reading area is a great addition. Fill it with books and magazines that you find calming and restorative. Resist the urge to put too many in there as this can add pressure, making you feel like a failure if you don't read everything. If you begin to feel like this, just leave one book there, so you don't feel too much pressure.

Yoga has become a trendy form of exercise, but in its essence, it is about finding a moment of peace and establishing balance between the body and mind. Giving yourself a few minutes to practise yoga can be hugely beneficial, whether you sit and follow breathing exercises or do a few stress releasing poses.

Don't be worried about inviting other people into your space. Once you have established it as a calm area to recharge, others will feel this when they enter. Invite your children in, but explain to them that this is a peaceful area. This will teach them to establish their own daily habit of recharging and relaxing.

Similarly, if you have friends or relatives who are suffering as you did, invite them over for a quiet afternoon or evening and allow the calmness that you have established in the space to wash over them. The relaxing sounds of the water feature help to show that the area is one of peace and quiet.

Your home should be a place that feels safe and leaves you feeling recharged and ready for whatever lies ahead of you. By taking the time to set up a safe and peaceful space in your home, you are giving yourself permission to relax and recharge. No one else can do this for you and it is beneficial to absolutely everyone.




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