T-TALKS: Calm

Find a moment of stillness in your day
Let go of all tension in your body
Still your mind
Relax into it
Breathe in relaxation
Breath out and release
Release it all
The fears, the tightness, any discomfort
Let it go
Feel the tranquility and peace enter
Find the calm within
Surrender to it
Appreciate it
Soak it all up
and when you are ready take it back to your day
With a new sense of rejuvenation, vitality and energy.

Calm Through Chaos: How to build resilience and thrive in life (available in all good bookstores, Amazon/Kindle, Kobo, Google Play books)

T-TALKS: Punch Lane

For 15 years I have kept a business card for a wine bar in my wallet. It was given to me by my brother-in law who passed on 9 years ago. He had been there on a brief trip to Melbourne and said I would like it. I always believed that I would go there one day. I even I tried to make this happen, to no avail. I couldn’t find it and assumed that perhaps 15 years later it didn’t exist. Little did I know that I didn’t need to go to it, it would come to me.

Last weekend I found myself sitting in Punch Lane. I had no idea where I was, the menu had been placed on the table but I hadn’t taken any notice. When I looked down I couldn’t believe my eyes – I was sitting in Punch Lane, a beautiful little wine and cheese bar. In that moment I felt a sense of peace (with myself and in the knowledge that our loved ones never really leave us) …sometimes we just need a little faith that things will just happen at the perfect time and not always as we plan.

It was a valuable lesson about patience, about clinging on so tightly, trying to make dreams come true and planning things. This was a gentle reminder to trust the energy and power of life. Going with the flow and allowing things to unfold in their own time and space is letting life lead us to where we need to be, not always where we want to be.

Love always

Tracy

People, Passion, Purpose & Potential

E-mail: tracy@waveformconsulting.com

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T-TALKS: The Home of Emotion

Do your surroundings lift your spirits? Do they inspire you? Do you have a special place for relaxation and calmness?

I was recently struck by a comment from a homeless family member, who has moved from a night shelter to a lovely men’s home. He said “I didn’t realise what a difference our surroundings make”. It is possible with enormous strength and courage, to exceed beyond our circumstances, but what I want to point out here is that we become so at home in our environment, that we go about our life without really noticing its impact.

 So this month, I urge you to consider your surroundings, wherever and whatever they are, they have an impact on your emotions and wellbeing, take a fresh look at them, with new eyes. My top suggestions are:

Use colour! Your favourite colour or colour for a purpose. Colours like blue and green are cool and soothing, red, orange and pink inspire, energise and ignite passion. If your home is neutral tones – use colour in pillows, throws, candles or small items to introduce colour. It doesn’t have to be a full renovation.

Organise your surroundings! Clear out clutter, cupboards, pantry, medicine/cosmetic cabinets, your handbag and purse. Bring calm, clarity and simplicity into your life.

Bring the outside in! I use a peace lily, which not only looks good but is great for air purification and on that topic, let the fresh air in. In winter if you are using heating, consider the use of a humidifier.

Inspiration! Do you have messages, words, pictures or symbols that inspire you and remind you of your loved ones? I use relaxation music and aromatherapy during the day when I am working from home, it creates a wonderful soothing environment and when I need some energy I switch from relaxation to the groove channel.

This process of reorganising or revamping your surroundings is a great metaphor and starting point for doing the same in other areas in your life – clear out the old, bring in the new or refreshed and bring new energy and inspiration into your life. Make sure your environment is one that makes you happy!

Love always

Tracy x

E-mail: tracy@waveformconsulting.com

Web: www.waveformconsulting.com