When was the last time you felt at “home” in your body…or had that deep down feeling that all was well and you could let go of the reigns and delight in just being? Just think…what if this was our resting state.
Often I have felt this way after a retreat, extended time in the woods, or joyful time around the dinner table. But as time passes, I let distractions, busyness, and my unchecked monkey mind get in the way, eventually losing my sense of being “home”. Fortunately, overtime I have found practices that support me back to this ideal resting state. Sometimes I simply pick one task and commit to it. When I can, I try to incorporate more of these practices into my life, knowing it will bring more ease into my life.
After some reflection, the following are my practices to return “home”:
- Start the morning with movement, meditation, and prayer
- Throughout the day, I present with one thing at a time – focus on making the next right decision. Sometimes that simply involves putting my feet on the earth and paying attention to my heart
- Look for divine synchronicities throughout the day – I know they are happening all the time, but the choice is mine to notice
- Nourish myself and family with fresh, local food and drink lots of water
- Time is nature is essential! When passing a tree or plant, I intentionally notice and connect with it, even if I’m just walking my dog around the neighborhood.
- Feel what comes up during the day, but don’t react (oh, so difficult sometimes!)
- Intentionally connect with family, friends, and new people that might appear in my life
- Take care of myself with plant medicine (tea, tinctures, flower essences)
- End the day by reflecting on what I am grateful for, followed by meditation and prayer
- Retreat seasonally, whether it is an experience I create for myself or one lead by others. This helps me to “come home” to myself in profound ways.
It takes practice to return to feeling at “home” within ourselves – there can be so much around us that competes for attention! Whatever “coming home” feels like to you, reflect on experiences that help you get to that state and write down practices that support you.
Blessings on your journey returning home to yourself and reach out if you would like a guide to help you navigate.
