- Walking in the woods at night and howling my head off. As odd as it may seem, I find verbal release very soothing.
- Climbing trees. I've said it before, but there really is nothing like feeling embraced in the cool branches and leaves. Sometimes howling while in a tree :)
- Listening to soothing music. Loreena McKennit works well for me. He voice is soft and haunting.
- Laying completely submersed in a hot bath. Add some lavender essential oil and it's just about as perfect an experience as you can get
- Watching the rain from a covered patio. Ok, so it doesn't rain here often enough, but when it does, I'm usually very relxaed.
- Laying on the grass watching the stars.
- Closing my eyes and thinking about green fields and soft winds. Ok, corny, but it works.
- Laying on the couch in silence, petting my cat. The soft purr drowns out the irritating noises in my head.
- Drinking tea in the dark. Just me, silence and the smell of peppermint or camomile tea.
- Thinking about old friends. I know I don't keep in contact with people very often, but I do think about them from time to time.
Feel better, my friend. :)
4 Comments:
that's a wonderful list =) It sounds so peaceful. thank you.
I mean, there's something to be said about giving in, cranking some loud music and giving in to frustration too. I just thought these were calmer ways.
I used to be so calm but my doctor said I was just burying anger and stress. Now I talk about it, I get called whiny and bitchy and my blog is a "downer". But it's the reason I have a blog, so I don't keep it inside.
truthfully, my body feels picked on *lol* I can't get a moment of peace. It's one thing or another but I'm working on it. slowly.
I wouldn't call your blog "whiny or bitchy". In truth, I think it's liberating and insightful to emote these feelings. I do it in my blog for the same reason. Of course, it's easy when you're the only one I know who reads my blog.
Is it just hectic lately, or has it always been? And finding peace is not always burying your feelings. Sure we shouldn't hide what we feel, but I've learned that emotions have to be controlled, or they will ruin us.
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