The world is loud and noisy.
For our own health’s sake, which in turn affects those around us, we can commit to silence the noise. We may not always have a say about external noise; however, we can commit to silence the noise near and within us…to the best of our ability – below are some suggestions that may resonate with you:
Commit to silence the noise by
practicing being in silence for 3minutes a day @minimum
IF that needs to be in ya closet with ya eyes closed OR staring out at the lake…just silence
Commit to silence the noise by
choosing 1 day a week OR month of 0 social media and/OR no TV, Netflix, Hulu, appleTV etc
Commit to silence the noise by
silencing the phone for a certain amount of time while awake (bedtime doesn’t count here)
Commit to silence the noise by
meeting with a therapist and/or life coach regularly
Commit to silence the noise by
joining a support group
Commit to silence the noise by
walking away from gossip
Commit to silence the noise by
taking full/deep breaths every day -practice fully inhaling for five; holding for seven and exhaling for nine
Commit to silence the noise by
sitting or standing in silence (not doing anything else) while listening to 1 instrumental piece
Commit to silence the noise by
reading Scripture
writing out Scriptures on index cards or colorful card stock (or construction paper!)
and if ya find it helpful, tape in a prominent place OR keep in your vehicle’s cup holder and read every time you enter your vehicle (before driving!)
Commit to silence the noise by
drawing freeStyle
doodling
coloring in a coloring book
Commit to silence the noise by
using grounding techniques – move slowly through each of the following:
look at (really see) and count 5 different things in the room
touch 4 things such as feeling the fabric of your outfit
listen to/focus on 3 distinct sounds (sometimes closing eyes may help during this)
taste 2 different things (take your time with each piece of fruit, chocolate, cheese…)
smell an essential oil or perfume
Commit to silence the noise by
picturing a mental image (the ocean, mountains, the forest, a park, the sky, a rainbow…something else)
Commit to silence the noise by
Saying affirmations out loud with ya hand raised if ya like!
I AM essential, I AM loved, I AM healed
I commit to be still
I commit to live from a place of rest (acronym: Releasing Every Sabotaging Thought -author unknown)
I AM free
Commit to silence the noise by
choosing a day to simply stay in (and for those of us who stay in too much already; go out now!)
Commit to silence the noise by
lighting a candle, maybe sit in nothing but the light of that candle and watch the flame
Commit to silence the noise by
meditating
listening to Scriptures or affirmations – it is a joy for me to read Scripture, quotes, poems, affirmations, letters for individuals as well as gatherings of any kind. Yes, call or text to commission -469.585.3723 (smiles and dap)!
Commit to silence the noise by
choosing to be silent for a whole 24hours!
Commit to silence the noise by
choosing what brings your heart contentment, peace and joy
Common Day Hero: She rises early to ensure that all is well, in her heart as well as her home, for her sweet family. She works full time within the home and for the congregation she serves alongside her family as well as at her place of employment. She is gentle and firm, soft and strong, present in every moment. I AM grateful to have her in my circle and feel so honored by her. Today, I dedicate this post to Alice G…Heaven’s best to you and yours, always.
