LIP - Live in Peace ;-)

It was very sad to hear about both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett passing away today.

And it's probably no surprise that, along with both those names, another top Twitter topic at the moment is RIP. But why do we so often say, after someone has died, that at last they can now rest in peace?

Why wait until you die to find peace? Why not learn to live in peace today?

Many of us spend so many years in search of money, status, the perfect job, the ideal relationship, only to end up with a feeling that we have lost that sense of peace in our lives. And by the time we realise that peace is more precious, we have already developed habits of acting and thinking that keep it at bay.

So perhaps it's worth remembering that peace of mind is itself a worthwhile goal and that taking time to practice it can bring invaluable benefits.

Follow these simple steps to practice creating more peace in your daily life.

Step 1
Remember a time when you felt really calm, relaxed and peaceful. Notice where you were, who was there, what you could see and what you could hear.

Step 2
As you remember that time, imagine being there now......seeing and hearing whatever is present.

Step 3
Now become aware of the feelings and sensations within you. Perhaps you're feeling still...or calm...relaxed and peaceful....heavy or light.....maybe some other feeling...... or even no sensation at all?

Step 4
Notice any thoughts that arise, they may be of the past...the future....other people.... or yourself ...... and just allow those thoughts to pass.

Step 5
Now bring your attention back to your breathing........ don't try to change it, just observe it, be curious and notice what you notice.

Step 6
Allow yourself to just be.....free...to be.....here and now. Enjoy this comfortable, peaceful moment. And simply be in peace.

And remember "Learn to pause... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you." Doug King
Enjoy your day
L.I.P. ;-)
Dx