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When you can remember this inner knowing , sacred pathways to your inner peace will reveal themselves to you . This remembrance will allow you to be the sacred observer of your life , including being the sacred observer of your emotions , thoughts , physical sensations , and behavior .
I have personally used the following 7 sacred practices to return to my deep well of inner peace and have also used these practices with hundreds of my clients . May these sacred practices help you return to your deep well of inner peace , again and again and again .
HERE ARE 7 WAYS TO HELP YOU RETURN TO YOUR DEEP WELL OF INNER PEACE :
Return to Self-Compassion . When we are in distress , self-judgment can naturally show up , keeping us blocked from staying calm , clear and centered . To access your deep well of inner peace , remember to pause , slow down , put your hand on your heart , and ask your heart-knowing “ what is the loving truth ” or “ what words of loving kindness would I tell a friend in the same situation ?” Deeply listen until words of self-compassion emerge . You can also ask yourself “ what words of loving kindness would I love to hear right now ?” Then , before moving on with your day , take a moment to really allow these loving words to soak into your heart .
Return to Your Body . Our human emotions consciously or unconsciously
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Return to the Earth . This is one of my favorite ways to quickly access inner peace . This practice involves quietly standing barefoot or sitting directly on Mother Earth .
Return to Your Happy Place . You can do this physically or just by visioning what it was like to be in our favorite place . It could be by the ocean , or in the mountains , or at your favorite vacation spot . Although my happiest place is by a lake , I ’ m able to access inner peace by sitting next to a small creek behind my home .
Return to Your Senses . This is a well-known , easy to use mindfulness practice to help you return to your senses , which helps you return to the present moment , which helps you return to a state of inner peace . Start by taking a few slow breathes and then acknowledge five things you see around you . Then notice four things you can touch . Now listen for three things you can hear . Then acknowledge two things you can smell . Finally , identify one thing you can taste
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