Stillness 5-24: Sometimes it can feel as though we’re weighted down by the too-muchness of it all. There’s a fundamental weight, a tendency to drift downward, in our mood, our lethargy, our spirit. To counteract this tendency, it doesn’t always help to give yourself a stern talking-to or a kick in the pants. Instead, try blowing the creative breath of imagination into your day. Lift your spirits by singing a song or reaching out to a friend or simply imagining a time and a place that makes your heart feel as though it belongs.
If you’ve never been in a hot-air balloon before, you can still imagine what it’s like: the panoramic views, the quiet, the friendly blue sky all around you. In your imagination, you can freely soar above the fray and really get the big picture. Open your heart to adventure, camaraderie, creativity, and stillness, even if it’s just in your mind.