Tag Archives: calm
Try Aromatherapy
Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, rose, and eucalyptus are soothing and relaxing. To make a simple scent diffuser, put a few pieces of rock salt in a small container and add a few drops of an essential oil. Anytime you feel stressed, open the container … Continue reading
Life of Riley
I would like to become accustomed to a life that is genuinely gentle and easy. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this … Continue reading
Spotting God
We all face many twists and turns in life. When we focus on our problems, however, the things we encounter seem unmanageable, leaving us dizzy and heading toward a disastrous fall. The Bible reminds us that if we keep our … Continue reading
Get Grounded
Heart Hold: This technique, from the Japanese healing modality Jin Shin Jyutsu, has an immediate calming effect on the nervous system: Place your right hand on your belly, left hand on your heart. Inhale deeply, exhale completely. Notice peace set … Continue reading
Etiquette Lessons: Guest Edition
What is the etiquette after sleeping in someone’s guest bed? My rule is to leave it as nice as I found it, which means making the bed. However, assuming (and hoping!) everyone washes bedding after each guest, I often wonder … Continue reading
