EXPERIENCING A MOMENT OF GRACE

How would it be to experience a moment of grace...?

In the midst of this morning's family chaos, I chose to sit for a moment, with my hands on my heart and my solar plexus, and this came to me so vividly. What if I decided to see this as a sacred moment, a moment of grace? What if I chose, in this fleeting minute or two, to surrender and simply be. And it was beautiful.

Don't get me wrong - I could still hear the calls of 'Mum, I 'm feeling a bit sick' and 'Kari, did you feed the dog?' but instead of leaping to the rescue immediately, I allowed myself that moment to fill myself up. Just two minutes later, and I felt stronger, more resilient, calmer and more resourced. So I wanted to share this with you in case this could benefit you too.

A moment of grace, to me, means this:

A moment free from a cluttered, chaotic mind; a moment free from worry and anxiety, of frustration, overwhelm and expectation... a moment where we feel connected with our inner selves, our quiet knowing - connected to our highest selves or divine source - in whatever form is meaningful in that moment.

As gracefulness is defined as smooth, elegant and beautiful, so this moment is too. Breathe in the quality of ease, of fluidity, of lightness. There is no struggle here.

Let's breathe together...

Put one hand on your heart and the other on your solar plexus or your belly.

Breathe in for 4 counts... 

Breathe out for 6... 

Breathe in for 4...

And out for 8 with a gentle audible sigh.

Soften.

Simply notice your breathing now. Allow it to have it's own rhythm.

Connect to your inner world. Can you hear your heartbeat? Notice, without any judgement, how you are feeling right now. And simply be. Be with yourself, with compassion, and ask yourself, 'how would it be, if I could allow more grace into this moment?'

Take your time, if you can, to sit quietly for a few more moments. Journal your thoughts if you feel compelled to do so. Or simply enjoy the magic of being you, , in all your grace and beauty, right now.

With love (and grace),

Kari x