Hello friends. I hope this post finds you in peace and living well.
Last week, less than 150 miles from my home, the US Capitol Building, was raided by rioters that disagreed with election results and the overall management of the United States. This terrifying act has put many Americans on high alert, but it has also served as a source of great stress. In the midst of a global pandemic and considerable financial unpredictability, this act of terrorism exacerbates an already tense situation.
While I was disheartened by what happened at the Capitol, I knew that I didn’t have to allow it to cause me stress. I reached for a few of my reliable vibe lifting activities, and I instantly felt my body shift from tense to relaxed. I’m thankful that I had these activities in my self-care kit, so I could utilize them as soon as I found myself feeling anxious over the events happening not too far from my home.
What are vibe lifting activities? These are things that you can do whenever you’re feeling stressed or depressed. These aren’t a substitution for therapy or prescription medication, but these can offer a bit of relief when you need it most.
The key to a good list of vibe lifters is to make sure that the activities you include are things that can be done for free or inexpensively. The last thing you want is to rely on costly activities to lift your vibration: emotion should never been attached exclusively to financial ability. The best vibe lifters can be deployed instantly and connect you to your core values or favorite things.
Here is a portion of my list of vibe lifters, just to give you an idea of what this list can look like:
- Drinking hot tea (tea is a favorite thing, and this can be done inexpensively and quickly)
- Taking deep cleansing breaths (connects to one of my values: relaxation)
- Yoga (another favorite thing, that can be done for free by follow YouTube yogi videos; also relates to one of my values [relaxation])
- Read a mystery novel (can be done for free, so long as I have the book nearby, and is a favorite thing of mine)
- Burn incense or light a candle (can be done inexpensively, and has aromatherapeutic benefits)
- Take a nap (FREE! And connects to one of my values [relaxation])
- Throw away something broken/unnecessary (free and speaks to one of my values [streamlining my lifestyle])
As you can see, there are a multitude of things that can be done to lift your vibration. Think of what makes you feel better and list those things. Having a list can really help when you need to quickly refer to an activity to lift your vibe.
What we saw last week isn’t the first or last example of stressful political incidences. However, having a handy list of activities to calm you down and improve your mood can help you to handle these stressors with grace and ease. Make your list, and let me know what things you can rely on to improve your vibration!
Bronze Butterfly 