Sunday, October 09, 2011

7 INGREDIENTS FOR CREATING YOUR QUIET SPACE

Every woman needs a quiet place where she can begin and end each day, a place she can retreat to during the day... for a 5 minute respite, a 15 minute nap or a lengthier encounter for planning, daydreaming, reading or resting.

As women we give, give, give all the time. We are wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, employees and employers. We are caregivers, home-keepers, organizers, hostesses, volunteers and many other things to many different people.

The truth is, we cannot pour from an empty vessel! This is why it is so important for us to have a space (or spaces) that is ever ready for us to go to for the purpose of refreshing and renewing on a daily basis.





  1. Select a spot that is away from the hustle & bustle activity in your home (It does not need to be anything more than a corner of a room).
  2. Make sure there is a comfortable place to sit
  3. There should be a table of some type to set your coffee or tea cup on, hold a lamp and maybe a few photos as well as a piece of artwork with an inspiring message and a vase with some fresh flowers
  4. Select a candle with a fragrance you love and place that on the table as well
  5. Add a small decorative pillow and a cozy throw to your chair for chilly days or those rare moments when you can catch a 15 minute nap
  6. Have a CD player nearby in case you feel like listening to some uplifting or relaxing music or an inspiring message
  7. Prepare a pretty basket to hold your books, note pad or journal, pens, tissues, favorite photos, a few encouraging notes from friends, pretty note cards (in case you're inspired to send a note to a friend), sticky notes to write little love notes on as you read and are inspired... these may be to yourself or to a child or spouse


    Remain flexible... you can move your quiet place to another location if you desire. For instance, on a gorgeous day you may want sit in the backyard or on the patio or deck, or at the end of a busy day you may want to rejuvenate in a bubble bath. As long as you have your "tool" basket stocked, you can bring it along and enjoy the special ingredients you've stocked it with.

    You will find this ritual of intentionally slipping away during the day and beginning and ending your day in a beautiful, peaceful place will leave you feeling more relaxed and balanced, filled and fulfilled, ready to face your busiest of days!

    Take care of YOU... YOU deserve it!

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