There will be many times in this life we will need restoration on different levels. Sleep, each night, is suppose to be restorative. It’s suppose to give us back the energy we have depleted physically, mentally, and emotionally. And sometimes, spiritually. There is a yoga practice called restorative yoga and another that is called yin yoga. I feel they both have restorative qualities. Maybe you need alone time or to get away to receive some restoration. I can only feel a vacation is restorative if I have some peace and quiet, some downtime, some solo time. I consider it restorative when there is family/friend bonding time and not bickering and bantering time.

There are times we will need to be renovated. Yes, like a house. We will need some extensive demolition. We will need to not think, feel, be the way we once were if that way is not longer serving us for our good or humanity. The renovating of one’s life, mind, soul, spirit, usually is messy and chaotic. It can be confusing. Discombobulating. It looks nothing like it did at first and that is sometimes the point. But usually, in the end you love it or well, get used to it and find beauty or acceptance which can bring some peace.

Yesterday, mild depression paid me an unwelcome visit. At first, I tried to shut it out but, that only frustrated me. So, Iet it visit but, I did things to help restore my mood. I told my daughter how I was feeling so if it my mood seemed off, distant, or I’m frowning, she would know why. If I am quiet more than usual. She would know why.

I did some yin yoga for tight muscles. I made sure I stayed hydrated. I ate as healthy as possible but, I did have more chocolates than I needed! Ha! In fact, I did some more yoga. I wrote my blogs. I took care of some necessary business. I monitored my moods and took as many deep breaths as needed. See my recent blog on Breathwork here: https://nikkisconfettilife.com/2024/04/02/b-is-for-breathwork-a-to-z-challenge/

And I took some time for nature and journaled.

I don’t know where you are in your journey of this life but, I sincerely send you love, peace, joy, and light.

~Nikki