Okay, so today I wanted to try something new, something a little bit, shall we say, peaceful. I’ve been hearing a lot about “serenity practices” and all that, so I figured, why not give it a shot? The whole thing was called “Serenity Love,” which, honestly, sounded a little cheesy, but I was willing to keep an open mind.
Getting Started
First, I needed a quiet space. Easier said than done with the neighbor’s dog barking like crazy, but I managed to find a corner of my apartment that was relatively peaceful. I shut the windows, and even put on some noise-canceling headphones (though I kept the music off).
Next, I needed to, you know, actually do something. I wasn’t really sure what, I just want to find my inner peace. I didn’t have any specific instructions, so I just sat down on the floor, cross-legged, like I’ve seen in movies.
The Awkward Middle Bit
Honestly, the first few minutes were just… awkward. I felt kinda silly sitting there, doing nothing. My mind kept wandering. “Did I leave the stove on?” “What am I going to have for dinner?” “Is this even working?” That kind of stuff.
I tried to focus on my breathing, like I’ve heard you’re supposed to do. Inhale… exhale… Inhale… exhale… It was surprisingly hard to just think about breathing. My mind is usually racing a mile a minute, so slowing it down was a real challenge.
I also tried to pay atention to my body and be gratitude for it. Inhale… appreciate my lungs… Exhale… appreciate my heart beating and my feet on the floor… It was hard, My mind started wandering again.
Finding (Some) Serenity
But then, after maybe 10 or 15 minutes (I wasn’t really keeping track), something shifted. I wouldn’t say I felt enlightened or anything, but I did start to feel… calmer. Less frantic. My thoughts still popped up, but they didn’t feel quite so urgent. I could just kind of let them drift by, like clouds in the sky.
I realized to do this kind of thing, You have to love yourslef first, find the peace from the bottom of your heart. I began to feel my body, and send my love to my organs, my hands, my feet, and my every cells. I felt truly loved.
The Aftermath
I sat there for another 20 minutes or so, just breathing and being. When I finally opened my eyes, I felt… different. Not dramatically different, but noticeably so. More relaxed, more centered, more… well, serene, I guess.
Would I do it again? Yeah, probably. It wasn’t some magical, life-changing experience, but it was definitely a nice break from the usual chaos. And hey, maybe with practice, I’ll actually get good at this whole “serenity” thing. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even start wearing yoga pants and drinking green smoothies. (Okay, maybe not.)
