The Biggest Secret to finding your inner sanctuary

Hey there, beautiful souls! Have you ever longed for a place of absolute safety and comfort, a sanctuary where you can truly be yourself, free from expectation and the world's chaos? Where mid-day break-downs have left the chat?

Where there is no need to fulfill any roles, and you can put down any masks that may have protected you or served their purpose in the past?

Many of us seek this haven in the external world, but what if I told you that the truest safe haven lies within you?

Growing up, my sanctuary was my grandparents' house. It was a place of endless, barefoot summer days. I can still smell the air filled with a sweet hint of honeysuckle, hear the distant hum of airplanes overhead, feel the gentle breeze that whispered secrets and attuned to nature’s peaceful sound—the chirping of birds that seemed to orchestrate the rhythm of the day. It was my haven, a place where time stood still, and all was right in the world.

Fast forward to today, and I found myself walking my dog in the park on a crisp, sunny afternoon enveloped by a similar serenade of sounds and sensations. In that moment, I was instantly transported back to my childhood sanctuary. It was a powerful reminder that while places and people might provide comfort, the essence of that haven—the feeling of being utterly safe and at peace—resides within us.

Cultivating Your Inner Sanctuary

So, how do we tap into this internal sanctuary, especially when the world outside feels anything but safe and our lists of to-dos are longer than the line to Starbucks in the airport? The answer and ‘secret’ lies in tuning into our body's needs, recognizing that our physical vessel is not just a container for our spirit but a gateway to profound healing and peace.

Somatic Exercises: The Language of the Body

Our bodies hold the wisdom of our ancestors, stories from our past, and the capacity to guide us back to equilibrium. Somatic exercises allow us to tune in and listen to what our bodies are telling us, moving through physical sensations and emotional storages to find release and relief. It's a way of coming home to ourselves, finding safety in the simple act of being present in our bodies.

Meditation: The Quiet in the Storm

Meditation offers us a direct line to our inner sanctuary. It teaches us to observe our thoughts without attachment, to find the calm center in the midst of life's storms. Through meditation, we learn that our inner world can be a place of peace and serenity, no matter what's happening outside.

Breathwork: The Anchor to Your Soul

Breathwork is perhaps the most powerful tool we have for returning to our internal haven. Prana, or breath is otherwise known as life force energy, our original creative power that is constantly flowing around us and inside of us. Prana is the core and the essence of life and it flows through literally everything that exists. The breath acts as a vehicle for prana allowing consciousness to navigate through the different bodies. It is the constant ebb and flow, the rhythm that can soothe our nervous system and anchor us in the present. Through focused breathing, we can dissolve tension, clear mental clutter, and open the door to our inner sanctuary.

The Power of Internal Safety

Creating this internal haven doesn't mean we won't need or seek comfort in external places or people. It means that we carry within us a boundless source of safety and peace, accessible anytime, anywhere. Like my childhood memories that offer sweet solace and joy, our internal sanctuary is a deep reservoir of comfort and strength.

Coming Home to Yourself

As I walked through the park, with each step and each breath, I was reminded of the power of internal safety. It's a journey of acknowledging that while my grandparents' house was my childhood sanctuary, the essence of that safety—a feeling of belonging, peace, and unconditional acceptance—was something I could cultivate within myself and access at any time.

So, my friend, I invite you to explore the landscapes of your inner sanctuary. Through somatic exercises, meditation, and breathwork, discover the haven that resides within you. It's a journey worth taking, a journey home to the most authentic, peaceful, and safe version of yourself.

*Remember, the path to your internal sanctuary is always open, waiting for you to step inside. Let's cruise into this journey together, finding peace, safety, and solace in the one place that will always be there for you: within.*