Your link with your Creator

A tranquil heart is life to the body. (Proverbs 14:30a CSB)

 It’s through meeting our inner needs that we are renewed. It can start simply, as the following ideas suggest:
 - Invest in relationships. Don’t take friends and family for granted; these relationships need nurturing. Let people know that you appreciate them and are glad they’re part of your life. Try to surround yourself with happy people. Being around people who are upbeat buoys your own mood. And when you are cheerful and optimistic, you give something to those around you.
 - Take a brisk walk. Physical activity releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones in your body, which increases your sense of well-being and makes it easier to approach challenges positively. Exercise also improves your overall health.
 - Meditate. Focus on an object—a flower, a tree, a cloud—and take in its wonder. Or concentrate on a positive thought or a Bible verse. Let feelings of gratitude fill your mind and flood your spirit.
 - Pray. Prayer is like an extension of meditation. It has the same immediate benefits for body, mind, and spirit, but goes far beyond that; it is your link with your Creator and releases His power to work on your behalf.
- Take time off. Much stress is work related. Make times to totally disengage from work and do something that will have a positive impact. Try something that will stimulate you in a new way and get your creative juices flowing. —Iris Richard [1]

Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day. —St. Francis de Sales

[1] Activated 5 Ways to Relax