Hello. Welcome to Inviting Calm. This week during my drive to work there were a couple of days that were foggy. I was inspired by the imagery. Especially the fog over the river and lakes that I passed.  The fog rising over the mountains was equally mesmerizing. Nature sure knows how to put on a show.  The fog reminded me of how there are days that I feel like I am in a fog and then it lifts. Clarity arrives, and I feel lighter and more peaceful.

• Virginia Woolf said  “The weather varies between heavy fog and pale sunshine; My thoughts follow the exact same process."

I certainly can identify with that.  There are days or “seasons of my life” that the fog is ever present.  I move forward  and the sun finds its way. 

As Mehmet Murat Ildan said,  “Sometimes when you lose your way in the fog, you end up in a beautiful place!”

Meditation helps me deal with the “fog”.  It allows me to quiet my mind and connect with my body. To be present and work through the fog.

Meditation can be a powerful tool for relieving stress and promoting relaxation. One technique that can be particularly helpful is visualization, where you use mental imagery to create a calming, peaceful environment in your mind. 

I invite you to join me in a guided meditation using visualization and breath-work.