Create A Mental Sanctuary
“To the mind that is still, the whole world surrenders. ~ Lao Tzu
Harry Truman, the former US President, was once asked how he managed to handle the pressures of the presidency. He replied: “Because I have a foxhole in my mind.” He then went on to explain that this foxhole was a kind of quiet room that he had created which allowed him to escape when he was serving in the army — a retreat where he would be safe. He often visited this foxhole for rest and recuperation.
Many other people have also used a similar form of mental escape, creating their own idea of paradise — or a safe room, where they can escape the pressures of life and focus their minds upon the positives rather than the negatives. Prisoners of war are a perfect example — there have been numerous accounts of soldiers describing how they built an imaginary mental paradise where they could be free from the physical hardships and torture which they often endured. These men described how they filled their minds with images of their loved ones, and reminisced over pleasant memories, anything that would take them away from present reality.
Perhaps you could create your own mental paradise — build an imaginary world only you can visit — where you can relax and unwind, de-stress and gather your thoughts. I like the sound of the ocean, the sun on my face, the feel of the soft sand between my toes. My mental paradise has all of these.
What will your paradise look like? What would your imagination create? Why not close your eyes right now and let your thoughts run wild? Create whatever you wish — you don’t have to share this with anyone — it is your paradise, no one else’s!
Maybe your paradise is a room — a room with a view. What are you going to have in this room? What does it look like? How is it decorated? Does it have music? Does your room have a view? Perhaps you are in a wooden lodge deep within the forest, or in a cave overlooking the sea — it could even be the clubhouse on your favourite golf course!
It’s your paradise. Make it something special...just for you!
- We all need a mental paradise — a safe house
- Create whatever you desire
- This mental paradise is only for YOU
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