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S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 13 Soul Space CHALLENGE darwood can be a soothing addition. Some might choose aromatherapy to elevate the mood. Essential oils like peppermint and grapefruit will certainly wake up your senses. Part of creating a happy place is being able to grab inspira- tion quickly. You might want to put some of your favorite books in a basket and keep a blank journal near- by. Oracle cards and inspirational card decks are excellent ways to invoke divine guidance. Of course, every heart space needs a comfy chair or large fl oor pillows. This area is for you to relax, breathe, meditate, write, read or do yoga stretches. As a way to align yourself with nature, you may want to bring in a plant or small mason jar for fresh fl owers. It's also very powerful to display something from the earth to ground your energy like charged crystals or a salt lamp. Should you have the room, a small table fountain is a wonderful addition to your sanc- tuary. Water is a peaceful reminder to withdraw attachment and let life fl ow effortlessly. Are you starting to get the vibe of this little challenge? You see, we are creatures of habit and the easier we make it on ourselves to decompress, relax and set our intentions for the day, the happier and healthier we will be. This area will quickly become your special place. It's good to let your family know that you have dedicated an area for your self care. They will learn from your example. This will also give them permission to integrate relaxation, meditation and gratitude into their lives. Yes, it's amazing how taking care of our own physical and spiri- tual well-being actually elevates everybody around us. For years we have been pro- grammed to go fi nd our happiness, but the truth is, we create our own harmonic experience wherever we are. Spring is the season of growth and rejuvenation. Let us design a tranquil space where we can spend quality time just being content with ourselves. n For those of you who accept our Soul Space Challenge, we are holding a contest to reward the best transformation. Take a picture of your space before you install your peace- ful touches, then upload the before and after photos of your tranquil space to our Facebook page: facebook.com/NorthBayWoman and on Instagram at northbaywomanmagazine. We will select our three favorites and then let the public decide on the best Soul Space. The winner will be celebrated with a beautiful pamper basket that incorporates goods from local businesses. The deadline for this contest is June 15, 2019. Above: Create your own serenity space with meaningful objects you have around the house. Below: Statuary, candles and plants inspire relaxation. – Photos by Stuart Lirette

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