Finding Offerings and Meditation in Our Labors

There are times when life seems to get away from us. We get pulled in many directions; family, community, jobs, personal interests, and all the responsibilities that come with these aspects of our lives. 

It is important to find time to connect with ourselves and make time to be in the present. In a post from my other blog I talk about finding joy in the mundane. here is the link...

http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com/2014/10/day-3-of-31-finding-whimsy-in-mundane.html 

Today, I celebrate the peace and joy I can find in the menial tasks of the day and how with the right state of mind, doing these tasks help keep me in the present as well as become my offerings or source for meditation.

I have been blessed lately to be building a yard and renovating my home, making it truly my own. As I till the ground and prepare for planting a sacred space, my herbal garden, I stay focused on the rhythm of the work as I break it up in repetitive motions. As I sift the broken soil clods I am sanctifying the area for purpose and offering my labor and creativity to establish the garden. As I plant seeds and transplant some plants into the area, I am consecrating the efforts of my labors, the intents for these plants, and showing gratitude for the opportunity to beautify the area. I am also making a sacred place with purpose, and honoring these gifts with the time, intent, and funds needed to create the offering that honors and blesses. All the while, being in the present, doing tasks that may seem tedious or mundane (such as washing dishes), I am able to instead of feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work, stress, fatigue, and other symptoms, I can find peace and joy in my offerings and meditations in the work of my day.  

I can also enjoy the abundance that blesses me as it all comes full circle. The fruits of my labors come to pass, honoring my offerings, meditations and intentions, and my being present. It truly is amazing that as we live in the moment, all else falls into place. There really is no need for worry, getting caught up in chaos, or living imbalanced, when living abundantly is in our own hands, hearts, and minds. We only need to set intentions and live accordingly to see it through, manifesting a life of our own creation.

Find a small project to focus on that would already be in your routine and see for yourself that we can be mindful, live in the present, and create a happier life, making offerings and meditations of our labors.

Be good to yourselves - Blessings!