As the month of May unfolds, nature reminds us that renewal is always possible. The soft bloom of spring flowers, the warmer air, and the lengthening days offer a gentle invitation to pause and reconnect with ourselves. It is in this spirit that we explore an often-overlooked truth: stress is not a fixed state — it is energy, and energy can be shifted.
We often carry stress as if it defines us. But when we begin to see it as energy that can move, transform, and release, we open the door to reclaiming our inner peace. This doesn’t require hours of meditation or a retreat into the wilderness. Sometimes, it’s the smallest practices that create the greatest shifts.
Start with your breath. A simple breathing technique — inhaling for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling for four — signals safety to your nervous system. It clears mental fog and brings you into the present moment. Breath is our anchor, our quiet reset.
Next, bring yourself back to the earth. Step outside or stand barefoot in your backyard. Feel the ground beneath you — solid and unwavering. This act of grounding helps you reconnect with stability, with something deeper than your thoughts.
Water is another powerful tool for energetic reset. A splash of cool water on your face or a warm shower can help release physical and emotional tension. When done with intention, water becomes more than cleansing — it becomes healing.
You can also turn inward through visualization. Close your eyes and imagine a soft, calming light flowing through your body. See it dissolve tension, clear heaviness, and replace stress with ease. This light is always available to you. It’s not something you have to earn — it’s something you can allow.
While calming stress is one part of the journey, protecting your peace is the next. The more you tend to your energy field, the more resilient you become to life’s unpredictability. Here are six simple practices to help you do just that:
- Morning Grounding
Begin each day by placing your feet on the ground and taking a few deep breaths. Imagine roots growing from your feet into the earth, anchoring you for the day ahead. - Water With Intention
Each time you wash your hands or face, visualize the water carrying away what no longer serves you — anxiety, irritation, worry. Let it all go. - Energy Protection
Imagine a glowing protective bubble around you. This is your energetic boundary, keeping negativity out and your inner peace intact. - Moments in Nature
Step outside, even for just a few moments. Feel the sun, touch a leaf, breathe the air. Nature has a remarkable way of clearing what feels heavy. - Nightly Energy Sweep
Before you go to bed, mentally brush off the day’s energy — from your head to your feet. Release what isn’t yours, and make space for restful sleep. - Heart Check-Ins
Throughout the day, place your hand on your heart and ask yourself, “How am I feeling right now?” This quiet act of awareness grounds you in your own truth.
The truth is, peace isn’t found — it’s cultivated. You don’t have to escape your life to feel better. You just need to remember that you have tools, wisdom, and support available to you — always.
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This May, let yourself soften. Let yourself shift. And let yourself remember that inner peace is always just a breath away.
Doris Muna