Pulse August 2016 | Page 66

The quieter you become—the more you will hear. STYLING & PHOTO BY ECHOSTARMAKER.COM T he smell of freshly cut grass, experiencing a sunrise over the horizon and the sound of frogs croaking. These three bits of nature help me meditate. Let me explain… Honestly, I struggle with how to meditate. For some reason, it has been elusive to me. I have even tried a few apps to help me but it was a recent article on how to practice different forms of mediation that provided an easy tool for me. The author suggested focusing on three simple things as outlined below: 1. Something you smell. 2. Something you see. 3. Something you hear. I decided to practice this while on my morning walks around our Kentucky property. I love it because you don’t have to shut your mind off (something I simply cannot master), you just have to narrow in and become aware of what surrounds you. This easy exercise really takes me back to gratitude, and how grateful I am to have the ability to smell, see and hear such amazing things. The world can feel scary at times, but if we all take a moment to pause and focus on one thing, we can change our perspective in an instant to the beauty that surrounds us. What are you focusing on? CONNECT WITH ME ON FACEBOOK! Lynne Walker McNees —LYNNE McNEES,