Mindful Monday: Space to Breathe, Space to Be
As you read this week’s message, I will be in Sedona, Arizona, hosting a women’s retreat with nine incredible women. Together we’ll be hiking, sharing, and soaking in the beauty of this sacred land.
Sedona is a special place—the energy is powerful, the Red Rock mountains are breathtaking, and the vast blue sky stretches endlessly above.
Even as I write this, I can feel myself connecting to its energy. Just picturing the wide-open landscape invites me to take a deeper breath.
There is space here. Space to breathe. Space to simply be.
Dear Diane,
As you read this week’s message, I will be in Sedona, Arizona, hosting a women’s retreat with nine incredible women. Together we’ll be hiking, sharing, and soaking in the beauty of this sacred land.
Sedona is a special place—the energy is powerful, the Red Rock mountains are breathtaking, and the vast blue sky stretches endlessly above.
Even as I write this, I can feel myself connecting to its energy. Just picturing the wide-open landscape invites me to take a deeper breath.
There is space here. Space to breathe. Space to simply be.
Sedona Sisters 2024
Our souls long for space.
It’s no wonder so many of us find peace in nature, at the beach—gazing out at the horizon, where the water meets the sky. The vastness invites us to soften, to expand, to reconnect with something deep within.
When we were born, our souls were spacious—open, free, and full of wonder. As children, we lived in curiosity, presence, and play.
But as adults, life often feels more contained and rigid. Responsibilities, routines, and worries weigh us down.
That natural spaciousness can begin to feel hidden, and we may notice ourselves craving more freedom, more presence, more ease. And when we don't have it, it can bring up irritation, resentment, or other feelings.
The truth is that space never goes away. It’s always within us, waiting for us to return. It is our true nature.
Through breath, silence, time in nature, and our daily practice, we can return home to the spaciousness of our soul.
We can be in a body and also be aware of the boundlessness of our true nature. This is the meaning of "Being in the world, but not of the world." This is freedom.
“When you open to the vastness within, you discover that the spaciousness of your soul has no boundaries.”
~ Adyashanti
When we slow down and make room for stillness, the soul remembers its vastness.
We remember that we are not our stress, our busyness, or our to-do lists. We are something much greater—expansive, open, and deeply connected.
This week, I invite you to create a little space for your soul.
Step outside and look at the sky.
Breathe more deeply than usual.
Pause long enough to notice the stillness that lives beneath all the noise.
Even a few moments can shift the way you feel.
And perhaps take a moment to reflect on...
Where in your life can you let go of the clutter, the busyness, or the overthinking—and create more room for spaciousness, presence, and peace?
Be open and curious.
I hope you have a wonderful week, and I look forward to connecting with you when I get back.
With love,
Diane