Imagine a street,
Bustling in the heart of the market,
Hummed with life and activity.
The chatter of voices,
The clatter of carts,
A swirl of activity and noise.
At the center of the market stands a hot air balloon.
You step inside and take your seat.
With each slow breath,
The balloon gently rises.
The noise begins to fade.
Quiet emerges.
A stillness that has always been present,
Waiting to be noticed.
Now,
Let go of the image.
With a slow breath,
Turn your attention inward.
Discover a sense of calmness within you.
Calmness that has always been present,
Waiting to be noticed.
It exists not because everything is perfect,
But because it flows steadily from within.
This calmness is beautifully hinted at in a verse.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
For you are with me.
Take a moment to experience that calm,
To feel it fully.
Let it become your anchor.
Whenever worry or fear begins to rise,
Reconnect with it and allow it to expand within you.
