Connecting with Pure Positive Energy

One of the most relaxing ways to dissolve fear and reconnect with your inner self is by spending time in the presence of pure positive energy: nature, children, or animals. Natural settings like parks, forests, beaches, gardens, or even your own back yard are virtual treasure troves of positive energy.

Sitting quietly or strolling slowly as you gaze around at all of the beauty and abundance of nature can have a powerful restorative effect on your mind, body and spirit – and it takes very little time to really feel a difference!

Start by consciously letting go of scattered or fearful thoughts and attuning to the sights and sounds around you. Breathe deeply, enjoy the feeling of sunshine warming your face and gentle breezes stirring your hair, and allow yourself a few minutes to fully relax.

Listen to the birds singing, watch small critters foraging for food, and within minutes you will feel your stress levels begin to drop spontaneously. 

Even better, close your eyes and try to feel the positive energy flowing from your surroundings into every cell of your body. With every breath, imagine that you are inhaling positive energy, which then spreads throughout your entire body.

If you don‘t have any natural settings to enjoy near your home, you might buy an audio CD of natural sounds like bird calls, rainforest sounds, thunderstorms, babbling brooks, or wind chimes to enjoy whenever you like. 

Just close your eyes and pretend you are there, soaking up positive energy. Spending time with children is another great way to reconnect with positive energy, simply because they are so carefree and happy most of the time. They haven‘t yet learned how to limit their thinking and therefore have vibrant, active imaginations. 

If you have children of your own, spend an hour or two building a blanket ―tent‖ in your living room and make believe you are camping in the wilderness. Or gather some art supplies and create something fun. Or take the kids to the park and run around to purge nervous energy from your system. 

If you don‘t have children of your own, simply visit a nearby park and observe them on the playground for 30 minutes or so. Notice how enthusiastic, joyful and fun-loving they are, and feel those same qualities awakening within yourself.

Animals are also a great source of positive energy. Spend 30 minutes gently petting your cat or playing fetch with your dog, or you can take your dog outside for a brisk walk – and watch how quickly your tension dissolves. If you don‘t have pets of your own, you could offer to walk a neighbor‘s dog or volunteer at an animal shelter for a few hours a week.

However you choose to do it, basking in these simple sources of pure positive energy for just a few minutes a day can help minimize fear and boost your mood.