Finding Yourself This Summer

I just saw the movie, Eat, Pray, and Love, starring Julia Roberts.

The movie is based upon the book by Elizabeth Gilbert that became a bestseller in the last few years. I enjoyed watching the movie though it was deep and insightful in searching for your inner self.

Another movie similar to this one is Under the Tuscan Sun, starring Diane Lane. This movie showed a woman finding herself by moving to Italy to redeem herself after going through a painful divorce.

It is interesting how a few good movies are being made in which the characters go on a journey to explore their inner beings after experiencing difficult interpersonal experiences in their lives.

Since we are living in difficult economic times where many families and individuals are struggling to pay their bills, afford their expensive health insurance plans, and are either working or finding work, this summer is a great opportunity to think of creative ways to find your inner self.

What are some ways to do that?

1) As mentioned above, seeing one or both movies or other movies that promote growth opportunities to find insight and inner knowing in yourself.

2) Going to the beach and meditating to the waves coming in and out, is one method to relax the mind and ask for ask for answers.

3) A third way is hiking or walking and observing all the sights, sounds, and smells that your senses pick up and having your mind just be still and open to whatever comes to your mind.

4) If you have children or have children in your family, reading and playing with them is wonderful way to be in the present moment with them. It is so relieving to know that children live in the present moment and tend to forget little annoyances that come their way.

5) Taking books or CDS or DVDs from your local library on meditation, finding wellness, or learning to just take yourself in healthy ways can be an option for you.

6) Participating in sporting activities and/or going to the health club is another way to go with the flow of the body and mind working together as one and forgetting about the distractions in your life.

7) If you are religious person, going to church or temple is another helpful way to pray and to ask for spiritual guidance from above.

8) Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference in your community.