Pleasure Practice!

Life is stressful at times, hard and sad and unexpected things happen.  It feels like there is too much to do and not enough time.  Stress is rampant and life is fast paced.  I am learning new ways to process pain, sit with discomfort and work through fear.  And I am discovering that I can do it with joy & pleasure.  They are not mutually exclusive. I can feel sad, anxious or uncomfortable when life circumstances aren't what I would want.  AND I have the power and permission to support myself in difficult times with nourishing, pleasurable, joy inducing practices.  While I face uncomfortable feelings, honor and lean into them learning to let go, relax, or move through grief.  At the same time, I can chose to practice feeling pleasure during the hard times. Especially during the hardest times.  So today I am starting a challenge to practice what brings me pleasure, peace and joy for 10 days.   Today I danced to the Sade channel on Pandora, diffused Frankincense to get me in a meditative mood, and painted a feather in fun colors, with glitter. It was so much fun to play with colors! What  would feel good to you today? Do it! Permission granted :)