A Place For Peace

I had some thoughts that have resurfaced. This isn't the first time feeling this.  I have this desire to create a place that is a living testament to exactly what this blog is all about.  I want to create a space that allows myself and others to "be" peace.  Something small and intimate where someone can partake in a variety of things that are meant to help bring about a piece of peace to the individual participating.  I want it to be something that uses multiple mediums and ignites varied senses.  Smells, textures, tastes, sounds and sights that can assist us in reaching moments of peace.
People's lives are so busy that I believe we often neglect ourselves until things become critical.  At that point we then rush to find a fix. We hope to find something to make it better, and ignore the fact that it is a process that needs to be tended to regularly.  I want to assist others in doing just that.  Tend to themselves.  Like I stated in my opening blog, peace is a state of being.  I don't think most people realize that. It can't be found. It must be created.  I want to help people do that.  I believe that in doing this, I will benefit from it by creating some peace for myself in the process.  I have always felt so good within myself when I'm helping others.  Maybe a regular, large dose of my peace can come from helping others know it for themselves.  It just feels right.  I hope I can discover a way to make it real.  Making peace can feel so good!

The details are fuzzy, and my ideas random, but I feel like I should keep a list of them somewhere.

• space to meditate
• art and craft projects meant to encourage a peaceful state of mind (like creating mandalas, dream catchers, photography)
• music and books
• aromatherapy
• massage
• foods that heal; comfort foods
• garden

It feels right to want it to be similar to a bed and breakfast atmosphere.  Most people wouldn't be able to leave their daily lives for a long period of time to participate so a weekend or day/evening plan seems to make sense.
I don't know if this will happen, but I like thinking about it.  Ooooh... another piece/peace!