Have you ever put yourself in a safe place? You know, the corner of your mind where you are shielded by the outside world; the place where you are untouchable. I guess you can say it is a form of mediation.

I frequent that place periodically. I do it when I am in a lot of pain, or when there is a lot of chaos going on around me. But, the most popular one would be when I go to the dentist. I get so anxious just knowing I have an appointment, and when the day comes, I experience high anxiety.

Once in the chair, I tightly inter lace my fingers, and off I go. I set sail to find that comfy corner in my mind. There I sit patiently for my guides to come take me to a place that is more appealing.

Yesterday I was in the dentist chair getting the second half of my root canal done. I quickly left to go to my safe place. While I was there, I saw a beautiful river gently passing over large boulders; the kind where only the tops were exposed. I could hear the soft sounds of the water flowing in a peaceful rhythm.

I saw that I was wearing a long white-sheer dress. My hair was long and healthy. I was walking bare foot along the bank. The water was very clear. It sparkled as the sunlight bounced and reflected off it. It looked so enticing, I just had to put my hand in it. The temperature was so perfect, I could hardly tell my hand was submerged.

I cupped some water into my hand and splashed its’ healing beauty all over my face; ahhh it felt so refreshing. I could have stayed there all day!

Unfortunately I was not able to be there long. I was constantly distracted. The dentist kept asking me questions like, “Are you ok?” It also made it hard to stay when it felt like they were playing tug of war with my lower jaw. (I have TMJ and if anyone who reads this has it, you know what I mean by discomfort)

I am thankful for the ability to be able to escape, even if it is only momentary. The mind is so amazing. It is capable of so many things we have yet to discover.

Do you have a safe place that you go to?

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