You may face a laundry list of responsibilities today, and the pressure to see each one through might make you feel helpless or discouraged. If this is the case for you today, it's natural that you might want to retreat. Perhaps you're inclined to remove yourself from the busyness of your tasks and surround yourself with peace and quiet. You might consider seeking refuge today if you're feeling stressed. If it's an option, try walking away from your responsibilities for a while to do something you find soothing and calming. Or you might think about retreating within yourself by simply closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths. Seeking refuge during times of stress is one of the best ways to alleviate tension and anxiety.

Retreating from our responsibilities for a while can bring us peace and comfort in times of stress. We have the opportunity to restore ourselves to a peaceful and quiet state when we put some distance between us and our tasks and obligations. Even if our retreat only lasts for a few moments, we are free at that time to feel alive, alert, and serene. This time away from our responsibilities is a chance to reconnect with ourselves--a connection we can sometimes lose sight of during busy times. Allow yourself to retreat from your duties for a while today, and you will find peace in the middle of the storm.