You may feel more keenly affected by life's pressures today, and responsibilities may leave you feeling tense or sapped of energy. You may want to consider thinking of your home as a sanctuary and retreating from your cares. You can better serve your soul today by focusing on your inner life and doing what you enjoy. Working in a garden or with plants can offer intense pleasure and feelings of serenity. Engaging in a hobby or an activity that leaves your mind free to wander can help you maintain a sense of peace until your inner balance returns. If you must work today, take a few minutes for yourself and try relaxing with open-eye meditation, where you gaze softly at a comforting focal point.

The activities you most enjoy can be mini-retreats when you feel the need to get away from the outside world's challenges. When you engage in the pastimes that make you feel good, you take control of that moment and create a memory to call up when you feel overwhelmed by pressure. Often, the time you spend in the pursuit of a hobby is the only time when you won't feel driven to address your responsibilities or to catch up on professional or personal work. It is during the activities you treasure that you may be most reflective. Doing what you love can also help you let go of stress and refill your energy stores. When you indulge in a mini-retreat today, you can move toward a more relaxed life experience.