Breath: the very source of life. Automatic. But think about how you react in stressful situations. I bet you hold your breath. How about when you are in the midst of strenuous physical activity--exactly when you need an infusion of oxygen, you hold your breath. So today I invite you to focus on your breath, to be conscious of when you hold it. Use it deliberately as a relaxation tool and to clarify the mind. When you exhale twice as long as you inhale you calm the nervous system down. So when you are stuck in traffic, waiting what seems like an eternity for an appointment or calming an upset child, think "I AM" as you inhale, and think "RELAXED" as you exhale. Ah...that's better.
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