I was just thinking about how many traditions emphasize the importance of breathing, from meditation to exercise to psychology to problem-solving. Yet I sometimes have trouble breathing, because of health stuff, and because of habits that have taken hold because of these occasional “health stuff”, and because of all the times in a day I’m in a “holding my breath” kind of thought process. Like this moment.
So I have an idea. Every time I see the clock has changed to a new hour (or half-hour could even be a good goal), I’m going to stop and take three slow, deep breaths. If I can, I’ll go for ten.
I recommend you give it a shot, see if it helps you feel better. At the least, it might help you refocus throughout the day, maybe help you feel more like you’re present and on track.
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Stop to breathe
Posted in Living, tagged awareness, breathing, deep breathing, focus, health, meditation, philosophy, relaxation, taoism, zen on March 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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