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For just a few
minutes let your Self notice your own breathing
- Are you able
to get in touch with the rhythm of your inhale and exhale?
- Can you feel
your breath enter and leave your body?
- Does your
breath seem to be restricted? If so, try to describe the sensation.
- Is your breath
deep or shallow?
- Can you feel
your breath more easily in your chest or belly?
- Have you
ever said "I have trouble breathing?"
Spend a few
moments now considering the people, places and things that seem to invite
stress, fear, body tension or emotional numbness. Consider any physical,
mental, emotional or medical concerns that you have and where you notice
them in your body.
WAYS
THE BREATH MAY HELP
- Practice
drawing the breath all the way in and all the way out. Do this for
a short time and notice how you feel and any body sensations that
occur. Let your Self notice this concept of breathing "all
the way in and all the way out" and notice whatever activity
you are doing and try to apply this same principle. Staying focused
on the project, beginning and following the process and coming to
a comfortable, reasonable closure. It helps build discipline, develop
confidence and a sense of Self respect and acknowledgement.
- Practice
the breath in a circle. with the inhale connected to the exhale,
and flowing continuously. Try to let your bdy soften on the exhale.
This is very helpful to lessen stress and help with relaxation. It
is good to use between projects at work, when you sit down to relax,
waiting in traffic or long lines, and a wonderful way to prepare for
naps and night sleep. If you are so inclined, you may ask your Inner
Wisdom for meaningful dreams and you may be pleasantly surprised at
what the breath can add to a good night's rest.
- Practice
the breath in a square. Sit down comfortably. Breathe in counting
to 4. Hold counting 4. Exhale counting 4. Hold counting 4. This may
take a little time to master, but be patient. Practice initially in
a quiet, safe environment and sitting down until you are comfortable
with the pattern. Then it is very helpful in dealing with times of
confusion, worry, anxiety or panic. After you have become familiar
with this process and if you find it helpful, you may want to increase
the count, it will build your strength and freedom.
All of the above
offer you breathing room, opportunities to develop a clearer mind, have
more spontaneous awareness of emotions and time to express those ideas
and feelings as authentic and workable communication skills and actions.
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