I was in one of my coaching support calls last night with three other women. At the end of each call, we set our intentions until our next meeting. Initially three of us stated an intention for mindful breathing/meditating recognizing that it's very easy to get caught up in busyness, worry, the discomfort of not knowing, caught in the mind's erratic ways. By the end of the call, all four of us committed to mindful breathing because it is that powerful and transformative. It's just a great reminder whether we have a practice or just trying something new.
When I'm going through challenging times, I need dependable ways to come back to the present and relax my body and mind. How about you? One very dependable way is the BREATH. Mindful breathing can help us return to the present moment where we can calm the mind and body, where we can get still and quiet enough to hear and remember our heart's wisdom, where we can return to the present moment, just taking it one day at a time, not reeling into the past or future. When we're upset, worrying, in fear, our breath naturally gets shallow. It's not nurturing us the way it surely can. Here's WHY you might want to bring intention and attention to a practice of mindful breathing because it can:
Here's HOW: first of all, get comfortable, if it feels right for you close your eyes, touch your heart. Following are a few different ways to practice mindful breathing:
Love wins here! Peace! Joanne PS. I'd love to hear more about your breathing practice, meditations, whatever really. Just reply and let's stay connected. PPS. Do you know someone who may enjoy reading my monthly newsletter, Love wins!? Please send the link and new friends can join the Love wins! community by clicking here.
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