Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Challenge #37: Breath


How can you come back to center?

Breath holds the essence of life, and without it, there is no life. It also holds the essence of concentration and balance. When focused on our breath, we attune ourselves to a natural rhythm of the body, calming and clearing our minds. Take a moment where you are to place your attention on your breathing. Sit in an upright and comfortable position. Close your eyes and allow your arms to rest at your side or in your lap. Slowly and deeply inhale, and slowly exhale. Continue this deep breathing, and focus your attention only on this rhythm. Allow your mind to clear and your body to relax. If your mind wonders, let go of the thought, and bring yourself back to your breath. Once you can no longer focus, rouse yourself, stretch if needed, and reflect on the experience.

How does your mind and your body feel? How does it feel to be in balance even for a moment? How do you fall out of balance physically, emotionally, and mentally?

4 comments:

Erin Keane said...

Thank you for this meditative prompt! I need to do this more regularly. Here is my journal response:
Anywhere, Everywhere.

Anonymous said...

Having read it so long ago. I had totally forgotten about the morning pages. Thanks for the reminder.

Eric said...

I need to meditate and find my balance more often. I've been so out of balance lately.

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