I just found out that a childhood friend of mine died of cancer today. She was a mom and a wife, a smiling, cheerful soul, and I can't stop crying, such a chord is touched.
I thought about skipping the breath tip, what could I offer in such a state of emotion? And then of course, I realized, that this too is something I need to breathe in, and release.
Breathe in the pain and sadness, breathe out . Breathe in the love, breathe out. Breathe in the good memories, breathe out. Breathe in the regrets that come with knowing I will not know her any more, breathe out. Breathe in the wild range of colors of each day of life, breathe out.
Feel it all, and release. I am alive, and I am here now, breathing. And to honor my friend, I will be grateful for this moment, for my breath, for the future joys and pains.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
I just found out that a childhood friend of mine died of cancer today. She was a mom and a wife, a smiling, cheerful soul, and I can't stop crying, such a chord is touched.
I thought about skipping the breath tip, what could I offer in such a state of emotion? And then of course, I realized, that this too is something I need to breathe in, and release.
Breathe in the pain and sadness, breathe out . Breathe in the love, breathe out. Breathe in the good memories, breathe out. Breathe in the regrets that come with knowing I will not know her any more, breathe out. Breathe in the wild range of colors of each day of life, breathe out.
Feel it all, and release. I am alive, and I am here now, breathing. And to honor my friend, I will be grateful for this moment, for my breath, for the future joys and pains.
I thought about skipping the breath tip, what could I offer in such a state of emotion? And then of course, I realized, that this too is something I need to breathe in, and release.
Breathe in the pain and sadness, breathe out . Breathe in the love, breathe out. Breathe in the good memories, breathe out. Breathe in the regrets that come with knowing I will not know her any more, breathe out. Breathe in the wild range of colors of each day of life, breathe out.
Feel it all, and release. I am alive, and I am here now, breathing. And to honor my friend, I will be grateful for this moment, for my breath, for the future joys and pains.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Breathing When You Have a Cold
Breathing With a Cold
After dealing with a sore throat all weekend I experienced the importance of breathing while your respiratory system isn't at its best.
Take a minute to breathe several breaths slowly, evenly and quietly, through the nose or mouth. This creates a strong, healthy moment for the lungs and chest to experience in the midst of challenges when uneven, shallow breathing can be the norm.
This breathing feels very different than when all is normal and clear, it feels like lifting weights or focusing on balance while walking on a beam. It helps get things in the right rhythm, back on the right track.
To help the process, massage the chest just under the collarbone in little circular motions, then down along the sternum between the ribs, and up into the front of the neck (lightly here). This helps relax the muscles that help you breathe, as well as the whole body. And relaxation is good for breath, and health in general.
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After dealing with a sore throat all weekend I experienced the importance of breathing while your respiratory system isn't at its best.
Take a minute to breathe several breaths slowly, evenly and quietly, through the nose or mouth. This creates a strong, healthy moment for the lungs and chest to experience in the midst of challenges when uneven, shallow breathing can be the norm.
This breathing feels very different than when all is normal and clear, it feels like lifting weights or focusing on balance while walking on a beam. It helps get things in the right rhythm, back on the right track.
To help the process, massage the chest just under the collarbone in little circular motions, then down along the sternum between the ribs, and up into the front of the neck (lightly here). This helps relax the muscles that help you breathe, as well as the whole body. And relaxation is good for breath, and health in general.
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