feel my body, where do I have contact?
to the ground, to objects, I feel the skin, the air, the clothing, the warmth, when I then feel the breath, I arrive
Life has been very busy this week at work, but I am making sure I continue walking every day my 7000 steps (during lunch and after work) since I walked a lot during my vacation and shed a few pounds and know it is very healthy for me. Also trying to make an effort to eat well. This has helped me this week to return to the present moment and the things that are important to me.
Good Afternoon, Life has been busy for me today. This is my first chance to sit down at the computer and read how many of you offered prayers and sent loving energy to my son JJ. I am filled with gratitude. Last night was the first night he was able to get some sleep. Every time he would lie down, he would cough so hard and constantly. The doctor called this morning and told him that the throat culture taken Tuesday was negative for any bacterial infection so it is definitely a virus. He’s doing better today as he actually got some sleep last night. Again, thanks to all of you for sending him love.
As for today’s question, this week my monkey mind kept going into the future, worrying because JJ was not getting better and there was no medication that could help him. Each time I found myself worrying, I stopped what I was doing, sent him loving energy and continued my chores, making them prayers for wisdom in health for all who are suffering with medical issues.
You know what my “go to” to stop coughing at night is Vicks vapor rub. Put it on chest and throat. My Mother was a nurse and questioned it but it works like a charm and now I see it is more common. I use it for myself and my children when they were younger. A better nights rest for sure!
The box breath technique is particularly helpful for returning me to the present moment. The only tricky part is pulling myself out of my crazy busy racing thoughts long enough to realize it’s time for a breath 🤪
Thank you all for reminding me of our breath as a way to come back to the present. How do I forget that so easily?
When the list is long, I will often look at my list, and say to myself, “I get to …”, rather than “I have to …”. It gives me a mind shift in that I become grateful for my abilities and opportunities.
Mary, I love the “Get to” line. It aligns with my life views of developing relationships and making responsibilities feel more comfortable rather than just sliding down the brontosaurus to punch in and out and crash right in front of the tv.
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feel my body, where do I have contact?
to the ground, to objects, I feel the skin, the air, the clothing, the warmth, when I then feel the breath, I arrive
Am just reading these at day’s end.
Am grateful for so many reminders of the importance of focusing on the breath.
So often, I neglect this.
Thanks, all.
Life has been very busy this week at work, but I am making sure I continue walking every day my 7000 steps (during lunch and after work) since I walked a lot during my vacation and shed a few pounds and know it is very healthy for me. Also trying to make an effort to eat well. This has helped me this week to return to the present moment and the things that are important to me.
Stop. Innehalten. Atmen. Atmen. Atmen.
Love.
Good Afternoon, Life has been busy for me today. This is my first chance to sit down at the computer and read how many of you offered prayers and sent loving energy to my son JJ. I am filled with gratitude. Last night was the first night he was able to get some sleep. Every time he would lie down, he would cough so hard and constantly. The doctor called this morning and told him that the throat culture taken Tuesday was negative for any bacterial infection so it is definitely a virus. He’s doing better today as he actually got some sleep last night. Again, thanks to all of you for sending him love.
As for today’s question, this week my monkey mind kept going into the future, worrying because JJ was not getting better and there was no medication that could help him. Each time I found myself worrying, I stopped what I was doing, sent him loving energy and continued my chores, making them prayers for wisdom in health for all who are suffering with medical issues.
Such good news regarding JJ, Carol. Thank you for the update. May the healing continue.
Mary Mantei, Thanks
Glad JJ’s feeling better, Carol. Hope you can both rest easier now.
Laura, Thanks
You know what my “go to” to stop coughing at night is Vicks vapor rub. Put it on chest and throat. My Mother was a nurse and questioned it but it works like a charm and now I see it is more common. I use it for myself and my children when they were younger. A better nights rest for sure!
Robin Ann, Thanks, I will tell JJ.
The box breath technique is particularly helpful for returning me to the present moment. The only tricky part is pulling myself out of my crazy busy racing thoughts long enough to realize it’s time for a breath 🤪
Yes and we tend to hold our breath when we are anxious which is not good.
slowing down and taking time for myself, curling up on the couch with a book or taking a walk.
My breath.
Looking at the sky.
Listening to the sounds of the house around me.
Going for a walk or bike ride and observing the world around me.
I take a long, slow breath and focus on my connection to all that exists and rest in that for as long as I can.
It’s always the breath.
Always.
This is a good question for me at this
moment. Stopping, taking a few deep
breaths, and shifting my thoughts to
gratitude.
Stop, look, go!
Check in with my senses.
When life gets busy, pausing for a few minutes and singing to myself always helps me return to the present.
My Ngoc, that’s a good one. Music calms the mind down.
Thank you all for reminding me of our breath as a way to come back to the present. How do I forget that so easily?
When the list is long, I will often look at my list, and say to myself, “I get to …”, rather than “I have to …”. It gives me a mind shift in that I become grateful for my abilities and opportunities.
Mary, I love the “Get to” line. It aligns with my life views of developing relationships and making responsibilities feel more comfortable rather than just sliding down the brontosaurus to punch in and out and crash right in front of the tv.
You make me smile, Loc Tran.😊
I recognize that image, Fred.