I just spoke with a dear friend, in years past with our jobs we would talk/meet for lunch on a regular basis. Her name has crossed my mind so much this past year and then as happens, another day of a busy life would go by; finally in October we began our effort to reach each other. After a few months of phone tag, we finally talked. As we talked, we realized it had been a little over a year since we had actually seen each other. We were both amazed that we had gone that long. She has experienced a difficult year with cancer, chemo, and so much. I was not there for her. She said, do you have a way to record my mantra. I was by the computer ready to type in her words of wisdom. She slowly said this is what has gotten me through this last year:
1. breathe in, 2. breathe out, 3. repeat. I love her and am excited that we are going to spend Friday afternoon together. I have another chance to tell her thank you for teaching me to apply makeup w/out sight, thank you for her patience in teaching me new technology, and being a fun friend that I have really missed the last year. Love ya L and can't wait to see you.
I've reflected on L's mantra -- Breathe!
How often do we stop for a minute and listen to what our body/mind is trying to tell us.
Deep Breathing: Inhale deeply, feeling your stomach expand. Hold your breath for a few seconds, then slowly exhale. Picture the tension leaving your body as you let all the air out. Hope you have a happy, relaxing weekend.
7 comments:
Send her my Love too,. . . .
I love to rest in that pause ( shani) between breaths :-)
The pressure infuses the blood with fresh blood AND we have a moment to consider how we will respond to the next moment. To open to Love or cringe in fear.
Thank You and have such fun! LOve, Susan
I think we'll all practise a bit of that breathing technique here today - bit stressful around here - housebound in the snow for the past few days!
Hope your visit with your friend goes well.
Have a good weekend,
Murray's Mom
I remind my students all the time to 'breathe' as stress goes right down the leash to your dog. But I am probably one of the worst offenders! :-P Not in regards to my dogs but other stuff, luckily James just rolls with my stress and doesn't feed off it. I had an acupunturist try to teach me how to breathe properly. It was an interesting lesson.
i THINK THAT TAKING THE TIME TO BREATH DEEPLY ALSIO MAKES ONE THINK OF THEIR BLESSINGS AND HELPS PUT THEM IN PERSPECTIVE. i HAD A SIMILIAR FEELING WHEN MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR DOWN HERE TOLD ME HER ADULT SON HAD BEEN IN A COMA FOR 12 YEARS. IT HELPED ME TO LOOK AT LIFE WITH MORE GRATITUDE.
MOM
I say this quite often...surprisingly, it does have a very caling effect. Another phrase that comes out of my mouth quite frequently is "patiently and slowly". This is usually reserved for when I am doing a task by myself that should really be done by 2 people...I have managed to convince myself if I do it patiently and slowly, I can manage it on my own.
I'm going to put on my pj's & find a quiet spot & breathe.......... a stressful day with the business & I had to take Honda to the vet. Also, I realized that I had not found the time to call you today.
To open to Love or cringe in fear.
Thank You and have such fun
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