by
Karen Steinbrecher
When you begin to ponder the passage of time and
how it goes so quickly, at least from our perspective, it’s easy to be
overwhelmed.
Breathe deeply and take a few moments to
cultivate conscious breathing. Thich Naht Hanh invites us to “really see the
blue sky deeply.“ Being in touch with our awareness, our felt sense of the
present moment, can heighten our experience and bring a slower, richer
experience of life itself. Life
begins anew in each moment, with each breath. When we are mindful and in touch
with the beauty of our world and one another, we can awake in the present moment
to the wonder that abounds. Thich Naht Hanh is a Tibetan monk of Vietnamese origin.
He says it is possible to be mindful in our daily life, even during our
physical activities, and we accomplish this through Conscious Breathing. Mindful
physical practices bring our body and mind together so “we can live our life
more fully.” Daily practices, such as Yoga, Tai Chi, or the flowing movements
of QiGong, cultivate Conscious Breathing and a deeper awareness of the present
moment.
Breathe in Peace and Exhale Love, Compassion and
Kindness to one another and to yourself. In our current existence, we go
through cycles, change and flux. Accepting with a peaceful neutrality the
non-permanence of all things allows for an appreciation of all things and
people in our lives. Our minds may become caught up in planning, worrying, or
working to accomplish yet another task in a never-ending cycle of strivings.
These strivings may be very important to us, so we want to keep striving. And
we can. But we can also pair our next activity with mindful, conscious
breathing. Why not begin with your next inhale or exhale? Each breath an
invitation – to be here now.
Enjoy the moment in the dance of the life. I wish
you health, happiness and harmony in All of Your Coming Breaths!
Karen Steinbrecher teaches QiGong on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the
Resiliency Center. To learn more, contact her at karensteinbrecher@msn.com.
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