Editor’s Note: This post is taken from Leo of Zen Habits.
Breathe.
Breathing can transform your life.
If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions.
If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that already happened, breathe. It will bring you back to the present.
If you are discouraged and have forgotten your purpose in life, breathe. It will remind you about how precious life is, and that each breath in this life is a gift you need to appreciate. Make the most of this gift.
If you have too many tasks to do, or are scattered during your workday, breathe. It will help bring you into focus, to concentrate on the most important task you need to be focusing on right now.
If you are spending time with someone you love, breathe. It will allow you to be present with that person, rather than thinking about work or other things you need to do.
If you are exercising, breathe. It will help you enjoy the exercise, and therefore stick with it for longer.
If you are moving too fast, breathe. It will remind you to slow down, and enjoy life more.
So breathe.
And enjoy each moment of this life.
They’re too fleeting and few to waste.
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Thanks Corey and Leo. I enjoyed this one because it really is as simple as that. Breathing can’t ‘fix’ everything but it does help us to do/be our best selves.
I need to learn how to breathe better. I know how silly that sounds but for me, it’s true.
Sorry to hear that the 38 day challenge is cancelled. I am certainly interested in anything marriage related as I want to make mine better however the cost (at this time) just wasn’t feasible for us.
I enjoy your writing and your thoughts! Thanks for sharing.