Put down your phone. Turn off the TV. Stop the music.
Now. Right now.
Take a deep breath and slowly exhale.
Snap your fingers.
Your breath goes in…
and out…
In and out.
Look up. The ceiling/sky is
white/blue/cloudy/gray
Your breath goes in…
and out…
In…
and out…
Look around.
The walls/trees are
green/blue/white…
Your breath goes in and out.
In and out.
Touch your arm.
Your skin feels
warm/hot/cold/clammy/sweaty.
How does your skin feel?
Take off your shoes.
Beneath your feet, the carpet/grass is soft, rough, warm, cold, wet, dry…
And, your breath goes in and out.
In…
and
out…
Inhale deeply.
You smell…
coffee/grass/stale air/fresh air/food/dirt/cleaning products…
What is that smell?
Open your ears.
You hear birds/talking/arguing/the whir of a fan/nothing/everything.
And, your breath goes in and out.
Your breath goes in and out.
Your breath goes in and out.
Breathe DEEPLY.
Exhale.
Snap.
Return to your normal activities.
Repeat daily. More often if possible.
Any questions? Any comments?
1 Comment
Ha! what a surprise! That was great, felt like a cold, refreshing glass of orange juice on a balmy morning. What a great way to start the day. (and week!)