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The Power of Breathing

Posted by Mush Panjwani on July 10, 2009

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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.

Taken from Zen Habits

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3 Responses to “The Power of Breathing”

  1. Aliza said

    my favorite entry :) and i swear this picture should be used as a cover for a book based on this topic :)

  2. solid post for a new blogger.

  3. THANKS FR REMINDING THIS PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE-TRIED AND IT REALLY WORKS-
    SUGGESTING EVERYONE SHOULD TRY IT OUT-ITS A GREAT FEELING-
    WELL NOT NECESARILY THE WAY MR.PANJWANI IS DOING SITTING ON THE ROCK-COULD BE ANYWHERE ANYTIME YOU WANT TO REFRESH YRSELF IMMEDIATELY.

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