Your Daily Brush: Make Your Out-Breath Longer than Your In-Breath
Tap into your body's calming mechanism that is built into your out-breath.
Your breath is your constant companion.
But did you know it is also your faithful helper, always at the ready—to help you feel less overloaded or overwhelmed?
One of the most powerful things you can do to brush your mind is to become aware of your breathing and actively manage it.
More specifically, I am talking about your ability to take a deep breath, and slowly breathe out. The key is to breathe out longer than you breathe in.
Each time you breathe in, your body revs up. When you breathe out, your body enters into a state of calm. So when you prolong your out-breath, you are connecting with the calm that is always inside of you.
Rx: When you are in a hurry or under any other kind of stress, even one long out-breath can give you a moment of relief. Think of it like a punctuation mark.
The next time your day feels like an endless run-on sentence, remember to use your inborn emotional punctuation marks. Use them often and use them freely!
To your health!
