BREATHING

It is very common to find myself holding my breath when I am faced with the disappointment or discouragement.  Breathing in here and now, breathing out then and there.  Sometimes I gasp in surprise when I am startled or afraid; breathing in courage and resilience, breathing out anxiety and worry.  I find myself panting and gulping air when I am in a hurry and doing too much, breathing in deeply and slowly, breathing out mindless activity.  I am safe now, can stand with clarity in the stillness knowing that I have the time and space to breathe and be.  This is my commitment to myself and others today.