Remember to breathe

It's not as obvious as it sounds.

When your life is going at what seems like 95 miles per hour...you have to put gas in the car, but forgot your wallet at home, now you're late for that meeting, there's a line at the convenience mart that stretches out the door, your sister called and wants you to take her to the airport at lunchtime ("Did you remember you promised?"), and on and on...you can forget to breathe.

Or at least it might feel like it. Suddenly, you realize you need to slow down.

Parents didn't create those "time outs" for nothing.

Yoga doesn't exist for no reason.

Meditation isn't popular just because someone said it should be.

There's good reason to remember to slow down and take a few breaths.

I'm doing that today. How about you?

Don't resist a much-needed rest

When the time arrives, you'll know it.

For me, it's come. I've braved 22 days straight of blogging with the team--not short, quick snippets, but lengthy passages. Today, I need to lighten the load. I'm opting for the short, quick snippet. Today, I'm taking a break.

If you're in need of one--and your body knows it--but your mind resists, listen to the body. Slow down for a second and just listen...

Deep sigh. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Relax.

Can you hear your heartbeat now? Is that actual breathing going on in your chest? You forgot what that sounds like, didn't you? You've been going and going and going.

Stop.

When you're running so fast that you forget where you're going, or you've forgotten what you've just done, it's time to take a break.

Schedule one into your calendar if need be. But do take time for down time.

That's my advice to today. If you got any for me, post your comments.